Broadband Task Force
The Broadband Task Force will work to implement broadband in the region to facilitate growth and the flow of information, health care and other benefits to the region through electronic and wireless information transfer.
Continuing Education Task Force
The Continuing Education Task Force will work to implement and secure proper educational opportunities and programs that help expand development in the region and enhance the workforce.
Health and Public Safety Task Force
The Health and Public Safety Task Force will focus on topics such as health care delivery, Public Works, Fire and EMS. The committee will also explore how the availability of infrastructure such as water and sewer can be used as an economic development tool for municipalities in the region.
Kevin McCarthy, Commissioner of Hendry County and Chair of the LORI Health and Public Safety Task Force talks about the region's challenges and the role of his task force.
Planning and Infrastructure Task Force
The Planning and Infrastructure Task Force will address items such as transportation and other infrastructure necessary to accommodate growth and to promote economic development. All Task Forces will choose its own set of priorities.
Agriculture Task Force
The Agriculture Task Force will seek ways to expand, modify and improve farming as a staple industry within the region.
September 21, 2010 Agriculture New World of Food Meeting (Belle Glade, FL) Presentations:
- New World of Food - Local Food Movement, FDACS presentation, Belle Glade, Sept. 21, 2010
- New World of Food - How to Get Involved FDACS presentation, Belle Glade, Sept. 21, 2010
Agricultural issues and ideas
2nd Meeting of the Lake Okeechobee Regional Initiative (LORI)
Sept. 21, 2009 – Clewiston Museum, Clewiston, FL
Presentation by Mike Maidenberg, consultant to the Collins Center, on critical issues and ideas, based on discussions with ag leaders in the Lake Okeechobee region
Tourism Task Force
Welcome to the Southern Shores of Lake Okeechobee
Gateway to the Everglades
The LORI tourism and marketing committee was established to build a brand and marketing plan to promote the southern shores of Lake Okeechobee. The three counties are Glades, Hendry and western Palm Beach counties including the cities of Moore Haven, Clewiston, South Bay, Belle Glade and Pahokee.
Visit www.LakeOBigWater.com
Your guide to the southern shores Lake Okeechobee. These communities are united by a history rich in agriculture, citrus, cattle and sugar cane. They are also linked by their proximity to the shores of the second largest natural freshwater lake in the nation -- Lake Okeechobee.
On the site you'll learn about the region's culture and landmarks, nature and environment, fishing and sports, plays to stay and dining, festivals and events and how to get around.
