the year of innovation entrepreneurship • environment • engagement
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The Year of Innovation Entrepreneurship • Environment • Engagement. Rockford Partner Presentation May 20, 2008. The Concept. A year-long celebration of Rockford’s legacy of invention and industriousness. The Concept. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
The Year of InnovationEntrepreneurship • Environment • Engagement
Rockford Partner PresentationMay 20, 2008
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The Concept
A year-long celebration of Rockford’s legacy of invention and
industriousness
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The Concept
A year-long celebration of Rockford’s legacy of invention and
industriousness …initiating a new era of creativity,
collaboration and change
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The Goal
Inspire every Rockford resident to be actively involved in building
a future for our community that reflects innovation in every
aspect of life
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The Outcome
Rockford is transformed into an even greater place to live, work, learn, invest and play in the minds
of current and potential residents, tourists and business
investors
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Areas of Focus
Entrepreneurship• Creativity• Courage• Leadership
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Areas of Focus
Environment• Stewardship• Responsibility• Sustainability
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Areas of Focus
Engagement• Involvement• Mentoring• Community
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The Events
YOI committee will endorse and publicize a variety of events that meet qualifying criteria for inclusion
Committee will support participating organizations with direction, connections and counsel for their events
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The Events
All should relate to at least one of the three focus areas (Entrepreneurship, Environment, Engagement)
Examples of event concepts currently being considered for YOI inclusion• RSO Made in America concert• Rockford Area Arts Council grants• Green Rockford symposium• RAM 5 by 5 youth arts program• Sister Cities youth soccer
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Made in America
Celebrating the art of manufacturing in Rockford
Innovative gala performance • Unique concert format• Music by American composers• Synchronized film on large screens
Youth concert; factory floor music experiences
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Arts Grants
RAAC grant applications available August 25 for October 24, 2008 deadline
For programs taking place between January 9—December 31, 2009
Priority on organizations focusing on Entrepreneurship, Environment, and Engagement
Collaboration encouraged
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Green Rockford
Growing interest and imperative for natural resource stewardship
Symposium on green principles and trends
Invite partners from Sweden—recognized for leading-edge green practices
Two instructional tracks with emphasis on practical applications• Organizations• Individuals
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5 by 5
Introduces 5 arts experiences before age 5 Expands learning in and out of classroom Sparks imagination, stimulates creativity Extends awareness and use of community
arts resources Allows cultural organizations to reach
a broader spectrum of community members
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Soccer Exchange
Soccer is “the” international sport Leverage Rockford’s Sister City
relationships• China • Sweden• Hungary • Romania• Italy • Ukraine• Kyrgyzstan
Youth tournament and cultural exchanges with regional clubs
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Promotion Plans
Calendar of events Print/broadcast media support On-site YOI materials for participants
• Vertical banner• Counter card/window sticker
Inclusion in RACVB marketing www.rockfordinnovates.com Links on community sites
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Promotion Plans
www.rockfordinnovates.com
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Call to Action
YOI is a community-wide initiative We need your participation and
support Consider tailoring current programs
and resources toward the YOI effort Timeline
• Partner identification: June 30, 2008• Concept proposals: August 15, 2008• Public launch: November, 2008
A legacy of invention and industriousness. A new era of creativity, collaboration and change.