Polk Vision Refresh
Polk Vision Refresh
Polk Vision is conducting a comprehensive revision of the original priorities and strategies developed in 2004 which we are calling “Polk Vision Refresh.” We will be gathering community input through Focus Groups, Social Media communications, surveys and Task Force meetings that will be used in the revision process. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter or participate in the conversations on our website blog to have your voice heard.
click here to view the Polk Vision Refresh Timeline
Leadership Polk Class IV – Accepting Nominations
Leadership Polk Class IV
An individual must be nominated for Leadership Polk to be able to submit an application. Self-nominations are welcome and encouraged. To make a nomination click here.
Nomination and Application Schedule
| April 5 through April 30 | Nominations accepted |
| May 7 | Applications mailed |
| May 28 | Applications due back to Leadership Polk |
| June 30 | Decision letters mailed |
Please note: Class members will be considered from all communities in Polk County. Applicants for Leadership Polk who represent the following communities: Bartow, Lakeland, Lake Wales or Winter Haven, must be a graduate of their local Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership program before being considered for Leadership Polk. At Large class members will be considered from individuals working for organizations with a county-wide focus.
For more information about the Leadership Polk program, click here.
Questions? Contact April Mucci, Leadership Polk Program Coordinator, at leadershippolk@polkvision.com or (863) 644-6278.
Leadership Polk Class IV 2010-2011 Course Calendar
| August 26, 2010 | Late Afternoon / Evening Orientation (mandatory) |
| September 23-24, 2010 | Opening Overnight Retreat (mandatory) |
| October 28, 2010 | Class Day #1 |
| November 18, 2010 | Class Day #2 |
| January 27, 2011 | Class Day #3 |
| February 24, 2011 | Class Day #4 |
| March 24, 2011 | Class Day #5 |
| April 28, 2011 | Class Day #6 |
| May 26, 2011 | Closing Retreat / Graduation (mandatory) |
Class Days begin at 7:30 a.m. and end at 6:00 p.m. Participants may not miss more than one class day.
Program Content
Topics covered include Education, Regionalism, Government, Infrastructure, Economic Development and Quality of Life.
Municipality tours of Winter Haven, Eagle Lake, Lakeland, Mulberry, Bartow, Fort Meade, Frostproof, Lake Wales, Haines City, Davenport, Lake Hamilton, Dundee, Auburndale, Lake Alfred & Polk City.
Leadership Polk Class III, Day 2 Presentations
Leadership Polk Class III, Day 2 Presentations
You can click on the links below to view the presentations regarding regionalism and visioning made to the Leadership Polk Class III on November 19th.
Making the Vision a Reality - Tom Deardorff, Polk County Growth Management
Linking Regional Visions in Polk County – Pat Steed, Central Florida Regional Planning Council
Florida in the Future: Competing as a MegaRegion – John Kaliski, Cambridge Systematics, Inc.
*After clicking on a link above, please be patient as the presentation can take several moments to download.
