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Governor Rick Scott kicks off his TDC promotion of Florida at the Villages. See the Marion Sun Times or the Villages News for the full story. TDC Marion County askes Ocala Marion County Commission 's Name back to Marion County. The Brand "Ocala" was added to the Marion County Branded name by ordinance and must be corrected by a vote of the Ocala Marion County Commission. Just in: Ocala City council recognizes that the Ocala EDC is a promotional company for the City of Ocala, Councilwoman Suzy Heinbockel questions where all the money is going. More Story.
Ocala Best and EDC Marion County Award winner, Adena Springs Cattle Ranch. Congratulations!
Stephen Hunter, Ocala MST 08/22/12 Adena Springs Cattle Management Team Embraced by Marion County Community. Ag program in north central Marion County is a success, at least in the minds of many who welcomed the team to a major economic event in Marion County today. The room was packed and most speakers from the audience expressed thanks for the quality and sophistication of the newest farm project by the Adena Cattle group. Florida was one of the national leaders in most retired citizens memory. Cowboys and Cattle make up the best of American history. Let's light this candle, was the feeling, but let's be careful of the environment. The Adena Team is as sophisticated as they come commented one audience member. Stay tuned for jobs, and new quality geologic/environmental expertise in town. Cities and counties can use experts from the private sector like the Adena Team in tackling their environmental challenges. Gainesville, long embarrassed by discussions of their 10 million gallons of processed sewer effluent will be able to gain from the Adena Springs Team expertise. We are here to operate a quality cattle operation, but we also are pledged to help our community all we possibly can, was the message from the team. The New EDC Marion County, TDC Marion County®, and Chamber of Commerce of Marion County® are "the New Kid on the Block" showing the way to an old guard that is going broke, actually living on borrowed money much like the Federal Government. Government Officials notice the high salaries and big Star Banner public relations budgets and are second guessing giving out any more taxed funds. Private corporations receiving tax funds as operating capital is difficult to justify especially when the leading Google Search Marion County Representatives receive no tax funds. Sure Ocala Company officals at the Executive level of the Ocala CC and the Ocala EDC are upset, but they are as desirving of Tax Payer Funds as we are, here at the Marion County EDC, Marion County Chamber and the Marion County TDC. It appears that taking on the brand name Ocala is something for Ocala Government to fund and Marion County Commissioners are being asked to represent all of Marion County. EDC Ocala faces financial difficulties in the face of new competition by new non tax payer funded EDC Marion County, and Marion County Chamber of Commerce. Director and founder or the EDC Marion County and the Marion County Chamber of Commerce is Local retired businessman Don Browning. "Its time to step into the future as a leader of the Economic Action Team and revitalize Marion County's economy" states Browning. For years salaries have grown to match or exceed the tax payer funding historically given to local corporations just to keep them afloat. Commissioners are now taking a second look at the efficacy of giving tax funds to local organizations just because they ask for it.
Marion County Voters ask for better representation. Pointing out that Ocala has their own Tax Assessment and Government, Marion County Voters are now asking their commissioners to consider Marion County first. Ocala is a separate government and organizations such as the Ocala Chamber, the Ocala EDC and the Ocala Visitor's Bureau have been hijacked by a few Ocala interest. Marion County citizens are now pointing out that most of the funds given to Ocala interest actually ends up given to the Ocala Star Banner in the form of ad payments. Hundreds of thousands of dollars are spent annually with the Ocala news paper has gone undetected until recently. Additionally extremely high salaries seem to follow the infusing of Tax Funding. Nearing and often exceeding $100,000 annually executives of the Ocala chamber and Ocala EDC now find their organizations failing financially. If the local income averages under $50,000 it is easy to see why promotional organizations will fail if their first order of business is to pay their executives double what others recieve. Both the EDC Marion and the Marion Chamber use all of Marion County as a base. "it just makes sense to include all of Marion County in an effort to promote Marion County" said Browning in a recent meeting with Commissioners. Don Browning also has spearheaded an effort to include all of Marion County in the Tourist Development Promotion effort funded by the Marion County voter authorized tourist tax. Somehow Ocala is able to take over the naming rights of Marion County and the focus becomes so narrow that we all suffer explains Browning. Governor Rick Scott arrived on the political scene just in time to save Florida's Economic Future. Changes have already started under the direction of Marion County Commission Leadership of Stan McClain and the new commissioner reform thinking of Carl Zalak and Kathy Bryant. Old anti growth programs under the DEP such as Spring Political Groups and even Community College anti growth and anti development programs such as Heart of Florida, the economic engine was sputtering, especially under the crushing weight of the DCA. The Department of Community Affairs has now fallen and along with its demise a revitalization of Florida's economy is possible. Florida was failing economically under the weitght of the Springs Protection Handbook that was the bible for anti growth elements in city, state, and county governments. Now, at last Florida will have a chance to recharge its economic engine and hopefully regain fiscal health. Governor Rick Scott, we raise a toast to you and your willingness to keep your promises. The Environmental success of a healthy economic action team helping to move government out of the way is wonderful. Just a little honesty in addressing governmental anti growth issues will go a long way toward jump starting the economy. It takes business and a growth of profits to fund a new job. Jobs don't come first then business. Politically correctness is falling out of favor and all we at Springs Protection . com can say is "its about time". Silver Springs Working Group.com and Rainbow Springs Working Group.com along with Save Silver Springs .com all agree that it is time to promote a healthy economy and an improved quality of life for all Floridians as step one in creating a healthier environment. From Water Czar Walter Pine to TDC Director Steve Hunter and the entire board of Team Conservation, there is agreement that the Axis of Unemployment is falling under the weight of an under performing Economic Environment in Florida.
The Villages is an economic engine currently revitalizing Central Florida's once vibrant economy. Governor Rick Scott Signs Jobs Budget in Marion County's own Villages. Uses DEP StormWater funds to help balance Jobs Budget. Governor Scott takes aim at job killing Agenda 24 programs. New StormWater Thinking is producing results by giving the funds to Education. Marion County Sun Times report. What's Up Marion County?
Yvette Gibbs- Mitchel promotes anti-bullying campaign to help
Marion County youth learn healthy relationship lessons as anti-bullying program grows with success.
Just in: Herman Cain makes historic stop in Villages, followed by preconvention Romney-Ryan team visit, Marion County Florida. Marion County Commission Chairman Stan McClain welcomed Presidential hopeful Herman Cain. Marion County Sheriff Candidate Dan Kuhn and a host of local GOP officials
filled the hall joining hundreds of enthusiastic supporters. Candidate Cain outlined his points of governance to standing
applause. Red, White, Blue and Green are Candidate Cain's favorite colors. Herman is going to lead America out
of troubled economic and political waters. Thank you Herman Cain for following God's Plan. Marion County gives Herman a Standing ovation reception to send him off to his great announcement in Atlanta.
Yvette Gibbs-
Mitchel promotes anti-bullying campaign to help Marion County youth learn healthy relationship lessons as anti-bullying
program grows with success.
World rescue effort in Tuscaloosa Alabama recognizes Marion County Florida's efforts to reach out to help Florida's neighbors in need. TDC Marion steps up to help as board member Don Browning helps link the Marion County Sheriff's Office and Lake Weir Kiwanis Club. Having gained experience with the award winning Katrina Hurricane relief effort the Teddy Bear Express Team came through again. Marion County Kiwanis in Weirsdale reaches out to Tornado Victims in Tuscaloosa Alabama. Donors from all across Marion County come together. Marion County Sheriff creates connection in Alabama. Marion County Visitors get paid back. EDC Florida Director Don Browning and his Florida friends in Lake Weir
Kiwanis join with other Marion County Floridians in mounting the Teddy Bear Express. Group travels to Alabama to help tornado
victims. More
Senator Alan Hays and Rep. Trudi Williams join Governor Scott to turn back Water District run away budgets. Billion Dollar Budget in South Florida reduced. More Anti Growth funding in Water Districts is likely a thing of the past. The Public is educating the water district leaders after nearly 10 years of expanded efforts to educate the public. Turns out it was the Water District Staff who needed the education. Budgets Cut over 25% handing Ocala Star Banner a major defeat. Anti Sprawl anti Growth Ocala Star Banner has been a No Growth Leader. The Banner's anti economic growth efforts were so effective that they are now feeling the anger of the many workers out of work. Florida Water Czar and EDC survey Marion County Voters to ask if they would support harvesting 1/2 of the 1,000,000,000,000 gal/day spring water that flows out to the Gulf and Atlantic Ocean. Silver Springs and Rainbow Springs together send an average of 1 billion gallons daily to our oceans. Results of Water Czar survey were overwhelmingly yes! Residents were also supportive of returning 10% of spring water to the aquifer in order to beneficially recharge the aquifer. Currently all of the spring water of Silver and Rainbow is lost to the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. At $1.50 per thousand gallons, Browning estimates that Marion County would bring in about $273,000,000 annually. Water district and state DEP approval would be required. Marion County tax payers could benefit greatly if the waste of valuable water was ended. Sewer effluent currently sent to the Aquifer could be sent to the oceans to help protect our drinking water aquifers. Kanapaha Sewer Facility in Gainesville is a good example of sewer water sent to the drinking water aquifer after processing. Many concerns have been voiced by persons who drink Marion County Water. It is important to keep at least 50% of the flow going to the gulf and Atlantic for environmental reasons, and equally important is the idea of using 10% of the flow to recharge the aquifer stressed Browning. Stewardship requires conscious decisions on societies use of water. Even if we send all of the 1,000,000,000 gallons daily to the salt water gulf and Atlantic, we should decide. Selling less than 1/2 the flow would eliminate most Ad Valorem taxes for Marion County residents. Space Florida sets goals for decade, 2010 Photon Magic and Tomorrow's Astronauts to Vision 2020. Visit Florida and join the Adventure. Space Florida and NASA: Eustis High receives the Dave Walker / Charles Bolden Telescope. Presented by Senator Alan Hays, funded 100% by Lake Eustis Sailing Club coordinated by Don Browning of Team Telescope Eustis Florida's own Dave Walker (Deceased) is escorted in Memory by Charles Bolden. Breaking Economic Development Council News: April !, is the Grand Opening for Mary Verrandeaux and Jessi Miller''sStudio 9. Stop by for an exceptional Visual Experience. Learn more....
_______________________________________________ Marion County residents call for equal promotion on a per capita basis if they are to keep partnering
with Ocala. Visiting the Villages is a world of fun and adventure. EDC Marion County highlights a trip to The Fresh Market.
The New EDC Marion County vs EDC Ocala is working EDC Marion beats out Ocala EDC in advocating Bio to Fuel Challenge. We have wasted years with the Ocala EDC System, and now Marion EDC is on the right track. Example of what Senator Dean was promoting with the help of Marion County is the new investment by INEOS BioEnergy move to Indian River County. Learn More... Executive Board of EDC Marion County challenges Ocala EDC to return $100,000 of their personal salary until Ocala EDC shows results in reducing unemployment to below 10%. Marion County Executive Director Don Browning takes $ 0.00 salary and this will continue until unemployment is below 7% in Marion County. Governor Rick Scott welcomes Big Energy to Florida. EDC Florida number One priority realized. More...
VR Laboratories is newest tech industry to choose Florida. EDC Marion County is learning from successes how to turn back unemployment. More....
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Economic Development Council works at Stopping the EPA takeover of Florida Politics. By Florida Economic Development Council Director Don Browning. How the political left draws Federal Agencies like the EPA down on Florida Citizens. Environmental
activist take over grass roots politics with state funding support. The takeover of education
in Florida, to advance a liberal political agenda. Ending state funding of political efforts with state taxpayers funding. http://solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu/map/ There has never been a more effective take over
of a political pipeline than the use of the historic County University Extention system in Florida. It is like Al Gore
and his Environmental Team morfed into a local political Left propaganda delivery system. Understanding the linkage between UF,
IFAS, Community Colleges and back to UF is to see how non elected college professors and administrators effectively exert
influence over Legislators, County and City officials. The political left has developed an effective community organization
system right under our noses. Environmental control of the Florida Economy is the result that ironically has been wildly
successful and now threatens to kill this "community political action" system. The EDC
Florida.org addresses the problem. As best we can. Starting
with the Federal, State delivery system of environmental and social science, UF environmentalist have cobbled together an
incredibly powerful political delivery system using IFAS for political action. Most folks love UF, however UF
is being used for political purposes as a EPA Federal Extension force. There is probably no way to take liberal politics
out of modern education but we can try. Liberals should have to pay their own way and not be able to use our university
system to advance liberal social change. Reading the IFAS website, it appears that Federal/State/County agents organize
to spread environmental politics to every phase of local life. Health, Water, Agriculture, Land Use, Utility Protection,
Landscaping, Sewage/Storm-water Disposal among many more life issues are firmly anchored in pretty liberal political science
advanced by "experts" never elected or appointed by elected officials. It is our position that funding
should be pulled from all programs that are biased politically. We are losing our educational institutions to the
unelected left funded by the political right. EDCFlorida.org is working with the citizens of Florida to block the infestation
of "the Political Left" in county policy across Florida. Every county in Florida is impacted by bogus Earth/Environmental/Social
science from within our educational system. The most ambitious players are Jr. Colleges, commonly known as Community
Colleges. Central Florida Community College's effort to gain "Regional Political Clout is a prime example. Leveraging
influence with the Santa Fe Community College to control UF prestige, almost complete control of regional politics by non
elected persons is achieved. We are losing our Florida Community College System, as individual community colleges morph into
"Pseudo 4 year Collages" in an attempt to appear academic equals among Traditional Florida Universities.
The expansion of Community Colleges expands the political influence as these grass roots organizations gain greater tax payer
funding. CFCC has created no less than 10 local political control entities over the past decade. These organizations
use State Funding to create public policy that then helps funnel funds and political power to the community college. All
to often elected officials allow this liberal bias to exist as an easy window into the political left during general elections.
This occurs at the federal level in the form of earmarks directed through community college's into the liberal political
community. Using taxpayer funds to hire legislators or their family members gives a community college immediate political
influence and power. As each of these academic entities grow in political stature we the people loose, creeping closer to traditional
socialist political policy. Elections produce a model for political conservatism while behind the scenes the political
left is creating solid base for socialism in America. De-funding political programs will help level the playing field. Best
Management Practice requirements are creeping into legislation at all levels of government. Place holders for yet to
be written BMP's are included in federal, state county and city legislation to regulate all levels of life. This system
allows laws and regulation to be written by often liberal authors as best management practices. When an ordinance is
passed it usually now includes a mandatory use of the latest "Best Management Practices". These BMP's are
all to often written by expert liberal professors to promote a hard left agenda. As these liberal professors produce
concepts their writings become law with no further vetting by the people or elected officials. We must examine the political
use of our educational institutions if we are to save Florida from financial and political collapses. Currently the
only effective way to stop BMP practices is to work to cut the funding to the school. It does seem like a long way around
the barn, as it were. The Florida EDC believes that over 12% of the Florida Higher Education Budget is directed toward
political rather than educational efforts. As money is short, now is the time to reduce funding these political programs. EDC Florida
urges Governor Rick Scott and all Legislators to line item remove all political funding from the Education budget. Lobbying
for increased political clout must be removed from the state budget. Support of EPA by unelected educational entities
must end this year.
Vehltor Named to EDC Marion Hall of Fame ------------------------- Currently only government water sellers get the go' ahead to sell water. Bottled water locations
usually make important destinations of their water source. Silver Springs and Marion County will be no exception. Creating a World Class marketing presence with a focus on Marion County is about to come on stage. New EDC of Marion County gains popularity without 6 figure salaries or Tax Dollars. Trademark Water Sales is Kick off effort. The Old Ocala EDC may fade along with other high dollar efforts of the past. The New EDC Marion County supports all of Marion County including the cities. The Villages now the leader in all categories including overall EDC Florida's important catagories: Wealth Generated, Reduced Unemployment, and National Economic Development Efforts are underway to help Ocala regain past economic vitality. The plan is to promote the Marion County assets resulting in improved promotion of all our cities. Success of the Villages has passed old line Ocala as the driving force on the Marion County Economic Development Team. The Villages now bring more tourist to Marion County than any other city. Visitors are seen as a key to solving the growing Ocala economic problems. The New Economic Action Team is helping pull Ocala back from crushing unemployment of 14%. Marion County water is flowing out to see wasting valuable resource.
The unique mineral content may bring great wealth to Marion County. Commissioner Stan McClain and Carl Zalak vote for clean industry capturing water that currently runs out into Lake George. If approved the facility
will bring 60 jobs to the area plus put Marion County on the world map.
Visit Pro Guard Video for all your security video needs. New Archerfish video analytics to simplify surveillance. EDC Marion welcomes West Marion Business Association. More than 70 strong, the new business organization is coming on strong thanks to efforts by Joe Gullani president, and Ray Sargent secretary. Centered west of I 75 the WMBA welcomes business from across Marion County. West Marion Business Association continues the trend to include all business from across Marion County. Ocala business can join as associate members. Governor Rick Scott pinpoints the problem with state agencies using millions in tax money for lobbying and community action political organizations. Springs Protection groups such as Pandion Systems have long campaigned in Marion County for less growth by using an environmental platform. The Axis of Un-Employment is on the run. Anit Growth forces are losing their sponsors as DCA and DEP fall under close focus. We can experience Economic Growth and regain our healthy society states EDC Director Charlie Cardy.
Marion County City Shuns
the Majority, Drops out of County Promotional Branding. As an example cited by critics, Ocala has now joined with Gainesville to celebrate Marion County
Day. Although 5 times bigger, with Silver Springs, Rainbow Springs, Lakes and Rivers, Marion County is often sent to
the curb represented as "Ocala/Marion County. More often Marion County is below the line as an address for Ocala. Ocala, Historic, Vibrant, and Friendly is questioning its decision to go it
alone, dropping Marion County from even Marion County Day. Critics point to the falling Ocala population and excessive utility rates
for urban problems facing Ocala. Experts blame the falling census numbers and high unemployment currently at 14%. Once
60% of Marion County, Ocala population has fallen for decades and now is well below 19%. Should Ocala interest be allowed
to represent Marion County is the question asked by the public. Sadly, the current financial downturn of many businesses
in Ocala is represented in the once proud Ocala Star Banner. Together with its sister New York Times Gainesville Sun
the papers now are maned by sparse skeleton crews, and many departments have been stuttered. A look at Marion County promotional logos show
the isolation of Ocala and the loss of Marion County Branding. Each effort by Marion County Commission has been affected
by the Ocala Coup. A study of the 5 leading promotional efforts for Marion County tell the story. Marion
County residents feel under represented, under served, as the back drop for Ocala leaders. Marion county funding currently going to the promotion of Ocala will soon
promote all of Marion County. Underserved county residents have asked for more representation.
Shoppers Learn that there is more to Marion County than Ocala. Businesses in South Marion County enjoy a strong economic base from the leading Marion County city of the Villages. Centered in south Marion County along with Lake and Sumter Counties, the Villages lend an economic helping hand to Marion County statistics. Next month we will examine reasons for the Economic Home Run displayed by the Villages. EDC Marion Best Florida Visit Discover Marion County Central Florida Banking My Ocala, Marion Sun Times Marion Tourism Marion County Chamber
Ocala has a long historic tradition
in Marion County, along with the vibrant Villages, Ocala is an important commercial center.
Marion County Economic Action Team Member Remember Ocala, Dunnellon, Belleview,
and other vibrant cities when visiting Marion County Florida. The City of Ocala is an important stop when visiting
Marion County. Centrally located, The City of Ocala is the home of CFCC Marion County's Community College and manager of
the Appleton Museum. The City of Ocala is also home to ihmc Florida's Institute for Human & Machine Cognition, the world class research center with worldwide intellectual
network links. Visit CMapTools for a look at ihmc invention innovation. 2/1/11 Governor Rick Scott gets it right Executive Director EDC Florida, Don Browning endorses Governor Rick Scott's latest moves. Villages recognized as Economic Success Model. DCA and the Job Killing Agency's Springs pollution program has finally reaching the Chopping Block. Yes, after years of organized stopping of Florida's Economic Growth, DCA has killed the revenue source used to operate Florida's Government. Stopping DCA, DEP, and DOT is the right step if we have any hope to return Florida to former
economic health. New appointments at the top send a clear message to Floridians that their state government is joining
the Economic Action Team rather than the decades long team to stop growth. Using the Marion County economic success story of the Villages, Governor Scott set the tone for Florida's coming economic turn around. ______________________________________
Just in: Historic Silver Springs Workshop called by Chairman Stan McClain. Ocala EDC decides not to attend critical Jobs Event. Economic Development Corporation Pete Tesh defers to New EDC Marion County Executive Director Don Browning in important workshop presentation, to decide the future of the Marion County Economy. The New Economic Development Council takes no funding from Government Sources and the leadership is declining all compensation while efforts to reverse current failure by all economic development experts. Why should the so called experts collect fat paychecks after years of failure. 14% unemployment is only going to be solved if we understand the root causes and build a support base of economic growth. Old paid EDC programs are carrying a lot of baggage collected along the way. After millions have been spent with little to show for it, the community is welcoming the new ideas of the EDC Marion County, and the new Marion Tourism Council. Under served by the Ocala EDC and Tourism Bureau, the new Marion County Economic Action Team is up to a strong start. Historically the only people employed, and that is often at 6 figure salaries, are the people concerned with unemployment and economic development. If we have high unemployment and poor economic development it stands to reason that we should not be taking obsene high compensation as Big Time Experts in Unemployment. The best way for the Economic Action Team to understand the pain of the unemployed is for them to feel a 100% loss of income. Like a football coach with a losing record, pay must be pulled and contracts should be tied to performance. See Web Tourist for Coupons and information. Hot Fast Car Sales stimulate Central Florida Economic Recovery A Salute to Jenkins Auto Group a leader in the Ocala Area economic recovery, and the Leading Man is Cory Pool. Always ready to act forcfully on the Economic Action Team, Cory is doing his part for the recovery with strong sales in the auto world, joining Florida's Best Bank in helping to achieve economic recovery for the area. Best Florida Visit invites you to stop in and visit, Jenkins Auto Group.
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The VFW Retirement Home of Ft McCoy invites you to HorseFest 2011.
2nd Annual Department of FL VFW Retirement Home’s
Veterans Horse Festival Ocala Authorities may revisit parking
policy in Downtown Ocala, in an attempt to become more visitor friendly. Current No parking for Visitors and Tourist off Silver Springs Florida
is discouraging to visitors hoping to spend in local businesses. Marion Tourism Council investigates
complaints about Ocala Parking System Apparently there is no due process, no complaint department,
no room for misunderstanding, no courtroom, magistrate judge or hearing possibility. If a motorist receives a non moving citation, guilty is the
only outcome. of 6674
citations, there were 6674
guilty motorist and 0 Not guilty The system is by Clancy Systems International, Inc. As we work to build a more vibrant Marion County we must create
better systems that attract visitors to our cities. Visitors
to our area, and Marion County citizens deserve better
treatment in our cities. Open, fair parking systems will welcome visitors and tourist to downtown Ocala. Selling
parking spots to local businessmen causes a shortage of spaces to visitors and the system is extremely confusing as we work
to lay out the red carpet to downtown visitors. 14% unemployment is no joke. Let's take a fresh look at how visitors to Ocala are treated.
A fairer system could help stem the economic slide.
Silver Springs may get new management Stan McClain, Chairman of the Marion County Commission negotiates an opportunity to bring Silver Springs back under the control of Marion County. This reporter has worked for years with help of several legislators and County Commissioners to link Silver Springs to our Central Florida Economic Recovery. A Big Workshop on January 25, at 7:00 pm will bring the community together to discuss how the springs should be managed. Be there and bring a friend. We must VET the take back of Silver Springs. The old attraction marketing concept is long past. Now Silver Springs can be the center of regional interest in Eco Tourist opportunities. See Browning Art and Discover Marion County for examples of why people will flock to our area if we take advantage of this opportunity. Governor Rick Scott has listed Tourism as central to Florida's Recovery. Senators Alan Hays, Steve Oelrich, Charlie Dean, Evelyn Lynn Representatives Dennis Baxley, Charles Van Zant, Marlene O'Toole, Trudi Williams, Perry Keith and many more have worked as members of the Economic Action Team. Key Concerns, and potential downside issues. Ideas that must be vetted
Rainbow and Silver Springs are a key to Marion County Development. We must have local control of our Marion County Assets to properly promote Tourism. See Best Florida Visit.
Marion County Florida announces a new dynamic voice
to the world. Under the leadership of the EDC Marion County, Citizens have launched a new branding of Marion County.
The "Ocala" Brand just told 20% of the story, explains EDC Marion director Don Browning, "We will tell
the full story and include the other 80% of Marion County Treasure. SpringsFest. Com works in Tallahassee to regain control of our Tourism Attractions. Springs Protection.com asks the Marion County Commission to return control of our springs to the people. Returning Silver Springs to the Control of Marion County
is the number one 2011 agenda Key for EDC Marion County. EDC Marion welcomes Ocala, Belleview and Dunnellon Economic Boosters to our family, the Economic Action Team. Senator Hays takes the lead in
Tourism Discovery Silver Springs a spring board to Economic Development. "An entire generation of children have missed out on
the opportunity to see Silver Springs". EDC Marion County;" We must return this wonderful attraction to the people, currently it is an eye sore of neglect and disrepair".
Marion County Parks is better able to deliver a repeatable positive visit for tourist and local citizens than an international
company with headquarters in San Diego and Spain. FDEP has dropped the ball on monitoring the lease that has been violated
time and again. Let's use the Rainbow Springs model to bring Silver Springs back to life as a tourist destination.
Marion County Economic Development Council, Director Don Browning ® All Rights Reserved.
Promotion of Economic Development leads to a balance of commerce with China. Markets
expand with cultural exchange. State of Florida is National leader through Economic Development Council of Marion County. New era beginning with Governor Rick Scott.
If you don't like to shovel snow, grab your camera and come on down!
© 2007 Don Browning
Marion County Commissioners seek new partners! 80% of Marion County was under served. New marketing ideas needed. Like a Start Up Company shooting for the stars, we believe our idea for service will succeed. A new Brand that represents all of Marion County is needed.new thinking is needed. Ocala/Marion County is mired in high unemployment. It is time for bold action. Ocala and the Community College set public policy for many years and now we go to the next level in describing the treasures of All of Marion County. Ocala is a wonderful place, and Marion County is much, much more. Gainesville will be allowed to do their thing. The Villages, right here in Marion County are the new national model for Economic Development. EDC Marion will serve the great citizens of Marion County through their Commission. Our Marion County Commission is poised to make a difference in the lives of Marion County Citizens. City promotional programs will still be able to use their own branding such as Ocala, however the Marion County Commission will represent all persons in our great county. We love Ocala and the Community College, however Ocala is not the Board of Marion County Commissioners. Incorporated areas will be allowed to tag on "Marion County" to to continue their branding. The new All Marion County Economic Action Team is targeting the current problem economy with the full support of the business community and the citizens. Marion County Commissioners feel secure enough to finally take control of the Economic Unemployment Situation so troublesome to many of our families. Non elected persons have controlled promotion and Regional Political clout to the detriment of Marion County. 20,000 persons out of work says, "Try a new Strategy". Heart of Florida, Public Policy Institute, Ocala EDC, Ocala CC. Ocala Tourism Board are all to be revised. There is now a Marion County EDC, a Marion County Chamber of Commerce, a Marion County PPI, Public Polity Institute, and a Marion County Heart of Florida. We are taking our county back to usher in a new prosperity directed by the Marion County Economic Action Team. If Marion County funds are driving a program all partners must stand back. Ocala no longer gets first billing as, in charge of Marion County. If Ocala comes first in all promotion then we must change our Commission to the Ocala/Marion County Board of County Commissioners, declares Bob Burton of the EDC Marion County.
The Riff between Marion County EDC and Ocala EDC widens. Of the 300,000 plus Marion County Population, Little Ocala at under 60,000 voters have been getting all funding for promotion. The Marion County voters outside Ocala ask to be heard. We are not governed by the Ocala/Marion County Board of County Commissioners, however all Ocala EDC and Ocala Tourism Board promotion is labeled Ocala/Marion EDC and Ocala/Marion Tourism Council. Ocala is not Marion County, Ocala is but one of our fair cities that choose a separate form of government. Long Live the Marion County EDC. After years of declining population percentage Ocala's EDC is called on the carpet by the 80% PLUS population in Marion County outside Ocala. Millions of tax payer funds have been wasted in a failed attempt to Brand Ocala. Like all of our great incorporated areas in Marion County, Ocala will have to pitch in with the majority population when it comes to grabbing all the funding for promotion. Actually, it is the Villages of Marion County, Lake and Sumter that is the regional economic success keeping Marion County afloat. The Villages ask very little and provide a great deal to the economic welfare of Marion County. Unable to vote for the officials leading the Ocala EDC, Marion County's public is solidly behind the new Marion County Commission's Economic Development Council. Marion County EDC Director Bob Burton feels that just 50% of the funding given to the Ocala EDC would be enough to successfully bring back the Marion County economy. Villages/Marion County have
done a great deal to rejuvenate the Ocala/Marion County unemployment picture. An economic powerhouse, the Villages/Marion County Economic Action Team is providing the economic success of the Villages while buying
time for Marion County officials to reverse Ocala unemployment. Along with the villages, Del Webb, On Top of the World
and other economic engines are leading Marion County out of recession. Without the Villages economic engine, Ocala would
have little chance at a timely recovery from the current economic woes. The new Economic Action Team under
Marion County Commission Chairman Stan McClain's leadership will finally create branding for Marion County. Dr. Lee
Niblock recently announced plans to develop a new winning strategy to market Marion County. Step 1 is to stop the growing regulation promoted by some non elected officials
hoping to reduce growth in Marion County. Private enterprise long termed sprawl or unfettered growth by the Ocala news
paper is an important component for a successful recovery in Marion County. Step 2 is to Stop the discharge
of high nutrient processed sewer effluent into the vast aquifer at Alachua Kanapaha sewer plant. Redirecting the nutrient
rich effluent to agriculture, will allow the tourist industry to recover based on our world renown springs. Step 3 is to Conserve 10% of the fresh water
now spilling into the Silver River and Rainbow River. 1 Billion gallons of fresh clean clear water is wasted daily sent
to the gulf and atlantic. Redirecting just 10% or 100 million gallons of this water as beneficial recharge would save
more water daily than all Marion County uses. Step 4 is to use new housing starts, agriculture
and tourism to attract new manufacturing and high tech industry to the Marion County Economy.
Lake Weir Kiwanis and Gammons Charitable Foundation pull together to help family who's home is destroyed by fire, less than 2 weeks before
christmas. An emergency shopping session gathered essentials and now the serious work begins.
The Word Goes out: Gammons Charitable Foundation called in by Lake Weir Kiwanis
Marion County Sheriff and Marion County Firefighters Rally in response to Sunset Harbor Fire. Family in need, all possessions are lost. Ron Beal President of the Lake Weir Kiwanis is coordinating clothing and housing for the family.
Bob
Burton Marion County EDC 12/15/10 Ocala/Marion County Commissioner's Effort, comes under pressure. Marion County tax payers outside Ocala have no voting control over Ocala Officials or their spending. Is the Board of County Commissioners the Ocala/Marion County Board of County Commissioners? For all of the people who chose not to live in Ocala, there is no Tourism Promotion of their Marion County. The Marion County Economic Development Council, backed by the Marion County Board of County Commissioners, is dedicated to ending the 14% unemployment. Now is the time for a fresh approach to marketing the Marion County brand. The last few years have been a gigantic waste of money as shown by the almost non existent economic recovery. We have a new world and great talent in Marion County. Citizens complain that a Jacksonville contract can never be successful in promoting Marion County. The Public Relations firm selected to promote Marion County Florida, created an Ocala Brand that ignores the rest of Marion County. It now appears that Marion County is going to drop the Ocala/Marion brand. Perhaps Marion County/ Ocala/ Dunnellon, Belleview style brand could be considered. Marion County is little more than an address in many of our local Logo's. We don't have to name everything "Ocala". If you want to promote Marion County then ask the Marion County Commissioners to kick into gear. If you want to promote an individual city then go to their commission and ask them to promote their brand. Our Commissioners and our County Administrator are all for Marion County. Don't ask them to live as the Ocala/Marion County Commission.
Come on boys, lets get to work. Governor Scott needs our help. Let's put some folks to work.
Marion County Board of County Commissioners is no longer "Ocala/Marion County" The
Board of County Commissioners is aware that individually they did not run for election in the Ocala/Marion County Commission. Ocala
will have to fund their public relations efforts without taking over Marion County's efforts such as the Marion Tourism Effort. At the very best, Ocala will have to be behind the "Slash as in Marion County/Ocala
if any County money is used. Citizens are demanding that their County Commission use county funds
to promote the Marion County Brand. Branding Marion County is establishing
a Nation Wide Business and Tourism brand. Ocala and Dunnellon along with other incorporated areas will benefit with
the success of the Marion County taxpayer funded brand.
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