Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI)

What is REDI?

REDI is a multi-agency initiative, led and coordinated by the Office of Tourism, Trade & Economic Development, which assists rural communities solve problems that affect their fiscal, economic or community viability.

Who is REDI?

Participating Agencies Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Department of Children and Families Department of Community Affairs Department of Corrections Department of Education Department of Environmental Protection

Participating Agencies Department of Health Department of State Department of Transportation Agency for Health Care Administration Agency for Workforce Innovation Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development Area Health Education Centers

Participating Agencies Enterprise Florida, Inc. Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission Florida Association of Counties Florida League of Cities Florida State Rural Development Council

Participating Agencies Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences Regional Planning Councils Visit Florida, Inc. Water Management Districts Workforce Florida, Inc. U.S.D.A. –Rural Development

What does REDI do?

Responds to specific community needs and requests for assistance

Responds to specific community needs and requests for assistance. Provides direct access and referrals to appropriate state agencies as well as county and city associations.

Responds to specific community needs and requests for assistance. Provides direct access and referrals to appropriate state agencies as well as county and city associations. Reviews and evaluates the impact of statutes and rules on rural communities and works to minimize adverse impact.

Responds to specific community needs and requests for assistance. Provides direct access and referrals to appropriate state agencies as well as county and city associations. Reviews and evaluates the impact of statutes and rules on rural communities and works to minimize adverse impact. Works with communities to improve their rural economies; finding ways to balance environmental and growth management issues with local needs.

Responds to specific community needs and requests for assistance. Provides direct access and referrals to appropriate state agencies as well as county and city associations. Reviews and evaluates the impact of statutes and rules on rural communities and works to minimize adverse impact. Works with communities to improve their rural economies; finding ways to balance environmental and growth management issues with local needs. Assists communities in improving access to housing, health care, and educational opportunities.

Responds to specific community needs and requests for assistance. Provides direct access and referrals to appropriate state agencies as well as county and city associations. Reviews and evaluates the impact of statutes and rules on rural communities and works to minimize adverse impact. Works with communities to improve their rural economies; finding ways to balance environmental and growth management issues with local needs. Assists communities in improving access to housing, health care, and educational opportunities. Recommends Rural Areas of Critical Economic Concern for Governor’s Approval.

Responds to specific community needs and requests for assistance. Provides direct access and referrals to appropriate state agencies as well as county and city associations. Reviews and evaluates the impact of statutes and rules on rural communities and works to minimize adverse impact. Works with communities to improve their rural economies; finding ways to balance environmental and growth management issues with local needs. Assists communities in improving access to housing, health care, and educational opportunities. Recommends Rural Areas of Critical Economic Concern for Governor’s Approval. Recommends waivers of provisions of economic development programs on a project by project basis.

Co-sponsors an annual conference for rural community leaders. Responds to specific community needs and requests for assistance. Provides direct access and referrals to appropriate state agencies as well as county and city associations. Reviews and evaluates the impact of statutes and rules on rural communities and works to minimize adverse impact. Works with communities to improve their rural economies; finding ways to balance environmental and growth management issues with local needs. Assists communities in improving access to housing, health care, and educational opportunities. Recommends Rural Areas of Critical Economic Concern for Governor’s Approval. Recommends waivers of provisions of economic development programs on a project by project basis. Co-sponsors an annual conference for rural community leaders.

Conducts the Rural Community of the Year award program Responds to specific community needs and requests for assistance. Provides direct access and referrals to appropriate state agencies as well as county and city associations. Reviews and evaluates the impact of statutes and rules on rural communities and works to minimize adverse impact. Works with communities to improve their rural economies; finding ways to balance environmental and growth management issues with local needs. Assists communities in improving access to housing, health care, and educational opportunities. Recommends Rural Areas of Critical Economic Concern for Governor’s Approval. Recommends waivers of provisions of economic development programs on a project by project basis. Co-sponsors an annual conference for rural community leaders. Conducts the Rural Community of the Year award program

Responds to specific community needs and requests for assistance. Provides direct access and referrals to appropriate state agencies as well as county and city associations. Reviews and evaluates the impact of statutes and rules on rural communities and works to minimize adverse impact. Works with communities to improve their rural economies; finding ways to balance environmental and growth management issues with local needs. Assists communities in improving access to housing, health care, and educational opportunities. Recommends Rural Areas of Critical Economic Concern for Governor’s Approval. Recommends waivers of provisions of economic development programs on a project by project basis. Co-sponsors an annual conference for rural community leaders. Conducts the Rural Community of the Year award program.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Helen Blakeslee, Coordinator/ Rural Economic Development Initiative Suite 2001, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0001 850/922-8743 Fax: 850/487-3014 Email: maryhelen.blakeslee@myflorida.com Or The Florida Resource Directory www.floridaresourcedirectory.org

Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI)