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Mar
9

Couch puts communication skills to work helping others

The Tallahassee Democrat

Betsy Couch knows the power of a good message delivered effectively.
An experienced public relations professional and business marketer, Couch is one of the 25 Women You Need to Know, the annual celebration sponsored by the Tallahassee Democrat in conjunction with Women’s History month.
Her expertise in communications and a desire to stay involved in community work …

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Dec
10

Community Survey – Cascades Park

As a Tallahassee resident, you have been invited to complete the survey
linked below about Tallahassee’s newest park, Cascades Park. The short
survey is being conducted by a group of community volunteers who are part of
the Knight Creative Communities Institute (KCCI) Cultivate Cascades Project.
Please take 5 minutes and complete the survey now:

https://fsu.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_1FXsJrsyeozX73S

Our goal is simple: we want …

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Jun
22

Now accepting applications for the 2011-2012 KCCI Community Catalysts!

The application for 2011-2012 KCCI Community Catalysts is now open! The deadline for all applications is Monday, August 8th.
View the application here: http://kccitallahassee.com/about/application/

Apr
18

Southern Strategy Area Town Hall Meeting Set for Tuesday

Leon County

WHO: Leon County
WHAT: Southern Strategy Area Town Hall Meeting
WHEN: Tuesday, April 19, at 6 p.m.
WHERE: North Florida Fairgrounds – Building Two, 441 Paul Russell Road
Leon County will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting on the Southern Strategy Area at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19, in Building 2 at the North Florida Fairgrounds. There will …

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Apr
13

Interview with Casie Reinholt, Abandoned Fields Adventure Race director

Casie Reinholt speaks with WTXL’s Abbey Phillips about the 2011 Abandoned Fields Adventure Race.
View the interview here.

Mar
29

Midtown Action Plan to be presented to City Commission

After months of planning, the Midtown Action Plan is ready to be presented before the City Commission for approval. In 2010, and again in 2011, the City Commission set as one of it’s top priorities to work with community groups to “create a sense of place” in defined districts throughout Tallahassee. Midtown is the first …

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Mar
23

Tallahassee Magazine: Community Catalyst Ken Foster “One to Watch”

Tallahassee Magazine has featured 2010-2011 Community Catalyst Ken Foster as “One to Watch” in their March/April issue.
Teaching Kids the Right Way to Bike – Tallahassee Magazine

Mar
21

Share Your Opinions about Tallahassee’s South Side

The Southside Sense of Place Project is an initiative of the Knight Creative Communities Institute (KCCI). The team is working to develop the south side of Tallahassee, particularly the South Monroe/South Adam Street corridor (from the CSX railroad tracks to Magnolia Avenue), into a safe, attractive, thriving community that contributes more effectively to the region …

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Mar
18

Plans to upgrade Monroe-Adams corridor

Check out Community Catalyst and team member of the Southside Sense of Place Project (SSoPP), Jenay Sermon, on this video discussing the proposed plans to upgrade the Monroe-Adams corridor.
You can view the article version here.

Mar
16

Community Catalyst Charlie Johnson named Male Triathlete of the Year

The Knight Creative Communities Institute would like to congratulate 2010-2011 Community Catalyst and athlete-extraordinaire Charlie Johnson on his award as 2010 Gulf Winds Track Club Male Triathlete of the Year.
Charlie, who began competing in triathlons just over two years ago,  has quickly become one of Tallahassee’s top triathletes in his age group in the nation. …

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