The joint Education Committee of Lakeland Vision & The Lakeland Chamber of Commerce will meet on Tuesday, May 14th at 9:30 a.m. The location will be at The Lakeland Chamber of Commerce.

The Lakeland Vision Board of Directors will meet on Thursday, February 1st at 8:30 a.m.  and will take place at City Hall in the 3rd Floor City Commission Conference Room. Guests are welcome at all meetings.  For more information, please contact LV Executive Director, Laura Rodriguez – (863) 370-8152.

The Lakeland Vision Board of Directors will meet on Thursday, December 7th at 8:30 a.m.  Votes will be taken for new board members for the 2024-2026 term will be voted on, the 2024 slate of officers and the 2024 budget proposal.  Additionally, there will be updates from the Fundraising Committee and the Bike Buddies program.

The December 7th board meeting will take place at Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine located at 600 W. Peachtree Street, Lakeland, FL  33815. Guests are welcome at all meetings.  For more information, please contact LV Executive Director, Laura Rodriguez – (863) 370-8152.

The Joint Education Committee of Lakeland Vision and the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce will meet on Tuesday, November 14th at 9:30 a.m. at The Chamber’s office located 35 Lake Morton Dr, Lakeland, Florida 33801 (in the Briefing Room). The Education Committee consists of two subcommittees – Business Engagement and Community Awareness.

For information on the work of this committee or to find out how to get involved, please reach out to LV Executive Director, Laura Rodriguez at lrodriguez@lakelandvision.org or (863) 370-8152.

The Community Unity Committee’s Law Enforcement Workgroup will meet virtually on Tuesday, August 8th at 1:00 p.m. The Community Committee is chaired by Rick Maxey and the Law Enforcement Workgroup is led by Carole Philipson.

For more information regarding the work of this committee, or to become involved in their work, please contact Executive Director, Laura Rodriguez, at lrodriguez@lakelandvision.org or (863) 370-8152.

The Joint Education Committee of Lakeland Vision and the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce will meet on Tuesday, August 8th at 9:30 a.m. at The Chamber’s office located 35 Lake Morton Dr, Lakeland, Florida 33801 (in the Briefing Room). The Education Committee consists of two subcommittees – Business Engagement and Community Awareness.

For information on the work of this committee or to find out how to get involved, please reach out to LV Executive Director, Laura Rodriguez at lrodriguez@lakelandvision.org or (863) 370-8152.

The Lakeland Vision Board of Directors will meet on Thursday, August 3rd at 8:30 a.m. at City Hall (3rd Floor Commission Conference Room). The board will be reviewing the annual board retreat priority outcomes which will director the organization’s work for the next 12 months (2023-2024).

For more information, please contact Executive Director, Laura Rodriguez, at lrodriguez@lakelandvision.org or (863) 370-8152.

The Lakeland Vision Board of Directors will meet on Thursday, April 20th for their annual board planning retreat.  The retreat will focus on “Lifelong Education in Lakeland” and include an interactive panel discussion with leaders representing different levels of educational opportunities in our community.

Confirmed Panelists:

• Dr. Lauren Albaum – Florida Southern College – Career Development and Continuing Education
• Ms. Takiyah Dixon – The Lakeland Chamber of Commerce – Talent Development and Economy/Jobs
• Mr. Fred Heid – Polk County Public Schools Superintendent – K-12
• Dr. Marc Hutek – Early Learning Coalition of Polk County
• Lakeland Vision Board Members

What does our citizen’s Vision call for in relation to Education?

Funding and Community Support

Lakeland will support quality education through collaboration among schools, businesses, and other institutions in the community.

Programs and Curriculum

Lakeland will support quality curriculum, teaching, mentoring and hands-on experiences to prepare students to succeed in college, in vocations, the workforce, and in life.

Career Development

Our educational community will offer life-long training opportunities for an ever-changing job market.

Early Start

Lakeland will prepare every child to succeed.

Higher and Continuing Education

Lakeland will create strong partnerships with its colleges and universities.

Continued community input is always welcome.  Citizens can share their thoughts and/or be involved by reaching out to Laura Rodriguez – lrodriguez@lakelandvision.org.