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There are many ways you can become involved in, or help the efforts of the RJI, including:
Attending an Industry Cluster Meeting
If you are a business owner or business manager in one of the RJI's target industries (advanced logistics, construction, food processing, health care, information processing, innovative energy, manufacturing, tourism, or water technology), the best way to get involved is to attend the next industry cluster meeting. Meeting dates and information are available on the RJI calendar, and invitations are open to any industry member.
Participating on an RJI Community Task Force
If you have expertise in any of the RJI task force areas (communication, physical infrastructure, technology infrastructure, livability, innovation, workforce development, or customer service), please e-mail us at inforji@fresnorji.org with your contact information, area of interest, and a brief description of your expertise. Please note that participation on task forces may be restricted due to the sensitive nature of the task force areas. For example, some task forces have requested that vendors not be direct participants in order to avoid conflicts of interest, etc. Task force participation is determined by the RJI co-chairs and the RJI task force chairs.
Attending RJI Community Meetings
Every six months, community meetings are held to update the public on progress and challenges to date. There is no charge to attend the community meetings, which are held at the Fresno Convention Center. If you would like to receive notice of the next RJI Community Meeting, please send your name, physical mailing address and e-mail address to inforji@fresnorji.org.
Investing in Core Leadership
In order to accelerate and scale the many initiatives that are transforming our community, we need to invest in more entrepreneurial "steward leaders," those people with the skills, passion and commitment to cast a vision and inspire the best in all of us. If you would like to invest financial resources, please make out a check to One by One Leadership with "RJI donation" in the memo field and mail it to 1727 "L" Street, Fresno, CA 93721. This is a 501-c-3 organization, and you may claim it as a charitable contribution for tax purposes.
Getting Engaged in Civic Life
It is time for our region to take charge of its own destiny. To that end, our region is undergoing a fundamental transformation as an increasing number of organizations and individuals find ways to work together to tackle historically insolvable problems. There are many opportunities to help with the Regional Jobs Initiative or the many projects of the Collaborative Regional Initiative. There are also numerous nonprofits and schools seeking assistance. To review opportunities for engagement check out www.volunteerfresno.org.
Supporting Elected Officials
By voting for "pro-jobs" candidates in local and state elections you will be helping to ensure that the initiatives in the RJI implementation plan will gain policy and funding attention at the government level. Additionally, you can write to your local government officials to let them know that you support and appreciate their support of the RJI.
Promoting the Community Values
The Community Values of the Fresno Region encourage collaborative transformation. Your business, school or community organization can adopt and promote the community values as a way of showing your commitment to making Fresno a better place to live and do business. |
