Region 5 Wins an Award

The Region Five Development Commission, based in Staples, recently received a 2011 Innovation Award from the National Association of Development Organizations Research Foundation for its Coordinated Government Service Delivery initiative.

Region Five has convened county administrator meetings since 2007. The initiative coordinates government services by gathering County Administrator each quarter to discuss ways in which they can collaborate to better serve their constituents.

The award has provided regional development organizations throughout the nation a showcase for promoting economic development for rural and small communities.