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<h2 style="font-size: 200%;">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</h2>
<p style="font-size: 120%; margin-top: -5px; font-weight:bold;">April 11, 2017</p>
<p style="float:right; font-weight:bold; margin-bottom: 75px; font-size: 120%; text-align:right;">CONTACT: Carolyn Sullivan
<br />President
<br />New Chapter Coaching
<br />573-228-9600</p>
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<div style="font-size: 110%; line-height:200%;"><h3 style="clear:both; margin-top: 75px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 170%;">North Neighborhood Community Unity meeting scheduled for April 13</h3>
<div class="content"><span style="padding-left: 50px;">(COLUMBIA, MO)</span> - <p style="display:inline;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">As part of the 2016-2019 Strategic Plan, the City of Columbia will host a Community Unity meeting in the North Neighborhood on Thursday, April 13 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Derby Ridge Elementary School, 4000 Derby Ridge Dr. The meeting is open to all residents in the North Neighborhood (map attached).</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Prior to the meeting, North Neighborhood residents are invited to share a meal between 5:30 and 6 p.m. at Derby Ridge Elementary. The meal is first come, first served.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Community Unity meeting is a continuation of previous meetings held in the North Neighborhood earlier this year where residents identified goals they would like to achieve. The discussion will focus on implementing recreational and employment programs for youth in the area as well as upcoming opportunities for residents to get involved in their neighborhood.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Strategic Plan Partner Carolyn Sullivan (New Chapter Coaching) will facilitate the session. COMO Connect will offer free rides before and after the meeting from bus stops in the North Neighborhood. Visit <a href="http://www.comoconnect.org/" target="_blank">http://www.comoconnect.org/</a> for information about bus routes. Day care will also be provided during the meeting.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The 2016-2019 Strategic Plan is dedicated to making Columbia the best place for everyone to live, work, learn and play. The Strategic Plan is focused on five priority areas: social equity, economy, public safety, infrastructure and operational excellence.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Learn more about the 2016-2019 Strategic Plan by visiting <a href="http://www.como.gov/strategic-plan/" target="_blank">CoMo.gov/Strategic-Plan</a>.</span></p></div>
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<div class="content"><strong>Location:</strong> <a href="https://gis.gocolumbiamo.com/CityView/?find=4000 Derby Ridge Drive Columbia, Missouri 65202" target="_blank">4000 Derby Ridge Drive Columbia, Missouri 65202</a></div>
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