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Several economic development summits in the Glades (Belle Glade, Pahokee, South Bay and unincorporated western Palm Beach County) recommended the creation of a regional economic development organization. A Glades business plan commissioned by Palm Beach County reached the same conclusion. Two years ago, several business leaders met at the Belle Glade Chamber of Commerce and began discussing the concept of a regional economic organization, which evolved into LORE. The original developers of LORE reached out to other interested individuals to expand the project. There are currently 19 members of the LORE Board of Directors. While no elected officials are eligible for board membership, the city managers of Belle Glade, Pahokee and South Bay serve on the board. LORE is currently seeking funds to hire an Executive Director.
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