A quote from Michael Gallis about the economic future of Central Florida:

"We haven’t built the economic infrastructure for the kind of industry we will need in the 21st century. A knowledge workforce and major research functions are critical to build the 21st century knowledge economy. How are we prepared for the new economic age?"

Here’s what some concerned citizens had to say:

"Some areas do are not interested in economic growth. Will they be forced?"

"What does it take to attract knowledge-based industry and how long will it take?"

"How does the transient nature of Central Florida affect growth?"

"It is clear there are two limiting factors in the state: research dollars and workforce development investments."

"How do we start thinking about ourselves like we want the rest of the world to think of us?"