Where it comes to transforming ideas into reality in our region, the Mid-Region Council of Governments plays an important role. This year, many visions have indeed become a reality through the ever-persistent hard work and dedication of our staff and members, who spend countless hours dedicating their time to many worthy causes that benefit all of us who live in the central region of the state. Each of our programs is a move toward addressing shared challenges—not as individual communities—but collectively as a region. We will continue to seek to strengthen these partnerships through the collaborative process, as we look for opportunities that enhance the great region in which we live.