Congratulations are in order for the Bianculli’s and Ocala Recycling for being the first recycler in the world to become a RIOS certified facility. 

RIOS, the Recycling Industry Operating Standard is an integrated standard encompassing Quality, Environmental, and Health & Safety controls into one management system.

For more details on this prestigious designation, click on RIOS.  

The Ocala/Marion County Economic Action Team met yesterday to update progress and collaborative efforts toward economic recovery. Highlights from the meeting included:

• Workforce Connection and Marion County’s progress with a subsidized employment program,
• Pete Tesch’s announcement of five to six projects that will be going before the City and County or grant funding consideration, and 
• the City of Ocala’s progress in the application process for Enterprise Zone designations.