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U.S. Sen. George Lemieux to Legislature: "Give Me The Ammunition"
Appearing in the Central Florida Partnership Boardroom on Nov. 11th, U.S. Sen. George LeMieux (R-FL) challenged the Florida legislature to “do the right thing” in a special session by showing support for both the proposed Sun Rail and the existing Tri-Rail commuter train in South Florida so that Florida would have a reasonable chance of winning federal stimulus money for a proposed Tampa-Orlando high speed rail link.
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China – Experienced!
In just eight days with over 15,000 miles, four hotels, two tour guides, daily 6 a.m. wake up calls, and thousands of photographs to be shared, twenty five new friends from the Orlando Regional Chamber contingent returned to Orlando on Saturday evening full of centuries-old sights and sounds of Imperial China. Also returning were representatives of the Daytona Beach/Halifax Area Chamber of Commerce, St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce, and Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, for a total of 127 travelers from Central Florida.
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Central Florida Legislative Delegation Meeting Set - County Delegation Meetings Also Calendared
Announced previously . . . a meeting of the Central Florida Legislative Delegation has been confirmed for Tuesday, December 15, 2009, from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m., at the Fairwinds Alumni Center, conveniently located across the street from the Arena at the University of Central Florida; this event will be hosted by the Central Florida Partnership and held in cooperation with the University of Central Florida.
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myregion.org Starts Identifying Strategic Partners For New Organizational Structure
myregion.org has always been an organization built on creating partnerships across the region. To foster that goal, the myregion.org Executive Committee has approved some operational changes designed to help continue moving “regional ideas to regional actions.
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2010 Political Leadership Institute Applicant Screening Underway
Over 80 applications have been received for the coveted 25 slots available in the 2010 Central Florida Political Leadership Institute held at the Roy E. Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College during Feb. 18-20. To thoroughly review these applications, a Screening Committee chaired by Dori Madison and composed of 9 members from the BusinessForce Board of Directors has been poring through the applications in recent days and is in the process of scheduling and conducting interviews with finalists.
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You're Invited for "Coffee & Conversation" with Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer
On Tuesday, December 1, 2009, from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m., Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer wants to talk with a small group about how we can build a better community. Toward this end, you are invited to join with other Civic, Business and Community Leaders in the Board Room of the Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce, 75 South Ivanhoe Boulevard, in Downtown Orlando, to talk "one-on-one" with Mayor Dyer.
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Regional Economic Forum to be Hosted by Central Florida Partnership
On Wednesday, December 2, 2009, from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m., at the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport, you're invited to participate in a "first-of-its-kind" Regional Economic Forum to talk about the "Future of Florida." Along these lines, the Central Florida Partnership is delighted to host this meeting, in conjunction with the Florida Chamber Foundation. Our time of learning and sharing is designed to give those in attendance a chance to learn more about how we can better support a "Strategic Vision" for Florida.
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Florida Classic Kickoff Luncheon
Show your support for the 30th Anniversary Florida Classic by participating in the Florida Classic Kickoff Luncheon on Friday, November 20, 2009. Buy your tickets today!
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Business Connections Luncheon EXPO
Grow your business at the Business Connections Luncheon on Tuesday, November 17, 2009.
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