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Left to Right: Gary J. Earl, President/CEO, WORKFORCE CENTRAL FLORIDA, joins Florida Governor Charlie Crist and Jacob V. Stuart, President, Central Florida Partnership, at the Chamber of Commerce Building in Orlando for the Ceremonial Bill Signing of Legislation to Reduce Florida’s Unemployment Compensation Tax. Crist also announced $200 million in federal funding approved for Florida Back to Work initiative.
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“VOTE NO on 4” Video Campaign
The “VOTE NO on 4” Campaign has produced a series of web videos that will be released over the next several weeks. The first video in the series tells the story of St. Pete Beach, the first town in Florida to adopt a local version of Amendment 4.
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Connecting for Global Competitiveness
While many of their colleagues and friends at the University of Pennsylvania were spending last week’s “spring break” relaxing on a remote beach or sleeping until noon, Professor Jonathan Barnett and his team of PennDesign Consultants were traveling across the 13-county super region, learning about our economic assets, touring our natural assets and hearing diverse perspectives from stakeholders in the areas of transportation, sustainable economic growth and the protection of our natural resources.
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BusinessForce Endorses Bill Sublette for New Orange School Board Chair Post
BusinessForce, the political action arm of the Central Florida Partnership, has endorsed Bill Sublette in his race to become Orange County’s first elected School Board Chair.
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Now’s the Time to Weigh In with Undecided Congresswoman Kosmas on Healthcare Reform In Washington!
With the end game for healthcare reform rapidly approaching and a crucial final vote in the U.S. House of Representatives anticipated perhaps later this week, Cong. Suzanne Kosmas (D-New Smyrna Beach) appears to remain the only undecided member in the Central Florida congressional delegation and will be a key vote on whether the massive healthcare overhaul legislation re-structuring one-sixth of the nation’s economy becomes law. Delegation members expected to vote for the legislation include Cong. Alan Grayson (D-Orlando) and Cong. Corrine Brown (D-Jacksonville) while Cong. John Mica (R-Winter Park) and Cong. Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) are arrayed in opposition.
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In Memorium – Buell G. Duncan, Jr.
It is with great sadness that we mark the passing of Buell G. Duncan, Jr., Past Chairman of the Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce, now Orlando, Inc. Our members and staff hold Mr. Duncan in high esteem for the contributions he made to our community, our region and our state.
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Venture Funding for Mezzanine Loans
Leslie Hielema, President of Orlando, Inc., joined Florida Lt. Governor Jeffrey Kottkamp and Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer at a press conference on Friday announcing a new funding source for businesses. The event, held at the Metro Orlando EDC, was kicked off by EDC Vice Chair, David Pace.
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High Tech Security in the Digital Age
Orlando, Inc., is proud to partner with leading business and community organizations and Valencia Community College to explore cutting-edge technologies that can provide cyber-security for your business. Make plans to join us!
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Tuesdays with the President
Join Us Next Week!!
During 2010, Leslie Hielema, President of Orlando, Inc., (Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce) will reserve time on a regular basis to meet informally with members of the organization in an “Open House” format.
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Experience China 2010
Preview Briefing Scheduled for March 25
If you are “on the fence” about Experiencing China with Orlando, Inc. (Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce) this year and are not quite sure about travel details, let us make your decision easier. Join us for a special Experience China Briefing on Thursday, March 25, 2010.
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Florida Space Day Report
Provided by Leigh Holt, Government Relations Manager, Brevard County Government
With the convening of the 2010 legislative session, there are significant budget and policy issues that will be considered to support and expand Florida’s Space industry.
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Central Florida Unemployment Rate
Jumps to 12.4%
What Employers and Job Seekers Can Do in Today’s Unemployment Market
WORKFORCE CENTRAL FLORIDA announced on Wednesday that the Unemployment Rate in the Orlando MSA had reached 12.4%, topping the highest unemployment rate on written record for the Orlando MSA is 11.9% in June 1975. In response, WORKFORCE CENTRAL FLORIDA has outlined a series of options for Job Seekers and for Employers in today’s Unemployment Market.
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Regional Orientations Scheduled
Join Us on April 6!
Much has been accomplished since the formation of myregion.org a decade ago, when our government, business and civic leaders began working together to achieve Central Florida’s global economic competitiveness while enhancing the quality of life of its citizens. How has the region progressed? Is regional collaboration working? Are we improving our region’s ability to compete globally? Are we becoming a “world-class” region? Where in the World Are We?
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