Monday, June 22, 2009 VOLUME 9 ISSUE 22   Today's Headlines It's B.I.G.!!! Leadership Orlando on Education Fast Track! Experience China Lines of Business Archive Issue 377 June 15, 2009 [MORE] SAVE THE DATE! Feature Stories Experience China Chamber Members across Central Florida have an opportunity to travel together to “Experience China” later this year. In partnership with the Daytona Beach/Halifax Area Chamber of Commerce, St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce, Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce and Citslinc International, you will visit memorable sites and enjoy a multitude of unforgettable cultural experiences. [FULL STORY]   Grow Your Busine$$ Rejuvenate Your Brand Join us for this fun and interactive seminar and spend some quality time working on your company’s image or brand. Do you know what it is? How to manage it? What message are you sending to the market? Will your brand keep you alive during tough economic times. . .has it thus far? [FULL STORY]   It's B.I.G.* !!!!!! You may have heard the talk. You may have sensed the change. Now it’s confirmed . . . and the news is B.I.G*....... the B.I.G.* Summit, that is! [FULL STORY]   Where in the World are We? Community Outreach Opportunities Do you want to know if our region is becoming more competitive in key industries? Is our educational system effectively preparing our future leaders? Is Central Florida growing as envisioned? What are the challenges that we must continue to address? How do we compare to other regions and the world? [FULL STORY]   Sign up NOW to receive EveryMonday: Yes! I want EveryMonday. Ideas to Results Leadership Orlando on Education Fast Track! Given the current state of the economy with layoffs and bankruptcy reorganizations announced in the news each day, Leadership Orlando Class 77 focused on Workforce Education and Talent at its session last week to gain a better understanding of the kinds of jobs the newly unemployed should prepare to fill in the years ahead. [FULL STORY]   Another Political Leadership Institute Member Announces for Office Central Florida Political Leadership Institute participant Melony Bell of Fort Meade has announced her candidacy for Polk County Commissioner, making her the third PLI member so far who has entered the 2010 political mix. [FULL STORY]   Orlando Makes Me Smile – Dwight Howard Style Gary C. Sain, President & CEO of the Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. recently announced the development of an advertisement with the Orlando Magic and Dwight Howard scheduled to run in last Friday’s USA Today. Twenty community partners are supporting this full-page advertisement that speaks about Orlando as a great destination for both leisure and meetings and conventions. [FULL STORY]   Focusing on What Matters Most Job Fair Hosted by Congresswoman Corrine Brown On Monday, June 29, 2009, Congresswoman Corrine Brown will host a job fair in conjunction with Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Representative Geraldine Thompson, Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission, WORKFORCE Central Florida, Valencia Community College and the University of Central Florida. [FULL STORY]   Business Connections by So Social! Forget what you’ve heard: business and pleasure can mix. At the Business Connections Luncheons, So Social brings the business community together making connections that help improve the Orlando economy one week at a time. [FULL STORY]   Develop New Company Leaders While Supporting Community With businesses spending fewer dollars on training and development, Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) has a great leadership program that helps valued employees build new skills and networking contacts while giving back to the community.  [FULL STORY]   More Headlines Access Your FREE U.S. Chamber Membership Court Decision Sets The Stage For Ballot Showdown U.S. Chamber Action Alert: Tell Congress to Oppose Flawed Health Care Proposals Published by Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce Copyright © 2009 Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce. All rights reserved. TELL A FRIEND

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