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Celebrating Regional Progress
A full house is expected at the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport for the Anniversary Celebration of “How Shall We Grow?” on Friday August 21, 2009, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Approximately 250 government, business and civic leaders of the Central Florida region will be in attendance to celebrate the progress that the region has made in advancing the themes of the Regional Growth Vision that 20,000 Central Floridians created two years ago: Conservation, Countryside, Centers and Corridors.
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Survive to Thrive
Stimulus Money for Florida
In March 2009, Governor Crist appointed Don Winstead to serve as Special Advisor to the Governor's Office of Economic Recovery. Governor Crist introduced Mr. Winstead as Florida's "stimulus czar" - the key official charged with $13.4 billion in federal stimulus money expected by the state.
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Experience China
Now, you have a chance to learn more about China first hand. 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 have an opportunity to visit memorable sites and enjoy a multitude of unforgettable cultural experiences later this year.
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The B.I.G.* Summit Breaks New Ground
The Wright Brothers successfully completed a 12-second, sustained flight in 1903. This was the first successful, powered, piloted flight in history. Vision, research, testing, perseverance, dedication, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial spirit led to their success.
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Registration for Florida Chamber's Future of Florida Forum is Now Open
Join us for the Future of Florida Forum, the Florida Chamber's three-day event featuring more than 20 groups coming together to identify solutions to Florida's greatest challenges. We need you to be a part of the discussions and strategies that will prepare Florida for today and tomorrow.
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Brent Trotter Eager to Get Started
After meeting recently with the Leadership Orlando team, Brent Trotter, President-CEO of the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida, Inc., is eager to get started in his role as Chair of Leadership Orlando Class 78 beginning September 15. Just days away from the enrollment deadline, “the list of participants is exceptional and is representative of our very diverse economic and ethnic base.”
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Derek Bruce: Insights from a Political Leadership Institute Mentor
A key element of The Central Florida Political Leadership Institute is the mentoring program that connects participants with local business and civic leaders who can open doors for networking. Derek Bruce, BusinessForce Chair and Principal of Edge Public Affairs, LLC, provides insights on his experience as a mentor and why this program is critical to the development of future public leaders.
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Central Florida Health Innovation Summit at the Orlando Regional Chamber
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) is a $787 billion package to stimulate economic recovery. This package seeks to stimulate economic growth through federal spending on such programs as education, energy, health care, housing, transportation, and technology and science.
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It’s Hurricane Season – Know your ABCs
With Ana, Bill and Claudette at the top of weekend weather reports, it’s important for Central Floridians to keep hurricane preparedness at the forefront of business and personal planning in the months ahead. Too many of us remember the impact of Charley, Frances, Ivan and Jeanne in 2004.
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