Monday, August 24, 2009 VOLUME 9 ISSUE 30   TODAY'S HEADLINES Registration for Florida Chamber's Future of Florida Forum is Now Open Region Celebrates Progress In Implementing the Central Florida Regional Growth Vision Modeling & Simulation on Leadership Orlando Agenda LINES OF BUSINESS ARCHIVE Issue 385 August 17, 2009 [MORE] DON'T MISS THIS EVENT FEATURE STORIES High Speed Rail for Florida – All Aboard! In a round of meetings held in Orlando, Lakeland and Tampa last Tuesday, a statewide coalition announced plans to bring federal stimulus dollars to Florida for shovel-ready work on a high-speed rail network that would connect Orlando, Tampa and Miami. [FULL STORY]   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. [FULL STORY]   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. [FULL STORY]   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. [FULL STORY]   Orlando Magic “Thank You” Luncheon The Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce a special partnership with the Central Florida Sports Commission for the “hottest ticket in town” – the 2009 Orlando Magic “Thank You” Luncheon. [FULL STORY]   IDEAS TO RESULTS Region Celebrates Progress In Implementing the Central Florida Regional Growth Vision Almost 300 government, business and civic leaders of the Central Florida region gathered at the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport on Friday to celebrate the progress that the region has made in advancing the themes or 4Cs of the Regional Growth Vision that Central Floridians created two years ago: Conservation, Countryside, Centers and Corridors. [FULL STORY]   Modeling & Simulation on Leadership Orlando Agenda Universal Orlando Resort seems an unlikely location for a Leadership Orlando session on the high-tech simulation and training industry. With much of Central Florida’s high tech cluster located at the Central Florida Research Park on the campus of the University of Central Florida, one might ask how the entertainment/attractions industry links to the work conducted by academia, the military and business sector. [FULL STORY]   Sign up NOW to receive EveryMonday: Yes! I want EveryMonday. FOCUSING ON WHAT MATTERS MOST Celebrating 80 Years of Life, 20 Years of Hope In September, two milestones will be celebrated in Central Florida. As Golf Legend and Philanthropist, Arnold Palmer, marks his 80th birthday, our community congratulates Arnold Palmer Medical Center on its 20th Birthday with a series of special events planned to honor the man and his legacy to our region. [FULL STORY]   Local Leaders Helping Guide United Way’s Work to Build a Safer Community One of United Way’s four areas of primary focus is Building Safe Communities, with a particular emphasis on preventing youth violence. [FULL STORY]   MORE HEADLINES Grassroots Bulletin: Thanks to You There's Work to Do During the Congressional Recess Chamber Perk of the Month Published by Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce Copyright © 2009 Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce. All rights reserved. TELL A FRIEND

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