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Shining B.I.G. Spotlight on Peter McAlindon, Blue Orb, Inc.
The B.I.G.* Summit (*Business Innovation and Growth) on Thursday, November 19, 2009, will showcase Entrepreneurs from across Central Florida who are impacting their industries in exceptional ways. Today, Every Monday introduces you to one of our featured speakers.
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Excitement Building for B.I.G. Summit
The outstanding line up of local entrepreneurs and headliner, Tony Hsieh, CEO of the billion dollar Zappos.com, are creating “buzz” all about town. Registrations are being confirmed for The B.I.G.* Summit (*Business Innovation & Growth), scheduled for Thursday, November 19, at the Hilton Orlando.
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Central Florida Partnership Sets Meeting With Central Florida Legislative Delegation
It’s official . . . 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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Marco Rubio Brings U.S. Senate Campaign To Businessforce
With his campaign momentum growing and rapidly rising in the polls in his race against Gov. Charlie Crist, former Florida House Speaker Marco Rubio (R-Miami) will bring his campaign for the 2010 Republican U.S. Senate nomination to BusinessForce when he appears as the guest speaker on Oct. 29th at a BusinessForce “Insider’s Briefing” luncheon for the BusinessForce Board of Directors and their invited guests presented by host sponsor AT&T and supporting sponsor Tucker Hall.
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Leadership Orlando Announces 2010 Schedule and Class Chairs
The 2010 Leadership Orlando Class schedules have been confirmed with Class 79 beginning on March 16 & 17, and Class 80 scheduled to begin on September 15 & 16, 2010. These Classes will be led by Volunteer Class Chairs Virginia Lewis Whittington (Class 79) and Captain Bill “Roto” Reuter, USN (Class 80). Bringing their extensive experience and expertise to the Leadership Orlando program, they will both serve as important members of the Central Florida Partnership’s Volunteer Leadership Team.
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U. S. Chamber Promotes American Free Enterprise
On October 14, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce launched an historic Campaign for Free Enterprise at their headquarters in Washington, D.C. The American Free Enterprise: Dream Big campaign is “one of the most important and necessary initiatives in the U.S. Chamber’s nearly 100-year history.”
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All Set to Experience China
In just ten days, representatives from the Orlando Regional Chamber, along with the Daytona Beach, St. Petersburg and Sarasota Chambers of Commerce, will depart for Beijing, China. The contingent of approximately 127 travelers will include Leslie Hielema, President, and Cyndi Matzick, Executive Vice President, of the Orlando Regional Chamber and Ruth Mustian, Director of Communications for the Central Florida Partnership.
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Sporting Events are Big Business – Sign the Electronic Petition for World Cup Soccer Today!
The Central Florida Sports Commission and its community partners are “in the hunt” to bring World Cup Soccer back to Central Florida! The world spotlight that we experienced as a region in 1994 could shine on us once more in 2018 or 2022, bringing with it significant economic impact. Please take a moment and go to www.gousabid.com and sign the petition.
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Save Space Campaign
On Monday, September 28, at the end of the Florida Space and Technology Forum, the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners kicked off a letter writing campaign. Our goal is to send 500,000 letters to President Obama asking him to SAVE SPACE. During his presidential campaign he made some very specific promises to the citizens of Florida and we want to remind him of his pledge. You can see his Titusville speech and sample letters at www.SaveSpace.US. There are several ways you can help:
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Celebrating Conservation Milestones
On June 14, 1979, Audubon staff member Doris Mager climbed into an inactive Bald Eagle nest in Central Florida. She stayed there for six days and five nights, to raise awareness of the plight of the Bald Eagle and to raise funds to build the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey.
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Planning Tool Helps Businesses Prepare FOR H1N1
For business owners and managers, preparation is the key to successfully managing the possible impact of this year’s H1N1 flu virus as well as future natural and man-made disasters. While H1N1 has the potential to be highly disruptive, by carefully thinking through potential staffing, supply and customer service issues, businesses will be ready to handle those matters within their control.
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Leadership Orlando Congratulates Major Ojeda
Deanne Ojeda, commander of the U.S. Army recruiting company in Orlando, was recently promoted to the Army rank of major. MAJ Ojeda, who is currently a member of Leadership Orlando Class 78, assumed command of the Orlando recruiting company in July 2008 and is responsible for all Active and Reserve Army enlistments in Orange and Seminole counties. Her command includes 7 recruiting stations in the greater Orlando area and nearly 60 recruiting personnel.
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Dr. P. Phillips Orlando Performing Arts Center Interior Rendering Unveiled
October 15th was a banner day for the Dr. P. Phillips Orlando Performing Arts Center! The Center is one of three regional Community Venues that were approved as part of Project Hometown, the largest public building project in Central Florida history. Now rising in downtown Orlando is the new Amway Center, soon to be followed by the Dr. P. Phillips Orlando Performing Arts Center and renovations to the Florida Citrus Bowl.
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