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IN THIS ISSUE
Open Letter from the President
New Board Members Elected
Regional Orientation – February 7
Now Accepting Applications
House Nixes Gambling Expansion
Aeronautics, Auto Racing & Airboats
Who Joins the A-Team?
Chamber of Commerce Goes Green
Welcome New Members
My Word: By any other name, it's still gambling
Florida Chamber Insider
Florida Chamber Perks of the Month
Florida Chamber Legislative Update
Access Your Complimentary U.S. Chamber Membership
STAY CONNECTED
 
     
ARCHIVE
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CENTRAL FLORIDA PARTNERSHIP ADVANCES REGIONAL INITIATIVES
 
Leadership Orlando
 
A Regional Gathering
 
Political Leadership Institute
Political Leadership Institute
 
OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT

Business Success Strategies -
Your Story is Your Brand

Feb. 15

State of Seminole County Address

Feb. 16

State of Polk County Address

Feb. 16

State of the City of Orlando Address

Feb. 29

Leadership Orlando
Enrollment Deadline

March 16

Regional Gathering - Ideas to Results

March 20-21

Central Florida Political Leadership Institute Application Deadline

March 23

 
FEATURE STORIES
Open Letter from the President
Clarification of Reporting Errors and Misinformation
Jacob V. Stuart<br>President<br>Central Florida Partneship. In response to yet another article in the Orlando Sentinel on Sunday regarding the work of the Central Florida Partnership as it relates to "Open for Business," it is important for me to, once again, clarify misinformation and share my communications with those involved.
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New Board Members Elected
Central Florida Partnership Board of Directors
At its meeting in December, the Board of Directors of the Central Florida Partnership approved the election of seven new board members that represent a broad spectrum of the Central Florida business community.
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Regional Orientation – February 7
Join Us Next Tomorrow Morning!
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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Now Accepting Applications
Central Florida Political Leadership Institute
The Central Florida Political Leadership Institute (PLI) is now accepting applications for the 2012 class, scheduled for Thursday, May 17, through Saturday, May 19, 2012, at the prestigious Roy E. Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College.
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House Nixes Gambling Expansion
New District Lines Taking Shape
As the 2012 legislative session approaches its mid-point later this week, there was some major action last week on several of the top issues facing the 2012 Florida legislature and being closely followed by the Central Florida Partnership.
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IDEAS TO RESULTS
Aeronautics, Auto Racing & Airboats
Leadership Orlando Explores the Region
On Thursday, the members of Leadership Orlando Class 82 explored the historic precedence, economic impact and international prestige that two regional assets in Volusia County bring to Central Florida – the Daytona International Speedway and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
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Who Joins the A-Team?
2012 Leadership Alumni Association
Since 1975, business and community leaders have made a commitment to our community by participating in Leadership Orlando and remaining connected through the Leadership Alumni Association. Now dubbed the "A-Team" (2012 Leadership Alumni Association), its members represent a broad sampling of Leadership Orlando classes presented over more than three decades.
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Chamber of Commerce Goes Green
Partnership to Retrofit Lighting with OUC
OUC – The Reliable One is committed to helping businesses become more energy efficient, understanding that every business is different and holds unique energy saving opportunities.  That is why OUC launched its new Commercial & Industrial Custom Incentive Program, offering financial incentives to businesses that install energy efficient upgrades in their facilities.
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FOCUSING ON WHAT MATTERS MOST
Welcome New Members
We are proud to welcome new members for January 2012 to Orlando, Inc.  We encourage you to review the following listings to see if there are goods and services provided by these new members that would be of value to you and your business.
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My Word: By any other name, it's still gambling
Representatives of a powerful special-interest group want you to vote for an idea that would allow them to make billions. They hire economists to say their idea will be great for Florida's economy. They run ads that claim the idea will create jobs. They hire lobbyists and make eye-popping political contributions. But curiously, when they promote their idea to the public, they don't say what the bill they want you to vote for actually does.
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Florida Chamber Insider
Florida Chamber Legislative Update
Florida Chamber Perks of the Month
Access Your Complimentary U.S. Chamber Membership
Iconic Week
 
Orlando Magic Daytona 500
 
Forward Florida
 
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Blood Center Host
 
Central Florida Legislative Delegation
 
Congress of Regional Leaders
 
Go for the Win Orlando
 
 
 
Regional Water Strategy
 
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