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Last week
we asked:
Who do
you feel is at fault for this week's embarrassing primary election foul-ups
in 2 South Florida counties?
Governor
Jeb Bush – 14.3 %
Secretary of State
Jim Smith – 2.9 %
County Supervisor of
Elections office – 80.0 %
Uninformed
voters – 2.9 %
No one – 0 %
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US Secretary of Commerce
Visits Chamber
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Donald L. Evans will be the special guest at
a “Community Luncheon” hosted by the Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce
to recognize the U.S. Chamber’s endorsement of Representative Tom Feeney.
[FULL STORY]
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Regional Leadership Conference Offers Something For Everyone
Business and Community Leaders will convene November 6 – 8 at the Gaylord
Palms Resort and Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida for the 2002 Regional
Leadership Conference to discuss the future of the Central Florida Region.
[FULL STORY]
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Jacksonville Chamber Jumps on “Regional” Bandwagon
The Jacksonville Chamber of
Commerce has changed its name to reflect the change in people’s thinking.
By adding “Regional,” the Chamber is showing the commitment it has to
a new regional interest and activity.
[FULL STORY]
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Chamber's Chair-Elect Receives
High Honor
The Florida Chiropractic
Association has named Orlando chiropractor Wayne C. Wolfson Chiropractor
of the Year. The honor is awarded for activities performed on behalf of the
public outside of normal professional duties and for honors and recognition
from organizations other than the association.
[FULL STORY]
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Constitutional Corner
From FloridaFriday
When you vote on November 5,
along with the host of candidates for the Florida Cabinet, the U.S. Congress,
the Florida Legislature and a bunch of local offices, there will also be 10 “ballot
initiatives” that, if passed, will amend Florida’s Constitution.
[FULL STORY]
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Legislative Link
Responding to a request from
U.S. Chamber of Commerce President Tom Donahue, our Chamber is today hosting a
special luncheon to be attended by regional Chamber of Commerce and business leaders
to hear of the U.S.
[FULL STORY]
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Why Should You Support United Way
The Orlando Regional
Chamber of Commerce is committed to helping the Heart of Florida United Way
with their 2002 Campaign. From now until the campaign concludes, we will be
featuring a success story in EveryMonday . . .When you support Heart of Florida
United Way, you support people right here in Central Florida. People like
Ginger Malcolm.
[FULL STORY]
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Community Leader will be Missed
Charles James Hawkins, the first African-American representative to sit on the
Boards of the Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Orlando Utilities Commission,
passed away last week at the age of 73.
[FULL STORY]
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Orlando Leads Hospitality
Industry Rebound
Hospitality and tourism
business in Orlando, Miami and Tampa - though still trailing 2001 performance
levels - appears to be on the mend, with Orlando's hotel market having the most
positive outlook, according to Ernst & Young's Hospitality Advisory Services
Group's 2002 Florida Mid-Year Lodging Report.
[FULL STORY]
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