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Last week we asked:
Which best reflects your opinion on the Iraq prison scandal?
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45%
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an isolated event much overplayed by the media |
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1%
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a fairly widespread event |
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21%
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an unfortunate by-product of war |
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33%
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a deplorable stain on America’s image |
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Governor’s Town Hall Meeting
You're Invited
Governor Jeb Bush and Lt. Governor Toni Jennings invite you to a town-hall event to provide more information on the benefits of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) - innovative new tax-free savings plans that Floridians can now take advantage of to pay for qualified medical expenses.
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Legislative Link
Stay Informed
Led by its 2004 Chair Fred Leonhardt, Chamber and business leaders from around Florida gathered last week in Amelia Island for the Florida Chamber’s annual Summer Retreat to discuss the results of the 2004 legislative session and look ahead to this fall’s elections and the 2005 legislative session.
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The Test of a True Leader
Tom Mickle
Important components of leadership are flexibility, creativity and commitment. Tom Mickle, Executive Director of Florida Citrus Sports, proved just that. When the Chamber was advised of an unexpected conflict in our advertised speaker’s schedule just hours before the recent Leadership Alumni Listening to Leaders Forum, the very first call we made was met instantly with “Yes, I’ll be glad to do it.”
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Meet, Mingle, Network
So Social
Join us at
The Improv on Church Street for this week’s So Social Networking Happy Hour. See old friends; make new business and social contacts.
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MORE HEADLINES
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Memorial Day History
Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service.
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VoteSmartFlorida.Org
Thank you for your continued support of VoteSmartFlorida.org. The success of VoteSmartFlorida.org is dependent upon ALL partners actively being involved in the process.
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Experts at Travel Symposium Predict Significant Travel Increases
As part of the Universal Orlando Travel Symposium, Orlando CVB President Bill Peeper joined senior executives from AAA, Expedia.com, Loews Hotels, Orlando CVB, Universal Orlando, Song Airlines and Travel Industry Association of America in predicting a healthy growth in travel this year over last.
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Top U.S. Navy Official to Deliver Local Keynote Address
Intro: Vice Admiral David L. Brewer, III, the
highest ranking African-American in the U.S. Navy, will deliver the keynote
address at the 100 Black Men of Orlando, Inc. Scholarship Dinner, benefiting
Jones High School students, on June 19.
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Celebration of International Heritages
Come and experience the diversity of cultures in Central Florida, indulge in ethnic foods, and enjoy entertainment represented from Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Europe, Middle East, North America, Central and South America. Cultural awareness will help in the success of your company’s international endeavors.
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Chamber Board Hears Case
for High Speed Rail
Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce Board Members recently heard from Lecia Stewart, Vice President, High Speed Rail North America at Bombardier Transportation, which was named last fall along with its partner, Fluor, as the preferred bidder for the initial phase of Florida’s proposed High Speed Rail system from Tampa to Orlando.
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White House Official to Address Prayer Breakfast
Jim Towey, Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives will address the Christian Service Center’s Annual Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, June 24, at 7:30 a.m.
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National Magazine Editor to Speak at Technology Forum
Fast Company editor-in-chief John A. Byrne will serve as keynote speaker for the upcoming Regional Board of Advisors Regional Leadership Forum, “Mapping Out Central Florida’s Technology Landscape.”
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Bank of America Launches $15 Million Neighborhood Excellence Initiative
Bank of America Charitable Investments recently launched a two-year, $15 million program, the Neighborhood Excellence Initiative, to recognize, nurture and reward organizations, local heroes and student leaders – in 30 of the bank’s major communities across the country – that are helping rebuild and revitalize their neighborhoods. Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce President Jacob Stuart will serve on the program’s Selection Committee.
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Remesas multi-millonarias a América Latina Estudios
Remesas multi-millonarias a América Latina Estudios muestran que el año pasado, los trabajadores latinoamericanos en la Florida enviaron más de $2,450 millones en remesas a sus países de origen.
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Central Florida Remembers World Cup ’94
Who could forget the chants of “Ole, Ole, Ole” nearly 10 years ago when World Cup soccer entered Central Florida and literally swept the city off its feet with the fervor and excitement surrounding the international event?
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Chamber Insider
Get the latest news and insight from the Florida Chamber of Commerce.
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2004 Employee Benefits Survey
The Employee Benefits Study, sponsored by American International Group, Inc. (AIG), is a simple and affordable tool to aid you in evaluating your company's benefits package.
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