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Last week we asked:

Do you think persons nominated by the President for federal judgeships deserve an “up or down” vote in the U.S. Senate?

69%
Yes
29%
No
2%
Undecided
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Smart, Quality Growth Explored as Leadership Orlando Class Graduates
Since last November, Leadership Orlando Class 65 has explored the challenges and opportunities, the assets and the liabilities throughout the Central Florida region.  Participants began with an interactive computer game that provided an opportunity to experience, first hand, the Orlando Regional Chamber’s vision of Building Community.
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UCF Season Tickets
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Sure there are challenges around your every corner – meetings, budgets, negotiations, legal issues, and the list goes on.  But who could feel anything less than the utmost confidence when you’ve got Knightro in your pocket?

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Community Leaders Tour Publix Headquarters
Last week, more than 60 business and community leaders boarded buses and headed to Lakeland to tour the Publix Corporate Headquarters in celebration of the company’s 75th Anniversary.
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PennDesign Central Florida Rollout
So you think Central Florida is a great place to live, work and play?  Evidently you are not alone. While the United States is expected to grow at a rate of 47% through 2050, the anticipated growth rate for the seven-county Central Florida region is 136%.  But, what exactly does that mean for our region?
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Meet, Mingle, Network
Join us Wednesday at East of Paris for this week’s So Social Networking Happy Hour.
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Networking Power Luncheon
Register now for next week’s So Social Networking Power Luncheon at The Westin Grand Bohemian.
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U.S. Travel Expenditure Hit $600 Billion for First Time
Building on the travel recovery that began last year, a relatively healthy economy, and a favorable exchange rate, Americans and international visitors are traveling and spending more in the United States, according to the Travel Industry Association of America’s (TIA) Annual Travel Forecast.
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Federation FYI: Candidate Campaign Seminar
The Florida Business Coalition, consisting of the National Federation of Independent Businesses, Florida United Business Association, Florida Retail Federation, Florida Institute of CPAs, Florida Home Builder's Association, Florida Farm Bureau Federation, Florida Credit Union League, Florida Chamber of Commerce, Florida Banker’s Association, Florida Association of Realtors, Florida Association of Insurance Agents, and the Associated Industries of Florida, is hosting a campaign seminar for candidates for state legislature and county offices.
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Chamber Insider
Get the latest news and insight from the Florida Chamber of Commerce.
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As the 2005 hurricane season officially begins this week, do you plan to take advantage of Florida’s new sales tax “holiday” during June 1-12 to stock up on hurricane preparedness items?

Yes

No

Undecided

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