Monday, February 2, 2009 VOLUME 8 ISSUE 5   Partners Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce Florida Chamber of Commerce Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau What's New Archive Issue 358 January 26, 2009 [MORE] Political Leadership Institute - Feb 27-28 Feature Stories Central Florida Partnership Travels to Regional Connectivity Summit Connecting the I-4 Communities that make up our Super Region will be explored at the Regional Connectivity Summit, hosted by the City of Lakeland, on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at The Lakeland Center. More than ever before, now is the time to explore the best approaches to coast-to-coast teamwork, understand the values of near-term projects, and explore the potential of what could happen when we all work together. [FULL STORY]   Dyer Delivers 3rd Venues Update In the third in a series of community updates, the following letter from Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer emphasizes his continued commitment to the Community Venues and an open and transparent development process. The Mayor provides a progress report related to the financing plan for the Community Venues. [FULL STORY]   Perspectives – Real Talk, Commercially Speaking Throughout 2008, chief executives across the Central Florida Region have shared their views on a variety of issues and topics in the monthly business news magazine, FirstMonday. Republished here for our Every Monday readers, we invite you to take a look at their thoughts. [FULL STORY]   Sign up NOW to receive EveryMonday: Yes! I want EveryMonday. Ideas to Results Who is the man behind the SunRail logo? - Meet the Designer Jim Bockstall of Bockstall Design Associates was hired by the Florida Department of Transportation to create the logo for Central Florida’s planned commuter rail system. [FULL STORY]   Rep. Geraldine Thompson Is “On Board” With Sunrail Proudly sporting a SunRail lapel pin, Rep. Geraldine Thompson (D-Orlando) indicated to the Central Florida Partnership she is fully “on board” for the 2009 legislative session with SunRail. [FULL STORY]   Leadership Orlando Completes 2009 Line Up METROPLAN’s Virginia Whittington to Chair Class 78 Rounding out its 2009 Volunteer Leadership Team, Leadership Orlando has appointed Virginia L. Whittington to Chair Leadership Orlando Class 78, scheduled to begin in May, 2009. An alum of the program, she has the energy and enthusiasm to lead. “Especially with regional transportation high on the region’s agenda,” said Ruth Z. Mustian, Executive Director of Leadership Orlando,“her experience at METROPLAN Orlando and in the community will ensure that our subject matter will be timely and relevant for our class members.” [FULL STORY]   Economic Stimulus for Leadership Orlando Goes Regional Participation in community leadership programs has never been more important for business and community leaders who are facing the challenges of the current economic downturn. Discovering the latest trends and greatest opportunities, while making important new business contacts and building your professional network, is what community leadership programs are all about. [FULL STORY]   Focusing on What Matters Most Entrepreneurial Innovators Launching a new Every Monday feature, Leslie Hielema, President of the Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce, will regularly introduce you to regional businesses that are making headway in the areas of entrepreneurial innovation. Developing new ideas and taking them to market is different for every business. By sharing their stories, these “Entrepreneurial Innovators” will inspire and excite you about your own opportunities even during the current economic crisis. [FULL STORY]   Welcome New Members! We are proud to welcome new members for January to the Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce. 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. [FULL STORY]   State Seeds “Economic Gardening” Program In the Legislature’s recent Special Session devoted to cost-cutting, one bright spot could be found. Recognizing the need to provide companies with the ability to create jobs in this economy, the Florida Legislature approved SB38, which establishes a $10 million pilot program to provide assistance to Florida’s small businesses with immediate ability to expand. The Governor’s approval is expected. [FULL STORY]   Business Connections at So Social! Forget what you’ve heard: business and pleasure can mix – just as they do every week at So Social events. So Social has brought the business community together and helped improve the Orlando economy one week at a time. [FULL STORY]   More Headlines Mayor Buddy Dyer Joins with United Way in Promoting Valuable IRS Tax Credit Access Your FREE U.S. Chamber Membership Chamber Perk of the Month HOMETOWN DEMOCRACY CLOSE TO STUMBLING OVER SIGNATURE THRESHOLD Action Alert: No to EFCA - Protect Secret Ballots for America's Workers Published by Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce Copyright © 2009 Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce. All rights reserved. TELL A FRIEND

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