Monday, March 9, 2009 VOLUME 8 ISSUE 8   Today's Headlines Entrepreneurial Innovators Leadership Orlando Discovers Goldmine Survive to Thrive Lines of Business Archive Issue 363 March 2, 2009 [MORE] Don't Miss This Event Feature Stories Important SunRail Update When it comes to SunRail (Central Florida Commuter Rail), our “next step” is this Wednesday, March 11, 2009, when this matter will be presented to the Florida Senate Committee on Judiciary, Chaired by Senator Lee Constantine. This meeting follows the successful passage last week of SunRail (Central Florida Commuter Rail), by the Florida Senate Committee on Transportation, Chaired by Senator Andy Gardiner. [FULL STORY]   You Asked for It. You Got It! So many of our members have requested that we provide them with opportunities for assistance in this difficult economy…assistance with regard to important business decisions that have to be made. What is really happening with the economy and when will there be a bright spot? What about banks and credit and TARP funds? What are all these new workplace regulations and how do they impact my business? In response to these requests, Business@Breakfast in 2009 has been transformed and this year you will see “SURVIVE TO THRIVE” as a functional fact-filled information series to help your business. [FULL STORY]   Sign up NOW to receive EveryMonday: Yes! I want EveryMonday. Ideas to Results Central Florida Partnership Shifts Staff Responsibilities In a continuing effort to maximize professional expertise and efficiently direct the work of the Central Florida Partnership and its four Lines of Business, Jacob V. Stuart has announced the following changes in responsibility for long-time staffers, Cyndi Matzick and Vilma Quintana. [FULL STORY]   Leadership Orlando Discovers Goldmine The members of Leadership Orlando Class 76 discovered a goldmine of resources available to entrepreneurs and new business start-ups in Central Florida, resources that can also help grow existing businesses. In a new session on Regional Entrepreneurship, Orlando Regional Chamber President, Leslie Hielema, introduced class members to some real gems in our community. [FULL STORY]   Congratulations to Central Florida Political Leadership Institute 2009 Class Congratulations to the 2009 Central Florida Political Leadership Institute class members for completing a two-day seminar at the Crummer Graduate School of Business, Rollins College, on political campaign and leadership issues, Feb. 27-28. [FULL STORY]   Focusing on What Matters Most Capitol Connection SOLD OUT and ready to go! A delegation of 130 Chamber members, volunteers and staff are getting ready to depart for Tallahassee on Tuesday morning, March 17, for the 2009 Capitol Connection, a Central Florida Coalition representing the Apopka Area, East Orlando, Hispanic, Orlando Regional, Oviedo-Winter Springs Regional, Seminole County Regional, West Orange and Winter Park Chambers of Commerce.  The travelers will spend two days in our State Capitol and, for some no doubt, this will be their first trip.  Take a look at the itinerary!  [FULL STORY]   Entrepreneurial Innovators – KAEGAN Corporation In this 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]   More Headlines Business Connections at So Social! Access Your FREE U.S. Chamber Membership Chamber Perk of the Month Published by Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce Copyright © 2009 Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce. All rights reserved. TELL A FRIEND

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