Monday, March 23, 2009 VOLUME 8 ISSUE 10   Today's Headlines Astronauts in Training Last Chance to Register Capitol Connection – A Perspective From Leslie Hielema Lines of Business Archive Issue 365 March 16, 2009 [MORE] Enroll Today! Feature Stories Central Florida’s 2009 Capitol Connection Holds Sunrail Rally Over 150 members of Central Florida's Capitol Connection rallied in Tallahassee in support of Senate Bill 1212, presenting eight resolutions of support from local Chambers of Commerce. Florida Lieutenant Governor Jeff Kottkamp spoke at the rally and voiced his strong support of SunRail. [FULL STORY]   Last Chance To Register 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. Orlando Regional Chamber members requested that we provide 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, “SURVIVE TO THRIVE” will provide answers! [FULL STORY]   Sign up NOW to receive EveryMonday: Yes! I want EveryMonday. Ideas to Results Astronauts in Training From learning to walk on the moon to spinning in a multi-axis trainer, from launching and landing the Space Shuttle to walking through space history at the Astronaut Hall of Fame, the members of Leadership Orlando Class 77 were immersed in the regional asset that is the Space Coast. [FULL STORY]   Capitol Connection – A Perspective From Leslie Hielema As we arrived in Tallahassee on Tuesday for the 8th Annual Capitol Connection, the State Capitol was as busy as a beehive; it was full of energy and passion as many delegations were there to fight for issues important to their communities and to the State. [FULL STORY]   Backyard Economics Campaign In a recent message to chambers of commerce across Florida, former Florida Chamber President Frank Ryll, who now serves as Director of the Florida Community Development Partnership, provided the following information on the “Backyard Economics” campaign. [FULL STORY]   Focusing on What Matters Most Let’s Rendezvous! A special invitation from Joel W. Hass, CEO of American Red Cross Mid-Florida Region, also a member of the 2009 Board of Governors of the Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce – Please join us! [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 Access Your FREE U.S. Chamber Membership Subject: Urge Congress to Protect Workers’ Secret Ballot Florida Chamber Legislative Update Published by Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce Copyright © 2009 Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce. All rights reserved. TELL A FRIEND

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