Monday, March 30, 2009 VOLUME 8 ISSUE 11   Today's Headlines Chamber President Update - The Stimulus Bill Leadership Orlando Enrollment Underway Bruno Emphasizes Regional Collaboration in State of the County Address Lines of Business Archive Issue 366 March 23, 2009 [MORE] Enroll Today! Feature Stories “SURVIVE TO THRIVE” Puts Spotlight on Banks “Survive To Thrive,” the Chamber's new information series, which replaces Business@Breakfast for 2009, will place its focus on the banking industry, with "Banking" on Your Business, on Thursday, April 9, at the Sheraton Orlando Downtown.  Having just concluded a successful briefing March 26 with regard to the issues of downsizing, cost-cutting and labor law, sponsored and presented by Fisher & Phillips LLP, it is time to help our members understand what the future holds for Florida banks. [FULL STORY]   Leadership Orlando Enrollment Underway! The challenges facing our community, our region, our state and our nation are unprecedented. Now is the time for Leaders to Lead. Leaders with great vision who are committed to a common cause are at the very foundation of successful and progressive communities. Leadership Orlando is unlike any other program in the country, with a focus on the issues we face…NOW. [FULL STORY]   Sign up NOW to receive EveryMonday: Yes! I want EveryMonday. Ideas to Results Chamber President Update - The Stimulus Bill The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, or Stimulus Bill, consists of $789 Billion. Funds are divided among the following priorities: education, state and local fiscal relief, tax relief, infrastructure and science, health care, protecting the vulnerable, energy, and other. This means funds will be spent on sectors such as transportation, environmental infrastructure, energy, housing, small businesses, job training, health, public safety, childcare, education, arts, and broadband. To learn more, visit the federal Website: www.recovery.gov. [FULL STORY]   Where in the World is Jacob Stuart? Haven’t seen Jacob around O-town lately? That’s because he’s been working in support of SunRail! As President of the Central Florida Partnership, Stuart’s No.1 priority has been spending his time, along with many of the region’s business and community leaders, in Tallahassee since the start of the 2009 Florida Legislative Session. [FULL STORY]   Bruno Emphasizes Regional Collaboration in State of the County Address During his fifth State of the County address on March 23, 2009, Volusia County Chairman Frank Bruno proudly reported to the audience that even during these difficult times, “the state of Volusia County is good,” mainly because of regional collaboration and cooperation. [FULL STORY]   Focusing on What Matters Most Survive To Thrive - Just Right! That was the consensus from the majority of attendees at the Chamber’s first “Survive To Thrive” event, held on Thursday, March 26 at the Sheraton Orlando Downtown. Our popular Business@Breakfast series has become “Survive to Thrive” in 2009, in response to requests from our members, for subjects of immediacy for their businesses in a recessionary economy. [FULL STORY]   Managing Hard Times Stetson University will provide discounted pricing to members of the Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce for its Conference - Managing Hard Times; Navigate the Economy and Control Your Own Destiny - scheduled for Thursday, May 14. “This is a great opportunity for our members,” said Chamber President Leslie Hielema.  “We appreciate Stetson’s special offering to our members.” [FULL STORY]   Downtown Orlando’s Stimulus Plan There are a number of new projects in downtown Orlando that are not just planned – they are underway right now – and will create thousands of jobs and pump millions into the local economy.  Join Michael Weinberg, RIDA Associates LP and Co-Chair of the Central Florida Partnership’s Transportation Corridors “Task Force,” for a discussion on these exciting projects and their impact on the Central Florida region. [FULL STORY]   Disney’s “Keys to Excellence” For the first time, “Disney Keys to Excellence” professional development program is being offered in Central Florida. Sponsored locally by Valencia Enterprises and the Disney Institute, both investors in the Central Florida Partnership, the full-day event will give area professionals an opportunity to "Experience the Business Behind the Magic" – proven strategies and best practices including Disney Style - Leadership, Management, Service, and Loyalty - that are easily adaptable to their organizations.   [FULL STORY]   United Way Administered Emergency Food and Shelter Program Receives $1.2 Million to Help Local People in Need With Central Florida’s unemployment rate at 9 percent and rising, many laid-off workers are finding it difficult to pay for food, rent, utilities and other basic necessities. Responding to the crisis, Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) recently announced that a federal program it administers has received a $1.2 million grant to help people who are dealing with economic emergencies. [FULL STORY]   Polejes Named CEO, Florida Bank of Commerce Florida Bank of Commerce (FBC) recently announced that Craig Polejes, president, has been named CEO. He will remain in his role as FBC president, while taking on the responsibilities of his new position. Polejes is a Past Chairman of the Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce. [FULL STORY]   More Headlines Access Your FREE U.S. Chamber Membership U.S. Chamber Awards 260 Pro-Business Lawmakers with Spirit of Enterprise Award Grassroots Bulletin: You Made the News GROWCO Conference Exudes Optimism! Published by Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce Copyright © 2009 Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce. All rights reserved. TELL A FRIEND

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