Monday, April 20, 2009 VOLUME 8 ISSUE 14   Today's Headlines Survive to Thrive Entrepreneurial Innovators Business Connections Luncheon Lines of Business Archive Issue 371 April 27, 2009 [MORE] Enroll Today! Feature Stories It's Easy to Watch the Committee Meeting on Your Computer - Today It's "Do or Die" for SunRail It's "do or die" for SunRail (SB 1212); as a reminder, today's meeting of the Florida Senate Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations (TED) Committee is scheduled for Monday, April 20, 2009, from 1:00 - 3:30 p.m., in Room 412 of The Knott Building on the Capitol Complex in Tallahassee. [FULL STORY]   Join Us at the Super Regional Leadership Conference The Super Regional Leadership Conference is planned for Thursday, May 7, 2009, and will be held at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate, located right in the center of the seventh largest "Super Region of the United States" and the fifteenth largest "Super Region of the World." [FULL STORY]   Where in the World are We? Anticipation is building across the region about the 2009 Progress Report for the Central Florida Region. You are invited to be our guest on Friday, May 15, 2009, at the Home Builders Association of Metro Orlando for the unveiling of this revealing research. Space is limited…RSVP today! [FULL STORY]   Familiar Faces Popping Up Through our on-going partnership with Clear Channel Outdoor, you’ll begin to see some familiar faces appearing on billboards around Central Florida advancing Leadership Orlando! The first to appear include Craig L. Swygert, President/General Manager - Orlando Division for Clear Channel Outdoor, and our very own Jacob V. Stuart, President of the Central Florida Partnership. [FULL STORY]   Mid-Year Economic Update Coming May 21 The Chamber’s “Survive To Thrive” series is pleased to present Sean Snaith, Ph.D., Director of  the Institute for Economic Competitiveness within the College of Business Administration at the University of Central Florida, as our May keynote speaker. [FULL STORY]   Sign up NOW to receive EveryMonday: Yes! I want EveryMonday. Ideas to Results Orlando Magic Heads to Playoffs Amid an ocean of blue and white T-shirts and rally rackets, the Orlando Magic burst into the 2009 NBA Playoffs with plans to “Scorch the Sixers” on Sunday, April 19, at Amway Arena. A disappointing loss proves that it’s time for Magic fans and the community, both inside and outside the Arena, to support our home team, not only on game days but also those in between, during the 2009 Orlando Magic Playoffs, presented by Bright House Networks, [FULL STORY]   Community Venues Update A Letter from Mayor Buddy Dyer You will recall that the Tourist Development Tax (TDT) revenues that are such an important part of our Community Venues financing plan are down substantially, with projections showing continued decline throughout this year. [FULL STORY]   Focusing on What Matters Most Business Connections Luncheon at Carrabba's Italian Grill "Business Connections Luncheons," presented by So Social, are a great way to make new business connections in an upscale and professional environment. Members of the Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce are invited to MEET...MINGLE...NETWORK! while making great business connections and enjoying a great lunch. [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]   More Headlines Access Your FREE U.S. Chamber Membership United Way’s Familywize Program Offers Immediate Prescription Savings For Employees And Others Need Help This Summer? Floridians for a Democratic Workplace Coalition Update Florida Chamber Legislative Update: Week 7 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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