Monday, August 3, 2009 VOLUME 9 ISSUE 27   TODAY'S HEADLINES Celebrate “How Shall We Grow?” Listening to Leaders Features Lars Houmann PLI Grad Kristin Beall Enters House Race LINES OF BUSINESS ARCHIVE Issue 382 July 27, 2009 [MORE] DON'T MISS THIS EVENT FEATURE STORIES Orlando Chamber Announces Special Partnership for Magic Luncheon The Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce a special partnership with the Central Florida Sports Commission for the 2009 Orlando Magic “Thank You” Luncheon. [FULL STORY]   Broadening Your Horizons with Small Business Trade Resources This event will provide businesses with an overview of opportunities for international export. You will learn of the resources available in our community so that you can evaluate international opportunities and begin exporting your products. With the widening of the Panama Canal, new opportunities for trade are expected. At this event, we will also focus on the importance of the Florida-Panama relationship and opportunities for trade with Panama. [FULL STORY]   Survive to Thrive Stimulus Money for Florida In March 2009, Governor Crist appointed Don Winstead to serve as Special Advisor to the Governor's Office of Economic Recovery. Governor Crist introduced Mr. Winstead as Florida's "stimulus czar" - the key official charged with $13.4 billion in federal stimulus money expected by the state. [FULL STORY]   Experience China Now, you have a chance to learn more about China first hand.  In partnership with the Daytona Beach/Halifax Area Chamber of Commerce, St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce, Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce and Citslinc International, you have an opportunity to visit memorable sites and enjoy a multitude of unforgettable cultural experiences later this year. [FULL STORY]   IDEAS TO RESULTS Leadership Orlando Alum Named East Orlando Chamber Executive Director Leadership Orlando would like to congratulate Class 39 alum, Elaine Hinsdale, on her appointment as the Executive Director of the East Orlando Chamber of Commerce (EOCC). Hinsdale, who has lived in Central Florida for more than 20 years, is President and CEO of The Hinsdale Group, a strategic communications firm. [FULL STORY]   Healthcare Reform Push Stalls In Washington In the face of growing public opposition, efforts in recent days by the Obama Administration and Democrats in Congress to hastily rush through a massive overhaul of the U. S. healthcare system by the August congressional recess have stalled in the nation’s capital. [FULL STORY]   Sign up NOW to receive EveryMonday: Yes! I want EveryMonday. FOCUSING ON WHAT MATTERS MOST The T-Train is Coming to O-Town Join the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce as the T-Train comes to O-Town for the 9th Annual Benchmarking Visit to Orlando September 30 – October 2, 2009. [FULL STORY]   Welcome New Members! We are proud to welcome new members for July 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]   MORE HEADLINES U.S. Chamber Weekly Florida Chamber Insider Published by Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce Copyright © 2009 Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce. All rights reserved. TELL A FRIEND

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