Monday, August 31, 2009 VOLUME 9 ISSUE 31  
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Celebrating 80 Years of Life, 20 Years of Hope

Save the Date – Florida Space and Technology Forum

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Let’s Get Connected!
Before you check Facebook, Linked In, or Twitter, how about making a connection that will positively impact the future of Florida? Add your name to thousands across Florida who want to ConnectUs.
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Celebrating 80 Years of Life, 20 Years of Hope
In September, two milestones will be celebrated in Central Florida. As Golf Legend and Philanthropist, Arnold Palmer, marks his 80th birthday, our community congratulates Arnold Palmer Medical Center on its 20th Birthday with a series of special events planned to honor the man and his legacy to our region.
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Registration for Florida Chamber's Future of Florida Forum is Now Open
Join us for the Future of Florida Forum, the Florida Chamber's three-day event featuring more than 20 groups coming together to identify solutions to Florida's greatest challenges. We need you to be a part of the discussions and strategies that will prepare Florida for today and tomorrow.
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The B.I.G.* Summit Breaks New Ground
The Wright Brothers successfully completed a 12-second, sustained flight in 1903. This was the first successful, powered, piloted flight in history. Vision, research, testing, perseverance, dedication, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial spirit led to their success.
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IDEAS TO RESULTS
Ever Think You Could Make a Difference?
Now is Your Chance! An innovative new program in Central Florida - The Central Florida Political Leadership Institute - is receiving national attention for educating prospective local leaders on the basics of political campaigning, leadership skills for effective governing and critical public policy issues.
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Survive To Thrive Focuses on Central Florida Stimulus Dollars
Don Winstead, Special Advisor to the Governor Well over 200 people filled the ballroom of the Orlando Marriott Downtown ton Wednesday, August 26, 2009, to hear Don Winstead, Special Advisor to the Governor for the Implementation of the Federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Mr. Winstead is better known as “Florida’s Stimulus Czar.”
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Congresswoman Kosmas Addresses BusinessForce
Congresswoman Suzanne Kosmas (D-New Smyrna Beach) Freshman Congresswoman Suzanne Kosmas (D-New Smyrna Beach) made her first BusinessForce appearance at an August 26th BusinessForce “Insider’s Briefing” luncheon hosted by AT&T and supporting sponsor Tucker Hall.
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Save the Date – Florida Space and Technology Forum
The third annual Florida Space and Technology Forum is scheduled for Monday, September 28, 2009, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Florida Solar Energy Center in Cocoa.
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myregion.org Board Member Recognized
Roger Pynn, a member of the myregion.org Board of Directors since 2006 and founder and president of Curley & Pynn Public Relations and Marketing Communications, was recently honored with the Florida Public Relations Association’s (FPRA) highest honor, the John W. Dillin Professional Award.
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Build Teamwork While Giving Back to the Community
Is your business looking for a convenient, turnkey opportunity to help people in need while building teamwork, morale and company pride? Then United Way Days of Caring, scheduled for Friday, Sept. 25, is a perfect solution.
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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.
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4 colleges rank high on U.S. News list
Rollins College, the University of Central Florida, Stetson University and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted top rankings in U.S. News & World Report's 2010 America's Best Colleges guide.
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