Monday, June 29, 2009 VOLUME 9 ISSUE 23   Today's Headlines Regional Initiative a Finalist for National Award High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail for Florida Central Florida Partnership Investors - All About Town! Lines of Business Archive Issue 378 June 22, 2009 [MORE] CONGRATULATIONS Feature Stories “Five Stars” Times Two! The first metropolitan Chamber of Commerce in Florida to be awarded a “Five Star” Accreditation for a second time by the U. S. Chamber of Commerce, the Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce is again recognized as “an organization with quality programs, clear organizational procedures, and a catalyst for positive action in our community.” [FULL STORY]   The Skill to Heal. The Spirit to Care. Florida Hospital is committed to serving the health care needs of patients with a holistic approach to heal the mind, body and spirit. Celebrating 100 years of service to the Central Florida Region, the Listening to Leaders program on Friday, July 24, 2009, will feature Lars D. Houmann, President & Chief Executive Officer of Florida Hospital, and President of the Florida Division of Adventist Health System. [FULL STORY]   Experience China Join Orlando Regional Chamber President, Leslie Hielema, two senior members of our management team, Cyndi Matzick and Ruth Mustian, and Chamber Members across Central Florida who will have an opportunity to travel together to “Experience China” later this year. [FULL STORY]   Think B.I.G.* Later this year, the Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce will proudly “host” The B.I.G. Summit. It’s going to be an exciting time of learning and sharing. The B.I.G. Summit is focused on Entrepreneurs and Emerging Businesses and will be held in Central Florida during Global Entrepreneur Week, planned for November 16-18, 2009. [FULL STORY]   Regional Initiative a Finalist for National Award Exciting news from The Alliance for Regional Stewardship comes just in time for the Anniversary Celebration of How Shall We Grow? scheduled for Friday, August 21, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport. [FULL STORY]   Sign up NOW to receive EveryMonday: Yes! I want EveryMonday. Ideas to Results High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail for Florida Just a few days ago, the Central Florida Transportation Corridors "Task Force" participated in a “Joint Meeting” with the Transportation Task Force of the Tampa Bay Partnership. Held on Tuesday, June 16, 2009, at the Fantasy of Flight Convention Center in Polk City, this meeting was a wonderful success and encourages us to work together in support of High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail for Florida. [FULL STORY]   Smart Growth Chair Ed Timberlake Slams Flawed Hometown Democracy Proposal. We Floridians recently learned that we will face a major growth-management decision on the 2010 ballot. Dubbed Amendment 4, or Hometown Democracy by its supporters, this proposed rewrite of the Florida Constitution would require that voters decide all technical land-use changes at the ballot box. [FULL STORY]   On the Road Again . . . myregion.org Shares Progress Report Hundreds of Central Floridians have already learned about the findings of Where in the World are We? - 2009 Progress Report for the Central Florida Region, since its unveiling on May 15, 2009, at the Home Builders Association of Metro Orlando. [FULL STORY]   Brand Rejuvenation The first in a series of Grow Your Busine$$ seminars, featuring Wayne Johnson with World Design Marketing, was met with enthusiasm by the 47 attendees who were able to participate on Thursday. “Great speaker – bring him back with other topics!” “Looking forward to the next in the series.” “Great topic and good presentation.” “Very informative!” [FULL STORY]   Central Florida Partnership Investors - All About Town! Developing regional leaders is important to the future success of the Central Florida Region. That is why “Regional Leadership” is a primary line of business for the Central Florida Partnership. With over thirty years of proven success, Leadership Orlando, America’s largest “Community Leadership Program,” continues to encourage, cultivate and recruit emerging leaders to better serve the Central Florida Region. [FULL STORY]   Business Connections by So Social! Forget what you’ve heard: business and pleasure can mix. At the Business Connections Luncheons, So Social brings the business community together making connections that help improve the Orlando economy one week at a time. [FULL STORY]   Focusing on What Matters Most United Arts Completes Successful Campaign In its 20th Anniversary Year, United Arts celebrated the completion of a successful private sector fundraising campaign at its Annual Meeting held on Thursday, June 25, 2009 at the John & Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center. Congratulations to Orlando Regional Chamber Board Member, Margot H. Knight, and her entire team of volunteer leaders and staff. Knight is President and CEO of United Arts of Central Florida, Inc. [FULL STORY]   25 Years with the Orlando CVB and Orlando Business Journal - A Milestone Event! Join the Orlando CVB and Orlando Business Journal as we come together to salute 25 years of success. [FULL STORY]   Local Businesses and Community Volunteers LIVE UNITED to Make a Difference Partnering with local businesses, charitable and civic groups, Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) recently hosted a volunteer project to spruce up the home of one of downtown Orlando’s oldest residents. [FULL STORY]   More Headlines Access Your FREE U.S. Chamber Membership After Three Failed Attempts, Anti-Jobs Amendment 4 Is Certified For Ballot Let’s Not Throw the Baby Out with the Bath Water Grassroots Bulletin: Legislative Update Encorage Senator Nelson to Oppose Flawed Health Care Proposals Published by Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce Copyright © 2009 Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce. All rights reserved. TELL A FRIEND

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