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The Central Florida Partnership is a collaborative of business and civic leaders committed to procuring a better tomorrow for our region. We are thoughtful leaders united by a single, guiding principle - that we have both the power and the responsibility to make change happen - moving "Ideas to Results."

Orlando, Inc. is a line of business of the Central Florida Partnership focused on Regional Entrepreneurship.
A "Five-Star Chamber" - the highest level of achievement awarded by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce - we are aligned with the Central Florida Partnership in moving "Ideas to Results."

myregion.org, focused on "Regional Research and Resolves," is helping to shape Central Florida's future.
As a line of business of the Central Florida Partnership, myregion.org moves "Ideas to Results" by identifying and examining changing demographics and powerful trends that define our region.

Developing regional leaders is important to the future success of the Central Florida Region. That is why Leadership Orlando is a line of business for the Central Florida Partnership. Focused on cultivating and recruiting emerging leaders, Leadership Orlando, America's largest "Community Leadership Program," is moving "Ideas to Results."

Affecting positive change in Central Florida requires strong "Regional Public Policy Advocacy."
BusinessForce, a line of business of the Central Florida Partnership, is moving "Ideas to Results" by encouraging and supporting candidates for public office, and training civic, political and business leaders for public service.
 
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Political Leadership Institute Grads Score Election Triumphs
Monday, August 30, 2010
Five more graduates of the Central Florida Political Leadership Institute (PLI), a program of BusinessForce, the political action arm of the Central Florida Partnership, have emerged victorious in the primary elections held on Aug. 24th throughout the region. In Orange County, businesswoman and former Chamber of Commerce executive Jennifer Thompson, led
 
Chamber’s Gurney Award Winner Sen. Webster Takes On Cong. Grayson
Monday, August 30, 2010
At the August 24th primary election Republican voters in the 8th Congressional District overwhelmingly chose former Sen. Dan Webster (R-Winter Garden), the 2008 winner of the Chamber’s prestigious J. Thomas Gurney Community Service Award to be their nominee in the Nov. 2nd general election against freshman Cong. Alan Grayson (D-Orlando). Daniel Webster
 
Become an Advocate
Monday, August 30, 2010
“Leading economists report that Amendment 4 will shrink Florida’s economy by more than $34 billion annually, take nearly $12 billion out of the pockets of working Floridians, and cost our state nearly 270,000 jobs. That’s why a coalition of nearly 300 leading business, civic and labor groups is working to defeat Amendment 4 – and we need your help.” At a
 
myregion.org Goes International
Monday, August 30, 2010
In 1999, Central Florida leaders began convening around a simple but powerful question: How can Central Florida compete in the global economy and maintain a high quality of life? As a result of work done to answer this question, over 3,000 citizens and leaders from across the region worked together to set six regional priorities. In 2009, a progress
 
Save These Key Dates!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
The Central Florida Partnership and its Lines of Business focusing on Regional Entrepreneurship, Regional Research & Resolves, Regional Public Policy Advocacy and Regional Leadership, announces dates for several opportunities to advance regional priorities. "Vote No on 4" Regional Rally Tuesday, September 14, 2010 Because Amendment Four is bad for
 
Become an Advocate for Vote No on 4
Monday, August 23, 2010
“Leading economists report that Amendment 4 will shrink Florida’s economy by more than $34 billion annually, take nearly $12 billion out of the pockets of working Floridians, and cost our state nearly 270,000 jobs. That’s why a coalition of nearly 300 leading business, civic and labor groups is working to defeat Amendment 4 – and we need your help.” At a
 
B.I.G. News: President of Inc. Confirmed as Speaker
Monday, August 23, 2010
Bob LaPointe, President Inc. Do you read Inc., a leading magazine for entrepreneurs and people who run growing companies? Have your heard of the Inc. 500 Awards which recognize the fastest growing companies in the U.S.? If you want to hear about trends in business innovation, finance, leadership, sales, and technology used by the leading growth
 
BusinessForce Team Faces Voters In Key Primary Races
Monday, August 23, 2010
The 2010 slate of candidates endorsed by BusinessForce, the political action arm of the Central Florida Partnership, will face their first tests at the polls when they go before the region’s voters on Aug. 24th. “These are unquestionably the best qualified and equipped men and women from both political parties to serve our region in the state legislature,
 
Rick Scott Appears at BusinessForce
Monday, August 16, 2010
With the statewide polls tightening further and some now showing Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum gaining momentum in the Aug. 24th Republican Primary for governor, Naples businessman Rick Scott brought his campaign to become Florida’s next Chief Executive to a special Aug. 13th BusinessForce “Insider’s Briefing” luncheon hosted by the BusinessForce
 
Tell us why Life is good
Monday, August 16, 2010
Optimism can take you anywhere, says Bert Jacobs, CEO of the successful clothing company Life is good. Started as a tee shirt business from the back of the Jacobs brothers' van, Life is good has grown into a multi-million dollar corporation emphasizing simplicity, humor and humility. Through Life is good Festivals, positive products, and a steady dose of
 
myregion.org “Moving the Needle”
Monday, August 16, 2010
myregion.org and its work to develop Central Florida’s regional growth vision and launch the Congress of Regional Leaders were showcased in a recent publication by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) as a leading example of effective collaborative leadership and coalition building. ULI is a global non-profit organization committed to the responsible use of
 
Top Orange County Leadership Posts
Monday, August 9, 2010
At the August 24th primary election, Orange County voters will weigh in with their choices to fill the county’s top leadership posts when voters choose Orange County’s next Mayor and fill four of the six county commission seats. BusinessForce, the political action arm of the Central Florida Partnership, unanimously endorsed Orange County Commissioner
 
Larger Than Life
Monday, August 9, 2010
If you’ve checked out our website lately or driven by the Chamber of Commerce Building, you’ve no doubt seen our banner advertising The B.I.G. Summit (Business Innovation & Growth) scheduled for Thursday, November 18, 2010. Who better to share our exciting news than the President of Orlando, Inc. A departure from promotional campaigns of the past,
 
myregion.org Recognized by ACCE
Monday, August 9, 2010
myregion.org received national recognition at the American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) Convention held August 4-6, 2010, in Milwaukee. During the Convention, myregion.org was honored by the ACCE and the Alliance for Regional Stewardship (ARS) as the first recipient of the “Ten Award” for Distinguished Achievement in Sustained Stewardship. The
 
Cyndi Matzick Retires
Monday, August 2, 2010
Gathering on Thursday afternoon at the historic Dubsdread Tap Room and Restaurant, the staff of Orlando, Inc., and the Central Florida Partnership celebrated the retirement of their dear friend and colleague, Cyndi Matzick. The memories that she has accumulated since joining the Chamber team two decades ago brought much laughter and a few tears to Cyndi
 
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Orlando, Inc. (Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce) is one of four lines of business of the Central Florida Partnership and is specifically focused on Regional Entrepreneurship. A"Five-Star Chamber" - the highest level of achievement awarded by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce – we are positioned to serve the growing needs of businesses and entrepreneurs throughout the Central Florida Region. Working together with BusinessForce (Public Policy Advocacy), myregion.org (Regional Research & Resolves) and Leadership Orlando (Regional Leadership), the Central Florida Partnership is moving "Ideas to Results."
 
Orlando, Inc., (Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce)  |  75 South Ivanhoe Boulevard  |  P.O. Box 1234  |  Orlando, Florida 32802-1234  |  P 407.425.1234  |  F 407.835.2500