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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Business Partner Member Profile

Monday, April 15, 2013

Periodically, Every Monday will feature members at the Business Partner level of Orlando, Inc. So that we can get to know them better and have access to the products and services that they provide, today we are featuring Wayne Elsey Enterprises. Wayne Elsey has changed lives around the world. As the founder of Soles4Souls, Wayne helped put over 17 million

Budget, Medicaid Get Legislative Focus

Monday, April 15, 2013

As the 42nd day of the 60 day Florida legislative session dawns today, important action occurred last week on two of the major issues to come before the current session – the state budget and Medicaid. With respect to the budget, the Senate easily passed its $74.3 billion version by a bipartisan, unanimous vote while the House, in passing its $74.4

Full House at MemberLink

Monday, April 15, 2013

It was a full house at the Organizational Meeting of MemberLink, held on Tuesday, April, 9, 2013, in the Chamber Boardroom. This new initiative of Orlando, Inc., is designed to be a highly visible, prestigious and committed group of 100 active members representing all business sectors, membership levels and stages of the business life cycle. The meeting

Women Leaders Speak of Change

Monday, April 8, 2013

The Business Leadership Roundtable on New Women Leading Change in Central Florida had an incredible turnout. With standing room only, men and women of the community amassed the boardroom of the Chamber of Commerce Building to hear from a panel of four dynamic women who are leading change in Central Florida. Vilma Quintana, Executive Vice President of

Leadership Orlando Commencement

Monday, April 8, 2013

Transforming the experiences of our Leadership Orlando participants during the last eight months into actionable community service was the goal for our final session. Last Thursday, the members of Class 84 marked the conclusion of their participation in Leadership Orlando, which began in September, and the commencement of their leadership service to the

Legislative Session Reaches Midpoint

Monday, April 8, 2013

With the legislature back in the state capital after its Easter and Passover holiday breaks, the mid point of the 2013 legislative session has been reached but with many big issues still unresolved. The midpoint is oftentimes compared to an 18 hole round of golf, when it is said legislators "have made the turn and are now on the back nine" as they head

Linking Members to Success

Monday, April 1, 2013

As a valued Member of Orlando, Inc., you are our greatest asset. We are proud to announce our newest initiative, MemberLink, a highly visible, prestigious and committed group of 100 active members of Orlando, Inc., representing all business sectors, membership levels, and stages of the business life cycle. The primary purpose of MemberLink will be to "Link

“Turning the Page”

Monday, April 1, 2013

Last week, the Leadership Council of the Central Florida Partnership conducted nine rounds of extended workshops over a three day period. This was another substantive step in the "Turning the Page " process that will result in a new roster of priorities for our seven-county region. Alex Martins, President of the Orlando Magic and Chair of the Leadership

Mayor Jacobs Gathers Local Chambers

Monday, April 1, 2013

Waymon Armstrong, President of Engineering and Computer Simulations and Chair of Orlando, Inc., and Vilma Quintana, Executive Vice President, joined Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and her Office of Economic Development team for "Coffee & Conversation" last week. The meeting was held on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at the Orange County Administration

Managing Expectations, Priorities and Time

Monday, March 25, 2013

The Mission – should you decide to accept it – is to spend one day a month from March through October exploring Central Florida, focusing on Strategic Priorities (Regional in Scope and Global in Context) that will make our region more competitive on the international stage. That is exactly what sixty six business and community leaders intend

Florida Business Agenda - Regional Legislation Start Moving In Tallahassee

Monday, March 25, 2013

Florida legislative sessions often contain many unexpected or unforeseen twists and turns but the sudden resignation in the second week of the session of Florida Lt. Governor Jennifer Carroll who was linked to an internet café organization under investigation was clearly not one that could be expected or foreseen. Unfortunately for the governor, the

B.I.G. Award Transforms Social Enterprise

Monday, March 25, 2013

Based in Orlando and operating in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, REBUILD globally (RG) takes an unorthodox approach to reducing poverty and creating business. Orlando, Inc. recognized REBUILD for its innovation and history of success by awarding it with the Judges' Choice Award at the 2012 Business Innovation & Growth Summit in November. Producing beautiful,

Paid Sick Leave Preemption

Monday, March 11, 2013

Once the traditional opening day ceremonies concluded, both houses of the legislature got down to work right away on a Central Florida Partnership legislative priority with further action seen on two measures that would effectively preempt paid sick leave mandates by local governments. HB 655, authored by Rep. Steve Precourt (R-Orlando), came out of the

Multi-Modal Transportation

Monday, March 11, 2013

Regional Transportation was the focus as Leadership Orlando Class 84 gathered at the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport on Thursday. Harold W. Barley, Executive Director of MetroPlan Orlando, served as the Session Moderator and provided an overview of Central Florida's multi-modal transportation system. The presenters that followed

Capitol Days

Monday, March 11, 2013

Michael Ketchum Vice President of Advocacy, and Vilma Quintana, Executive Vice President for Orlando, Inc., along with other Central Florida leaders, attended the Florida Chamber Capitol Days in Tallahassee last week, hearing from Governor Rick Scott, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services Adam

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Orlando, Inc., 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."