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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<em>Orlando, Inc.</em> Programs and events

2013 Key Programs and Events

Business Leadership Roundtable

Enhance Your Skills as a Business Leader
(Business Executives Only - Formerly Business Partners)

The Business Leadership Roundtable is an invitation-only luncheon that serves as a hub for breakthrough thinking for top-tier investors of Orlando, Inc. The focus of the Roundtable is to connect decision makers and successful leaders with each other, provide a forum to sharpen leadership skills and gain insight into the practices that helped them achieve success. The Roundtable will also serve as a forum to address issues and opportunities related to business innovation and growth.

Program Time: 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location: Chamber Boardroom
Session 1: Thursday, April 4, 2013
Session 2: Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Session 3: Thursday, September 12, 2013
Session 4: Wednesday, December 4, 2013

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Business Success Strategies

Grow and Innovate Your Business
(Members Only)

Participants discover Just-in-Time (JIT) business intelligence from entrepreneurs who share their skills, experience, and best practices that lead to success. This allows them to build their business by accessing education, tools and resources, and connections that will provide a competitive advantage and accelerate business growth.

Program Time: 8:00 to 9:30 a.m.
Location: Chamber Boardroom
Session 1: Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Session 2: Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Session 3: Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Session 4: Wednesday, October 23, 2013

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Orlando, Inc. "The 100 Year Gala"

Orlando, Inc., will be celebrating its Centennial in 2013. It has a rich history of "community building" and being the leading "change agent" for our region. Its Vision today is, most likely, much the same as it was when it was established in 1913 as the Orlando Board of Trade.

Saturday, September 21, 2013
Cocktail Reception: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Dinner: 7:00 – 9:30 p.m.

Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport
9300 Jeff Fuqua Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32827

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Innovators Café

For New, Renewing and Long Time Members

New members meet with Jacob Stuart, President of Orlando, Inc., to share coffee and conversation about how to maximize their membership by better understanding our mission, engaging with other members, and discovering the wealth of business resources available in our entrepreneurs ecosystem.

Program Time: 8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Location: Chamber Boardroom

Session 1: Thursday, February 28, 2013
Session 2: Thursday, April 11, 2013
Session 3: Thursday, May 9, 2013
Session 4: Thursday, June 6, 2013
Session 5: Thursday, August 1, 2013
Session 6: Thursday, September 4, 2013
Session 7: Thursday, October 3, 2013
Session 8: Thursday, November 7, 2013
Session 9: Thursday, December 5, 2013

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Entrepreneurs Ecosystem Workshops

Entrepreneurs Ecosystem Orientation
(Open Invitation )

Each entrepreneur's journey is unique. The path to innovation and growth is specific to their product or service, skill sets as a CEO, competitive landscape, marketplace, economy and many other factors. It can take time to find the right resource at the right time, creating unexpected challenges.

Learn about the rich set of resources available in the Orlando economic center, also known as our Entrepreneurs Ecosystem: Advocates, Entrepreneurial Educators, Funding Sources, Professional Services, Recognition, Resource Providers, Sources of Innovation, and Talent. All of them focused on helping you take your business to the next level.

Program Time: 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Location: Chamber Lobby Conference Room

Session 1: Monday, March 4, 2013
Session 2: Monday, April 1, 2013
Session 3: Monday, May 6, 2013
Session 4: Thursday, June 13, 2013
Session 5: Thursday, July 11, 2013

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Entrepreneurs Academy

Mentorship on Steroids
(Open Invitation)

The Entrepreneurs Academy is a 2-day program developed by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, to assist CEOs and business owners navigate the rich set of resources available in the Orlando area, helped them create a customized action plan to innovate and grow their business and receive one-on-one consultation to monitor this plan.

Session 1: Wednesday - Thursday, September 25-26, 2013
Session 2: Wednesday - Thursday, October 9-10, 2013

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Referral Groups

Referrals and Leads for Your Business
(Members Only)

Referral Groups are industry exclusive, regularly scheduled, meeting designed for leaders of growth-oriented companies for the purpose of identifying key resources and connections specific to their business. This unique network of peers elevates the sharing of leads, qualified referrals and problem solving.

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B.I.G. Deals

Online Promotions
(Members Only)

Members of Orlando, Inc. now have a place to offer their best deal. Using the power of Orlando, Inc., members can post a discount coupon, BOGO, or other creative buying incentive for the entire world to see. BIG Deals will be featured on the Orlando, Inc. website and in our widely-distributed electronic newsletter, Every Monday, where potential customers can access these special offers.

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MemberLink

Linking Members
(Members Only)

MemberLink is a highly visible, prestigious and committed group of active members. MemberLink focuses on the program of work of Orlando, Inc., and the "Lines of Business" of the Central Florida Partnership, "Linking Members to Success." MemberLink will be facilitated by Mimi Hull, Ph.D., President of Hull & Associates and a member of the Board of Directors of Orlando, Inc.

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The B.I.G.* Summit (*Business Innovation and Growth) & The B.I.G.* Award

Connecting Entrepreneurs to Each Other
(Open Invitation)

The B.I.G.* Summit is a premier event for Business Innovation and Growth, attracting entrepreneurs and business leaders from across Central Florida. This powerful day of learning, idea sharing, discussing new opportunities and forging new business relationships is about building a strong and vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem right here in our region. What better way to grow your business than to connect with your peers who have been there and done that. At The B.I.G.* Summit, some of the most successful business innovators in the region and the nation have the unique opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions about innovation, funding, leveraging technology and future trends. A component of The B.I.G.* Summit is the B.I.G.* Award, a video competition celebrating dynamic, growth companies and entrepreneurs who have innovative products, services or processes.

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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."