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CALENDAR OF EVENTS OCTOBER 1 Leadership Orlando Registration Deadline When: Class 65 Begins November 2–3, 2004 Contact: Kathy Panter at 407-835-2499 or e-mail kathy.panter@orlando.org. OCTOBER 6 Leadership Orlando Class 63 Graduation When: 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Contact: Kelly Nicholson at 407-835-2527 or e-mail kelly.nicholson@orlando.org. OCTOBER 7 Chamber Connection Meeting When: 7:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Where: Orlando Regional Chamber 75 South Ivanhoe Boulevard, Orlando Info: The Chamber Connection is a group of active Chamber members who support the Chamber through volunteerism for events, welcoming new members into the Chamber, and assisting them in their efforts to become active. Contact: Ileana San Martin at 407-835-2487 or e-mail ileana.sanmartin@orlando.org. OCTOBER 13 Leadership Alumni Board Meeting When: 11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Where: Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce 75 South Ivanhoe Boulevard, Orlando Info: Join guest speaker Mimi Hull, Ph.D., The Human Relations Doctor. Dr. Hull is a corporate psychologist who specializes in human relations assessment, training, consulting and facilitation. (You can read her column every month in FirstMonday.) Contact: Ruth Mustian at 407-835-2441 or e-mail ruth.mustian@orlando.org. Sponsor: El Sentinel OCTOBER 14 2004 Akerman Senterfitt Regional HobNob “Politics in the Park” When: 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Where: Baldwin Park, Orlando Info: Come mix, mingle and rub elbows with local, state and national politicians in this exciting election year. Network with the region’s leading business and political leaders while you enjoy an evening of fun, fellowship and food. Vote for your favorite candidates in the Straw Ballot Poll. This is one evening you won’t want to miss. Sponsors: Tickets: $350 Corporate 8-Pack; $50 Individual Tickets. Contact: Lisa Winkelbauer at 407-835-2448 or e-mail lisa.winkelbauer@orlando.org. Host Sponsors: Akerman Senterfitt OCTOBER 21 Small Business Chamber Board Meeting When: 11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Where: Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce 75 South Ivanhoe Boulevard, Orlando Contact: Lisa Winkelbauer at 407-835-2448 or e-mail lisa.winkelbauer@orlando.org. Sponsor: BusinessWorks, Inc. OCTOBER 21-24 2004 FUNAI Classic at Walt Disney World Resort Where: Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando Info: The FUNAI Classic at Walt Disney World® Resort is one of the longest running events on the PGA TOUR. The inaugural event took place in the fall of 1971, the same year the Disney Resort and the Magic Kingdom opened to guests. Past tournament champions include some of golf’s biggest names, including Tiger Woods, David Duval, Mark O’Meara, Hal Sutton and Jack Nicklaus. The Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce is the sole general admission ticket provider for the FUNAI Classic, receiving all general admission ticket proceeds generated from Disney’s PGA TOUR event in order to fund many of the programs and initiatives that benefit the Central Florida business community. Contact: Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce FUNAI Hotline at 407-835-2525 or visit www.orlando.org. OCTOBER 22 Orlando Magic “Tip Off” Luncheon When: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Where: DoubleTree Hotel at the Entrance to Universal Orlando, 5780 Major Boulevard, Orlando Info: This year, the Chamber is honored to have NBA Commissioner David Stern as the guest speaker. Widely accepted as one of the greatest executives among sports organizations, Stern will share his thoughts and opinions on Orlando’s new team. Contact: Lisa Winkelbauer at 407-835-2448 or e-mail lisa.winkelbauer@orlando.org. Host Sponsors: Lowndes Drosdick Doster Kantor & Reed, P.A., OUC The Reliable One, RBC Centura Bank Supporting Sponsor: Tupperware Corporation Media Sponsors: AM 580 WDBO, Central Florida News 13 OCTOBER 27 Board of Governors Executive Board Meeting When: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Where: Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce 75 South Ivanhoe Boulevard, Orlando Contact: Lisa Winkelbauer at 407-835-2448 or e-mail lisa.winkelbauer@orlando.org. Sponsor: Orlando Harley Davidson OCTOBER 27 Leadership Orlando Class 64 Education When: 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Contact: Kelly Nicholson at 407-835-2527 or e-mail kelly.nicholson@orlando.org. OCTOBER 27 Hispanic Summit Planning Committee Meeting When: 11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Where: Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce 75 South Ivanhoe Boulevard, Orlando Contact: Vilma Quintana at 407-835-2520 or e-mail vilma.quintana@orlando.org. OCTOBER 5 So Social Networking Power Luncheon When: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Where: The Westin Grand Bohemian 325 South Orange Avenue, Orlando Info: This networking luncheon is open to those interested in getting more leads and growing your business. There is no membership required. Tickets: $15 in advance by 5:00 p.m. the day prior to the event; $20 at the door; Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce Members pay $10 (ask for discount at the door). Includes buffet lunch, soft drinks, tax and gratuity Contact: Scott Bender at 407-260-5200 or e-mail scott@sosocial.com. OCTOBER 20 So Social Networking Happy Hour When: 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Where: The Westin Grand Bohemian 325 South Orange Avenue, Orlando. Info: $1.50 off all beer. $2 off all cocktails, wine, and martinis. First Level Vodka cocktail is FREE. Complimentary “butler passed” hors’s from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Valet parking is only $3. Cost: $10; $7 for Orlando Regional Chamber Members. Ask for your discount at Registration. Contact: Scott Bender at 407-260-5200 or e-mail scott@sosocial.com. 36 OCTOBER 2004 FM
MEMBERSHIP WELCOME AUGUST’S NEW MEMBERS. LOOK FOR SEPTEMBER’S NEW MEMBERS IN THE NEXT ISSUE. Adam Burner 5281 Rocking Horse Place Oviedo, FL 32765 Mr. Adam Burner Advertising (Directories/Guides) Grant Writer Development Network 703 Camarague Place #205 Lake Mary, FL 32746 Ms. Kim Collier Organizations (Non-Profit) Party Pals 709 Edgewater Drive Orlando, FL 32804 Ms. Kimberly Rhoades Entertainment (Variety) Alpha Mortgage & Loan Services, Inc. 3810 North Edgewater Drive Orlando, FL 32804 Ms. Victoria L. Rock Mortgage Bankers or Brokers/Real Estate Grosvenor Building Services 3398 Parkway Center Court Orlando, FL 32808 Ms. Rita McCauley Janitorial and Cleaning (Services) Praeos Technologies, Inc. 2215 Amherst Avenue Orlando, FL 32804 Mr. Geoffrey Goldman Computer Technology Solutions Arthur Murray Dance Studio 5562 Lake Howell Road Winter Park, FL 32792 Ms. Emily Ergman Dance Studios/Schools and Halls Harbor House, OCCADV P.O. Box 680748 Orlando, FL 32868 Gail A. Patin, ACSW, LCSW Organizations (Non-Profit) Randstad North America 4255 West Lake Mary Boulevard Lake Mary, FL 32746 Ms. Erin Green Employment Agencies/Services Ashley’s Catering 2817 Salisbury Boulevard Winter Park, FL 32789 Mr. Ron Green Catering Hibiscus Place 5600 Silver Star Road Orlando, FL 32808 Mr. Harry Sobhraj Apartments Reserves at Rosemont 1 & 2 3997 Rosewood Way Orlando, FL 32808 Ms. Michelle Fox Apartments Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group 5055 South Highway 17-92 Casselberry, FL 32707 Mr. Craig Melton Mortgage Bankers or Brokers Jasmine Embroidery Company Designs, LLC 2137 South Ridgewood Avenue South Daytona, FL 32119 Ms. Darlene Knight Advertising Specialties S3 - Strategic Sales Solutions, Inc. 221 Eastpark Drive Suite B Celebration, FL 34747 Mr. Michael J. Johnson Consultants/Sales/ Customer Service Consultants Best Western Mayan Inn 103 South Ocean Avenue Daytona Beach, FL 32118 Victoria J. Tingstrom, CHA Hotels, Motels and Resorts Co-Advantage Resources, Inc. 111 West Jefferson Street Suite 100 Orlando, FL 32801 Mr. Don Worden Employee Leasing COMPuPAY 1010 Executive Center Drive Suite 151 Orlando, FL 32811 Mr. Jeff Sampson Payroll Services Keller Williams Classic Realty 3300 South Hiawassee Road Suite 107 Orlando, FL 32835 Mr. Chad Halley Real Estate Little Lady Development 2716 Cheval Street Suite 107 Orlando, FL 32828 Ms. Monique Johnson Real Estate (Developers/Builders) Mary Kay Consultant - Deirdre Olden 112 Jupiter Circle Orlando, FL 32811 Ms. Deirdre Olden Beauty Services/Salons Stuph Clothing 6790 Edgewater Commerce Parkway Orlando, FL 32810 Ms. Theresa Synan Screen Printing Thyme to Cook 3095 Riverbrook Drive Winter Park, FL 32792 Ms. Denise Claridy Catering Triple Eagle Experiences, Inc. 510 South Grandview Street Mount Dora, FL 32757 Mr. Craig Lee Ropes Courses Contours Express Ladies Fitness 109 Gatlin Avenue Orlando, FL 32806 Ms. Jody Gault Health and Fitness (Facilities/Trainers) Massage on the Fly 106 Sunset Drive Longwood, FL 32750 Ms. Christopher Banks Healthcare Services Tropical Ford 9900 South Orange Blossom Trail Orlando, FL 32837 Mr. Manny Messeguer Automobile Dealers (New and Used) Encore Creations, Inc. 4017 Lillian Hall Lane Orlando, FL 32861 Mr. Eddie Diaz Entertainment (Brokers/Coordinators) Francisco X. Lopez 4445 Fountain View Lane #504 Orlando, FL 32808 Mr. Francisco X. Lopez Painters Gevity 1900 Summit Tower Boulevard Suite 800 Orlando, FL 32810 Mr. Eddy Chandler Employee Leasing Michael Pitt Credit Card Promotions, Inc. 1000 East Robinson Street Orlando, FL 32801 Mr. Michael Pitt Advertising (Agencies/Consultants) Min H. So Law Firm, P.A. 5401 South Kirkman Road Suite 310 Orlando, FL 32819 Mr. Min H. So Attorneys Oppenheimer 1044 South Kentucky Avenue Winter Park, FL 32789 Ms. Jennifer Ryan Management Consultants and Services Regional Board of Advisors Chamber Trustees Small Business Chamber BUSINESS. COMMUNITY. INTERACTION. FM OCTOBER 2004 37
Page 1: Vol. 7, No. 10 OCT 2004 THE ART OF
Page 4 and 5: UPFRONT Building Community More Imp
Page 6 and 7: BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY THE LATEST NE
Page 8 and 9: BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY Power Search
Page 10 and 11: BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY Looking Ahead
Page 14: BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY Not So Blown
Page 17 and 18: Retirement Plans: A Big Benefit for
Page 22 and 23: COVER STORY The Orlando Opera Compa
Page 24: LEADERSHIP & EDUCATION EVERY COMMUN
Page 27: Make a Difference Junior Achievemen
Page 32 and 33: TOURISM, TRADE & TRANSPORTATION Ind
Page 34 and 35: CULTURE & TRENDS COMMUNITY, CULTURE
Page 38: Responding to Community Needs Chamb

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