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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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

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

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

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

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,

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

See Why Life is Good at The B.I.G.* Summit

Monday, August 2, 2010

The B.I.G.* Summit (*Business Innovation & Growth) is breaking all the rules. What comes to mind when you think of today's creative workforce? Blue jeans, tee shirts, flip flops and tats? Facebook, Twitter, Texting and You Tube? It's a whole new world out there and change is the name of the game. Entrepreneurs and Emerging Businesses are defining our

AMENDMENT 4: What Every Floridian
Should Know

Monday, July 19, 2010

Often asked for a “primer” on Amendment 4, Ryan Houck, Executive Director of the “VOTE NO on 4” Campaign, has prepared the following article - Amendment 4 “101” - which provides the basic information every Floridian should know about this proposed Constitutional Amendment. What are the facts? On November 2nd, you will be asked to vote yes

FDOT Plans High Speed Rail Briefing

Monday, July 12, 2010

The Florida Department of Transportation through its Florida Rail Enterprise announced it will host a regional high speed rail briefing for the Florida Congressional Delegation and other elected officials within the project corridor on Monday, July 19, at the Tampa Convention Center. This Regional Rail Briefing will focus on our “Federal Partners,” and

The New Normal

Monday, July 12, 2010

“The New Normal – Moving Forward in the New Economy” will be presented on Tuesday, August 31. Make plans to join Orlando, Inc. (Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce) for this important event, featuring Dr. Martin Regalia, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President, U. S. Chamber of Commerce as well as Mark Wilson, President, Florida Chamber of Commerce.

Perspectives – The Power of Synergy

Monday, July 12, 2010

Leslie Hielema President Orlando, Inc. Throughout 2010, chief executives across the Central Florida Region share their views on a variety of issues and topics in the monthly business news magazine, FirstMonday. Republished here for our Every Monday readers, we invite you to take a look at their thoughts. In the July issue of

Hielema and Lauten Selected

Monday, June 28, 2010

Congratulations! Two important members of the Central Florida Partnership’s Management Team have been selected to serve as volunteers on the Florida Chamber Foundation’s Six Pillars Caucus system. Leslie Hielema, President of Orlando, Inc. will serve as a member of the Innovation & Economic Development Caucus and Shelley Lauten, President of

Central Florida Partnership Touts MS&T Industry On Capitol Hill

Monday, June 28, 2010

Fanning out over Capitol Hill last Wednesday and Thursday for the 2010 Baker Hostetler “Central Florida Partnership Trip to Washington, D. C.”, six Central Florida Partnership teams composed of key regional business and community leaders met with fourteen members of the Florida Congressional Delegation or their key staff to build support for advancing,

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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."