In partnership with Chambers of Commerce from Apopka, East Orlando, Greater Oviedo, Orlando Regional, Seminole County/Lake Mary, Hispanic and Winter Park we are planning our annual trip to Tallahassee.  The ONLY organized Chamber trip to Tallahassee this year!  Capitol Connection is a great way to learn about relevant issues facing our state, your business and your family.  Also, it is a fun way to meet other people from regional Chambers of Commerce like ours. 

We are proud to announce that the 2010 trip has been scheduled for Wednesday & Thursday, March 17th & 18th. 
Our Host Sponsors: CenturyLink and University of Central Florida
Presenting Sponsors: Mears & Orlando Health,
Participating Sponsors: Alan Byrd & Associates, GrayRobinson, SPCA of Central Florida and West Orange Political Alliance

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Here is a recap of our 2009 trip:

WEST ORANGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TAKES ON TALLAHASSEE

The West Orange Chamber of Commerce took to the streets and steps of the capitol to present its concerns on a wide-range of issues that will impact the business community during this legislative session.

Over 130 community leaders from Central Florida including many from the West Orange area joined forces in Capitol Connection, an eight Chamber Coalition representing the West Orange, Apopka Area, East Orlando, Oviedo-Winter Springs Regional, Orlando Regional, Seminole County Regional, Metro Orlando Hispanic and Winter Park chambers of commerce.  This year the collective group converged upon Tallahassee as a mighty voice eight chambers strong, focusing on the need for commuter rail as the first step in a regional rail system.

On the second day of the trip, each Chamber President presented a resolution adopted by each Chamber in support of SunRail to Senators Gardiner and Constantine.  This commuter rail project is possible because 75% of the funds needed for this 61.5 mile system are funded by federal and county dollars.  The missing piece is the remaining 25% required by the state. In addition to participating in the SunRail Rally, the attendees of the trip heard from over 15 legislators during a briefing which was followed by a reception.  A highlight of the trip was a media briefing where the inner workings of the capitol were revealed by the panel experts.

“This trip is always such a vital piece of the efforts of our Chamber on advocacy and public policy,” said Stina D’Uva, president of the West Orange Chamber. “Even though the legislators are dealing with a myriad of issues because of the nearly $6 billion budget shortfall, the Chamber group used its time in front of the legislators to better the business community.”

The West Orange community is growing and evolving everyday. The West Orange Chamber is dedicated to showcasing the integrity and professional interests of our members and is proud to represent our community.

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