2010Community

Trustees

Ace Hardware

BankFIRST

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida

Bright FutureElectric, LLC

Bright House Networks

Castle & Cooke

CenturyLink

DeWitt Excavating

DRB Benefi ts Group

Fishback, Dominick,Bennett, Stepter,

Ardaman, Ahlers, & Langley, LLP

Health Central

Manheim Orlando

Orlando Health

PrismOne

Progress Energy

Regions Bank

South Milhausen, P.A.

University ofCentral Florida

Walt Disney WorldCompany

Our Mission: To Develop, Support and Promote Chamber Member Businesses and Our Community.

October 2010

Chairman’s MessageJames K. Densmore, 2010 Chamber ChairmanParkland International Realty

Years ago everyone knew that Election Day always fell on the fi rst Tuesday in November. Even though that still is true for many elections, we all have learned that voting happens on many more days and in many different ways. We’re very fortunate to have the privilege and right to vote and should exercise that privilege and right. We surely are given many opportunities to vote. Nowadays, besides the old fashioned way of standing proudly in line to vote, we have options. We can vote by Absentee ballots or at Early Voting Centers. The Supervisor of Elections offi ce has made it quite easy.

Many absentee ballots have already been mailed out and many already returned. There’s still time to vote as an absentee. You may request an absentee ballot up until six days before the election and have until 7pm on Election Day to turn in your absentee ballot. For those of you that still like the option of voting more traditionally, you can visit an Early Voting Center. They will be open on Monday to Saturday from 10:00am to 6:00pm beginning on October 18th and ending on October 30th. Whatever means of voting you choose, good for you, just do it. Our future depends on you and this election cycle!

This election cycle, that seems to have gone on forever, is so very important to the future of our county, state and nation. Many important races will be decided and issues determined by the electorate. One of the most important issues is Amendment 4. As you all know by now, the Chamber has done its part and has taken a VOTE NO position against Amendment 4. At our Mayoral and Amendment luncheon, this amendment and Amendment 2 and 8 were discussed by expert panelists and information was provided to our members on all the other amendments, the non-binding resolution and special referendum that are on the general election ballot. Visit http://www.collinscenter.org/page/1cFLAm2010Amends_MS to learn more about all the amendments on the general election ballot and be sure to see the article on Amendment 4 in this issue of Chamber Matters.

Ed Timberlake, the Orange County Chairman for Floridians for Smarter Growth addressed the negative impacts of Amendment 4. Michael Waldrop, the Chamber’s incoming Chairman, emphasized the importance of supporting Amendment 2 with a Yes vote, legislation he began formulating while in active duty in Afghanistan. Bill Floyd, Principal of Ocoee High explained the negative impact of the Class Size Average amendment voted on by voters a few years ago and being implemented this school year. The Chamber supported the legislature’s effort to put this on the ballot. It gives voters a chance to fi x the legislation by voting Yes so class size could be done by school-wide averaging, rather than with the unintended consequences of individual classrooms.

Aside from the amendment presentations at the luncheon sponsored by CenturyLink, Orlando Health and UCF (sponsors are neutral on the amendments), the luncheon attendees heard from the Mayors and City Manager of our municipalities; Oakland, Ocoee, Windermere and Winter Garden. As important as the ballots are this year, so is the planning being done by our municipalities of West Orange in budgeting, infrastructure and economic development Our cities and towns clearly are looking ahead.

Your Chamber is also looking ahead to 2011. In the next issue of our newsletter, we will report on the steps taken by the Board at its annual planning session to make sure that the Chamber is on purpose and delivering the services and programs that you, our members want to make sure your businesses thrive.

West OrangeChamber

Board of Directors

Joe Alarie

A. Kurt Ardaman

David Billsborough

Comm. Scott Boyd

Keith Bradford

Mayor Gary Bruhn

Comm. Bob Buchanan

Samir Burshan

Debbie Clements

Samuel B. Davis, Jr.

Jim DensmoreChairman

Rob Frank

Bob Gosselin

Chesta Hembrooke

Dr. Gaby Hawat

Randy June

Julie Kleffel

Anette Luck

Rob Maphis

John McReynolds

Yog Melwani

Scott Michael

Jeff Milhausen

Dan Petro

RepresentativeStephen Precourt

Lynette Reynolds

Mayor Kathy Stark

David Sylvester

Jim Thomas

Dr. Diane Trees

Michael Waldrop

AMENDMENT 4 SPIN DOES NOT MATCH THE FACTS

The Amendment 4 spin machine is working overtime to manufacture as many half-truths and outright lies as possible before voters cast their ballots on this measure in November. And while the Amendment 4 campaign is entitled to its own opinion, it is not entitled to its own facts.

A recent statement by the Amendment 4 campaign piled high the rhetoric but was noticeably devoid of supporting facts, reasoning or evidence. As usual, the backers of this amendment are knowingly and shamelessly promoting a series of falsehoods that have already been disproven by Florida’s Supreme Court and Florida’s leading Editorial Boards; among those claims:

THEY SAY: “Amendment 4 wouldn’t require voter approval of all land use decisions.”

IN REALITY: The Florida Supreme Court does not agree with them. Florida’s leading Editorial Boards do not agree with them. And, as of September 2009, their own website did not agree with them!

Let’s start with the court. The Florida Supreme Court has already dispelled the myth that Amendment 4 only requires votes on “certain” land use decisions. In fact, while reviewing the ballot title and summary for Amendment 4, the court issued an opinion (Pages 19-20) that amounted to a rejection of this very claim. In that opinion, the court plainly indicates that Amendment 4 would trigger votes not simply on all land use items, but, in fact, on every change to a local government’s comprehensive plan. Citing statute, the court points out that Amendment 4 would lead to referenda on:

“A capital improvement element; a future land-use plan element; a traffi c circulation element, a sanitary sewer, solid waste, drainage, potable water, and natural groundwater aquifer recharge element; a conservation element; a recreation and open space element; a housing element; a coastal management element; an intergovernmental coordination element; a transportation element; an airport master plan; a public buildings and related facilities element; a recommended community design element; a general area redevelopment element; a safety element; a historical and scenic preservation element; an economic element ...”

And how about those Editorial Boards? In a response to Amendment 4 author Lesley Blackner’s frequently misleading statements on this very topic, the Editorial Board (“The Real Amendment 4”) of the Palm Beach Post said of Ms. Blackner’s claim, “If true, it would be a proper narrowing of her over-reaching amendment. But it’s not true. At best, the issue is open to interpretation. At worst, Ms. Blackner is purposefully misleading the public.”

And fi nally, even last year’s Amendment 4 campaign website disagrees with this claim. As of September 22, 2009, the offi cial Amendment 4 campaign site said that we will vote “only on comprehensive plan amendments approved by local governments.” The content from that site was saved to the website of the League of Women Voters and can be found here.

Later, Lesley Blackner--the author of Amendment 4--changed her mind and said that we’ll only vote on comprehensive plan amendments that effect the land use element. And now, it seems that Amendment 4 has morphed yet again! According to their last statement, we would not even vote on “all land use decisions.”

If the authors of Amendment 4 had written their measure properly in the fi rst place, they would not need to redefi ne it every few months. Instead, their description of Amendment 4 has become a moving target. An idea so over-reaching and so fatally fl awed does not belong in Florida’s constitution.

In fact, we just don’t know if Amendment 4 will also lead to votes on zoning issues, too. A number of well-respected attorneys have looked into the “fi ne print” of Amendment 4 and have concluded that it might lead to referenda on “garden variety zoning issues”: In the Miami Herald: “An Invitation to Chaos” - In the Palm Beach Post: “No Fair Rewriting Flawed Amendment 4 on the Fly”

THEY SAY: “But under Amendment 4, you will then get the opportunity to veto or approve your commission’s decision on the next regularly scheduled Election Day. It’s that simple.”

IN REALITY: It’s anything but simple. Nowhere does Amendment 4 say we’ll only vote on regularly scheduled elections. Just take a look at the language of the amendment itself. The authors of Amendment 4 could have written that into their measure. But they did not. And now, they are asking Florida voters to buy into wishful thinking supported by wild speculation. In fact, communities across Florida will have an incentive to hold costly and uncertain special elections simply to remain in compliance with state growth management laws, or to keep up with vital community projects like schools, hospitals and police stations.

But even if we accept their unfounded interpretation and assume that Amendment 4 will simply delay all projects until the next regularly scheduled election, the result for Florida’s working families and small businesses would be nothing short of catastrophic.

If Amendment 4 delays referenda until the regularly scheduled election, then vital community projects like new schools, hospitals, and police stations would often be delayed until the next General Election. And while some large companies may still be able to fi nance the extreme delays and extraordinary uncertainty that accompanies Amendment 4, most small businesses cannot. The result will be a series of direct, indirect and induced impacts that will cost Florida’s economy billions.

Under Amendment 4, it will be harder to build new schools. So existing schools will become even more overcrowded. It will be harder to build roads. So traffi c will worsen. It will be harder to add police and fi re services to areas that need it. So public safety needs may go unmet for years. These are just a few of the reasons that Amendment 4 is too broad, over-reaching and unworkable. An idea this fatally fl awed does not belong in Florida’s constitution.

THEY SAY: “If your local commission adopts, for instance, three local comprehensive land use plan changes in a year, then you’ll vote on three. If they adopt one, you’ll vote on one.”

IN REALITY: Nice try, but no one is buying it. The Florida Supreme Court has already dispelled this convenient myth, too. In a 1984 decision (See Fine v. Firestone) that rejected the process of “logrolling,” the court clearly stated that amendments must adhere to “single subject” rules, meaning that multiple ballot issues (e.g. multiple comprehensive plan amendments) could not be rolled into a single, all-encompassing ballot question.

Moreover, in order to reduce the risk of litigation--which would already be high under Amendment 4--local governments will be inclined to break down plan amendments into their basic parts and vote on them piecemeal. That’s because interest groups on the losing end

of an Amendment 4-style referendum are more likely to sue if their plan amendment is wrapped in with a series of unpopular proposals. Similarly, unpopular proposals rolled in with new schools, hospitals and police stations, could torpedo these vital community projects.

THEY SAY: “On average, Florida commissions vote to approve three or four local comprehensive land use plan ordinances per year.”

IN REALITY: Then why do we need Amendment 4? The Amendment 4 campaign is so fond of saying that comprehensive plan changes are “handed out like Halloween candy.” Now, they’re saying that local commissions only approve “three or four” plan amendments each year.

The Amendment 4 campaign may not bother to check its facts, but facts are stubborn things. According to the Department of Community Affairs Sunset Review, there were nearly 6,500 changes to local comprehensive plans in fi scal year 2006-2007 (page 72). Amendment 4 does not contain any limiting language and there are no exceptions for state-mandated amendments. The result: Thousands of minor, technical plan amendments would appear on the ballot individually.

THEY SAY: “The crux of the matter is that there is already enough land approved for development in Florida’s local comprehensive plans to accommodate 80 to 100 million residents - about fi ve times more people than we have living here now.”

IN REALITY: That’s a great reason to oppose Amendment 4. Without changes to local comprehensive plans, the existing pattern of development remains one of sprawl. Amendment 4 makes it so diffi cult to change a comprehensive plan that many planning groups fear it may lock in place the bad decisions of the past. 1000 Friends of Florida--one of our state’s leading growth management groups--raised a number of concerns about Amendment 4, including the fear that it would “limit efforts to pass plan amendments intended to lessen sprawling patterns of development.”

When comprehensive planning was adopted in the 1980s, some communities had the resources to create sophisticated plans. But some communities--usually smaller ones--did the best that they could with limited time and resources. The result: Many comprehensive plans simply formalized the existing land use patterns--namely, sprawl.

By crippling the planning process, Amendment 4 may very well encourage bad development by limiting efforts to curb sprawl by improving our comprehensive plans.

MEMBER TO MEMBER TESTIMONIAL

I recently had a great experience with Dianne Southwell of Plaudits! I placed an order for a gift basket of wholesome foods and gifts for a large client of mine that I wanted to give as a token of my appreciation for their business. Dianne put together a spectacular array of good foods and gifts in the matching colors of the company’s colors. When I presented it to my client, they were very surprised and thanked me as one of their only vendors who did something like that for them. They remain a strong client, thanks in part to the gift basket Plaudits! created for me at a reasonable price and very quick turnaround. I would recommend Plaudits! to anyone who wants to impress clients, thank friends or indulge in making someone feel good!

Gary Krupinski - Signal Outdoor Advertising

New MembersAugust 2010

Renewed MembersAugust 2010

JOIN. MEET. GROW.

BREWERYLagniappe Brewing Company

Dane Richardson

BUILDERS/CONTRACTORS/DEVELOPERS

Toll Brothers Inc.Jim Reinert

BUSINESS CONSULTINGEmerson Management & Consulting Group, Inc.

Robert ‘’Bobby’’ Olszewski

CLEANING SERVICESA Zing Zap Cleaning Service

Dee Strickland

CUSTOM COUNTER TOPSCornerstone Countertop and Flooring

Zack Thomas

FINANCIAL ADVISORSMerrill Lynch

Laura Southard

HOSPITALSFlorida Hospital

Kimberly Hudson

INSURANCE - MEDICAREMutual of Omaha

Paul Wallace

REAL ESTATESmart Solutions Realty, LLC

Roger Ollanketo

RESTAURANTSAnthony’s Coal Fired Pizza of Millenia

Luis Carbonell

Asma & Asma, P.A.Nick Asma

Betty J’s FloristRilla Tomyn

Bridgewater Middle SchoolJill Pitchford Dunn

Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Assoc.Lee Johnson

Chick-fi l-A/OcoeeMarshall Boast

DRB Benefi ts GroupDavid Billsborough

Element FundingNicole Johnson

Elizabeth Parsons School of DanceElizabeth Parsons

FASTSIGNSSusan Fortini

Fleming’s Prime SteakhouseMark Cline

Floor to Ceiling - Winter GardenRich Briggs

Hillcrest Insurance Agency, Inc.Larry Cappleman

Joanne Kostantinidis

LaPorte Financial Group/ Walnut Street Securities, Inc.Mike LaPorte, CLU

Linda J. Fewell

MYGO, LLC.Lisa Hilgenfeldt

Oak Hill ElementaryJune Jones

Orlando Sports ChiropracticSabrina Atkins-Bathalter

PaychexDebbie Glenn

Pici & Pici Inc.Joe Pici

PrismOneSamir Burshan

Ranger Construction, Inc.Blair Johnson

Ridgewood Park ElementaryJerome Thompson

Shutts & Bowen LLPDan O’Keefe

Sikes & Van Der Riet, Attorneys, PLLCRon Sikes

Stonewood Tavern & GrillDarren Brach

StoneyBrook West Golf ClubKatie Repoff

Strombeck Consulting, CPA’sScott Michael

The UPS Store – Winter GardenNate Flashman

University of FloridaWayne Mackay

Whispering Oak ElementaryPatricia Ramsey

White Gate RealtyJon White

Windermere Fine Art & Custom FramingDenise Brown

The Membership Committee would like to recognize Bruce Young of Edward Jones for his commitment to sharing the benefi ts of membership with prospective and current members. Bruce serves as a Buddy to new and current members of the Chamber. For more information on the WOCC Membership Committee and the Buddy Program, please contact Chris @ceckert@wochamber.com.

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SEPTEMBER BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

MetroWest Golf Club pulled out all the stops with great food and drinks as they hosted a joint West Orange Chamber of Commerce (WOCC) Small Business Expo and Business After Hours along with Co-Sponsors DRB Benefi ts Group and CenturyLink. The Small Business Expo featured Chamber Member Businesses of 10 or less full time employees and provided a great opportunity for them to showcase their goods and services to a captive audience. Pictured from l-r are; Krista Carter, David Billsborough, Dwayne Wade, Francine Burreuzo, Jim Densmore, and Carrie Wilson. Photo courtesy of www.jenniferroper.us

The Exhibitors showcased were:1-800-Got-Junk, American First Bancard, At Your Service, Best Cleaners, Blue Dream Pools, DV8 Computing & Consulting, Inc., Fay Financial Group, Florida Applied Vapor Technologies, Gillard Financial Solutions, LLC, Gracie’s of Winter Garden, IMS Promotional Products, MDC Hospitality, LLC, Maguire Road Self Storage, Mary Kay – Jan Deardorff, Mortgage Solutions of Central Florida, Plaudits!, Protect Painters of Clermont and Winter Garden, Rainy Day Solutions, S.T.A.R.S., St. Germain Chiropractic, Social eVolution, Sundax Florida, Inc., The Medicine Shoppe, Upper Cervical Health Centers, Inc., WSI of Windermere, Windermere Fine Art & Custom Framing and Zeeke & Associates.

AUGUST MEMBER OF THE MONTH

Jon White of White Gate Realty was recognized as the August 2010 Member of the Month for coordinating the Tuesday morning Networking Group. Photo courtesy of www.jenniferroper.us

LEADERSHIP WEST ORANGE

The Leadership West Orange Class of 2010, “Bobcat Brigade” had the opportunity to take a helicopter ride over West Orange County, a visit to the Winter Garden Heritage Museum and then participate in a scavenger hunt that spanned across West Orange County. For a class project, the group held a food drive for the Edgewood Children’s Ranch and raised money for new dress shirts for the children. The Class will have an offi cial Graduation Ceremony on October 27th. Leadership West Orange is a dynamic program designed to educate future leaders of West Orange County in regards to the history of this area, the direction it is moving and what to anticipate for the future.

Pictured left to right – Bo Schneider, Karen Willis, Freddy Clark, Clifton Addison, Anette Luck, Jerry Moore, Pam Bozkurt, Maria Ellis, Sarah Wambles, Zenaida Negron, Suzanne Gruszka, Dewane Pace, Peggy Isaacson and Michael Buscemi. Not pictured: Catherine Matthews

JULY MEMBER OF THE MONTH

Congratulations to Rafael Guerra of Different Perspective, the July Member of the Month, who helped spearhead the West Orange Young Professionals group by organizing meetings and assisting with events. Different Perspective also redesigned the WOYP logo and developed event fl yers. Photo courtesy of www.jenniferroper.us

Attention All Chamber Members - It’s Time to Update Your Business Listing for Discover 2011!Friday, October 15th is the deadline to update all your business information for the 2011 Discover Magazine. Visit www.wochamber.com, click on the member log in button and enter the log in and password that was mailed to you in August. Review and update your contact information (name, address, phone number, web site) and make any necessary changes. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Chris Eckert at ceckert@wochamber.com or call Chris at 407-656-1304 x 0.

CHAMBER CHATTER

Uncle Kenny‛s BBQ located at 13675 W. Colonial Dr. Uncle Kenny‛s BBQ located at 13675 W. Colonial Dr. Winter Garden FL 34787, recently won The Florida Winter Garden FL 34787, recently won The Florida BBQ Association State Championship. With 1st Place BBQ Association State Championship. With 1st Place in People‛s Choice, 7th Chicken, 3rd Ribs, 1st Pork, in People‛s Choice, 7th Chicken, 3rd Ribs, 1st Pork, and 4th Brisket, Uncle Kenny‛s BBQ was voted Grand and 4th Brisket, Uncle Kenny‛s BBQ was voted Grand Champion out of 44 teams and has earned a spot at Champion out of 44 teams and has earned a spot at the American Royal Barbecue Invitational scheduled the American Royal Barbecue Invitational scheduled in 2011. To view their contest schedule, visit www.in 2011. To view their contest schedule, visit www.unclekennysbbq.com. unclekennysbbq.com.

Congratulations to Church of the Messiah on their 60th Anniversary!!

Orlando Business Journal‛s “Election Connection - Where Business Meets Candidates” will host a premiere networking event on Wednesday, October 27th from 5:30-7:30pm., Ballroom at Church St. Station, For more information visit www.orlando.bizjournals.com.

PhotoGraph-X owners, Pete and Mary Crimmins, celebrated their one year business anniversary recently. PhotoGraph-X is a full service promotional products company specializing in screen printing, embroidery, full color banners and other promotional items. Visit their showroom in Ocoee at 1500 Wurst Road and their Web site at www.photograph-x.net. Photography courtesy of Portraits by LaVerne

GOLF OUTING

It was a picture perfect “Chamber of Commerce day” when the West Orange Chamber of Commerce took over the links at the Windermere Country Club during the 2010 Golf Classic. Golfers were treated to brand new greens and bunkers, even before many members had a chance to test them out. Of course none of this would have been possible without our sponsors; Presenting Sponsor - DRB Benefi ts Group, Co-Sponsors Bright House Networks Business Solutions & Health Central and the Event sponsor, Billboard Connection, thank you! Congratulations to Tony Salerno of American First Bancard for making a hole-in-one on a Par 4 hole!

Thank You to all of the hole sponsors:

• Orange County National • Best Cleaners• Central Florida Lifestyles• Martin Federal Credit Union• Treasure Title Insurance Agency• A/C Brevan Inc.

• June Engineering• Hardee's• Jackson Hewitt• Manheim Orlando• Florida Hospital• American First Bancard

And to each of the prize sponsors:

• Brella Bag• Brighthouse Networks• Liberty Tax Service• Universal Orlando• Best Cleaners• State Farm Insurance• Ace Hardware• Urban Flats

• Ocean Prime• Stonewood Tavern and Grille• Zion New Life Church• A/C Brevan• Ocoee High School• Floors Direct• Best Buy Ocoee• Unity Family Chiropractic Center

Thrift Stop is your premier source for today’s gently used hot styles. Whether you are looking for vintage, formal wear, casual wear, swimwear, or accessories, they carry the best quality selection of gently worn clothing at an unbeatable price. Thrift Stop also carries a wide range of sizes, from petite to plus. Their unique inventory and low overhead allow them to offer a one of a kind shopping experience, along with a money back guarantee on everything they sell. If you are not completely, satisfi ed, return your item within 7 days for a complete refund. It’s that easy! Visit Thrift Stop at 809 Good Homes Road, Orlando, 32818. Photography courtesy of Portraits by LaVerne

Anette Luck and Luck Realty Group, Inc. are proud to celebrate their 5th Anniversary of providing residential real estate services to Winter Garden and surrounding areas, including working with fi rst-time homebuyers, sellers and tenant placement. Contact Luck Realty at 407/656-0404. Remember, when buying and selling real estate, put Luck on your side. Photography courtesy of WOCC

The West Orange Chamber Ambassadors were on hand to celebrate the ALDI’s Grand Opening at 14001 W. Colonial Drive in Winter Garden. ALDI is a select assortment discount grocer featuring its own ALDI select brands. They apply smart and effi cient operational and business practices to save more than 20 million monthly customers up to 50 percent on their grocery bill. Photography courtesy of Portraits by LaVerne

Let’s Skate is a new concept in Skating rinks that offers a place for themed party’s and events for family and friends to get together. Skating is both great exercise, allowing you to burn 680 calories per hour and fun! Come see for yourself at 14207 W. Colonial Drive in Winter Garden. “This is how we roll!” Photography courtesy of Portraits by LaVerne

First Data Independent Sales recently opened at 213 S. Dillard Street in Winter Garden. FDIS is a merchant credit card processing company that offers a full range of POS terminals, wireless solutions, peripherals and supplies, designed to save both time and money while helping merchants make the most of consumer preferences. For more information, call Jason Mayoral at 407/905-9777. Photography courtesy of Portraits by LaVerne

Navigate Your Way to Success Seminar

The West Orange Chamber of Commerce Small Business Development Committee was proud to present “Navigate Your Way to Success”, a Workshop on Sales, Marketing and Networking with renowned speakers, Lee Cockrell, Mary Tomlinson of On-Purpose Partners, LLC and Joe and Dawn Pici of Pici and Pici. We appreciate the support of our sponsors Best Cleaners, Bright House Networks Business Solutions and Strombeck Consulting, CPA’s for providing this incredible opportunity. A packed room of attendees received valuable tips and additional tools for their “toolboxes” to increase productivity in their businesses.

Networking: Lee Cockrell - Lee Cockrell, LLChttp://www.leecockerell.com

In today’s world always be careful what you say and do because people are watching you all the time. That may be the only impression they ever get so be an environmentalist and set the right example in your environment.

Set higher expectations and you will receive higher results!Show people respect and treat them as individuals!Being excellent is hard. So when you have something hard to do, remember you are being excellent.Do you want to be remembered for being good or great?

Recognition, appreciation and encouragement are the free fuels which power human performance and we all always have a full tank to give to others. Gasoline may cost a lot but this fuel we call recognition, appreciation and encouragement costs nothing. Burn lots of it every day.

Marketing: Mary Tomlinson - On-Purpose Partnerswww.onpurposebusiness.com/marytomlinson

The Three Keys to Unlock Marketing SuccessDeveloping an effective marketing brand and plan is critical to meeting your business goals and the three keys to unlocking your success are:

Know Who You Are - purpose, vision, mission and values - your brand!Know Who You Are Talking To - what’s important to those you serve?Know What You Want To Say - what makes you unique?

This workshop focused on identifying key branding concepts, understanding your target audience insights and how to effectively differentiate yourself from the competition - the keys to setting your business up for success!

Sales: Joe and Dawn Pici - Pici and Pici

http://www.piciandpici.com

Communication and people skills are the cornerstones to success in business.

85% of your client base will give you loyal, repeat business if they begin trusting and liking the individual who represents your company.Connections are power; a positive connection is established by listening and observing the rate of speech and volume of your client and then adapting your communication style to match.Become your customer’s trusted advisor, go-to-guy, consultant and strategic partner.

Rapport is the deepest relationship that can be attained in the business process and the more solid your rapport is, the greater sustainability your business will have.

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OCTOBER

Thursday, October 14th Chamber Connection

New Member Orientation and RefresherSponsored by: Strombeck Consulting, CPA’s

West Orange Chamber Board Room12184 W. Colonial Dr. Winter Garden, 34787

3:30pm - 4:30pmFree to current Chamber Members

Business After Hours Sponsored & Hosted by Aggressive Appliances

617 Mercy Dr. Orlando, 328055:30pm – 7:00pm

Chamber Member Earned Rate: $5.00Non Member Rate: $10.00

Thursday, October 21st Lunch and Learn: “Advertising 101”

Presented by DJ Stephens – WHDO TVSponsored by Debbie Sonntag/Masterpay and

Peggy Isaacson/HR on CallWest Orange Chamber Board Room

12184 W. Colonial Dr. Winter Garden, 3478712:00pm – 1:30pm

Free to current Chamber Members

Thursday, October 28th Power Networking

Sponsored & Hosted by Courtyard by Marriott10971 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee, 34761

8:00am – 9:00amFree to current Chamber Members

RSVP required

NOVEMBER

Tuesday, November 9th Legislative Luncheon

Sponsored by Health Central & University of Central FloridaThe Family Life Center at St. Pauls Presbyterian Church

1450 Citrus Oaks Ave. Gotha, 3473411:30am – 12:00pm Registration and Networking

12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch and ProgramChamber Member Earned Rate $26.00

Non Member Rate $31.00Reserved Table of 6: $156.00

Wednesday, November 10thLunch and Learn

“Constant Contact: Connect. Inform. Grow”Sponsored by Billboard Connection and Strombeck Consulting, CPA’s

Presented by Pamela Starr, Constant Contact12:00 – 1:30 PM

Free to current Chamber MembersRSVP required

Thursday, November 11thLead and Feed

World’s Largest Entertainment McDonald’s (Bistro Gourmet)

6875 Sand Lake Road, Orlando 3281912:00 – 1:30PM

Price TBARSVP to D.J. Stephens at dj@whdotv38.com

Thursday, November 18th“Chamber Connection”

New Member Orientation and RefresherSponsored by DRB Benefi ts Group

West Orange Chamber Board Room12184 W. Colonial Dr. Winter Garden, 34787

3:30 - 4:30pmFree to current Chamber Members

Thursday, November 18th Business After Hours in partnership with the

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro OrlandoSponsored & Hosted by Dr. P. Phillips Hospital

9400 Turkey Lake Rd. Orlando, 328195:30pm – 7:00pm

Chamber Member Earned Rate: $5.00Non Member Rate: $10.00

WOCC Members RSVP at www.wochamber.comHCCMO Members RSVP at

mmarnett@hispanicchamber.net

2010Supporting

Trustees

Advanced Disposal

Alarie DesignAssociates

Allen & Company, Inc.

Apple Air Conditionaing &

Heating, Inc.

GrayRobinson, P.A.

Hagan O’Reilly’sIrish Pub & Restaurant

June Engineering

Plaudits!

Publix

Sines BlakesleeMadyda, P.A.

Certifi ed Public Accountants, P.A.

Technology Solutionsof America

The West OrangeTimes

Universal Orlando

Waste Management Inc. of Florida

West Orange Orthopaedics & Sports

Medicine, P.A.

Winter Garden Village at Fowler Groves

West Orange Chamber of Commerce12184 W. Colonial Drive

Winter Garden, FL 34787Ph: (407) 656-1304 Fax: (407) 656-0224

Web site: www.wochamber.com

To register and pay online or for more info on these events please visit our Web site at www.wochamber.com