Date: March 13 - 14, 2013
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Location: Washington, D.C.
Contact: Lisa Winkelbauer
Phone: 407.835.2448
Email: lisa.winkelbauer@orlando.org
Join the Regional Traveling Team Led by Regional Leaders
The BakerHostetler Central Florida Partnership "Trip to Washington, D.C." is planned for Wednesday and Thursday, March 13 & 14, 2013; and will involve a Regional Traveling Team led by Regional Leaders. Along these lines, our Official Delegation will include: Frank C. Kruppenbacher, Chair and Phillip N. Brown, Executive Director, Greater Orlando Aviation Authority; John C. Hitt, Ph.D., President and Michael J. Grindstaff, Chair of the Board of Trustees, University of Central Florida; Vilma Quintana, Executive Vice President and Waymon J. Armstrong, Chair, Orlando, Inc.; Larry Henrichs, Chief Operating Officer and Paul S. Mears, III, Chair, Visit Orlando. In addition, also included will be Jacob V. Stuart, President and Aaron J. Gorovitz, Chair of the Central Florida Partnership. This event is Sold Out!
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Upper Left: Shown are Frank DiBello, President, Space Florida; Host Sponsor Jeffrey Decker, BakerHostetler; and Florida Lieutenant Governor Jennifer Carroll, in front of the Nation's Capitol. Upper Right: Shown is U.S. Congressman John Mica, meeting with participants of the BakerHostetler Central Florida Partnership "Trip to Washington, D.C.," during one of the private meetings held with members of Florida's Congressional Delegation.
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Upper Left: Washington, D. C., "after dark" offers spectacular views of the Viet Nam Memorial and Washington Monument. Upper Right: Shown are Rick L. Weddle, President, Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission; and Alex Martins, CEO, Orlando Magic and Past Chair of the Central Florida Partnership, and Past Chair of the Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission at Reception and Dinner at last year's BakerHostetler Central Florida Partnership "Trip to Washington, D.C."
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Space Is Limited - Act Now to Reserve Your Place
So you will know, space is limited; as a result, you are encouraged to make your reservations now so you will not be disappointed later. The BakerHostetler Central Florida Partnership "Trip to Washington, D.C." is Wednesday and Thursday, March 13 & 14, 2013. Along these lines, we've confirmed Air Travel Reservations for forty (40) and Hotel Accommodations for fifty (50); since some of our Participants will already be in Washington, D.C. The "price" for the 2013 BakerHostetler Central Florida Partnership "Trip to Washington, D.C.," is $1,195 per person with a Special Rate available for Elected Officials of $995 (Prices include: Airfare "to-and-from" Washington, D.C., Overnight Accommodations, All Meals & Refreshments, Meeting Materials and Ground Transportation). This event is Sold Out!
Planning Committee Comprised of Regional Theme Experts
To help guide our work, a Regional Planning Committee has been convened to advance regional opportunities and to support the necessary details surrounding the BakerHostetler Central Florida Partnership "Trip to Washington, D.C." This Regional Planning Committee includes representatives from: the University of Central Florida, the Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission, Florida High-Tech Council, the National Center for Simulation; Orlando, Inc., Visit Orlando, the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, and the Central Florida Partnership. Also serving on the Planning Committee will be Jeffrey E. Decker, representing our Host Sponsor, BakerHostetler. This event is Sold Out!
Trip Designed to Advance Key Regional Themes
As in years passed, the agenda will be developed around key regional themes that will be advanced to our Congressional Delegation. This year during the BakerHostetler Central Florida Partnership "Trip to Washington, D.C.," our themes, decided by the Regional Planning Committee will be: Hospitality, Travel & Tourism - Changing policies and procedures to facilitate welcoming the world to Florida (and Orlando) with expedited, customer-focused visa and global entry procedures; Research Funding - The nation's future prosperity and economic competitive advantages will rest greatest on the ability of our universities and colleges to continue to provide the intellectual properties and disruptive discoveries that set America apart; and Entrepreneurship - Revitalize the engine of entrepreneurial innovation by tax, regulatory and other reforms that liberate job creation. Previously, discussions have centered on Aerospace Research & Development, as well as the Modeling, Simulation & Training industry cluster so important to Florida's Super Region. This event is Sold Out!
Central Florida Is Part of Florida's Super Region - Coast-to-Coast
As in years past, members of our Regional Delegation will include participation by government, business and civic leaders representing organizations from Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole, and Volusia Counties. And, too, it will involve representatives from the Central Florida Congress of Regional Leaders, and, of course, Board Members, Supporters, Sponsors, and "friends" of the University of Central Florida, the Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission, Florida High-Tech Council, the National Center for Simulation; Orlando, Inc., Visit Orlando, the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, the Central Florida Partnership, and the Tampa Bay Partnership. This event is Sold Out!
For additional Information, contact Lisa Winkelbauer at 407.835.2448 or lisa.winkelbauer@orlando.org.
Special Thanks to Our Host Sponsor
Additional Sponsors
Click here to learn about Additional Sponsorship Opportunities. For details, contact Kathy Panter
at Kathy.Panter@ideastoresults.org or call her at 407.835.2499.
