Chamber Blog

Tuesday, January 22, 2019
2 - 3 p.m. 
3101 E. Colonial Dr.
Orlando, FL 32803 

LongHorn Steakhouse will officially open its newest Orlando restaurant on Tuesday, January 22 near the Fashion Square Mall.
Guests can dine at the new restaurant starting at 3 p.m. for dinner, and regular hours will begin the next day at 11 a.m.
Located at 3101 E Colonial Dr., the restaurant will be led by 15-year industry veteran Brooke Manz as managing partner.

To celebrate the opening, the restaurant will host a “lasso cutting” ceremony on Tuesday, January 22 at 2 p.m.
During the event, the restaurant team will select one special guest to mark the opening moment by making the first steak cut.

Questions? Contact Brooke Manz, Managing Partner, bmanz@loho.com.

Friday, January 18, 2019
11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 
1925 Traylor Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32804 

Traka USA is celebrating the grand opening of its new USA headquarter office located in the 'city beautiful.'
To thank customers and resellers for helping achieve this milestone, Traka USA invites them to celebrate with us in a day filled with good food,
fun games, a grand tour of its new office and a raffle with 100 percent of proceeds to benefit United Way.
 

Questions? Contact Jarelise Elias, US Sales & Marketing Analyst, jelias@trakausa.com.

Social Media can be hard to navigate, especially for small businesses that may not have the capital to invest in a consultant. But with 45% of the world’s population active on social media, it’s worth investing some extra time. The advent of social media changed the way we communicate with our friends, family, and, especially, customers. Small Businesses are in a unique position to leverage their scale to make real connections with customers through social media, at little-to-no monetary cost. Here are 10 tips for tackling social media that won’t cost you much time or money.

5 Social Media Tips for Orlando Small Businesses

1. Evaluate your goals
   
   Before investing the time and money into creating a social media presence, it’s important to reflect on your business goals. What are your marketing objectives and how can social media help you to achieve them
   
   Once you’ve determined that a social media endeavor is the right strategy to achieve your goals, define the key metrics to measure the success of this venture.  Are you generating brand awareness? Consider tracking metrics like shares and re-posts. Is your goal to generate leads? Make sure to have a plan to track the leads you get back to social media, either on your website or through a customer survey. For insights and inspiration, look to blogs by Orlando agencies Findsome & Winmore, Designzillas and Gravitational Marketing, which are full of social media tips, tricks and tactics.
   
   
2. Become a thought leader
   
   Running a business means you are an expert in your field - and social media is a great way to build your credibility. Provide your audience with valuable and relevant information they typically wouldn’t know where to find. Focus on creating posts and content that your audience cares about, even if it is not directly related to your product or services.
   
   Some brands also do a great job of providing customer service on social media. For example, the official Twitter account of Orlando International Airport (MCO) provides flight and weather updates, travel tips and responds to customers in real time. Think about how you can use social media to add an extra layer of customer service to your business.
   
   
3. Show, don’t tell
   
   The old idiom “a picture is worth 1000 words” is even more true on social media. That’s why platforms like Instagram and Snapchat are so popular. Use the platforms to showcase photography that represents your brand.
   
   For a well-curated Instagram account, check out The Ravenous Pig and Gideon’s Bakehouse on Instagram. Apps like Layout for Instagram can be helpful when curating a visually pleasing Instagram feed.
   
   
4. Reach out to influencers
   
   Social media influencers harness the public’s interest in their personal lives to become a new form of salesperson. The trust they develop with their followers lends weight to their endorsements. It’s like celebrity endorsement, but generally cheaper and more effective.
   
   Reach out to influencers in your industry or local community by offering them a free service or trial of your product to get their support for your business. Check out local businesses Statusphere and IZEA that help brands partner with appropriate influencers.
   
   
5. Empower employee advocacy
   
   Every employee can be an ambassador for your brand. If you sum the social media following of all your employees, it is probably greater than the following of your company pages. Encourage employees to use their platforms to share company news and information with their audiences. You can even incentivize employees who participate with gift vouchers to local restaurants or attractions.
   
   Platforms such as Social Reacher efficiently disseminate information, and track activities towards incentive programs for no cost to organizations with fewer than 50 participants.

Establishing your social media presence doesn’t have to be a dauting task. These tips will help small business owners tackle social media strategically. Take advantage of your scale and get creative with how and where you present your brand and engage with your customers.  

There's never been a better time to do business with Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA). With the completion of Phase I of Orlando International Airport’s (MCO) new South Terminal C Airport People Mover (APM) and Intermodal Terminal Facility (ITF), a huge opportunity exists for small businesses in the seven-county Orlando region to benefit from the large-scale construction projects. GOAA wants small businesses to know how they can work with the airport.

The opportunity for small businesses to reach regional, national and international consumers is immense. MCO is one of the busiest airports in the country, and the busiest in Florida. The latest Airport’s Council International (ACI) rankings recognized MCO as No. 1 in Florida, No. 11 in the country and No. 39 in the world. It’s also the third fastest growing airport in the United States, with 47 million total passengers so far this year.

George I. Morning, Director of the Small Business Development Department at GOAA, cited the power of partnerships with small businesses as having the greatest impact on the Orlando region. “With your help and support we will reap dividends that will grow our community and better our economy.”

These dividends are already being realized. Of the more than half a billion dollars awarded for the large-scale construction projects at South Terminal C, an impact study found that nearly 32 percent of the total value went to small businesses. The projected total economic impact of the project for Orange, Osceola, Lake and Seminole Florida counties will be the support of 4,342 jobs, translating to more than $660 million total economic output and $20 million in state and local tax revenue.

Carolyn Fennell, Senior Director of Public Affairs and Community Relations for GOAA, reiterated the importance of partnerships for the project. “We acknowledge the importance we place on small business and how it impacts everything we do. We can only grow with relationships and participation.”

GOAA is undergoing a massive capital expansion and redevelopment campaign that may approximate over three billion dollars between FY 2015 and 2020. For those interested in learning more about doing business with GOAA, please visit www.orlandoairports.net/airport-business.

It’s one thing to have a construction company build a project for you. It’s an entirely different ballgame when you also hire a team of experts to look out for your best interests, a team who will closely monitor every step of the project, protecting your investment.

KMI International is that team of experts. Acting as independent consultants and the project owner’s advocate throughout the entire life of a project, KMI offers non-biased and comprehensive turnkey solutions tailored specifically for your project, minimizing the risk inherent in the construction industry. 

Beginning with cost estimating, KMI’s team of certified estimators create and maintain a well-developed and realistic budget so that their clients can make well-informed financial decisions. A clear baseline of project costs is imperative for a successful project. KMI provides it, working hand-in-hand with project stakeholders to ensure the project is delivered on-budget.

Time management is critical, therefore, KMI schedulers construct the framework for an effective schedule and monitor it to ensure it is followed by the stakeholders and contractors, keeping the project on-time.  

Operating in the industry under Gold Standards set forth by the Construction Management Association of America (CCMA), KMI’s project management team leads the project from concept to completion. They coordinate with the owner, design team and contractor throughout all phases of the project, identifying and mitigating risk, while maintaining budget, schedule and quality.

If you have a distressed or delinquent project, KMI has the capability and expert troubled project turnaround services that will ensure the project is realigned and put back on track. If your project has become subject to the legal process, KMI has the expertise and resources to provide dispute resolution and/or litigation support services, effectively mediating conflicting interests.  

KMI has successfully managed projects across a broad range of industries including aviation/marine, hospitality, themed entertainment, infrastructure, government and commercial development. 

Whatever your project, whatever the size, whatever the place ,,, KMI can handle it for you, providing leadership, delivering success.   

On-Time, On-Budget, Exceeding Expectations.  KMI International | 888.540.4910 or info@kmiintl.com | www.kmiintl.com

The Orlando Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome the following new members for November 2018. Members are encouraged to review the following listings for goods and services provided by these new members that may be of value to you and your business. For a complete directory of Orlando Chamber members, click here.

Whether looking to buy your first home or refinance, Fifth Third Mortgage is there to help. The quality of life in the Orlando community is important to Fifth Third and that is why the company has committed itself to improving lives in all the markets we serve.

How Fifth Third Mortgage has benefited from being a member of the Orlando Regional Chamber:

"The first thing I did when rejoining the workforce after being a stay-at-home mom for 13 years was rejoin the Chamber. My favorite Orlando Regional Chamber event is the monthly Chamber Connect – the best way I have found to give at least 16 people a two-minute introduction to my business and hear theirs." —Shelley Warticki, Mortgage Loan Originator, Fifth Third Bank

For more information, click here.

Thursday, November 15, 2018
3 - 4 p.m. 
9647 Tradeport Drive
Orlando, FL 32827

Wings Financial Credit Union is proud to mark the tenth anniversary of our Orlando branch.
As a chamber member, you are invited to join us for a fun week of treats, giveaways and grand prize drawing! 

Questions? Contact Sue Kromanaker, Branch Manager, skromanaker@wingsfinancial.com or Joyce Lemon, Business Development, jlemon@wingsfinancial.com.

Wednesday, December 12, 2018
9:30 a.m. 
8249 Parkline Blvd., Unit 300
Orlando, FL 32809

AV-AMERICA™ provides customized state-of-the-art audio, video and production management solutions for corporate events,
tradeshows and conventions. With personal touch service, proven experience and powerful production expertise along
with state-of-the-art equipment, the talented AV-AMERICA team creates engaging events your guests will remember. 

Questions? Contact Rita Plaskett, Vice President of Business Development, rita.p@av-america.com.

The Orlando Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome the following new members for October 2018. Members are encouraged to review the following listings for goods and services provided by these new members that may be of value to you and your business. For a complete directory of Orlando Chamber members, click here.

Thursday, November 8, 2018
4 - 7 p.m. | Ribbon Cutting at 5:30 p.m.
8250 Clarcona Ocoee Road
Orlando, FL 32818

Join Davita for the open house of its new dialysis facility in Orlando.

Enjoy refreshments, tour the new center and get to know Davita's personalized care team.

Questions? Contact Erin Deniz, Outreach Development Manager, erin.deniz@davita.com.

Friday, October 26, 2018
7:15 - 7:45 a.m.
4685 Old Winter Garden Rd.
Orlando, FL 32811
407.637.6459
orlandotransmissionrepair.com

Questions? Contact Steven Love, Outside Sales, sales@cflrepair.com

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

Thursday, November 1, 2018
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
7445 Southland Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32809
407.849.6532
rexelusa.com and gexpro.com

Rexel invites you to celebrate the grand opening of its location at 7445 Southland Blvd.

There will be great deals on tool, free lunch and drawings and prizes!

Click here for more information.

Questions? Contact Rachel Allen, Marketing, rachel.allen@rexelusa.com

The Orlando Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome the following new members for September 2018. Members are encouraged to review the following listings for goods and services provided by these new members that may be of value to you and your business. For a complete directory of Orlando Chamber members, click here.

Working with various lenders and real estate companies, The Closing Agent facilitates commercial, residential, short sale, construction to permanent loans and refinances. The Closing Agent takes pride in providing the best service for its clients.

How The Closing Agent has benefited from being a member of the Orlando Regional Chamber:

"The Orlando Regional Chamber has always provided excellent opportunities for us to network with other local businesses. As the leading title company in Florida we have always prided ourselves in being part of our community. The Chamber allows us to continue to grow and present our brand to other members while also being a vocal advocate for small businesses within Orlando." —Barry Miller, CEO/President, The Closing Agent

For more information, visit www.theclosingagent.com.

Captivea aims to improve profitability of companies quickly and easily by deploying the best software.

Captivea implements CRM, marketing automation, ERP and custom development. It uses industry-leading software that is flexible, easy to deploy and easy to use. Captivea can customize to the needs of each client and assists through each steps of deployment by analysis, installation, settings, customization, support and maintenance. It has deployed Salesforce, SugarCRM, Odoo, Microsoft Dynamics, Zendesk and Mautic.

Captivea's clients appreciate their technical and business expertise, the relevance of our project method, and also the quality of the human relationships that we build together.

For more information, visit captivea.us/blog and captivea.us.

Sunday, October 28, 2018
1 - 3 p.m.
215 Annie Street
Orlando, FL 32806
407.841.4371
delaneyparkhealthandrehab.com

Community Open House

Join Delaney Park Health and Rehabilitation Center
for a tour of its new 34-bed post-acute rehabilitation unit.

Refreshments will be provided.

Questions? Contact Terri Amitrone, NHA, administrator@delaneyparkhealthandrehab.com.

The Orlando Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome the following new members for August 2018. Members are encouraged to review the following listings for goods and services provided by these new members that may be of value to you and your business. For a complete directory of Orlando Chamber members, click here.

Many people think of a chamber when they want to host a grand opening or ribbon cutting, but did you know that attending another companies' ribbon cutting celebration is an added perk of your chamber membership?

As a member of the Orlando Regional Chamber, you are invited to attend any of the upcoming ribbon cutting celebrations listed in Every Monday and on social media.

What is a ribbon cutting celebration?  A ribbon cutting celebration can be a great way to mark the opening of a business or even a milestone, such as a founding anniversary. It provides business owners an opportunity to celebrate with their employees, friends, family as well as other businesses in the area.

Why should you attend?

• Networking: Ribbon cutting celebrations are a great way to meet the owners of a new company, as well as others who may be doing business with them. Attending may help you build a relationship. When a new business owner needs a product or service, attending a ribbon cutting may help them think of you first.
  
  
• Learn about new business and show your support: Attending allows you to experience what is new. You will be among the first to see the business first hand. This will allow you to learn what's been happening, including future trends, challenges and solutions.
  
  
• Serve as a resource: Many new business owners, especially those new to the area, may have a lot of questions. Attending a ribbon cutting celebration can enable you to become an invaluable resource to other business owners.
  
  
• Enjoy free refreshments and other perks: Ribbon cuttings are free to attend. Many include giveaways or product discounts. Sometimes the events feature entertainment or demonstrations, food and refreshments.
  
  
• Feel good: Attending a ribbon cutting means celebrating an opening or milestone. A new business means someone is investing in our region, and in most instances, creating jobs. Expect to leave the event with good energy and excitement for the future.

Check the "Upcoming Ribbon Cutting Celebration" section of Every Monday each week for dates and locations. For more information on ribbon cuttings or to schedule your own, call your Chamber membership representative or the Chamber at 407.425.1234.

Tuesday, October 2, 2018
5:30 - 8 p.m.
20 N. Orange Ave., Ste. 1100
Orlando, FL 32801
407.501.7756
pipelineworkspaces.com

Celebrate Pipeline Orlando's arrival to the downtown Orlando community!

Meet the company's members, tour its beautiful space and enjoy delicious food and music.

Stop by for the grand opening special pricing for Orlando's premier shared workspace.

Questions? Contact Gregory Stott, General Manager, gstott@pipelineworkspaces.com.

Wednesday, October 3, 2018
4 - 4:30 p.m.
3111 E. Colonial Drive
Orlando, FL 32803

Join Floor & Decor for a ribbon cutting at 4 p.m.

Afterward the company welcomes its valued builders, contractors, architects, designers, installers and realtors to PRO INE, an industry networking event.
Network with other professionals in the industry, win great prizes and learn about Floor & Decor’s products and services.

Event begins at 5 p.m. | Dinner at 6 p.m. | Raffle to follow
Enter for your chance to win great prizes.

Questions? Contact Martha Perdomo, Pro Services Manager, 321.230.9760

Let everyone else look like everyone else.

eyebobs knows you’ve got that spark.That little something extra.The company is ready to help you let it out with daring, distinctive eyewear that turns up the ‘WOW.’ Because glasses should make a statement – even if yours requires a few extra exclamation points (or artfully placed swear words).

Seeing is believing for Florida frame fanatics now that eyebobs newest retail store, its third nationwide, has opened in The Florida Mall. Featuring prescription eyewear, reading glasses, sunglasses and a healthy dose of attitude.This destination retail experience will showcase the expansive eyewear offering that savvy shoppers have been finding online and in hip independent retailers for years.

eyebobs was founded on the radical notion that shopping for glasses should be fun. In 2001, Julie Allinson found herself on the other side of 40 and suddenly unable to read the fine print. With the help of her optician friend and future design collaborator, Jason Engelman, she set out to find the perfect pair of reading glasses. After carefully selecting her ideal frames, the final total left Allinson with the type of sticker shock usually associated with a luxury sports car purchase or hotel mini-bar tab. When she inquired about a more reasonably priced alternative, she was directed to the sad rack of cheaters at the local drugstore. The memory of what she saw there haunts her to this day.

There it was, her ‘a ha' moment. If what she was looking for didn’t exist, then she would just have to make it. Allinson set to work with a singular vision: to create a line of distinctive, high-quality eyewear for people like her, the irreverent and slightly jaded. 

That vision quickly became an all-consuming passion. As time went by, the smart, sarcastic and style-conscious got hooked on eyebobs. They loved the luxurious materials, outstanding craftsmanship and unique style paired with clever, often hilarious, branding. Frame names include such hits as Not Tonight, Cheap Therapy and Board Stiff (as well as some racier picks we won’t name here). Savvy fans even started to “hack their bobs” by putting prescription lenses in eyebobs frames. In response to this growing demand, eyebobs launched their first ever prescription line in 2017.

This full offering of eyewear is ready and waiting for you in eyebobs’ new location at The Florida Mall. Your shopping experience is guided by their Bobtender℠ Stylists who employ a fresh, fun, “no b.s.” approach to personal styling. They feel more like a trusted confidant than a sales person, so you’ll leave feeling utterly amazing and 100 percent confident you’re putting your best frame forward.

eyebobs.com

facebook.com/eyebobs.

POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 

Thursday, September 13, 2018
6 - 9 p.m.
7309 E. Colonial Drive
Orlando, FL 32807
407.690.0025

OptiView 360 is celebrating its Online Marketing and Entertainment division
and announcing this new addition to OptiView's brand Reflections Show.

OptiView 360 is a one-stop shop for online needs. The company's main focus is optimizing its customers
online presence and customizing recommend products to reach their full potential with their businesses.

Healthy bites an drinks will be served. And, Google prizes and other promotions will be given out at the event.

OptiView 360 is also offering 15 percent off any services enrolled into within a month of the event.

Questions? Contact Jaya Bressack, Co-Owner, jaya@optiview360.com.

Orlando has the ultimate experience in Solstice – the latest in luxury lifestyle living. Perfectly located in the heart of all that Orlando has to offer, Solstice is minutes from downtown Orlando, a short drive to exciting entertainment and next door to the Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets.  

Your oasis begins with a fully equipped clubroom that’s much more than just a place to relax. A private resident lounge with café kitchen, two-way fireplace and huge entertainment area is just part of your experience. Discover a new level of flexible work space with our open concept business center, two conference rooms and private offices to get it all done. Make our 24-7 health club your own in our expansive fitness center, private yoga studio, hot and cold plunge pools and men’s & women’s sauna. Top off your experience with a visit to our on-site golf simulator lounge and wet bar. 

Venture outside to the landscaped courtyard ready to welcome you with a zero entry lap pool and abundant lounge seating. The outdoor fitness area, loop path around the central lake for walking or jogging and the convenient dog park are all part of the purposeful design with an emphasis on a balanced lifestyle.

Solstice offers a new generation of apartments- from the luxury plank flooring to the quartz-topped counters and stainless steel Energy-Star appliances, no detail was overlooked. Your comfort is our number one priority with digitally programmable thermostats, ceiling fans in each bedroom, rain showerheads and Roman soaking tubs with mosaic tile surrounds.  

Discover what Orlando has been missing. Now open, experience the ultimate with Solstice.

Schedule a tour today at SolsticeOrlando.com or by phone at 407.723.1000.

Wednesday, September 19, 2018
9 - 10 a.m.
Lake Eola Park
Downtown Orlando, FL 32801
787.231.7347

 Coming to Orlando, Frances Rios International is a unique firm that helps
companies – large to small – position themselves as preferred by female talent.

The company takes the temperature of women in the workplace based on their engagement
and satisfaction levels through its proprietary diagnostic tool, W Certified Company™ and tailored keynotes.

Questions? Contact Laura Leon, CXO, at laura@francesrios.com

Friday, August 24, 2018
10 - 11 a.m.
11489 Lake Underhill Road
Orlando, FL 32825

The nation's Top 100 Roofer, Tadlock Roofing opens its fifth location in Florida in Orlando,
specializing in residential and commercial roofing services.

Questions? Contact Meagan Nixon, Marketing, meagan@tadlockroofing.com.

Proforma Denali Marketing builds company brands from concept to product through printing, custom branded merchandise and unique campaigns. As branding experts, it not only helps clients make a powerful first impression, but will help with name recall. One source.Infinite resources.

Why Proforma Denali Marketing joined the Orlando Regional Chamber:

"The Chamber has been a tremendous growth engine for our business. Not only that, it has been a fantastic resource for us personally. The Chamber has allowed us to connect with so many wonderful people that we may not have met otherwise." —Hadley Winslow, Owner, Proforma Denali Marketing, Inc.

For more information, visit www.proformadenalimarketing.com.

The Orlando Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome the following new members for July 2018. Members are encouraged to review the following listings for goods and services provided by these new members that may be of value to you and your business. For a complete directory of Orlando Chamber members, click here.

Saturday, August 25, 2018
1 - 5 p.m.
12402 S. Orange Blossom Trail
Orlando, FL 32837

eyebobs® is celebrating its new new store in The Florida Mall with fabulous frames,
an in-store portrait artist, a photographer on-deck and a “Living Museum.”
Living Museum? You heard it right. Visit the store to see live versions of classic paintings
(rocking eyebobs, of course) provided by Central Florida Community Arts.
Because you know you’ve always wanted a selfie with the Mona Lisa!

Mark your calendars – it’s all happening on Saturday, August 25th from 1 - 5 p.m. See you there!

Questions? Contact Kari Whetsel, Marketing Project Manager, kari@eyebobs.com.

Tuesday, August 14, 2018
3 - 7 p.m. (ribbon cutting at 5:50 p.m.)
12402 S. Orange Blossom Trail
Orlando, FL 32837

Curaleaf is celebrating its grand opening.

Led by a team of physicians, pharmacists, medical experts and industry visionaries, Curaleaf develops safe, effective, and innovative cannabis-based therapeutic products. Curaleaf combines the industry’s most medically precise and technologically advanced production techniques with decades of horticultural experience, to ensure consistently exceptional quality that patients and health care professionals can trust. Based on a foundation of compassion, professionalism and respect, Curaleaf strives to empower physicians and patients by providing product expertise and guidance to help them make the right choices. Curaleaf is committed to being Florida’s leading resource in education and advancement through research and advocacy.

Questions? Contact Catie Callahan, Dispensary Manager, ccallahan@curaleaf.com.

Founded in 1994, no other name is more identified with greater Orlando real estate than Olde Town Brokers. The company is recognized as one of the only true boutique brokerages in Central Florida, providing a full range of real estate brokerage services including single-family home and condo sales, commercial, investment properties, relocation, rentals and full-service property management. Whether you are looking at Downtown Orlando real estate, luxury Winter Park condos or desirable Thornton Park, Baldwin Park, College Park, Windermere or surrounding neighborhoods, Olde Town Brokers has the expertise to assist in Central Florida from the Gulf to Atlantic coasts.

Looking for a commercial property instead? No problem, its Winter Park and Orlando realtors do that as well.

Buy, Sell, Rent and Property Management… we do it all!  Let Olde Town Brokers take care of your next real estate transaction so that you can, “Get Busy Living!”

oldetownbrokers.com/

facebook.com/oldetownbrokers/

instagram.com/oldetownbrokers/

twitter.com/oldetownbrokers/

Wednesday, August 15, 2018
3 - 4:30 p.m.
11616 Landstar Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32824

AA Metals, Inc. is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a grand opening.
15 years in service, committed to quality aluminum distribution based in the City Beautiful.

AA Metals has completed construction of its warehouse and will also be accepting applications for open positions.

Questions? Contact Empe Mallory, Office Manager, empe.mallory@aametals.com.

The General Services Administration (GSA) is hosting an information session to generate awareness and educate small businesses about the One Acquisition Solutions for Integrated Services Small Business (OASIS SB) contract vehicle, and the criteria involved with becoming a suitable Industry Partner for the OASIS SB contract. Previous OASIS SB Industry Partners have outgrown their size standard, resulting in an upcoming on-ramping to back-fill vacant slots.

To learn more about the upcoming on-ramp of vendors, register for their information session webinar on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 from 1 - 2:30 p.m. EDT

Questions? Contact Tim McCutcheon at timothy.mccutcheon@gsa.gov

Register

About Events
GSA's PSHC Industry Partner Briefings are interactive webinars designed to provide contractors with a better understanding and open dialogue on various aspects of GSA's professional services and human capital program.

About OASIS and OASIS Small Business
OASIS and OASIS Small Business (SB) are multiple award, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts that provide the federal government with flexible and innovative solutions for complex professional services.

These contracts:

• Span many areas of expertise and mission spaces;
• Span multiple professional service disciplines;
• Allow flexibility for all contract types, including hybrids and cost-reimbursement, at the task order level; and
• Allow ancillary support components, commonly referred to as Other Direct Costs (ODC), at the task order level.

The core disciplines of the contract include:

• Program management services;
• Management consulting services;
• Logistics services;
• Engineering services;
• Scientific services; and
• Financial services.

Contract Features:

• Commercial and non-commercial services;
• CONUS and OCONUS requirements;
• Classified and unclassified services;
• Ancillary Support necessary to deliver a total solution, such as:
  • Labor;
  • Materials;
  • ODCs; or
• Hybrid of any of the above

Review the OASIS and OASIS SB Master Contracts.

An award-winning data analytics consulting firm, CCG helps clients solve their operational and strategic challenges through innovative services and solutions. Its team of experts focus on understanding business and industry to develop tailored data and analytics solutions that empower you to make decisions at the speed of your data. The company's analytics solutions support digital transformation, platform modernization, data governance/quality, predictive analytics, reports/dashboards, cloud migration, data mining, data modeling and data science.

Start transforming your business today and call 407.221.9745 for a free half-day analytics or cloud discovery and design session.

www.ccganalytics.com

www.linkedin.com/company/ccganalytics/

The Orlando Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome the following new members for June 2018. Members are encouraged to review the following listings for goods and services provided by these new members that may be of value to you and your business. For a complete directory of Orlando Chamber members, click here.

"Lasso Cutting" Ceremony
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
2:00 p.m. (Guests may begin dining at 3 p.m.)
5460 W. Oak Ridge Road
Orlando, FL 32819
407.351.4682

LongHorn Steakhouse will officially open its newest location in Orlando on Tuesday, July 10.
Guests may begin dining at the new restaurant at 3 p.m. for dinner, and regular hours will begin the next day at 11 a.m.
Located at 5460 West Oak Ridge Road near the Orlando Premium Outlets, the restaurant will be led by 14-year LongHorn veteran Robert Pere as Managing Partner.

To celebrate the opening, the restaurant will host a “lasso cutting” ceremony on July 10 at 2 p.m. in partnership with the Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce.
During the event, the restaurant team will select one special guest to mark the opening moment by making the first steak cut.

Questions? Contact Robert Pere, Managing Partner, at rpere@loho.com.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED AT A LATER TIME.

Wednesday, July 25, 2018
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
3665 S. Clyde Morris Blvd.
Port Orange, FL 32129

Come celebrate Suttera's newest location.

Tour the space, meet the team and enjoy light beverages and locally made pastries.

If that's not enough, receive 25% off ALL in-store purchases all day!

Questions? Contact James Birch, Regional Community Relations, jbirch@surterra.com.

The Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship, part of the College of Business at Florida State University, is hosting its Small Business Leadership Conference from Wednesday, August 1 to Friday, August 3 at the JW Marriott Grande Lakes in Orlando. This year’s conference theme, ‘It’s All About the Customer,’ will reflect the importance of a small business’ relationship with its customers, as well as provide the opportunity to learn innovative techniques, solutions and practices that can help improve all aspects of customer relations.

Disney imagineer, researcher and entrepreneur-in-residence at Florida State University, Mk Haley is this year’s keynote speaker. She has been with The Walt Disney Company since 1994 serving primarily with Walt Disney Imagineering roles across virtual reality teams, R&D, special FX, show quality services and the Disney research labs. Haley has also served Disney corporate initiatives related to new technology programs and collaboration tools, as well as with emerging tools and television.

John Rivers, founder of the popular BBQ restaurant 4 Rivers Smokehouse, will be serving as the conference’s closing speaker. Retiring as president of a $1.5- billion-dollar company, John Rivers left a career of 20 years in healthcare to follow a lifelong dream of running a restaurant. In 2009, John opened the first 4 Rivers, which quickly became one of the fastest growing restaurants in the southeast. With thirteen locations in Florida and one in Atlanta, the success and popularity of his 4 Rivers and his second concept, the Southern-inspired Coop, have garnered national recognition. Nation’s Restaurant News, the industry’s lead trade publication, recognized 4 Rivers as one of its top five breakout brands.

• Day 2 - “Hot Mic” plenary session: in this Ted Talk style discussion, three speakers will present topics from each of their areas of expertise. Each speaker will have approximately 18 minutes to share impactful content with the audience in an immersive and focused environment. These talks are personal, simple and concise. The aim is to keep the audience more engaged for a shorter period of time in order for them to better retain the ideas and information presented.
  
  
• Day 3 - “Pitch the Editor” competition: five conference participants will be selected to provide a three-minute pitch of their company story to a panel of judges. The judges are looking for stories that involve customers, and the winner of the competition will receive a cash prize and could be featured in an upcoming issue of i4 Business magazine.

A variety of workshop sessions will be held throughout the conference covering topics such as customer service, customer relations, finance, legal issues, strategic planning, leadership, and marketing. Four-time entrepreneur, best-selling author, editor and producer Ramon Ray will be featured as MC.
 

Orlando Chamber Member/Orlando Economic Partnership Investor Discount
The Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship is offering a discount to ALL members of the Orlando Regional Chamber and investors of the Orlando Economic Partnership. When registering, use code JMIFRIEND to receive $25 off.

Conference dates: Wednesday, August 1, 4:30 - 7 p.m.; Thursday, August 2, 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.; Friday, August 3, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Early registration is $195 through June 29, $250 after June 29 and $275 on site. To register, visit jmiconference.com. For more information about the conference or sponsorship opportunities, contact AK Consulting Group at 850.523.4200.

Tewes Mortgage is a mortgage brokerage firm that shops for loan programs that fit its clients' needs. With over a dozen unique lenders at its disposal, the company can complete a wider range of loans than a standard lender. Tewes Mortgage provides one-on-one service with the client every step of the way from initial contact, to closing and following up after. The competitive advantage comes from a combination of being able to shop for the lowest interest rates, support throughout the entire process and being available around the clock.

Why Tewes Mortgage joined the Orlando Regional Chamber:

"By being an active member and being genuinely proud about your business, the success will follow. Joining the Chamber has been Tewes Mortgage’s most beneficial investment in this market. Spreading the word has evolved from one person to a whole community now knowing of the company’s passion and mission." —Brian Tewes, Orlando branch manager, Tewes Mortgage

For more information, visit www.tewesmortgage.com/orlando/.

Tuesday, July 17, 2018
4 - 7 p.m. | Ribbon Cutting at 5:30 p.m.
4578 S. Kirkman Road
Orlando, FL 32811

Better care can mean better quality of life!

Come tour Davita's newest dialysis clinic, meet the team and enjoy refreshments.

Questions? Contact Erin Deniz, Outreach Development Manager, erin.deniz@davita.com.

Thursday, June 21, 2018
6 - 9 p.m. 
230 E. Marks St.
Orlando, FL 32803

Join Legacy Chiropractic for a night of networking, food and drinks!

FREE spinal screenings will be available as well as new patient specials.

Bring a non-perishable food item to donate to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. 

Questions? Contact Michelle Chambers, Owner/Chiropractor, michellechambersdc@gmail.com.

For many companies, managing its mobile team’s last-mile route execution efforts and maintaining high levels of productivity creates a real – and expensive – challenge in logistics. Whether managing a team of delivery drivers, sales reps, merchandisers or service reps, ensuring the team is following preassigned route plans and servicing customers in the most effective way becomes paramount to a company’s bottom line. This task is made more difficult given today’s growing logistics complexity coupled with increased service expectations from the customer.

For the past eight years, GreenMile has helped companies all across the globe, including Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, to improve the mobile team’s productivity through its award-winning route execution management solution. The GreenMile Suite is composed of a cloud-based platform and several mobile applications designed to track route execution performance in real time by combining route plan, stop delivery, and location data in one single cloud-based solution.

Using GreenMile, companies have real-time visibility over mobile resources, allowing them to track actual-vs-plan performance as well as identify any route plan deviations that occur which could impact the business. GreenMile’s advanced routing algorithms continuously look for ways to improve the driver’s route as it unfolds, using live traffic information to propose route changes that can reduce any negative impacts on the route.

GreenMile’s mobile platform allows mobile workers to visualize their route plans, register their hours of service, accurately record their service times and customer visits, collect proof of delivery/service data including customer signatures and pictures along with predesigned surveys.

GreenMile’s customers achieve significant reductions in mileage, overtime and overall last-mile transportation costs while increasing stop productivity and customer satisfaction.  And, with the last-mile (going from the depot out to the customer to perform a delivery or service call) tending to be the most expensive portion of a distributor’s supply chain, the result is a stronger bottom line coupled with happier customers.

Visit greenmile.com for a free demonstration of how GreenMile can help improve your company’s productivity and profits.

Close your eyes and imagine you and five of your friends soaking in the sun during five hours of unlimited golf game play on some of the top courses in the country.

Now open your eyes and head to Drive Shack because that’s exactly what Orlando’s premier golf-entertainment destination is offering this summer. Guests can swing in early and play from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. for just $45, choose to day play from 2 - 7 p.m. for $55, or purchase both to play all day for up to six guests per bay with the new Swing Pass!

Each Swing Pass includes:

• One fully equipped bay for up to six guests
• Five hours of unlimited BayPlay, including Drive Shack’s hottest games. Play some of the top courses in the country, like Teton Pines and Linfield National, or take advantage of Drive Shack’s signature technology, which includes proprietary games like Shackjack and Monster Hunt.

This is all in addition to Drive Shack’s always-complimentary Free Play Game Lounge, featuring classic games like shuffleboard, Skee-Ball and Pac-Man.

The Swing Pass is available Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is not valid on Saturday or Sunday. Offered for a limited time only, so be sure to swing into Drive Shack this summer and enjoy the unlimited Swing Pass.

The Orlando Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome the following new members for May 2018. Members are encouraged to review the following listings for goods and services provided by these new members that may be of value to you and your business. For a complete directory of Orlando Chamber members, click here.

The Orlando Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome the following new members for April 2018. Members are encouraged to review the following listings for goods and services provided by these new members that may be of value to you and your business. For a complete directory of Orlando Chamber members, click here.

Sunday, May 27, 2018
10:30 a.m.
227 S. Semoran Blvd.
Winter Park, FL 32792

Celebrate the Grand Opening of Arrooga's Grille House & Sports Bar!

Questions? Contact John Eland at john.aroogas@gmail.com.

TaylorWorks has been providing professional IT support for the legal, medical and business community in and around Central Florida for over 19 years. The company specializes in assisting companies that range from 10 employees to over 200 employees providing enterprise-level services and solutions at prices that work for all types of businesses. Time and experience has helped TaylorWorks develop best practices and workflow procedures around a proactive philosophy designed to keep your focus on your business, not your technology.

From network support to managed services, server & PC maintenance, hosted exchange, and more, TaylorWorks experience has allowed it to build and develop the infrastructure needed to keep prices affordable and clients up and running.

TaylorWorks partners with many types of businesses and strives to eliminate IT issues before they cause expensive downtime, so you can continue to drive your business forward. The company's dedicated staff loves seeing their clients succeed. 

TaylorWorks is in this business to help other small businesses grow and move forward. It's as simple as that. The company is driven by the philosophy that if it helps local businesses solve their IT issues so they can become more profitable and successful, then it will inherently grow along with them.

To learn more, go to taylorworks.com.

Monday, June 4, 2018
1 - 3 p.m.
22 S. Westmoreland
Orlando, FL 32805

Come join BumperDoc of Downtown for its grand opening celebration and ceremony!

There will be snacks and refreshments.

To celebrate, any four window tint installation will include a FREE windshield front strip.
Any body auto body repair will include a FREE headlight restoration.

Questions? Contact Miguel Gines, owner, at bumperdocofdowntown@gmai.com.