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WHEN IT COMES TOBUSINESS IN CENTRAL FLORIDA,

THERE IS ONEFORCE

TO BE RECKONED WITH.

BUSINESSFORCE BUSINESSFORCEAffecting positive change in the Central Florida Region requires strong “Regional Public Policy Advocacy” - an important line of business for the Central Florida Partnership. BusinessForce, our “Political-Action-Arm,” is making

a positive difference by sharing important regional conversations, encouraging and supporting candidates for public office, and helping to guide civic, political and business leaders about the future.

Working together with Orlando, Inc. (Regional Entrepreneurship), Leadership Orlando (Regional Leadership),and myregion.org (Regional Research and Resolves), the Central Florida Partnership is moving “Ideas to Results.”

THE FUTURE OF BUSINESS & GOVERNMENT IN CENTRAL FLORIDA.

WHAT IS BUSINESSFORCE? BusinessForce is Central Florida’s largest regional political action committee. It operates in total compliance with all election laws and is governed by a Board of Directors composed of regional business and community leaders. It represents over 10,000 businesses and their tens of thousands of employees who are interested in promoting a pro-business environment and,

on a non-partisan basis, endorsing candidates and elected officials in our state and region who support the free enterprise system and sound, responsible business practices in government.

WHY JOIN BUSINESSFORCE? Until now, each business person has had to “go it alone” in conducting time-consuming independent research to properly evaluate state and local candidates or issues in our region. There has been no real way of sharing information or goals with others before making decisions of support while also understanding and complying with often-complicated election laws. Now, with BusinessForce, businesses large and small will have a unified voice speaking out for good candidates and good government. Together, we will make “the voice of business” a stronger force for good government in our region!

HOW SUCCESSFUL IS BUSINESSFORCE? Since its creation in 1998, over 85% of BusinessForce-endorsed candidates have won election. Each election year, candidates and elected officials from throughout our region eagerly seek the coveted BusinessForce endorsement. BusinessForce is working to provide you with the political clout it takes to improve the business climate that affects whether you can do business successfully.

HOW TO INVEST IN BUSINESSFORCE? BusinessForce can only be successful and truly effective with your financial commitment and support. Your contribution will assist in electing candidates to the legislature, county commissions and school boards in our region who are responsive to, and supportive of, our business community.

BUSINESSFORCE PROGRAMS BUSINESSFORCE INSIDER’S BRIEFINGS BusinessForce Insider’s Briefings are not fund-raisers, but instead an opportunity to meet throughout the year and hear from Florida’s top political leaders and decision-makers from both political parties in an informal, private session. Past speakers include United States Senators and Congressmen, and a host of key state legislators and top local officials.

BUSINESSFORCE POLITICAL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE The groundbreaking BusinessForce Political Leadership Institute, which is held at the Roy E. Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College in Winter Park, seeks to improve the political leadership of our region by identifying, nurturing and mentoring a new generation

of pro-business governmental leaders on a bipartisan basis and thereby strengthening the quality of governance. Institute participants attendan innovative two and a half day seminar presenting topics to better prepare them for their challenging campaigns ahead and excellence in public service once they are elected.

Michael L. Ketchum, PresidentBusinessForce407.835.2464 mike.ketchum@orlando.org

HOW CAN I JOIN BUSINESSFORCE?

BusinessForce is open to any member, or employee of any member of the Central Florida Partnership or Orlando, Inc., as well as any member of the Chambers of Commerce Alliance or individual members of each Alliance Chamber.

BASIC MEMBER: Targeted for individuals who simply want to help support and elect pro-business candidates to office across the Central Florida region. It’s as easy as dues checkoff.

SUSTAINING TRUSTEE: Focused on members who desire an additional level of involvement and networking in BusinessForce. In return, Trustees are invited each yearto attend special private BusinessForce events featuring top local, state and national political leaders discussing important national, state and local political issues. In addition, they will frequently receive the benefit of political research and polling on key current issues and political candidates.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Designed for members who wish to be politically involved at the highest level. The number of Executive Board members is established in the BusinessForce bylaws and are nominated by a special committee. Each must have a strong interest in, and knowledge of, the political process. The BusinessForce Board of Directors receives the same benefits as Sustaining Trustees, but additionally have exclusive jurisdiction in making candidate endorsements and in the governance of BusinessForce.

GETTING AHEAD IN BUSINESS IS ALL ABOUT THE COMPANY YOU KEEP.

JOIN BUSINESSFORCE TODAY!CALL: 407.835.2464 VISIT US ONLINE: orlando.org/businessforce

(Top Left to Right) Senate Designate-Elect, Andy Gardiner, Vice-Chair, Central Florida Legislative Delegation, Florida Senate (R-Orlando); and House Speaker Designate, Steve Crisafulli, Chair, Central Florida Legislative Delegation, Florida House of Representatives (R-Merritt Island).(Bottom) U.S. Congresswomen Corrine Brown (D-Jacksonville), addresses Central Florida Leaders.

(Top) BusinessForce Members hear from U.S. Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL).(Middle) Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs shares her insights at a BusinessForce Insider’s Briefing.(Bottom) U.S. Congressman John Mica (R – Winter Park), networks with BusinessForce Members at a BusinessForce Insider’s Briefing.(Far Right Top) Linda Landman Gonzalez, 2013-2014 Chair, BusinessForce and Vice President, Philanthropy and Multicultural Insights, Orlando Magic, addressing BusinessForce Members.(Far Right Bottom) House Speaker Designate, Steve Crisafulli (R-Merritt Island), Senator Thad Altman (R-Viera) and Representative Joe Saunders (D-Orlando) appear at the Central Florida Legislative Delegation Meeting.