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ORLANDO

Community Support
"I very much support the bid for the World Chambers Congress for 2019. I believe that Orlando offers the best opportunity for the rest
of the world to experience the best of the United States especially when it comes to working together as a region to make this the best
place in the world to live, work and play. Our willingness to look beyond the now and work toward the future has and will be our greatest
asset."
Leonard E. Arnold, Jr., P.E., CPESC
Vice President of Littlejohn Engineering Associates, Inc.
Board Member of the Central Florida Partnership
"Vibrant business communities are built on the foundation of a strong partnership with local chambers of commerce. CenturyLink
understands the importance of these chamber relationships and the positive impact they have on economic growth and sustainability
for businesses of all sizes. The Metro Orlando region is a dynamic, culturally diverse community and industry leader in technology
innovation, tourism and hospitality. We would be honored to welcome leaders from across the world, the International Chamber of
Commerce and the World Chambers Federation and serve as your host for the 2019 World Chambers Congress."
Kevin R. McCarter
President - East Region of CenturyLink
Board Member of the Central Florida Partnership
"I can't think of a better choice than Orlando for the 2019 World Chambers Congress. While most people think of Orlando and Central
Florida through the lens of tourism as the world's playground, Central Florida is also a world leader in quality job creation including
good paying high-tech jobs. Given the region's investments in the airport, commuter rail, and roadways, the region is poised for
continued economic development and smart growth. A perfect place for the 2019 World Chambers Congress!"
Jay Madara
Chief Financial Officer of Golf Channel
Board Member of the Central Florida Partnership
Board Member, State of Florida Governor's Appointee of the Central Florida Expressway Authority
"Florida's Turnpike Enterprise is excited to welcome the 2019 World Chambers Congress to Central Florida. Central Florida boasts a
robust transportation system; whether by air, rail or car, World Chambers Congress guests will find it easy to navigate the variety of
activities available during their stay!"
Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti
Executive Director & CEO of the Florida's Turnpike Enterprise
Florida Department of Transportation
Member of the Central Florida Council of "Great Transportation Thinkers"
"I believe Orlando has evolved into a model city when it comes to technology, startups, and new urbanism. This makes it the perfect
location for the 2019 World Chambers Congress."
Gregg Pollack
Founder Emeritus of Envy Labs
Board Member of the Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce
"We are most enthusiastic about Orlando's bid to host the 2019 World Chambers Congress. Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical
Discovery Institute is located in a growing cluster of life science innovation known as Medical City at Lake Nona, just minutes from
the Orlando International Airport. As a founding partner of Medical City, the Institute established biomedical scientific expertise to
catalyze growth of a new knowledge-based economy and technology driven industry with high wage jobs. In less than a decade, SBP
Institute has established a world-class research facility and cutting-edge technologies, attracted renowned research scientists and
formed commercial partnerships that bring out-of-state revenue to the region. The rapid and successful development of the life science
industry in Central Florida is a testament to the highly collaborative nature of the community, local business organizations and
public-private leadership. We are confident that the World Chambers Congress will make the right choice in selecting Orlando as host
in 2019."
Daniel P. Kelly, M.D.
Scientific Director of Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute at Lake Nona

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