A Member of the Kissimmee/Osceola County Chamber of Commerce providing the “VOICE OF TOURISM”OUR SIZZLIN SUMMER NEWSLETTER
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CONGRATULATIONS to the Larson Award Winners
- 2005 winner Bill Bondurant from Medieval Times
- 1st Runner Up Earl Evans Kissimmee Historian & Volunteer
- 2nd Runner Up Felix Diaz from Omni Orlando Resort
CONVENTION CENTER MEETINGS
A) JOINT TDC & BCC WORKSHOP: Wednesday, July 16 at 10 am at the Board of County Commission Chambers B) TDC MEETING: Monday, July 20 at 8 am in the BCC Chambers. C) BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING: Monday, July 20 at 10 am at the Board of County Commission Chambers.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++2ND ANNUAL GIVE KIDS SAFE SHELTER FUNDRAISER AT MEDIEVAL TIMESWas a great success with over $20,000 raised. The live auction proved to the hit of the afternoon. Thanks to all who came, contributed and cared. A special presentation will be made at the July ORAC luncheon.+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++BUSINESS AFTER HOURS: 
JULY: CYPRESS COVE RESORTWednesday, July 13, 20055:30 – 7:30 AUGUST: 600 THACKER BUSINESS PARKThursday, August 11, 2005 5:30-7:30 pm ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^LOOK – New KISS E-GRAMs being sent out to all who have requested email updates from the Kissimmee CVB. Fun, cute, and informative, these e-grams will keep people eager to visit or return to our great area. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
OSCEOLA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT is seeking to open a new “West Sector Command Center” by 2007. A new center is needed to service the many businesses, residences, and guests that visit the West 192 area. This Center will benefit those of us in the tourism business. Please let the Sheriff’s department know that we support them.
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BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS
On the first Friday of every month there will be a networking breakfast for ALL Chamber members. It will take place at the Kissimmee Civic Center. The cost is $10. The first will be on 8/5/05. Please call
ORAC MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON
WHERE: Radisson Resort ParkwayWHEN: Wednesday, July 13 at 11:30 amWHY: To learn about “Savvy Service” & “Lakefront Redevelopement”WHO: You and any guest interested in ORACCOST: $20 (Corporate tables at $250)/////////////////////////////////////////////
ORAC CHAIRPERSON: At the last meeting board meeting, Chairperson Barbara Kenney put forth the names for the next two chairpersons. Both were enthusiastically voted in. 2006 – Siegbert Kindl – Radisson Resort Parkway2007 – Larry Naddeo – Happy Days Amusements
“The mission of the Osceola Resort Area Council is to be the voice of tourism in Osceola County and pro-actively explore and address issues that affect the tourism economy.”