Rebekah Arthur Named to Sports Commission Advisory Board
As one of Central Florida's largest chambers of commerce, the Seminole County Chamber prides itself on being a part of regional efforts for economic development. Last week, our CEO & president, Rebekah Arthur was named to the advisory board of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission, the regional organization that works to attract amateur sporting events to Seminole County and the rest of Central Florida. "The Greater Orlando Sports Commission has shown time and time again their impact on our
Greater Orlando Sports Commission Announces 31 New Board Members For 2025
The Greater Orlando Sports Commission (GO Sports) has announced 31 incoming members to its Executive and Advisory Board of Directors, bringing the total to 137 board members. Incoming members will provide leadership, influence and counsel, and play a vital role in supporting the organization’s mission on behalf of the City of Orlando and Lake, Orange, Osceola and Seminole Counties. “As Chairman, I am proud of this organization’s ongoing success in bringing together some of the most diverse, talented, and
Leadership Seminole - 10th Annual Leadership Summit
It’s the New Year and we ALL want to energize the start to the next quarter-century. But how? That’s easy – by participating in Leadership Seminole’s 10th Annual Leadership Summit – Connecting Local Leaders for Global Impact. This year’s anniversary celebration, occurring on Jan. 31st at the Rink at Northland Church, offers an incredible chance for you to network and reconnect with hundreds of business leaders and friends; to learn even more about your local community, and to be inspired by some dynamic
Leadership Seminole 10th Annual Leadership Summit
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at Leadership Seminole’s 10th Annual Leadership Summit! Join us on January 31, 2025 for an event that will inspire, challenge, and empower you to take your leadership to the next level in 2025! Our lineup of renowned speakers and fresh voices will share the insights and inspiration you need to elevate your leadership skills in the new year. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with industry leaders and innovators! Register here today! Featured Speakers -
Leadership Seminole Announces Featured Speakers For The 10th Annual Leadership Summit
For the last nine years, Leadership Seminole has welcomed corporate executives, celebrities, sports heroes, and more to their annual Summit. These speakers shared their stories, their secrets to success, their inspirations, and more with area executives, personalities, non-profit managers and more. And now, the 10th annual Leadership Summit arrives on January 31, 2025. This year's event is shaping up to be an extraordinary experience! The 2025 speaker line-up promises to live up to the reputation
Leadership Seminole presents the 10th Annual Leadership Summit
Leadership Seminole presents the 10th Annual Leadership Summit Connecting Local Leaders for Global Impact LAKE MARY, FL,November 8, 2024 – For the last nine years, Leadership Seminole has welcomed corporate executives, celebrities, sports heroes, and more to their annual Summit. These – Leaders – shared their stories, their secrets to success, their inspirations, and more with area executives, personalities, non-profit managers and more. And now, the 10th annual Leadership Summit arrives on January
Hometown Hero Features Chris Ham
In case you missed it, Chris Ham, the executive director of Rescue Outreach Mission was honored by Congressman Cory Mills in his most recent newsletter as his Hometown Hero. Each week, Congressman Mills showcases someone in District 7, the work they are doing and the difference they are making in our community. "I'm very appreciative of how Congressman Mills has showcased the difficult work that we do every day at Rescue Outreach Mission," Ham says. "I'm part of a much bigger team and each of us are doing
A Life of Inspiration from Incredible Tragedy - Meet our next PWL Speaker
On March 8, 2020, the front door of Karen Keene's house blew in. She couldn't see who it was but she ran back to the bedroom, locked the door and called 911. As bullets started piercing the bedroom door, she fled to the bathroom, still on the phone. The bullets kept coming. “I wasn’t even listening to the dispatcher. I thought I was going to die.” She lay on the floor, clutching her side, bullet holes and broken glass everywhere. That's how Karen described what would be the most terrifying and
Erin Kamalzadeh, owner of Your Business Photographer, joins Leadership Seminole Class 34!
Erin Kamalzadeh, owner of Your Business Photographer, has the honor of being part of Leadership Seminole Class 34! Leadership Seminole's mission is "to provide leadership development and establish stakeholders as equal voices in dialogue, consensus, and action...resulting in community improvement and stewardship in the Seminole County Region." The first days were very eye opening for Erin. She thought it was remarkable to experience how quickly the team was able to work together and where their strong
Adrian Kierulf-Velez Named One of Orlando Business Journal’s Top 40 Under 40
ORLANDO, FL (May 22, 2024) – FAIRWINDS Community Relations Manager Adrian Kierulf-Velez was selected to join the Orlando Business Journal’s40 Under 40 Class of 2024. This annual awards program recognizes young professionals in Central Florida who are actively making an impact. From the Orlando Business Journal’s website: “Each year, the 40 Under 40 Awards honor 40 rising stars in the local business world who have distinguished themselves in their companies, their communities, and their industries
What a Great Day at Rescue Outreach Mission
Last Friday, May 10, was a tremendous day at Rescue Outreach Mission's homeless shelter in Sanford as dozens of community leaders came out to show their support and to celebrate the culmination of months of work by Leadership Seminole Class 33. This class selected Rescue Outreach Mission as the non-profit it would support during their cohort. Over the past few months, the group has contributed more than 800 hours of volunteer work and raised more than $33,000 to pay for supplies and to help support the
