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Monday Morning Update
April 1, 2013
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It's No April Fools' Joke...
MBA Orlando is bringing back its print directory!
All chamber members will have their listing included for free in the new 2013 printed directory, to be released before LGBT Pride Month (June). 15,000+ copies will be printed and distributed throughout Central Florida to more than 150 locations, thanks to our partnerships with Watermark Media and Hot Spots Magazine.
Renew your membership by Tuesday, April 2nd to ensure your business will be included in the new directory.
Investing in a display ad could increase your company's visibility and sales. Have you gotten your ad yet? If not, contact our Marketing Director Brad Partridge who will be happy to assist and assign one of our wonderful sales staff to make sure your business gets the exposure it deserves. Brad can be contacted at brad@mbaorlando.org.
Pricing is as follows:
1/8 Page - $175
1/4 Page - $350
1/3 Page - $450
1/2 Page - $600
Full Page - $900
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APRIL NETWORKING MIXER
Join us for our monthly networking mixer on
Wednesday, April 3rd from 6-8 p.m.
hosted by
Orlando International Fringe Theater Festival
at The Venue
511 Virginia Ave, Orlando, FL 32803
- Hors D'oeuvres - Cash Bar -
- Members Attend Free - Guests $10 -
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IMPORTANT NEWS
Orange County Tax Collector Scott Randolph said Thursday he would offer up to a $1,300 stipend to any of his employees with a same-sex partner who suffers a tax hit on health benefits because they can't legally marry.
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You are Cordially Invited...
You are cordially invited to the Second Annual Pride in Business Awards Gala on Friday, April 26, 2013 from 7-10 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton in downtown Orlando.
Celebrate with us as we recognize LGBT & Allied business and community leaders who go above and beyond the call of duty for the LGBT community whether they be small businesses or big businesses, employers or employees, for-profit or not-for-profit, LGBT or Allied. The most critical factor is that they demonstrate "Pride in Business."
- Red carpet entrance, Black tie optional
- VIP Pre-Awards Reception, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
- 3-course dinner, beverages included
- 7 Award Categories
- Silent Auction
- Master of Ceremonies Diva Tyler, accomplished actress (Identity Thief, Last Exocrcism II & Killing Winston Jones), activist and businesswoman
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AND THE NOMINEES ARE...
The nominees for this year's Pride in Business Awards Gala are: Small Business of the Year
Watermark Media, Inc.
Char-Don Catering
Shelbie Press
Stonewall
New Business of the Year
Author Scott Vedder
Orlando Fit Body Camp
Flower No. 5
Law Office of Ashley Filimon
Businessman of the Year
Russ Fowler (Fields Auto Group)
Ted Maines (Ted Maines Interiors)
Jon Shehan (Metro City Realty)
Dr. David Baker-Hargrove (BHC Assessment & Consulting)
Businesswoman of the Year
Diana Cox (Florida Bank of Commerce)
Sam Rennels (Watermark Media)
Joann Polley (Infinite Ideas & Designs)
Lu Mueller-Kaul (Balance Massage)
Non-Profit of the Year
Zebra Coalition
Forever Families
Employee Services Management Association of Central Florida
Hope and Help of Central Florida, Inc.
Corporate Ally of the Year
Macy's
Hilton Grand Vacations
Wells Fargo
Microsoft
Debbie Simmons Community Service Award
To Be Announced
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Rent Space at MBA Orlando Headquarters
We have one cubicle space left for rent at the new MBA Orlando Headquarters. The cubicle includes an L-shaped desk in a cubicle space with locked cabinets, unlimited use of the conference room, sodas/water/coffee, unlimited high speed internet, professional mailing address - In option: Telephone number with equipment (VoIP).
Contact MBA President Mikael Audebert at mikael@mbaorlando.org for more information | $300 monthly, $250 for MBA Orlando members (with a one year agreement) - Plaza Tower, 11th floor.
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