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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.0.0 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Wed, 08 Oct 2008 11:14:19 GMT--><rdf:RDF xmlns:rdf="http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns#" xmlns:rss="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:admin="http://webns.net/mvcb/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:cc="http://web.resource.org/cc/"><rss:channel rdf:about="http://www.insighteastorlando.com/business-profiles/"><rss:title>Business Profiles</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.insighteastorlando.com/business-profiles/</rss:link><rss:description></rss:description><dc:language>en-US</dc:language><dc:date>2008-10-08T11:14:19Z</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.squarespace.com/">Squarespace Site Server v5.0.0 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</admin:generatorAgent><rss:items><rdf:Seq><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.insighteastorlando.com/business-profiles/2008/9/4/big-bucks-for-small-business.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.insighteastorlando.com/business-profiles/2008/9/4/planning-for-success.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.insighteastorlando.com/business-profiles/2008/8/1/youve-tried-the-rest-now-get-the-pest.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.insighteastorlando.com/business-profiles/2008/7/8/burning-business-cd-and-dvd-technologies.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.insighteastorlando.com/business-profiles/2008/7/8/serving-up-super-suppers.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.insighteastorlando.com/business-profiles/2008/6/3/small-business-profile-give-me-a-sign.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.insighteastorlando.com/business-profiles/2007/10/2/october-chamber-business-of-the-month-harley-davidson-and-ca.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.insighteastorlando.com/business-profiles/chamber-hires-new-marketing-director.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.insighteastorlando.com/business-profiles/johnny-rockets-wins-business-of-the-month.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.insighteastorlando.com/business-profiles/360-software-corporation.html"/></rdf:Seq></rss:items></rss:channel><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.insighteastorlando.com/business-profiles/2008/9/4/big-bucks-for-small-business.html"><rss:title>Big Bucks for Small Business</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.insighteastorlando.com/business-profiles/2008/9/4/big-bucks-for-small-business.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Publisher</dc:creator><dc:date>2008-09-04T18:36:46Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.25in;"><a target="_blank" title="" href="https://www.nationalcity.com/main/pages/home.asp">National City Bank</a> is moving into <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Orlando</st1:place></st1:City> in a big way. The
163-year old bank, headquartered in <st1:City w:st="on">Cleveland</st1:City>,
is aggressively expanding its locations across the state, with a concentrated
effort in <st1:City w:st="on">Orlando</st1:City>, and specifically in East
Orlando’s Innovation Way Corridor. They’ll triple the number of branches here
within the next eighteen months. </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.25in;">“We see great growth opportunities
in Central Florida, and like what we hear from UCF’s <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType>
of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Economic Studies</st1:PlaceName>,” explains Wade
Alliance, <st1:City w:st="on">National City</st1:City>’s Senior Vice President
and Managing Director for Corporate Banking in <st1:place w:st="on">Central
 Florida</st1:place>. “Even though the area is experiencing some real estate
issues, the growth rate here is still much stronger than what we’re experiencing
in <st1:City w:st="on">National City</st1:City>’s legacy markets of the <st1:place w:st="on">Midwest</st1:place>.” <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Alliance</st1:City></st1:place>
cites a positive expectation for growth of the commercial/industrial sector in
the next five years as key to the bank’s actions.</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.insighteastorlando.com/business-profiles/2008/9/4/planning-for-success.html"><rss:title>Planning for Success</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.insighteastorlando.com/business-profiles/2008/9/4/planning-for-success.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Publisher</dc:creator><dc:date>2008-09-04T17:58:57Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.25in;">Imagine the logistics of a convention
in <st1:place w:st="on">Puerto Rico</st1:place> for a group of 5,000-people
with multiple transportation stops on each of four days. Oh yeah, throw in a
couple of celebrities and their special needs just for fun. Now imagine being
the one in charge of planning the whole thing. Is your heart racing at just the
thought of it?</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.25in;">East Orlando event planner Diana
Font didn’t even break a sweat. “In the evening it became a massive assemblage of
over 50 motorcoaches being moved at once, but we never caused a traffic jam.”&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.insighteastorlando.com/business-profiles/2008/8/1/youve-tried-the-rest-now-get-the-pest.html"><rss:title>You’ve Tried the Rest, Now Get the Pest</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.insighteastorlando.com/business-profiles/2008/8/1/youve-tried-the-rest-now-get-the-pest.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Publisher</dc:creator><dc:date>2008-08-01T18:07:14Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> When asked to describe one thing that sets his business apart from competitors, Tim Beaman of <a target="_blank" href="http://www.sterlingpestcontrol.com/">Sterling Pest Control, Inc.</a><br>proudly points out, “We do what we say we’re going to do – we go above and beyond what the service industry standard is.” According to Beaman, that’s always been the philosophy of his pest and termite control company, which has been serving Central Florida for more than 17 years.</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.insighteastorlando.com/business-profiles/2008/7/8/burning-business-cd-and-dvd-technologies.html"><rss:title>Burning Business: CD and DVD Technologies</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.insighteastorlando.com/business-profiles/2008/7/8/burning-business-cd-and-dvd-technologies.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Publisher</dc:creator><dc:date>2008-07-08T15:51:31Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[In the last decade, CD and DVD duplicating technology has become popular for various reasons and in multiple industries. Personal uses include creating music CDs, making copies of DVDs, and transferring old videos and photos onto DVDs. Businesses often use digital media as part of their marketing, training, and product strategy. Regardless of usage, anyone utilizing this technology needs to have access to a business with the knowledge and know-how to do it right.]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.insighteastorlando.com/business-profiles/2008/7/8/serving-up-super-suppers.html"><rss:title>Serving Up Super Suppers</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.insighteastorlando.com/business-profiles/2008/7/8/serving-up-super-suppers.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Publisher</dc:creator><dc:date>2008-07-08T15:19:20Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Lisa Booth can&rsquo;t remember a time when she didn&rsquo;t love cooking. &ldquo;My mom is a great cook and I have very vivid memories of sitting on my stepstool at the counter in her kitchen, watching and learning to cook,&rdquo; she recalls. </p> <p>&ldquo;When I was a child, we ate dinner together every night and I think that has helped me to work so hard to make family time a priority. Every Sunday, my whole family eats dinner together.&rdquo;</p> <p>That foundation of dinnertime as family time sets the tone for her new career as the owner of the <a target="_blank" href="http://sslakenonafl.com" mce_real_href="http://sslakenonafl.com">Super Suppers, a Take n&rsquo; Bake kitchen in Lake Nona</a>. &ldquo;A friend introduced me to Super Suppers and I was hooked!&rdquo;</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.insighteastorlando.com/business-profiles/2008/6/3/small-business-profile-give-me-a-sign.html"><rss:title>Small Business Profile - Give me a Sign</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.insighteastorlando.com/business-profiles/2008/6/3/small-business-profile-give-me-a-sign.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Publisher</dc:creator><dc:date>2008-06-03T20:29:29Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class="full-image-float-left"><img style="width: 247px; height: 186px;" alt="23924.jpg" src="http://platinum-signs.com/includes/photos/23924.jpg" mce_real_src="http://platinum-signs.com/includes/photos/23924.jpg" /></span>Jay Patel knew he wanted to put his creative energy into a business that could satisfy his desire to provide quality products and services, while fulfilling the needs of the people of East Orlando. &ldquo;I had to make a career decision to either continue in the corporate world or start my own business. I looked at both the retail and printing business and felt that the sign business allowed for more creativity in delivering great customer service.&rdquo; So, in April 2006, Jay opened the doors to <a href="http://platinum-signs.com/" target="_blank" mce_real_href="http://platinum-signs.com/">Platinum Signs and Design, LLC</a> and began producing the type of signage he would be proud to sell.]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.insighteastorlando.com/business-profiles/2007/10/2/october-chamber-business-of-the-month-harley-davidson-and-ca.html"><rss:title>October Chamber Business of the Month – Harley Davidson and Carl Black Automotive</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.insighteastorlando.com/business-profiles/2007/10/2/october-chamber-business-of-the-month-harley-davidson-and-ca.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Publisher</dc:creator><dc:date>2007-10-02T17:09:51Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[For the month of October, the East Orlando Chamber of Commerce (EEOC) has selected two prominent businesses as the Chambers Business of the Month, The East Orlando Harley-Davidson and the Carl Black Automotive Group. The reason the chamber has two businesses sharing this prestigious award is because of their extreme participation and commitment as sponsors for the East Orlando Chamber of Commerce 23rd Annual Golf Tournament at Stoneybrook Golf Course East that was held on Friday, September 21st. It was very difficult to select only one business of the month since both of these companies met the requirements both contributed excessively to the golf tournament.]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.insighteastorlando.com/business-profiles/chamber-hires-new-marketing-director.html"><rss:title>Chamber Hires New Marketing Director</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.insighteastorlando.com/business-profiles/chamber-hires-new-marketing-director.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Publisher</dc:creator><dc:date>2007-09-04T08:04:41Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[Get to know Erika Spence, the new director of marketing and special events for the East Orlando Chamber of Commerce.

Why were you attracted to the East Orlando Chamber of Commerce?

I first learned about the Chamber several years ago when I was looking for an organization to volunteer with. My criteria was simple; I was looking for an organization that was close to home, inviting to newcomers and making a positive impact on the area. I joined several committees right off the bat and helped with the first-ever BlueCross BlueShield of Florida Chili Cook-off at Taste of Orlando in 2005. In 2006, I was elected to the Board of Directors for the Chamber and created a new communications committee that helped promote upcoming events, Chamber news and redesigned the Web site.]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.insighteastorlando.com/business-profiles/johnny-rockets-wins-business-of-the-month.html"><rss:title>Johnny Rockets Wins Business of the Month</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.insighteastorlando.com/business-profiles/johnny-rockets-wins-business-of-the-month.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Publisher</dc:creator><dc:date>2007-09-04T08:03:35Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[Each month the East Orlando Chamber of Commerce (EOCC) highlights one of its members as the Business of the Month. To gain this recognition, the selected business has to meet or exceed the business of the month criteria found on the chambers website at www.eocc.org. As the site explains, the chamber business of the month shall be chosen based upon a particular business meeting one or several of the following criteria in the past 60 days. The Chamber members vote monthly on which business exemplified these criteria the best. While several of the members may have met one or even a few of the criteria, this month one business stands out.]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.insighteastorlando.com/business-profiles/360-software-corporation.html"><rss:title>360 Software Corporation</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.insighteastorlando.com/business-profiles/360-software-corporation.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Publisher</dc:creator><dc:date>2007-09-04T07:55:59Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[The average East Orlando resident is for the most part, completely unaware of the caliber of technology coming out of our community.  There are more than a handful of companies located in East Orlando that not only contribute significantly to our local economy but are also making a significant difference throughout the World.]]></content:encoded></rss:item></rdf:RDF>