Online registration for the Future of Florida Forum
is now closed. On-site registration will be available
beginning Monday, 12:00 p.m. at Disney’s Yacht &
Beach Club Resort in Orlando. Thank you.
This once-a-year opportunity brings together CEOs, small
business owners, chamber of commerce, elected leaders,
non-profit and international thought leaders to secure
Florida's future.
This year’s keynote speakers include Wisconsin Governor
Scott Walker, William J. Bennett, one of America’s most
influential and respected voices on cultural, political and
education issues; and John Doggett, award-winning Senior
Lecturer at the McCombs School of Business at The University
of Texas at Austin, will join us again this year to continue his
conversation on Florida’s role in global competitiveness and
sustainable energy.
There will be breakout sessions addressing the hottest topics
facing the Sunshine State:
Renovating the Foundations of Florida’s Economy
Learn how tourism, agriculture and development, the
cornerstones of Florida’s economy, are adapting to
ensure they remain world leaders in their industries.
Planning is Everything: Florida’s Strategic Future
Join the discussion and react to mid- and long-term
recommendations brought forward by the Department
of Economic Opportunity’s 5-year Strategic Plan and the
Florida Chamber Foundation’s Six Pillars 20-year
Strategic Plan™.
The Promise and Perplexities of Privatization
Dive into the depths of privatization and its potential
impact on the worlds of education, corrections, and
governance systems.
Entrepreneurialism within Florida’s Innovation Industries
Witness the growth of Florida’s entrepreneurial spirit across
manufacturing, aviation, aerospace and defense as key industries
destined to be benchmarks for Florida economic evolution.
Healing What Ails Us – Healthcare’s Impact on Prosperity
Examine the impact of the rising costs of healthcare, the Affordable
Care Act, Medicaid increases and the hidden tax known as “cost shift.”
A Powerful Future: The Elements of Florida Energy Policy
Pave the strategic path toward meeting Florida’s energy needs in
preparation for six million more residents by the year 2030.
HOTEL INFORMATION
Disney's Yacht & Beach Club
1700 Epcot Resorts Blvd.
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Call (407) 934-3372 to reserve your room today!
Florida Chamber Foundation Rate:
$179 per night plus taxes
CANCELLATION POLICY
Notices received by October 1, 2012 will be issued
a refund, less $75 per person administrative fee.
All cancellations must be made in writing and faxed
to 850-521-1278 or e-mailed to tprice@flchamber.com.
Cancellations will not be accepted on registrations
received after October 1, 2012.
Directions to Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resort
1700 EPCOT Resorts Boulevard
Lake Buena Vista
Florida, United States, 32830
Easiest Directions:
• Follow the signs on the highway to Walt Disney World
• Follow the signs to Epcot®
• Once you get closer to Disney and Epcot®,
you’ll see signs with Yacht & Beach on them
• Follow these signs to the Yacht Club Resort
From East on I-4:
• Traveling east on I-4, exit at Exit#62.
• Follow the signs to Walt Disney World
which will take you to World Drive.
• Merge into the middle lane.
• Watch for signs for the Epcot Resort Area.
• After the Disney's Hollywood Studios™,
take the next right and merge in to the left lane.
• At traffic signal, take a left and the resort will be on the right.
From West on I-4:
• Travelingwest on I-4, exit 67 (536 West)
• After Disney's Welcome Archway,
exit for Epcot Resorts (Buena Vista Drive)
• Continue to Epcot Resorts Blvd.
(opposite Disney's Hollywood Studios™); turn right
• After going through the tunnel
• Disney's Beach Club Resort will be on the left,
then Disney's Yacht Club Resort
From Osceola Parkway:
• Take Osceola Parkway West past I-4 overpass
• Go straight at the traffic signal for Wide World of Sports
• At next traffic signal take a right which will be World Drive
• At next exit take a right and merge into left lane
• At traffic signal, take a left turn on to Epcot Resorts Blvd.
• Resort will be on the right
From North FL Turnpike:
• Take Exit 249 Osceola Pkwy
• Turn left at traffic signal onto Osceola Pkwy
• Travel West on Osceola Pkwy to
Walt Disney World, Aprx 10 Miles
• Turn right onto Victory Way, at first traffic signal
• Turn left onto Lake Buena Vista Dr, at second traffic signal
• Turn right onto Epcot Resorts Blvd
• After going through the tunnel, pass Disney's Beach Club Resort
• After next traffic signal, turn left into Resort
From South FL Turnpike/SR 429:
• From northern Florida, take the Turnpike south (toll) to
Exit 267 SR 429 (Toll)
• From North 429, take Exit 8. Turn Right onto Western Way
• From South 429, take Exit 8. Turn Left onto Western Way
• Follow Western Way to Buena Vista Drive,
then turn left (Buena Vista Drive)
• Continue straight ahead on Buena Vista Drive
• Proceed to the second traffic signal
• Turn left at signs for Swan/Dolphin/Yacht/Beach resorts
• Pass the Swan and Dolphin
• The resort will be on the right
From South on I-95
• At the Daytona Beach area, take exit 260B to I-4 West
• The Walt Disney World area begins at exit 68
• Follow signs to the desired area. All areas are well marked
From South on I-95 between Daytona Beach
and Cape Canaveral Area
• Take exit 212 to Route 407. Exit onto
Route 528 (Bee Line Expressway)
• Continue to I-4 West exit. Walt Disney World
area begins at exit 68 on I-4
• Follow signs to the desired area. All areas are well marked
From North on I-95 from the Keys Area
• Exit onto Florida Turnpike and continue to
Osceola Parkway (exit 249)
• Follow signs to the desired area. All areas are well marked
From North on I-95 -Between Vero Beach
and Cocoa Beach Area
• Take exit 205 at Route 528 (Bee Line Expressway)
• Continue to I-4 West exit. Follow signs to the desired area
• All areas are well marked
