ORLANDO, FLORIDA

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Orlando is a major city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan region. Orlando has a population of 230,519 (July 2008 estimate) , and of the metropolitan area, 2,054,574. It is the fifth largest city in Florida by population. It was incorporated on July 31, 1875, and became a city in 1885.

Originally the center of a major citrus-growing region, Orlando is now best known as the home of amusement attractions, including the Walt Disney World Resort, the Universal Orlando Resort, and SeaWorld. These destinations helped make Orlando the third most visited American city among travelers in the year 2007. Since the establishment of destination tourism in the 1970s, the local economy has diversified, and today the region is the center of operations for companies servicing Central Florida. Orlando is also home to the University of Central Florida, the largest university campus by student enrollment in the state of Florida and among the largest in the United States.

With year round sunshine and a large hospitality industry, Orlando is the premier location for any corportate meeting or event. The combination of world class hotels, meeting facilities and entertainment attractions makes it rank among the top spots in the country to host your next event and keynote speaker. Contact Speak Inc to for more information about planning your event and booking a keynote speaker.

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Nickname(s): The City Beautiful Motto: "Say Yes to Orlando" Estimated Population: 230,519 Median Income: $35,732 Average Temperature: 83.2 F / 28 C Average Percipitation Inches: 48.35 IN/ 1,228.1 ML Average Percipitation Days: 29.4 Source: WikiPedia

Links for Orlando, FL Orlando International Airport (MCO) Orange County Convention Center Orlando Visitors Bureau

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS NEAR ORLANDO

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Dennis Snow Dennis Snow is dedicated to helping organizations achieve their goals in the areas of customer service, employee development, and leadership. He has worked with organizations such as ExxonMobil, Blockbuster Video, BMW Financial Services, Georgetown University Medical Center, and many other companies and industries. He is known for presenting practical solutions for complex issues that face organizations today. Snow has a passion for, and expertise in, what it takes to create a world-class customer service environment. His abilities were born and developed over 20 years with The Walt Disney Company. Bio, Video, and Fees for Dennis Snow

Tom Connellan Whether you use the term keynote speaker, motivational speaker, or business speaker, Tom is a great choice. Why? Because you’ll get more than someone who will deliver a meaningful presentation. You’ll get a strategic partner committed to moving your enterprise forward. Someone who will deliver actionable ideas that people can immediately use. If you’re looking for someone to engage and energize your group, Tom’s your guy because that is exactly what his passion and commitment will do. And because he not only knows what world class looks like, but regularly helps world-class companies move to another level, you’ll get someone who is solid in every respect. Bio, Video, and Fees for Tom Connellan

Robert Stevenson Robert is a highly sought after internationally recognized speaker, trainer and author who has shared the podium with such renowned professionals as former President George Bush, Steven Covey, Tom Peters, former Secretary of State Colin Powell, Anthony Robbins, and General Norman Schwarzkopf. Companies like Prudential, Time Warner, Anheuser Busch, Radio Shack, Citi Group, HBO and FedEx continue to rely on Robert for a fresh, unique perspective on businesses' most critical issues. Gain a competitive advantage by having ROBERT STEVENSON on your team. Hire him for your next meeting. Bio, Video, and Fees for Robert Stevenson

John Cassis Fun.  Uplifting.  Humorous.  That’s how audiences describe John Cassis. A rare blend of humor, entertainment and content.  As one of the most requested speakers in America, John knows firsthand how to embrace change, face adversity and meet the daily pressures of life head-on! As a professional speaker, he encourages people to step into the arena and live their dreams.  In keeping with his philosophy, Cassis became a professional golfer in 2002. He incorporates real life examples into his presentations by sharing his experiences as an athlete, minister, publisher, company founder, pre-game inspirational speaker for the Chicago Bears (1983-95), loving husband and father, and an extremely perceptive human being.  His genuine style helps audiences re-energize lives, careers and relationships… and see life from a new perspective. Bio, Video, and Fees for John Cassis

Giovanni Livera For many people, the past imposes limitations on who they are in the present. For Giovanni Livera, his heritage is the foundation for who he is today. So who is Giovanni? Talents for both magic and performance have made Livera one of the most sought-after corporate entertainers in the nation. A self-taught magician, who began honing his craft at age seven, Giovanni has spent his entire career as a professional magician. His creativity and talent have propelled him to accomplish what only four other magicians in the world have ever achieved: the cherished Gold Cups Award, bestowed by the International Brotherhood of Magicians, for excellence in the art of close-up magic. Livera is a performer, presenter, entertainer and magician who will have your attendees talking long after his act is finished. Bio, Video, and Fees for Giovanni Livera

Terry Brock Terry Brock is a professional speaker and a columnist for Business Journals around the United States. He writes about technology, marketing and the Internet weekly in his column Succeeding Today. He has been in business since 1983 helping business leaders and professionals to achieve success. Terry Brock has helped businesses and individuals achieve their goals since 1983. He has been speaking about productivity and increasing profitability for businesses in industries such as banking, distribution, sales, marketing, real estate and finance. If you want fun, informative sessions, and to change your life for the better, Terry is your man! His sessions are entertaining and packed with useful, "put-it-to-work-right-now" information. This MBA in Marketing has a background in radio and newspapers and brings excitement and zest to the platform as he speaks. Bio, Video, and Fees for Terry Brock

Pat Williams Pat Williams is President and General Manager of the Orlando Magic, the National Basketball Association (NBA) franchise in Orlando, Florida. Williams is widely recognized throughout the sports world as the consummate promoter and astute talent scout. While Williams enjoys a widespread reputation in world-wide sporting circles, many consider him to be one of this country’s premier motivational and humorous speakers. As a former Father of the Year, Williams has also authored a number of motivational books offering inspiration and wit. Bio, Video, and Fees for Pat Williams

Mike Staver Energy, Passion and Focus are the words most commonly used when people describe their experience with Michael Staver. Mike's commitment to his clients is evident in the content and delivery of his message. This message is centered in his fundamental belief that it is all about results. Mike builds on the truth that every person has the power to lead organizations and the world where they live in powerful ways. Mike's depth of knowledge combined with his sense of humor makes him one of the most inspiring speakers you will ever meet. With a Bachelors in Business and a Masters in Psychology, he understands the importance of results and what it takes to get there. His uncanny ability to make complex principles simple and memorable makes the experience one that will have lasting impact. Bio, Video, and Fees for Mike Staver

Peter Weill Weill is director of Sloan's Center for Information Systems Research (CISR), whose mission is to perform practical empirical research on how enterprises generate business value from IT. Weill's research centers on the role, value, and governance of IT in enterprises, including areas such as IT portfolios, IT infrastructure, and IT architecture. He is currently working on a book on effective IT governance with CISR colleague Jeanne Ross. Weill has coauthored books entitled Leveraging the New Infrastructure: How market leaders capitalize on information technology (HBS Press 1998) and Place to Space: Migrating to ebusiness Models (HBS Press 2001), which won the Library Journal of America's best business book of the year award. Bio, Video, and Fees for Peter Weill

	Richard Hadden Richard Hadden is a Certified Speaking Professional with a focus on Employee Relations and Creating a Great Place to Work. He is the co-author of Contented Cows Give Better Milk: The Plain Truth About Employee Relations and Your Bottom Line. Bio, Video, and Fees for Richard Hadden