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Conversational Agents and AI Transformation: Q&A with Rob Ryan, Head of Business Value and Thought Leadership, Workgrid

AI adoption as a whole is very fragmented depending on the organization, depending on the market business vertical. The real game changer of AI is embedding into those deeper systems of operations, not just surface level use cases of generate a blog, generate news. AI should be evolving with your organization, your culture, and your appetite for risk. That's where Workgrid certainly comes in. Workgrid's platform is built to meet you wherever you happen to be on that journey.




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Verint announces top telecommunications company realized $10.5M annual savings from Verint?s AI-Powered Voice Self-Service

The company replaced their old telephony-driven IVR technology with Verint AI-powered IVA to deliver tangible business outcomes




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dtSearch unveils 64-bit multithreaded indexing, accelerating its search power

dtSearch, the smart choice for text retrieval since 1991, is unveiling version 2024.02 of its enterprise and developer product line, offering an array of new features engineered to increase the speed of search for online and offline data. These product enhancements?which are paired with dtSearch's existing and extensive range of search capabilities?can? run on-prem or in the cloud.




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New Value-Added Opportunity: Hotel Voucher Program

This new program is a win win for everyone! Hoteliers provide I-Ride Trolley transportation vouchers to guests at check-in. Hotels are offering this convenient service for their guests and providing just one more reason to visit their property and the International Drive Resort Area! For details on this program and how your property might participate, call the International Drive Improvement District offices at 407-248-9590.




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Harris Rosen named Cornell Entrepreneur of the Year 2011

Harris Rosen 61, president and chief operating officer of Rosen Hotels and Resorts Inc. in Orlando, Fla., has been named Cornell Entrepreneur of the Year 2011. He will be honored on campus during the Entrepreneurship@Cornell Celebration, April 14-15.




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Add Impact To Your Website With A Direct Link to www.InternationalDriveOrlando.com

Let visitors know that your business is located in "Orlandos Most Dynamic Destination!" Add a link to the Resort Areas official information packed website -




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Crime Prevention Unit - Auto Burglaries

A statement that is regularly heard by Law Enforcement Officers across the nation from victims of an auto burglary is "But I was only away from my car for a minute". That is how much time it takes for to become a victim of a crime.




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I-Drive Chamber Free Crime Prevention Seminars

Free Crime Prevention Seminars: Through our ongoing partnership with the Orange County Sheriffs Office and the Orlando Police Department the following Crime Prevention Seminars are available Free of Charge to your business and employees through the O.C. S. O. and the O.P.D. Crime Prevention Units.




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International Drive - Electrical Charging Stations

Did you know that the International Drive is going to have an "Electric Avenue" soon?




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Improving Convention Center Connectivity

Orlando continues to improve connectivity within the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) area, allowing attendees to walk from their hotel room to the tradeshow floor quicker and easier.




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Anything Happening at Your Place?

Be sure to send your special events for us to include on "Whats Happening on I-Drive!"




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Orange County Convention Center Adds Sustainability Coordinator

Abby Gulden has been named sustainability coordinator at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC). In this new role, Gulden will work directly with event planners and the Center to promote green initiatives.




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Mayor Appoints New Management Team at Center

(Orange County, FL) - Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs has appointed new managers to key positions that will continue the successful trends at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC). Kathleen Canning, Jan Addison, Yulita Osuba, Kris Shoemaker, David Ingram and Terry Devitt have all been appointed in new positions at the OCCC.




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Mayor Jacobs Names Kathleen Canning to Lead Orange County Convention Center

(Orange County, FL) - Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs is pleased to announce the appointment of Kathleen Canning to the position of executive director of the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC). Canning currently serves as general manager and will continue to direct and supervise all aspects of finance, marketing and operations of the facility.




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Pine Hills Elementary School receives 7th year of support from International Drive Improvement District for 2012-13 School Year

At Pine Hills Elementary there is a saying: "Begin with the end in Mind...Building our way to an A!" And the International Drive Improvement District plans to help students achieve that goal as it begins its seventh year of support.




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Public-Private Partnership results in Tourist Oriented Policing Squad

ORLANDO, FL (April 19, 2010)-One of the worlds top tourist and meeting destinations, the International Drive Resort Area, continues with enhanced support of its highly successful prototype safety program, thanks to a grant that has been awarded to Orange County through the U.S. Department of Justice stimulus program.




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Orange County Convention Center Adds New Managers

Orange County Convention Centers Executive Director, Kathie Canning is pleased to announce the selection of Rodney Gutierrez and Michelle Neely to management positions at the Convention Center (OCCC).




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OCCC 30th Year Anniversary Report

Kathie Cannings, Executive Director of the Orange County Convention Center, presentation at the I-Drive Resort Area Chamber of Commerce March luncheon.




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Florida Millionaire Helps Kids Go To College

Hotelier Harris Rosen, who grew up poor in New York City, is using his self-made success for good, providing free day care in a low-income neighborhood in Orlando, and offering free tuition to state colleges when the kids grow up. NBCs Gabe Gutierrez reports.




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It is Fun (and Easy) Being Green in the Orlando Tourist Corridor with I-Drive Green Initiatives

Its easy being green even when you visit the International Drive Resort Area! Orlandos popular tourist destination offers lots of ways for its guests to put environmentally responsible practices.




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Orange convention center gets high green rating

The Orange County Convention Center has received a prestigious energy-saving certification, making it the largest such exhibit hall to obtain a gold standard seal forgreen building design.




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Orange County Convention Center ranked best in nation

The Orange County Convention Center has received a big honor and national recognition. Business Review USA has ranked it the No. 1 convention center in the country.




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I-Drive and its District Partners pass goal of helping area children in 13th Annual Salvation Army Angel Tree Program

The International Drive Improvement District was able to bring some holiday joy to 790 area disadvantaged children when it partnered with the Salvation Army, along with WKMG Local 6, for its 13th annual Angel Tree program for the 2014 holiday season.




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Orlando Orange County Convention Center - Calendar of Events

Upcoming months at the Orlando Orange County Convention Center are busy with a wide variety of events with something to appeal to everyones interests!




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How to Open a Retail Store: A Comprehensive Checklist

Look at this checklist before you open a retail store.




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What is Public Relations?

PR is defined as communicating to inform and persuade. See the differences: public relations vs. marketing, advertising and social media.




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Visa Recognizes Creators as Small Businesses

Visa has recognized digital creators as small businesses, offering them tailored financial tools and real-time payment solutions to support their growth in the digital economy.



  • Small Business News

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The Best Press Release Distribution Services to Boost Your Visibility

Press releases are a valuable tool for small businesses aiming to improve their recognition. Here are 7 Best Press Release Distribution Services to Catapult Your Small Business.




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Free Data Recovery Solutions for Small Businesses

Sometimes, data loss just happens. When it does, here are some free data recovery tools that could help you get back your lost data.




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Popular Online Business Courses to Broaden Your Knowledge

Business owners are always keen to find ways to expand their business and improve productivity. Here are online business courses to make this possible.



  • Small Business Operations
  • Small Business Courses

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NFIB Survey Shows Rise in Small Business Optimism in October

The NFIB reports a rise in small business optimism in October, though challenges like inflation, hiring difficulties, and low sales persist.



  • Small Business News

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Venmo Scams: Common Tricks and How to Avoid Them

If you use Venmo often, here are the main Venmo scams to be aware of so you don't get caught out.



  • Small Business Operations
  • Scams

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LinkedIn Headline Examples to Capture Attention Fast

If you are creating content as part of your LinkedIn profile, here are some LinkedIn headline examples to grab the attention of your readers.




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You Should Outsource Business Travel Services – Here’s Why

Here are some resources and platforms you can start outsourcing by providing business travel services to optimize your business operations.



  • Small Business Operations
  • Small Business Travel

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Ben & Jerry's Homemade Ice Cream - Buy One Get One 1/2 Off

Valid Through: 10/31/2015
Buy One Get One 1/2 Off
9101 International Drive Suite 1140
Orlando, FL 32819




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Boston Lobster Feast - Your choice of beverage, value limit up to $3.50 per person with purchase of feast.

Valid Through: 10/31/2015
Your choice of beverage, value limit up to $3.50 per person with purchase of feast.
8731 International Dr.
Orlando, FL 32819




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CiCi's Pizza - FREE buffet

Valid Through: 4/30/2015
FREE buffet
7437 International Dr.
Orlando, FL 32819




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Air Force Fun - 10% Off

Valid Through: 10/31/2015
10% Off
12211 Regency Village Drive Suite 13
Orlando, FL 32821




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Del Taco - $1.00 Chicken Tacos

Valid Through: 10/31/2015
$1.00 Chicken Tacos
6855 Grand National Drive
Orlando, FL 32819




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Don Pablo's Mexican Kitchen - 15% off food purchase

Valid Through: 10/31/2015
15% off food purchase
8717 International Dr.
Orlando, FL 32819




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Flippers Pizzeria - Free Pepsi with purchase of 2 or more 14" pizzas

Valid Through: 10/31/2015
Free Pepsi with purchase of 2 or more 14" pizzas
4774 Kirkman Rd.
Orlando, FL 32811




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Joe's Crab Shack - Free Appetizer

Valid Through: 4/30/2015
Free Appetizer
8400 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819




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Lost Caverns Adventure Golf - $3 OFF

Valid Through: 10/31/2015
$3 OFF
6312 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819




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McDonald's - 15% off* with the minimum purchase of an Extra Value Meal or Kids Eat Free with purchase of an Extra Value Meal - Not valid with any other offer or discount, such as Dollar Menu items. Kids meal is an All American Meal (no toy) and kids

Valid Through: 10/31/2015
15% off* with the minimum purchase of an Extra Value Meal or Kids Eat Free with purchase of an Extra Value Meal - Not valid with any other offer or discount, such as Dollar Menu items. Kids meal is an All American Meal (no toy) and kids must be 10 or under. One meal per child, per paying adult. Plus applicable taxes.
6875 Sand Lake Rd.
Orlando, FL 32819




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Ming Court - 10% off entire check, lunch or dinner

Valid Through: 10/31/2015
10% off entire check, lunch or dinner
9188 International Dr.
Orlando, FL 32819




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Orlando George - 10% Off food purchases

Valid Through: 4/30/2015
10% Off food purchases
6314 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819




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O'Shucks Pub & Billiards - BOGO drinks (beer, wine, well drinks)

Valid Through: 10/31/2015
BOGO drinks (beer, wine, well drinks)
7467 International Dr.
Orlando, FL 32819




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Outlet Marketplace - Free coupon book

Valid Through: 10/31/2015
Free coupon book
International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819




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Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - $1 off regular admission (up to 6 people)

Valid Through: 10/31/2015
$1 off regular admission (up to 6 people)
8501 International Dr.
Orlando, FL 32819




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Pointe Orlando - free coupon packet

Valid Through: 10/31/2015
free coupon packet
9101 International Dr.
Orlando, FL 32819