GOP 2016 Hopefuls Headed to Rick Scott Event in Orlando But Big Names Missing

Gov. Rick Scott might not be taking sides in the race for the Republican presidential nomination but he is inviting some of the top contenders to Orlando to share their views on the economy.

On Tuesday, Scotts Lets Get to Work PAC announced it would host an "Economic Growth Summit in Orlando on June 2 and some of the leading candidates for the Republican nod plan to be at the event.

Former Gov. Jeb Bush will be attending. So will U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., who officially kicked off his presidential campaign on Monday. Former Gov. Mike Huckabee, R-Ark., who moved to Florida after his 2008 presidential bid, will also be attending.

Some candidates with ties to Scott will be on hand. They include Gov. Chris Christie, R-N.J., who went to bat for Scott during the 2014 gubernatorial race through his role as chairman of the Republican Governors Association. Also in attendance will be Scotts allies former Gov. Rick Perry, R-Texas, and Gov. Bobby Jindal, R-La. Gov. Scott Walker, R-Wis., who is moving up in the polls, will also be on hand.

But there are some big names missing so far and that includes two candidates who are already running: U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky. Also not on board yet is Dr. Ben Carson who is expected to launch his presidential bid next month.