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Chairwoman’s Article May 2020

The last 60 days have been a whirlwind of change, information, facts vs. fear, words and phrases that we couldn’t have imagined in early March. Read More

SBA Payroll Protection Program Updated

Last week, the U.S. Treasury and Small Business Administration released the long-awaited loan forgiveness application for the PPP loan. These agencies… Read More

A Look at the Latest Cyber Attacks on Business

The increased number of targeted attacks on businesses should no longer be troubling. What is troubling though is the troves of data breaches and the… Read More

Chamber Continues Fighting for Small Businesses

This week, many small businesses in 48 states are able to re-open, and the best way to describe the welcoming of customers on Main Street… Read More

The State of Florida Issues COVID-19 Updates

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The State of Florida is responding to COVID-19. In an effort to keep Florida residents and visitors safe and aware regarding the status… Read More

AT&T Foundation Contributes $25,000 to Orlando Health Relief Fund to Support Healthcare Heroes

ORLANDO, Fla., May 18, 2020 –  The AT&T Foundation is donating $25,000 to the Orlando Health Team Member Relief Fund to support those on… Read More

Winter Garden assisting less fortunate during pandemic

The city of Winter Garden has been partnering with nonprofits to make sure the less fortunate receive food during the pandemic. A Story from the… Read More

CenturyLink Awards $500,000 in Grants to Advance Technology in US Schools

This pandemic has changed the way we are educating our children. Teachers across the country have been challenged to find new ways to reach and… Read More

Ocoee Development Services E-Permitting and COVID-19 Response

OCOEE, FL – The City of Ocoee’s Development Services Department has used the E-portal system SAGE to process building permits and call for inspections for… Read More

CareerSource Central Florida Debuts New Podcast that Connects Career Seekers, Businesses and the Community to Talent Solutions

May 14, 2020, Orlando, Fla. — CareerSource Central Florida (CSCF) announced the debut of Job LaunchPad, a podcast aimed at sharing topics on the career… Read More

Orange County Government Partners with Walmart and Quest Diagnostics to Open COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing Site

Orange County, Fla. – On Friday, May 15, 2020, additional COVID-19 drive-thru testing sites will open in the Walmart parking lots located at 8101 S. John… Read More

ANY LAB TEST NOW Easing Concerns During Pandemic

Local Customers Getting Direct Access to COVID-19 ANTIBODY TEST Ocoee, FL – (May 10, 2020) – Local families worried about potential exposure to COVID-19 over… Read More