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Letter From The Chairman: John L. McReynolds

2023 seems to be flying by, as we are now over halfway into my year as your West Orange Chamber Chair.   It has been a year of full recovery for many of our area businesses finally getting back to normal in a post-Covid economy.   The new normal for…

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New & Renewed Members for July 2023

Welcome to our newest Chamber Members! We are thrilled to have you doing business in the West Orange Community. We would also like to recognize our long-standing member businesses for their continued commitment to Advancing Community, Collaboration, and Leadership. NEW MEMBERS EXCLUSIVE The First Academy The…

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Empowering HR Professionals: Addiction Awareness in the Workplace Training by CareerSource Central Florida and Partners 

CareerSource Central Florida (CSCF), in partnership with ICARE International Center for Addiction and Recovery Education, GOSHRM – Greater Orlando Society for Human Resource Management, and Project Opioid Central Florida, is hosting a complimentary virtual training for Addiction Awareness in the Workplace dedicated to Human Resources professionals.  In 2021, CSCF launched…

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West Orange Foundation’s Generous Donation Empowers Southeastern Food Bank’s Mission

WINTER GARDEN, FL. – We are incredibly proud to announce that the West Orange Foundation has made a generous donation to the Southeastern Food Bank. On July 27, the CEO/Founder Mark Anthony accepted the donation check, that will make a significant impact on those in need. Together, we’re making a difference…

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FPID 444007-1 Florida’s Turnpike Public Hearing Announcement

Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study to Widen Florida’s Turnpike (SR 91) From South of SR 408 to SR 50 (Milepost 263 – 273) in Orange County, Florida Financial Project Identification Number: 444007-1 Efficient Transportation Decision-Making Number: 14378 Dear Property Owner or Interested Individual: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT),…

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AdventHealth to Award $1.2 Million to Central Florida Nonprofits Addressing Mental Health

ORLANDO, Fla., July 10, 2023 – AdventHealth is offering $1.2 million in grants to local nonprofits for projects that are addressing Central Florida’s mental and behavioral health challenges. These Community Health Improvement Grants aim to improve access to resources and enhance community wellness. Mental health was selected as the priority…

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New & Renewed Members for June 2023

Welcome to our newest Chamber Members! We are thrilled to have you doing business in the West Orange Community. We would also like to recognize our long-standing member businesses for their continued commitment to Advancing Community, Collaboration, and Leadership. NEW MEMBERS COMMUNITY TRUSTEE PuroClean of Winter Garden…

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Who Will Be Stina’s Successor?

My journey with our Chamber didn’t start with my first date of employment on December 3, 2001.  It actually started in the summer of 1998, as my husband and I started an automotive business in Ocoee. Our first order of business was to join the West Orange Chamber of Commerce.

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Toole’s Ace Hardware Celebrates 40 Years Of Service To Central Florida Communities

Winter Garden, FL – Toole’s Ace Hardware, a leading provider of hardware and home improvement solutions, is delighted to announce its 40th anniversary. The family-owned business, founded by Walter Toole in 1983, has grown from its humble beginnings to become a trusted and respected name in…

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Leadership West Orange Returns!

Are you ready to accept the challenge of becoming a leader in the West Orange Community? The West Orange Foundation’s Leadership West Orange Program, presented by AdventHealth and Duke Energy, annually brings together a group of  business leaders to embark on an exciting, and informative…

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The West Orange Chamber Adds A New Community Trustee

WINTER GARDEN, Fla. –  The West Orange Chamber of Commerce Chamber is pleased to welcome PuroClean of Winter Garden to the prestigious list of Community Trustees of the West Orange Chamber of Commerce. “It’s an honor being part of the West Orange Chamber of Commerce, as…

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Successes in Tallahassee

by Stina D’Uva, WOCC President/CEO The month of May saw the end of the 2023 State of Florida Legislative Session where our representatives and senators made decisions impacting many aspects of the business community.  Typically, the Session lasts 60 days. Conversations about appropriations and new legislation began many months prior…

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