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VyStar Announces Unprecedented Volunteer Blitz for “Good is everywhere” Celebration

Jacksonville, Florida — VyStar Credit Union is proud to announce the return of Good is everywhere, a celebration of VyStar’s commitment to supporting its members and communities in Central and North Florida and Georgia. More than 1,200 VyStar employees, including those who provide member services at branches, work in…

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West Orange Chamber of Commerce 2024 Legislative Priorities Survey

The West Orange Chamber of Commerce has an active Economic and Governmental Advocacy Committee (EGAC) dedicated to advocating for pro-business legislation. With the 2024 Legislative Session quickly approaching, the Chamber is seeking help from our members to help formulate our 2024 legislative priorities. Please take 1 minute to complete our…

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Your Guide to Unleashing the Brilliance in Others

By: Simon T. Bailey “The real job of a leader is to invite people on a journey to discover themselves, while they’re following that leader.” – Simon T. Bailey Being a leader is no small feat. It’s one of the most important roles personally and professionally. For the past…

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New & Renewed Members for August 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 SUPPORTING TRUSTEE Wyndham Lake Buena Vista…

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Ocoee to Open Self-Serve Sandbag Site

OCOEE, Fla. – The City of Ocoee will open a self-serve sandbag distribution site on Monday, August 28 from noon to 7 p.m. at the Public Works Department, 301 Maguire Road. Sandbags will also be available on Tuesday, August 29 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Ocoee residents must bring…

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Is Your Business Ready to Do Business with the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA)?

Find out how by joining former Florida House Representative Travaris McCurdy and The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority Office of Small Business Development for the 17th Annual “How to Do Business with GOAA” Small Business Networking event on Thursday, October 12, 2023. This year’s theme is Going Over And Above for…

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The WOCC Now Includes Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs Resort Hotel As A Supporting Trustee

WINTER GARDEN, Fla. –  The West Orange Chamber of Commerce Chamber is pleased to welcome Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs Resort Hotel to the prestigious list of Supporting Trustees. “Many of our associates and I live and work in this vibrant community and we are…

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Looking for Quick Marketing Wins?

Below are five effective strategies for getting tangible results quickly – or as we like to call them, quick marketing wins. Strategy 1 – Paid Campaigns While organic efforts like website optimization and SEO are crucial… don’t wait to leverage paid advertising. Initiating a limited Google ads campaign or…

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Applications for 2024 Sapphire Awards Now Open!

Nomination applications for the Florida Blue Foundation 2024 Sapphire Awards competition are now open! The deadline to submit an application is 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on September 26, 2023. The 2024 Sapphire Awards will honor outstanding programs, organizations, and individuals that excel at one or more of the following: Focus…

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VyStar Foundation Youth Grant Cycle Now Open

VyStar Foundation Youth Grant Cycle Now Open Jacksonville, Florida —VyStar Foundation announced it is now accepting grant requests for its Youth initiative. Funding priority will be given to nonprofit organizations that support youth by creating access to nutritious meals and stable housing; building workforce experience, skills and education that lead to long-term…

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Are You Ready to Serve?

With the start of the academic year, many juniors and seniors will begin the task of trying to determine what path to take for their futures. For some, it may mean transitioning into the workforce, or continuing forward at another educational institution. But for many young adults, trying to…

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Oakland Avenue Charter School Ranks as Top School on FCAT Science Assessment

OAKLAND, FL — Oakland Avenue Charter School tested in the top four schools in Orange County on the 5th grade FCAT Science Sunshine State Standards test for the 2022-23 School Year. OACS students scored 91% proficiency, placing them fourth in Orange County following Orlando Gifted Academy (99%), Dommerich Elementary (94%),…

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