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Flag Day June 14th A Day to Remember

On June 14th, the United States will observe Flag Day. This special day commemorates the United States’ approval of the first national flag in 1777. President Woodrow Wilson mandated June 14th as the official date in 1916. However, in 1949 Flag Day was permanently established by the US Congress, and…

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Are You Ready?

As we embark on another hurricane season, which begins on Thursday, June 1st, we are all reminded there are steps we should be taking to prepare. The mere mention or sight of a hurricane near the shores of Florida brings on anxiety and stress. Our preparations generally focus on supplies…

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Memorial Day Ceremony to be held on May 25

Keynote Speaker 1SG Daila Espeut-Jones, U.S. Army (Retired) OCOEE, Fla. – The City of Ocoee will hold its first in-person Memorial Day Ceremony since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The ceremony will honor and thank all who served in the United States Armed Forces. The event will be held…

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West Orange Chamber of Commerce (WOCC), in partnership with the West Orange Foundation (WOF), celebrates outstanding students at its annual Education Awards Ceremony

Winter Garden, FL., – Each year, the West Orange Chamber of Commerce (WOCC), in partnership with the West Orange Foundation (WOF), celebrates outstanding students at its annual Education Awards Ceremony. Graduating high school seniors who are recipients of the Danniel J. Petro Scholarship, and fifth, eighth, and eleventh-grade recipients of the…

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The West Orange Chamber of Commerce has a New Supporting Trustee: “Montverde Academy”

WINTER GARDEN, FL. The West Orange Chamber of Commerce welcomes a new Supporting Trustee to the diverse list of businesses in this prestigious group of members of the West Orange Chamber of Commerce. Montverde Academy is a coeducational independent school that serves grades Pre-K3–12. Their boarding program serves grades 7-12…

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Unlocking Business Growth: Harnessing the Power of Business Intelligence with CareerSource Central Florida

CareerSource Central Florida (CSCF) provides businesses with tools and resources to make informed decisions to grow their business. Business intelligence plays an essential role in understanding the labor market to build a business development strategy by exploring industry and economic trends in the region. Through CSCF businesses have access to…

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Clerk’s Office Opening Two Locations on Select Saturdays to Expand Service for Customers

Orlando – To provide more convenient times and hours for customers, the Clerk’s Office will soon be opening two branch locations on select Saturdays throughout this year.       The Winter Park and Ocoee branches will be open for services such as marriage licenses and ceremonies, passports, and payments on the third…

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Community Leaders Team Up to Help Break Stigma Around Youth Mental Health 

ORLANDO, Fla., May 8, 2023 — AdventHealth for Children and Heart of Florida United Way are teaming up to start a movement that gets children, parents, and all Central Floridians talking about mental health and empowers them to “Be a Mindleader.”   The goal of the “Be a Mindleader” campaign is to…

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Letter from a Chamber Leader: Kim Hardy

Each year, the West Orange Chamber of Commerce (WOCC) supports students in pursuing their educational goals by awarding scholarships through the West Orange Foundation, Inc. The Chamber has supported these opportunities for many years knowing how critical education is to furthering opportunities for students and increasing their social mobility, as…

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New & Renewed Members for April 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 WPC ELITE AR Homes Orlando…

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MCO Travel News: New Service Announcement

Norse Atlantic Airways, launched in March 2021, is a long-haul airline that offers affordable fares on transatlantic routes. It serves the intercontinental market with modern, fuel-efficient, and more environmentally friendly Boeing 787 Dreamliners. London/Gatwick is the second largest airport serving England’s capital, and is conveniently…

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West Orange Chamber Welcomes Two New Board Members

The West Orange Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed two new Board Members: Wendal Lowrey, Program Manager for Business Engagement at CareerSource Central Florida; and Jim Zeitschel Jr., Branch Manager for the Orlando Team at PrimeLending, a national mortgage lender.  Wendal Lowrey is a native of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and…

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