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…
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(Orlando, Florida) – In partnership with American Residential Communities (ARC) and New South Residential, LLC – WPC breaks ground on two new affordable housing projects in Central Florida. Bringing the total number of affordable housing projects between WPC and ARC to six, including five senior communities and one familyhousing…
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For more than 50 years, the West Orange Chamber has been the voice of business in our community. Their efforts to support businesses with networking events, educational programs, and advocacy have impacted our community for the better. Stina D’uva, President and CEO, has led these efforts for more than…
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State Small Business Credit Initiative announced that earlier this year, the State of Florida secured nearly half a billion dollars in loan funding specifically targeted for Florida small businesses and entrepreneurs. $142 million dollars of the total $488 million is available right now to fuel small business growth, and we need…
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OCOEE, FL. – The West Orange Chamber of Commerce made its ‘comeback’ after their last Best Fest 2020 had to be canceled due to the pandemic. This year’s event had a new layout, music by saxophonist Tamara Danielsson provided by Pilars Martini and Loft, DJ Bubbles from Florida Foam…
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What is Immutable Storage? Immutable storage is a data storage system that does not allow changes to stored information. It ensures that stored data remains persistent, secure, and unchanged. It can be used to store sensitive or critical data such as financial records, medical records, or legal documents. Immutable…
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Has your business considered starting an apprenticeship program? Apprenticeships are a proven work-based learning model that helps train your workforce by learning new skills while working and helping your business prepare for future needs and growth. Apprenticeships can occur across all industries, including health, manufacturing, information technology, business,…
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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 ELITE Maple Street Biscuit…
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The WOCC Thursday Networking Group is now open to all Chamber Members who are not currently in another group. The limitation of one member per industry has been eliminated to allow for even greater potential for our members to create valuable and long-lasting partnerships. Come visit the WOCC’s Thursday Networking Group…
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The biggest attack on the tourism industry ever proposed is now being discussed in the Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee in the Florida House of Representatives, bill PCB RRS2. This bill would negatively impact tourism and tourism-related entities, including Visit Florida. Any positive spin on the benefits of…
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On Friday, March 24, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis took final steps to reform Florida’s legal system by signing HB 837 into law. Known as Tort Reform, or the Civil Remedies bill, this legislation is effective immediately and aimed at limiting frivolous lawsuits protecting businesses as well as citizens.
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As a Chamber, we understand how important Mom and Pop shops are to our community and its growth. “Buying local” boosts the economy, helps families in your community to keep them in business, and sometimes ensures employment for other people. Some of these small businesses are handed down from…
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