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VyStar Announces 3rd Good is Everywhere Celebration

Showcasing Community Partners through Free Experiences and Impacting Nonprofits through Thousands of Volunteer Hours Jacksonville, Florida — VyStar Credit Union is proud to announce the return of Good is everywhere recognizing the good being done across our communities and highlighting the many partner organizations that uplift the areas we serve…

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Ocoee to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

OCOEE, Fla. – The city will host a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at its Ocoee Community Market to be held on Thursday, October 3 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Ocoee Lakeshore Center, 125 North Lakeshore Drive. The outdoor market will feature Latin music, free salsa dance…

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Fit ‘N Fierce Fitness Studio Earns Honorable Mention in 2024 Best of Florida Awards

GOTHA, FL – September 6, 2024 – Fit ‘N Fierce Fitness Studio is thrilled to announce its recognition as an Honorable Mention Winner in the prestigious 2024 Best of Florida Awards. Chosen by readers and editors of Guide to Florida, this accolade highlights the studio’s exceptional…

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New & Renewed Members for August 2024

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 AFFILIATE Quality Roofing Solutions – Winter ParkDECA…

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The Healthy West Orange Arts & Heritage Center Presents: The Art of Bird Photography with International Award-Winning Photographer Wei-Shen Chin

The Healthy West Orange Arts & Heritage Center Presents: The Art of Bird Photography with International Award-Winning Photographer Wei-Shen Chin OAKLAND, FL — The Healthy West Orange Arts & Heritage Center at the Town of Oakland invites the community to an extraordinary presentation: “The Art of Bird Photography,” featuring internationally…

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Letter from a Chamber Leader: Jim Forrester

One of the biggest challenges faced by those of us in the business community is continuing to keep current customers coming back again and again, while also bringing in new customers.  At United Parks and Resorts Inc.’s parks in Orlando, SeaWorld, Aquatica and Discovery Cove, we continually innovate and add…

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VyStar Credit Union Earns Top 10 Military Friendly® Company Designation for 2024

JACKSONVILLE, FL. –VyStar Credit Union is proud to announce its recent recognition as a Gold Military Friendly® Company for 2024. This prestigious designation is awarded to organizations that have met or exceeded standards in at least three out of four critical areas of commitment to the military community. Military Friendly®…

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Florida Blue Foundation awards $2.4 million in grant funding to seven organizations to support mental well-being initiatives

(Pictured Left to Right) Tony Jenkins, Central Florida Market President, Florida Blue; Dr. Nick Dewan, VP Behavioral Health, Florida Blue; Susan Moor, VP of Philanthropy, Easterseals Northeast Central Florida; Bev Johnson,President & CEO, Easterseals Northeast Central Florida; Kathy Meena, President, Special Hearts Farm; Jennifer Elliott, OCPS ESE Transition Teacher,…

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Groundbreaking for Phase Two of Tucker Ranch Park and Nature Preserve Public Ceremony on August 23

In the picture: Chris Barkley (Hodgson Douglas Landscape Architects), Bob Buchanan (former City of Winter Garden Commissioner, District 2), Robert Whittemore (Hodgson Douglas Landscape Architects), Margaret Bonko (V.P. Orlando Health/Pres. Horizon West Hospital), Tom Featherstone (Pres., Featherstone, Inc.), Kari Vargas (Pres. & CEO, AdventHealth Winter Garden), Lisa L. Bennett…

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Historic East Winter Garden Welcomes New Era: Dyson’s Plaza Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks Major Redevelopment

Left to Right: Derek Blakeslee (CRAAB Chairman), Carmen Horne (CRAAB Member), Carol Burkett (Deputy Chief of Staff of Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings),  Chloe Brunson-Johnson (City of Winter Garden District 3 Commissioner), Nicole Wilson (Orange County District 1 Commissioner), Linday Dyson-Smith (Dyson Family Trustee), Carl Smith (Linday’s husband), John…

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Why Does a Business Need a Business Law Attorney?

The Orlando Law Group is committed to serving businesses and working with them to make them successful. In fact, The Orlando Law Group has always been very entrepreneurial with our founder and attorneys owning multiple businesses in a wide range of industries, not just the legal field. As…

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The Town of Oakland to feature Lake Apopka in an Art + History Exhibit

OAKLAND, FL – Highlighting the successful story of restoration, the Town of Oakland and the Healthy West Orange Arts & Heritage Center at the Town of Oakland are thrilled to announce an exciting series of events that tell the story of Lake Apopka through an art + history exhibit,…

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