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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,…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

New & Renewed Members for July 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 ELITE C2 Education of WindermereEar, Nose, Throat, Plastic…

Hob Nob and Straw Poll 2024 Results

On August 1, 2024, the West Orange Chamber of Commerce held its Hob Nob & Straw Poll at the Ocoee Lakeshore Center with over 400 people in attendance. During this event, the Orange County Supervisor of Elections facilitated a Straw Poll for participants to cast their…

Building the Future, Renewing the Past: WPC’s Legacy is Rooted in Renovation

This year marks a significant milestone for WPC (founded Winter Park Construction in 1974) as we celebrate half a century of leading the construction industry in Central Florida. From our origins as a humble renovation firm to becoming the multi-unit construction…

The WOCC Adds Central Florida Expressway Authority as a Community Trustee

WINTER GARDEN, FL. – The West Orange Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) as its newest Community Trustee. CFX also plays a vital role in the region’s economy and is leveling the playing field for small…

Three Things Every Business Owner Should Have

By Juan P. Camacho, Esq. Director of Business Law Services It is fairly common knowledge that owning a small business is very difficult. One in five businesses fail the first year and nearly half fail within five years. That is truly unfortunate as small businesses are what built this country.

Letter from a Chamber Leader: Tracy Swanson

At the Foundation for a Healthier West Orange, we believe that through purposeful collaboration and investing, we can profoundly shape the health and well-being of our community. This fall, as we culminate five full years of impact, our mission remains steadfast: to invest in and champion initiatives that support…

Leadership West Orange: Back in Action! Are you ready to accept the challenge?

Welcome to the 31st class of Leadership West Orange. Today marks the West Orange Foundation’s rollout of the 2024–2025 session for the Leadership West Orange program. Year after year, the Foundation strives to make each session unique with new and exciting experiences for participants, ensuring relevant and unparalleled adventures…