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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In 1986, Orange County voters elected to adopt the charter form of government. As a result, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC), conducts a new charter review by a commission appointed by the BCC every four years. West Orange Chamber of Commerce member…
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ORLANDO, Fla. (March 22, 2023) – GoPegasus, a leading local transportation and group travel company launched last year “Art on Wheels”, an innovative program to promote the region’s nonprofit arts and culture industry in a way that will “move” residents and global visitors – literally. GoPegasus converts its…
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Tort reform has reached the Florida Capitol and it is moving forward this week. House bill 837 has already passed the committee and is scheduled to be heard by the full Florida House shortly. This week, one Florida Senate committee will hear partner bill SB 236. Once this bill…
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By: Pam Thomas, Owner Pammie’s Sammies, WOCC Treasurer Ok…so here’s the good news: we are all extraordinary. The not-so-good news? We have a hard time believing it. Twice a year, the West Orange Chamber of Commerce hosts an amazing event titled “Celebrating…
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The 18th Annual Best Fest “The Taste of West Orange” is the best food tasting and business expo in West Orange County with over 1200 attendees, held from 5:30pm – 8:30pm at Bill Breeze Park, and will showcase over 40 local & family-owned restaurants, caterers, beverage suppliers and a…
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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 Orange Christmas Lighting…
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CareerSource Central Florida (CSCF), Florida’s second largest regional workforce board, is inviting businesses across Lake, Seminole, Sumter, Orange and Osceola Counties to sign up as a host site for our Summer Youth Program interns. The Summer Youth Program allows high school students (ages 15-19) to explore career paths, obtain…
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