Company ranked No. 1 health insurance employer in Florida JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Feb. 11, 2022 – Florida Blue, the state’s Blue Cross Blue Shield plan, again ranks among the top 50 in Forbes’ annual rankings of the best large employers in the nation. Florida Blue ranks number 44, up one…
Read MoreOn Thursday, February 10, the House Commerce Committee passed data privacy legislation unanimously, despite concerns from the business community on the potential impact to businesses. In a letter in advance to the committee and in public testimony, the Florida Chamber shared concerns about the scope of the current bill, the…
Read MoreOn February 11, 2022, The West Orange Chamber of Commerce (WOCC) honored the outstanding people and businesses in the West Orange community at 2022 Big Orange Awards. The event was held at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort; sponsored by Platinum Sponsor Walt Disney World Resorts, Presenting Sponsor…
Read MoreDear Community Leader, CareerSource Central Florida needs your help! Would you please participate in our short community engagement survey? Your feedback will help us better understand our region’s business and workforce needs now and in the future for our growing community. Please visit: CareerSource Central Florida Community Survey Special…
Read MoreTALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) activated the Business Damage Assessment Survey to assess the impact freezing temperatures had on the state’s agriculture businesses. Survey responses will allow the state to gather data and evaluate resources impacted businesses may need to recover after the freezing…
Read MoreIn order for Florida to be successful in creating and strengthening access to high-quality career pathways, TODAY, we invite you to provide us with deeper insight into what employers need, and are doing, to provide job skills training to your workforce. Last year, the Florida Chamber Foundation released the …
Read MoreThe West Orange Chamber is more than just events. We are always focused on being your Voice regarding business issues and regulations. This year is no different. The West Orange Chamber Board of directors voted unanimously to adopt the 2022 Legislative Position Paper. To read all of the paper,…
Read MoreJohn Weis, Quantum Fiber “Maybe if we just ignore cyberattacks, the hackers will ignore our multifamily properties.” Ridiculous? Sure. But for years, that seemed to be the opinion of many property operators. Today, cybersecurity for multifamily properties has never been more relevant with cyber risks lurking everywhere. Many apartment communities,…
Read MoreJ.T. McWalters, WOCC 2022 Chairman I am thankful and honored to represent the West Orange Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors as the 2022 Chairman. Through the leadership of Stina D’Uva, the Chamber’s President & CEO, we will celebrate our 50th Anniversary this year. We have a new look with…
Read MoreNEW MEMBERS Elite ICON Park The Wheel Tierra, Inc. Enhanced Acaletics Ford’s Garage Puff…
Read MoreEducational episode featuring PureCycle’s plastic recycling tech to premiere Wednesday, January 26, at 9:30 a.m. ORLANDO, FL. — Jan. 20, 2022 – Today, PureCycle Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCT), in partnership with EXPLR Media, announced an episode of EXPLR’s upcoming “Everyday Science Stuff” original series which will spotlight PureCycle’s…
Read MoreOrlando – Engaged and ready to “tie the knot”? Consider saying “I do” with the Orange County Clerk of Courts. Clerk Tiffany Moore Russell will perform a special group wedding ceremony on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2022 on the steps of the Orange County Courthouse in downtown Orlando at 1:00…
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