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West Orange Foundation accepting applications for Danniel J. Petro Foundation Scholarship

Winter Garden, FL | February 21, 2022 – The West Orange Foundation presents our annual scholarship opportunity for area students, The Danniel J. Petro Foundation Scholarships. The scholarship fund, administered by the West Orange Chamber of Commerce, was established to make it possible for eligible students from local high schools…

onePULSE Foundation Teams up with Topgolf Lake Mary to Celebrate Common Ground with Special Event on March 31 Benefiting onePULSE

Topgolf Lake Mary also plants 49 permanent trees on property in honor of the 49 Angels ORLANDO, FL – February 15, 2022 – onePULSE Foundation, the not-for-profit established following the June 12, 2016 tragedy to honor and preserve the legacy of those killed and to create a sanctuary of hope,…

Florida Blue and Olive Debut First-Of-Its-Kind AI Solution to Accelerate Access to Health Care

New solution automates point-of-care prior authorization approval process, giving members access to care up to 10 days faster ORLANDO, Fla. – Feb. 17, 2022 – Florida Blue, the Blue Cross and Blue Shield plan of Florida, and Olive, the automation company creating the Internet of Healthcare, today announced an…

Ocoee Neighborhood Matching Grant Applications Available

OCOEE, Fla. – Applications for the Ocoee Neighborhood Matching Grant Program are available. The neighborhood grant program is open to homeowner associations (HOA) and to neighborhoods that do not have a structured HOA. The goal of the grant program is to assist residents with making improvements to their neighborhoods. There…

Florida Blue Again Ranked Among Top 50 Large Employers Nationally

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…

Consumer Data Privacy Bill Propels Through First House Committee

On 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…

West Orange Chamber of Commerce Honors Outstanding Individuals at 2022 Big Orange Awards

On 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…

CareerSource Central Florida Needs Your Help

Dear 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…

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Activates Business Damage Assessment Survey to Assess Damages to the State’s Agriculture from Freezing Temperatures

TALLAHASSEE, 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…

Florida Workforce Needs Study 2.0 – Help the Florida Chamber Foundation Build America’s Best Workforce

In 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 …

More than just Events

The 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,…

Cybersecurity 101: The Misconceptions and Risks Multifamily Owners Face

John 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,…