Oakland Town Commission Seat #1 incumbent Rick Polland was re-elected to office in Oakland’s Municipal Election on Tuesday, March 8. His opponent was Matthew Bunevich. As of 7 p.m. Tuesday when the polls closed, Polland received 71.2% of the vote with 262 votes and Bunevich received 28.8% of the vote with…
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Florida Blue Foundation provides $300,000 in funding for “Screen and Intervene: Connecting Food Insecure Patients to Resources” initiative ORLANDO, Fla. (March 8, 2022) – Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recently received a $300,000 grant from the Florida Blue Foundation to expand hunger relief efforts by training local health care…
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Today, Florida Blue, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) and other Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) companies joined Civica’s initiative to manufacture and distribute affordable insulins that, once approved, will be available to people living with diabetes at significantly lower prices than insulins currently on the…
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Thank you for being a member of the Orlando Magic Corporate Advantage Program! As a benefit, you are eligible to receive exclusive discounts of up to 35% off select home games. FIND TICKETS HERE Please enter your organization’s unique promotional code to…
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On February 24, Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 7014 into law, which extends last year’s legislation to protect health care providers from litigation arising due to COVID-19. This bill, sponsored by Senator Danny Burgess and Representative Colleen Burton, extends the COVID-19 liability protections for health care providers through June 1,…
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The West Orange Chamber of Commerce (WOCC) is pleased to welcome Matthew’s Hope and The Experience Christian Center as the two newest Trustee Members. Matthew’s Hope Ministries, based in Winter Garden, is a fully Independent, faith-based, 501(c)3 non-profit homeless outreach ministry organization completely funded and supported by the local…
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By Gerry Glynn As Florida’s legislature deliberates how best to use a nearly $4 billion budget surplus – the product of unexpected tax revenue combined with an influx of federal aid during the pandemic – our state is faced with a big question: What can we do today to…
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The West Orange Chamber of Commerce is Your voice for Pro-Business issues. This legislative session we have been tracking progress on key bills that will impact the business community. We are asking you to help support 2 key issues today. Don’t worry, this will take less than 5 minutes out…
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NEW MEMBERS Community Trustee Matthew’s Hope Exclusive Members CHASE CHASE – Downtown Orlando CHASE – Hamlin CHASE – Winter Garden CHASE –…
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Event is opportunity to learn about degrees in nursing, imaging, lab sciences and more. AdventHealth University invites those looking to start or further their career in health care to an Open House on March 16, 2022, from 5 to 7 p.m. at 671 Winyah Drive, Orlando. Students of all ages…
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Steering Committee to determine best use of $5.5 million grant February 11, 2022 – The Foundation for a Healthier West Orange (FHWO) announces the formation of a new steering committee – the Healthy West Orange Trails Connection (HWOTC). HWOTC promotes, activates, and enhances the trail system throughout West Orange to…
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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…
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