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BEST FEST ‘The Taste of West Orange’ is Back on Thursday, March 28th at Bill Breeze Park

The 19th 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,…

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GOODWILL TO RENOVATE FLAGSHIP LOCATION IN ORANGE COUNTY

Upgrades Will Enhance Shopper, Donor and Employee Experiences ORLANDO, Fla. (Jan. 26, 2023) – Goodwill Industries of Central Florida (GICF) recently announced it will begin renovating its flagship retail store and administrative building, located at 7531 S. Orange Blossom Trail, in Orlando. Work is scheduled to begin mid-February 2024.

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Ocoee Community Market to be held on February 1

OCOEE, Fla. – Ocoee Parks and Recreation is partnering with Orange Blossom Market Co. to host the first Ocoee Community Market on Thursday, February 1 from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. The outdoor market will be held the first Thursday of each month at the Ocoee Lakeshore Center, 125…

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Mardi Gras Block Party To Be Held on February 9

OCOEE, Fla. – The City of Ocoee will hold its first Mardi Gras Block Party on Friday, February 9 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. The event will take place along McKey Street in downtown Ocoee. Downtown businesses will be open during the festivities to serve…

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VyStar Credit Union Opens New Branch in Central Florida

Jacksonville, Florida — VyStar Credit Union is proud to announce its Altamonte Springs location is now open at 151 N. SR 434 in Altamonte Springs, Florida. This is VyStar’s 75th full-service branch and joins branches in Sanford, Oviedo, and Lake Mary in Seminole County. “We’re excited to…

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Community Health Symposium Registration Is Now Open!

While each community shares the same challenges, how we address those issues depends on solutions that work at the local level. The annual Community Health Symposium and Sapphire Awards provides attendees the opportunity to convene, discuss critical health issues, learn local solutions that may benefit all communities, and improve the…

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West Orange Foundation Accepting Applications for Danniel J. Petro Foundation Scholarship

Winter Garden, FL | January 8, 2024 – The West Orange Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the West Orange Chamber of Commerce,  presents its annual scholarship opportunity for area students, The Danniel J. Petro Foundation Scholarship. The scholarship fund, administered by the West Orange Chamber of Commerce, was established to…

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VyStar Foundation Announces New Board Members

Four Dynamic Community Leaders Jacksonville, Florida — VyStar Foundation, the philanthropic arm of VyStar Credit Union, is proud to announce the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors. These community leaders will join the organization in its mission to Do Good in the areas served by VyStar…

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Letter from The Chair: Kimberly Hardy, Ph.D.

As we welcome the new year of 2024, we also transition into new leadership and roles. I am thrilled to work with our President and CEO, Stephen Lewis, on many innovative opportunities for our Chamber! Stephen has a vision that will continue the outstanding efforts of the team, as well…

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New & Renewed Members for December 2023

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 COMMUNITY TRUSTEE HUBB Healthy West Orange Building…

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The West Orange Chamber of Commerce Announces Big Orange Award Winners

Winter Garden, FL – On February 9, 2024, The West Orange Chamber of Commerce (WOCC) will be honoring the outstanding people and businesses in the West Orange community at their Big Orange Awards. The event will take place at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort; sponsored by Platinum Sponsor Walt Disney…

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West Orange Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Foundation for a Healthier West Orange as Newest Trustee

Winter Garden, Fla., Jan. 2, 2024 — The West Orange Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the Foundation for a Healthier West Orange as its newest trustee. The Foundation is a Winter-Garden-based 501(c)3 nonprofit that invests in and champions initiatives that focus on healthy living, quality access and…

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