What Happened? Late yesterday afternoon, the Florida Chamber of Commerce met with the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) to review the proposed 2022 workers’ comp rates. NCCI, which files rates on behalf of Florida carriers, has proposed a 4.9 percent average decrease across industrial classifications and a 14.1 percent…
Read MoreCOVID-19 BY THE NUMBERS As of Sunday, August 29, 2021, the Florida Department of Health is reporting that Orange County’s 14-day rolling positivity rate is 17.86 percent. Additional County statistics include: CDC level of community transmission: HIGHEligible residents (12+) who have one vaccine dose: 66.81 percentTotal positive cases for Orange…
Read MoreBoard of County Commissioners Confirmed Group to ‘Draw The Line for Equal Representation’ with new Census Data Orange County, Fla. – Every 10 years the Florida Constitution and the Orange County Charter calls for a reconfiguration of political boundaries. As the latest census was completed by the U.S. Census Bureau in…
Read MoreEric Scott, Communications Manager, Walt Disney World Resort At Walt Disney World Resort, being an Annual Passholder brings a special kind of magic – the kind that lets you visit our theme parks again and again so you can revisit the spots where your favorite memories…
Read MoreIt’s time for the 38th Country Round-Up Dinner & Auction! The event will be held on Saturday, September 18th at 6 PM at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Water Park. All money raised through ticket sales, table sponsorships, and auction items will go towards Edgewood Ranch to help us continue our…
Read MoreWith both the hurricane and wildfire seasons under way, this is a good time to remind your networks and communities to take precautions to prepare their business for any potential threats that lie ahead.Check out the following resources available through the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to help small businesses…
Read MoreBE A PART OF HISTORY: The 2022 Special Olympics USA Games to be held in Orlando, FL June 5-12, 2022, will be the largest USA Games in history and the largest humanitarian event in the State of Florida’s history. Volunteers make the Games possible furthering the mission of…
Read MoreHealthcare, Education/Curation/Library Services, Business/Finance, and IT/Math are four of the Orlando metro’s in-demand career areas facing significant skills gaps As Florida’s economy continues to grow and diversify, talent is key. Florida currently has more jobs looking for people than people looking for jobs. Solving our future talent needs now…
Read MorePrior to COVID-19, Florida employers told us that a skilled workforce was the top priority for 2020. In order to achieve the Florida 2030 Blueprint mission of moving Florida from the 15th to the 10th largest economy in the world by 2030 and to secure Florida’s talent pipeline, we will…
Read MoreCh. 2021-1, Laws of Fla. (2021 SB 72) COVID-19 Liability Protections Given that there have been questions regarding conflicting governmental guidance and the impact on COVID-19 liability protections, I want to provide some clarity. Chapter 2021-1, Laws of Florida, which took effect on March 29, 2021, provides businesses with a…
Read MoreThe policy runs from September 3rd to November 1st ORLANDO, Fla. – Disney Cruise Line announced Tuesday that guests 12 and older must be fully vaccinated to travel to the Bahamas. The policy takes effect on September 3 and runs until November 1. The Disney Dream sails from Port Canaveral…
Read MoreThe West Orange Healthcare District has announced a $3 million endowment grant to Shepherd’s Hope, a non-profit organization providing free acute and specialty-care medical services, education and wellness programs to uninsured and underinsured residents. The grant is the largest endowment gift Shepherd’s Hope has received in its 24-year history. The…
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