Eric 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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With a $1.25 million grant from the West Orange Healthcare District, the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation will transform its 21 East Plant Street building to include space for wellness education, event activations and a new location for HUBB, an interactive program that connects residents to local health services. The 5,300…
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Ocoee residents will soon have an all-new wellness destination to walk, run, bike and train. The Ocoee Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and the City of Ocoee are partnering with the West Orange Healthcare District to transform two existing stormwater ponds along Bluford Avenue and Ocoee Commerce Parkway to create the…
Read MoreBuilds on Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans’ Complementary Strengths and Shared Commitment to Help People and Communities Achieve Better Health and to Lead in the Transformation of Health Care Accelerates the Launch of Best-in-Class Culturally Relevant Offerings in Florida and Puerto Rico Increases Scale and Resources,…
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