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Chairwoman’s Article June 2021

As we find ourselves settling into the welcomed joy of summer, leaders far and wide are already working on plans for 2022. While we don’t want to worry about tomorrow, we surely don’t want tomorrow to find us unprepared for the prosperity we seek. Here are three themes I use…

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WOCC Event Director Leaving the Organization

Carrie Wilson, WOCC Event Director, has announced her decision to leave the West Orange Chamber after 15 years of being with the organization. What this means is that she will be starting a new job with fellow Chamber Member and Community Trustee Duke Energy, which we are sure you all…

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Town of Oakland to receive $500,000 in legislative assistance for vital wastewater project

**The West Orange Chamber of Commerce has been working with the Town of Oakland to assist in advocating for the funding of this project for the past 9 years. We are happy to see that little by little, this very important project is receiving the attention of a State Legislators.

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Renewed & New Members May 2021

RENEWED MEMBERS EXCLUSIVE INVESTMENT LA Fitness – Windermere ELITE INVESTMENT Bruster’s Real Ice Cream Windermere Charles SchwabFravel Brewer OrthodonticsSerenades West Orange Memory Care Assisted Living…

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City of Ocoee Contest Call for Entries

The City of Ocoee is sponsoring a Calendar Photo Contest celebrating the beauty and uniqueness of Ocoee.  Winning photographs will be published in the city’s 2022 Community Calendar.  Photographers will be given photo credit in the calendar.  Amateur and professional shutterbugs are invited to submit color pictures of people at…

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Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center at the Town of Oakland Features new Up-and-Coming Songstress Taylor Rich

Singer, Songwriter and Guitarist Taylor Rich will be Center Stage on the Center’s Porch on Friday, June 25 The Town of Oakland is highlighting a new up-and-coming guitarist, Taylor Rich, on Friday, June 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a live music performance on the Healthy West Orange…

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U.S. Chamber of Commerce Guides & Resources

The U.S. Chamber continues to create, update, and evolve its various guides and resources to continue bringing businesses the information you need during these uncertain times. 10 Steps to Host a Vaccine ClinicBest Practices: Public-Private Partnerships for Vaccine DistributionGeneralized Overview of the Requirements to Host a Vaccine…

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2022 West Orange Chamber Board of Directors

Have you ever wanted to serve on the Chamber Board of Directors?  If the answer is yes, then be sure to complete and return the 2022 WOCC Board of Directors Expression of Interest form before the August 13 deadline. Click here to apply…

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Applications are open for the11th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Awards

 Second-Stage Businesses Compete to Earn Prestigious Honor Applications are now open for the 11th Annual GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch® awards program. GrowFL is Florida’s only organization that focuses exclusively on second-stage growth companies, delivering programs and services for local communities to help these companies thrive and prosper. Second-stage companies…

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Renewed & New Members April 2021

RENEWED MEMBERS COMMUNITY TRUSTEES Computer Business Consultants, Inc. SUPPORTING TRUSTEES Lynn Walker Wright, P.A.Titan Air Conditioning & Heating ELITE MEMBERSHIP INVESTMENT Bella Collina Country Club…

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COVID-19 Relief Options

Paycheck Protection Program – The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on payroll. Borrowers may be eligible for PPP loan forgiveness. COVID-19 EIDL – This loan provides economic relief to…

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Orlando Magic, AdventHealth and City of Orlando to Host Community Vaccine Event

Vaccines will be provided to those 18 years and older on May 13 at the Amway Center The Orlando Magic, AdventHealth and City of Orlando are teaming up toprovide 2,300 Central Floridians doses of the COVID-19 vaccine at a special event at the Amway Center. The Moderna vaccine will…

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