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Orange County Government Updates – November 13, 2020

Mayor Demings announced another $30 million dollars will be available for the Orange CARES for Individuals and Family Assistance Program. The program will provide a one-time payment of $1,000 per household for residents affected by COVID-19. Residents who have already received funding from the previous Individual and Family Assistance Program…

Orlando Health launches Preferred Education Program

Orlando Health team members who want to pursue an associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or certificate at Valencia College, can do so without incurring any out-of-pocket costs. Effective December 1, 2020, the healthcare system will launch its Preferred Education Program which allows team members to attend Valencia College and pay nothing…

Orange County Residents Impacted by COVID-19 Can Receive Limited-Time-Only, High-Demand Skills Training at No Cost Plus a Weekly Stipend through CareerSource Central Florida’s Help is Here Program

Orlando, Fla., — Florida’s second largest regional workforce board continues its commitment to assist Orange County residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic through CareerSource Central Florida’s (CSCF) Help is Here program. The organization has received additional financial support from Orange County Government to provide complimentary scholarships…

Orlando Magic Announce New Marketing Brand Campaign, Magic Together

ORLANDO – In continuing to build off of the Orlando Magic’s commitment to the Central Florida community and its fans, the team has unveiled its new marketing brand campaign, Magic Together. The campaign represents the united front the Magic forges with the fans bound by a common passion and love for…

Orlando Health launches Preferred Education Program

Orlando Health team members who want to pursue an associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or certificate at Valencia College, can do so without incurring any out-of-pocket costs. Effective December 1, 2020, the healthcare system will launch its Preferred Education Program which allows team members to attend Valencia College and pay nothing…

We NEED Your Input for 2020, It’s a Wrap – Celebrating & Honoring Our Own

The West Orange Chamber Team is working on our end-of-the-year in-person event, “2020, It’s a Wrap – Celebrating & Honoring Our Own”. At the event, we want to celebrate everyone for enduring this year, AND we want to honor those who did just more than endure. Please help us to identify the Chamber Members…

Why Recycling Matters – and How to Do It Right

Did you know that one recycled tin can saves enough energy to power a TV for three hours? Or that thrifting for a shirt instead of buying one new can save more than 700 gallons of water? If not, don’t worry: November 15, 2020 is National Recycling Day – a…

Shepherd’s Hope adopts dental program

When the West Orange Health Alliance awarded Shepherd’s Hope a $600,000 grant earlier this year, part of the goal was to bring emergent dental care under the organization’s umbrella. COVID-19 slowed things down, but Shepherd’s Hope already has been able to help change lives by offering the dental acute-care services.

Duke Energy urges Florida customers to prepare for Tropical Storm Eta

With Florida in the path of Tropical Storm Eta, Duke Energy Florida is ready to respond to potential power outages and is encouraging customers to prepare for the storm. Tropical Storm Eta is forecast to bring gusty winds and rainfall, making flooding possible in some areas. Customers in Central Florida…

Groundbreaking Ceremony for New City Hall Rescheduled to Nov. 17

OCOEE, Fla. – Due to the inclement weather from Tropical Storm Eta, the groundbreaking ceremony for the City of Ocoee’s new City Hall has been rescheduled to Tuesday, November 17 at 3 p.m. The ceremony will be held at the construction site located at the northeast corner of the intersection…

Thank you to our Renewed Members August – September

The West Orange Chamber thanks the Chamber Members who have renewed their Chamber Membership investment, August – September. During the past year, your investment in the WOCC has enabled us to be the voice of business in our community and facilitate opportunities among our 1100+ member businesses. We are proud to…

Travel During COVID-19

By Diego A. Sanchez, CSP, ASP, CHST, OHST As we come closer to the holidays, many of us are thinking about traveling and visiting relatives and friends. After so many months of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, we are clear of the risks associated with the virus. It is important…