Pre-COVID-19, Florida employers told us a skilled workforce was the top priority for 2020…then COVID happened. While vaccines are on the way, a return to some sense of normality will take time, and we anticipate Florida’s workforce needs will continue to be a top issue. A high-quality workforce is Florida’s best long-term economic…
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Duke Energy Florida named Sharon Arroyo vice president of government and community relations, effective Feb. 16. Arroyo succeeds Melissa Seixas, who recently became the Florida state president. Arroyo will report to Seixas in this new role. Arroyo will lead the Florida government and community relations team…
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2021 is off to the races and our members are rightfully focused on recalibrating their new normal. Reduced workforces, new hires, different customer service protocols, and new revenue goals are all demanding fresh effort and innovative thinking. The West Orange Chamber of Commerce Staff and Board of Directors join…
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RENEWED MEMBERS COMMUNITY TRUSTEE Computer Business Consultants SUPPORTING TRUSTEE Florida Blue Heichel Plumbing Lynn Walker Wright, P.A. Manheim Orlando Mark’s Floors, LLC…
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OCOEE, Fla. – Applications for the Ocoee Neighborhood Matching Grant Program are available. The neighborhood grant program is open to homeowner associations (HOA) and to neighborhoods that do not have a structured HOA. The goal of the grant program is to assist residents with making improvements to their neighborhoods. There…
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OAKLAND, FL — For the 18th year, Oakland has been named a Tree City USA® by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. Oakland achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program’s four requirements: a tree board or department, a tree care…
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Orlando, Fla. — CareerSource Central Florida (CSCF), Florida’s second largest regional workforce board, has opened applications for its annual Summer Youth Program, which helps 1,500 young adults in high school (ages 15-19) gain exposure to college experiences and multiple career pathways in high-growth industries, receive professional internships, and take part…
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For Sgt. Anthony Vitale and K9 Chase, the Feb. 9 Town Commission meeting was bittersweet. The occasion officially marked K9 Chase’s retirement and Sgt. Vitale’s acceptance of the Police Chief’s Award. In 2016, Sgt. Vitale approached the Oakland Police Department with the concept of starting its own K9 Unit. With…
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As the hardest-working muscle in your body, your heart deserves protection with the most advanced cardiac care. If you’ve been wondering about your heart health and putting off an appointment while sheltering at home, it’s time to speak with your cardiologist about getting back on track — and it’s…
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OCOEE, FLORIDA, February 1, 2021: House Blend Cafe, located at 10730 W. Colonial Drive, celebrates its 15th anniversary this month. The cafe first opened its doors on February 1, 2006. House Blend Cafe seeks to positively influence the community with more than just great coffee and delicious food. The…
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ORLANDO, Fla. – (February 4, 2021) – Toll Brothers, the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, today announced plans to build new single-family homes and townhomes at Westhaven at Ovation, a community within the master-planned Horizon West development in southwest Orlando. Located minutes from the region’s world-renowned attractions and a half-hour…
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Veteran executive brings a strong focus on customers, communities and collaboration ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Duke Energy today said it will elevate Melissa Seixas to serve as president of Duke Energy Florida, effective Feb. 16. Currently vice president government and community relations for Duke Energy Florida, Seixas will succeed Catherine…
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