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Voting During COVID-19

Voting During COVID-19 By Diego A. Sanchez, CSP, ASP, CHST, OHST Here in Florida, early voting has started. Take advantage of early voting to avoid the larger crowds expected on Election Day (Nov 3rd). Depending on what area of Florida you live in, there may be shorter lines at your…

CHAIRWOMAN’S ARTICLE OCTOBER 2020

It’s day 232 (Week 34) and Florida is several weeks into Phase 3 of reopening our economy. The West Orange Chamber of Commerce (WOCC) has been working hard to bring you, our members, the most up to date information to help you and your organization during the election season and…

National Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day

Wednesday, October 21st, 2020 is National Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 21st, 2020, we celebrate the invaluable work being done by chambers of commerce nationwide to strengthen the economy, business community, and local enterprises of all sizes. A primary objective of the West Orange Chamber is to strengthen…

Ocoee Election Day Massacre 100-Year Remembrance Ceremony

In remembrance of the 100-year anniversary of the 1920 Ocoee Election Day Massacre, the City of Ocoee Human Relations Diversity Board will present a four-day educational symposium during the week of November 1st. The events are open to the public and will be held at the Ocoee Lakeshore Center…

CAREERSOURCE CENTRAL FLORIDA HOSTS VIRTUAL HEALTHCARE JOB FAIRS TO FILL MORE THAN 100 OPEN POSITIONS

WHO: CareerSource Central Florida (CSCF) will host two free virtual Healthcare Job Fairs for Central Florida residents seeking entry-level careers in the healthcare industry that don’t require a medical license or certification, and for licensed or certified healthcare professionals seeking open clinical positions. Residents of Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake and Sumter…

West Orange Chamber Virtual Book Drive benefiting the Early Learning Coalition of Orange County

West Orange Chamber Virtual Book Drive benefiting the Early Learning Coalition of Orange County. We ask for the books for the drive to be delivered to the West Orange Chamber’s office for ELCOC to come pick up. The books collected from the book drive will go towards ELCOC’s volunteer reading programs.

Town of Oakland reopens playgrounds at Speer and Pollard Park

The Town of Oakland is announcing the opening of its playgrounds, which had been temporarily closed due to COVID-19. The decision comes at the direction of the Town Commission and in accordance with Orange County Parks and Recreation’s opening of playgrounds. Pollard and Speer Park playgrounds are now open with the…

Friends of Lake Apopka Oct. 8 meeting will feature presentation by SJRWMD’s Dr. Erich Marzolf

Join a virtual meeting of the Friends of Lake Apopka on Oct. 8, 2020, at 6 p.m. for a special presentation by Dr. Erich Marzolf, Director of the Division of Water and Land Resources for the St. Johns River Water Management District. Dr. Marzolf will give a presentation on…

Florida Blue Launches COVID-19 Microsite To Support Local Businesses

COVID-19 has created many challenges for businesses and employees across Central Florida. There are proactive steps you can take to help adapt your company and make sure you, your employees and customers or partners are safely moving forward in our community as you continue to manage your COVID-19 response plan.

Addition Financial and CareerSource Central Florida Expand Partnership

Earlier this year, Addition Financial was named the Platinum Sponsor of CareerSource Central Florida’s Summer Youth Program. Now, in order to best serve the community’s needs, the two organizations have expanded their partnership to serve all age groups. “During this global pandemic, we at Addition Financial know that we have…

Orange County Charter Amendments 2020

Orange County Charter Amendments 2020 Florida has a constitutional revision commission that meets every 20 years. Orange County, which adopted home rule or charter government only in 1986, has a review panel that meets every four years. This Charter Review Commission (CRC), whose members are appointed by Orange County commissioners,…

Community Coronavirus Briefing – September 2020

During last Thursday’s AdventHealth Morning Briefing, Dr. Vincent Hsu, an epidemiologist and AdventHealth’s infection control officer, lauded the declining hospitalization rates for COVID-19, and is cautiously optimistic that a vaccine may be approved before the end of the calendar year. “We are at war with the virus,” Hsu said.