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2020 General Election Ballot State Constitutional Amendments

The Nov. 3 election isn’t all about Presidential election. Florida voters also will decide whether the minimum wage should be raised to $15 an hour. They could transform how the state’s elections are conducted in the future. There are Six proposed constitutional amendments that will be on the ballot and…

Public restrooms to open at Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center at the Town of Oakland

To accommodate a growing number of West Orange Trail users, the Town of Oakland is proud to announce the opening of outdoor public restrooms at The Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center at the Town of Oakland. The outdoor restrooms, located at 126 Petris Ave., will open Tuesday, Sept.

Equality Florida Provides Online Directory for Businesses who Support LGBT Non-discrimination

As we continue to cautiously re-open our economy, Equality Florida is taking action to bolster pro-equality businesses. Nationally, the LGBTQ community represents $917 billion in spending power , dollars on which the survival of small businesses hinge in our current economic climate. In an effort to support those businesses that have stood by…

PUBLIX PRESENTS $225,000 TO SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

On Sept. 1, Publix Super Markets Charities presented Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida with a check for $225,000 to assist the food bank’s ongoing response efforts amid the coronavirus pandemic. Since mid-March, Second Harvest has been distributing enough food for 300,000 meals per day – double what the…

Coffee with the Town Manager to be held virtually in September

OAKLAND, FL — Residents are invited to this month’s virtual Coffee with the Town Manager on Thursday, Sept. 10 at 9 a.m. via Zoom. Oakland Town Manager Steve Koontz welcomes the public for an open dialogue to discuss Town news, services, programs and more. Oakland Police Chief John Peek…

Orlando Health selected as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers

Orlando, FL (August 27, 2020) – Orlando Health has been named by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2020! The healthcare system came in at number 24 in Florida, out of 100 employers. The rankings were based on feedback from a survey of 80,000 Americans who work…

WINNERS OF 2020 SPORTYS PRESENTED BY ORLANDO HEALTH REVEALED DURING BROADCAST ON WKMG NEWS 6

ORLANDO, FL (August 31, 2020) – The 2020 SPORTYS: Greater Orlando’s Night of Champions presented by Orlando Health aired over this past weekend on WKMG-TV News 6. Viewers watched as 12 category winners were revealed from a field of 51 finalists. See below for the complete list of winners. The…

CareerSource Central Florida Reopens its West Orange County Career Center in the West Oaks Mall August 31

Orlando, Fla. – Beginning August 31, CareerSource Central Florida’s (CSCF) West Orange County Career Center will reopen its doors to customers for in-person, by appointment only services with its first week (August 31 – September 4) accommodating appointments between 12 Noon and…

COVID-19 EVICTION DIVERSION PROGRAM

COVID-19 EVICTION DIVERSION PROGRAM Orange County’s COVID-19 Eviction Diversion Program will be available to residents begining, August 25, 2020. The online application portal will open at 9 a.m. and can be accessed at ocfl.net/EvictionDiversion. The income-based program will assist Orange County’s most vulnerable tenants who are in imminent…

U.S. Chamber Launches “Cost of Inaction” Campaign, Illuminating The Burden on Americans as a Result of the Impasse Over Additional Coronavirus Aid

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today launched the “Cost of Inaction” campaign to quantify and bring to life the very real pain Americans are feeling every day that Congress and the administration fail to provide additional economic relief to individuals, families, businesses, and states impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. “The…

This School Year, It’s Okay To Take It Easy

This School Year, It’s Okay To Take It Easy By Amanda Reineck, MSW, RCSWI Work. Stress. Socially distant schooling. It’s never easy being a parent, but this fall brings more challenges than most – and right now, one of the toughest challenges of all is helping our kids feel safe…

Thank you to our Renewed Member for May – July

The West Orange Chamber thanks the Chamber Members who have renewed their Chamber Membership investment, May – July. 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…