We have been dealing with the COVID-19 Pandemic for 169 days. During this time, the WOCC has been hard at work making sure we deliver the most up to date information that will assist you and your business navigate through this environment. As a community we continue to learn more…
Read MoreNational Women Build 2020 – West Orange Habitat For Humanity National Women Build 2020 with West Orange Habitat For Humanity will involve hundreds of women to fundraise and dedicate one day to build homes, impact our community, make a difference for two single moms and learn new skills. Our local…
Read MoreThe Florida Economic Development Council has appointed Marc Hoenstine, CEcD, Director of Economic Development, Duke Energy, as Chair to the Board of Directors. Marc directs the company’s efforts to retain and expand the existing commercial and industrial customer base as well as attract new customers to Duke Energy’s 35 county…
Read MoreOrlando, Fla., — Aimed at providing workforce re-entry and meaningful careers to Orange County residents who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, CareerSource Central Florida (CSCF) is set to deliver career services including employment support, career development workshops, resume assistance, internships and more. Orange County residents can access services by…
Read MoreStarting today, the City of Ocoee will provide free self-serve sandbags to residents. The sandbags will be available July 30 through August 7, 2020 at the Ocoee Public Works Department at 301 Maguire Road. The sandbag distribution site will be open seven days a week from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30…
Read MoreCEMEX USA and Orlando Health unveiled a new blue heart-shaped concrete monument and courtyard Friday in appreciation of frontline healthcare workers at Orlando Health—Health Central Hospital in Ocoee, Fla., for their extraordinary service, loyalty and commitment to their patients and community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Representatives from CEMEX USA…
Read MoreDuke Energy Florida will continue assisting customers experiencing economic hardship from the COVID-19 pandemic as the company begins returning to standard billing and payment practices in mid-August. However, the earliest disconnections for non-payment under regular credit and notice timelines will not begin until Sept. 1 for customers. In March, in…
Read MoreAs coronavirus cases surge the need for convalescent plasma is reaching extraordinary levels. “OneBlood is experiencing more than a 500% increase in hospital orders for COVID-19 convalescent plasma. We are urging people who have recovered from the coronavirus to step forward and donate their plasma, they are urgently needed”, said…
Read More2020 has proven to be a year like no other for everyone including the West Orange Chamber of Commerce. As we are accepting the new normal of COVID-19, we still have to plan for the future including our 2021 Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is the policy-making panel…
Read MoreOur world continues to be dominated and impacted by COVID-19. We have visual reminders everywhere we look; masks; hand sanitizer stations, distancing signage and more. This is our new reality and until we can slow down the spread, it is our new normal. Accepting this new normal, along with following…
Read MoreThe State of Florida Issues COVID-19 Updates TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The State of Florida is responding to COVID-19. As of Friday, June 5, the state has moved into Phase 2 of Florida’s reopening plan. The Florida Department of Health will now issue this update once per week. However, DOH will continue to…
Read MoreThe long-awaited Main Street Lending Program is finally operational this week and the Federal Reserve has released information on which banks have already qualified as lenders for the program. The Main Street Lending Program has a lending term of 5 years with a minimum loan size of…
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