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Chairwoman’s Article August 2020

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…

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National Women Build 2020 – West Orange Habitat For Humanity

National 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…

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Fellow WOCC Member Appointed to the Florida Economic Development Council

The 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…

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CareerSource Central Florida Receives $7M CARES Act Monies from Orange County Government for Economic Recovery Through Workforce Solutions

Orlando, 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…

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Free Sandbags Available in Ocoee

Starting 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…

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CEMEX USA thanks Orlando healthcare workers with special heart-shaped blue concrete monument and courtyard for fight against COVID-19

CEMEX 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…

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Duke Energy Florida plans gradual return to standard business operations while extending assistance for customers in need

Duke 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…

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Hospital Demand for Convalescent Plasma Reaches Extraordinary Levels

As 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…

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Applications are now be Accepted for the 2021 WOCC Board of Directors

2020 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…

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Chairwoman’s Article July 2020

Our 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…

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The State of Florida Issues COVID-19 Updates

The 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…

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Federal Lending & Relief Options Still Available for Business Community

The 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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