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Orange County Offering Personal Protective Equipment to Small Businesses to Assist in Economic Recovery

Orange County Offering Personal Protective Equipment to Small Businesses to Assist in Economic RecoveryOne Million Face Maskes and 200K Hand Sanitizers Available at No Cost   PPE for Small Biz in Orange County, an Orange County Government COVID-19 initiative through the Orange County Economic Recovery…

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Ocoee Boat Ramps and Parks Reopening Tuesday May 12, 2020

OCOEE, Fla. – The City of Ocoee will reopen its boat ramps and parks on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 after being closed for over a month due to the coronavirus and Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Safer at Home Executive Order. Parks will be open from dusk to dawn for passive use.

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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. In an effort to keep Florida residents and visitors safe and aware regarding the status of the virus, the Florida Department of Health will issue this update every day, seven days per week.

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I-4 Ultimate Accelerated Work Scheduled May 13–18

In accordance with Governor Ron DeSantis’ directive to accelerate the I-4 Ultimate project while there is reduced traffic due to COVID-19, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), I-4 Mobility Partners, and SGL Constructors (joint venture team of Skanska, Granite, and Lane) continue to push forward scheduling additional work during Phase…

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PPP Pitfalls: Important Facts

PPP Pitfalls: Important Facts by Debra Salas, Lead Lending Relations Specialist, SBA South FL District Office There have been many misnomers out there about how PPP (Paycheck Protection Program) functions. Here are my top five: “Several weeks have gone by without an approval for my PPP loan request and my…

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GOODWILL TO REOPEN SELECT STORES AND DONATION XPRESS CENTERS

GOODWILL TO REOPEN SELECT STORES AND DONATION XPRESS CENTERS Nonprofit’s Services Needed as COVID-19 Fuels Unemployment ORLANDO, Fla. (May 8, 2020) – As of today, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida has reopened six of its retail stores and 12 Donation Xpress Centers. The nonprofit plans to reopen the remaining…

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Florida Department of Health Launches New COVID-19 Mobile App to Help Flatten the Curve in Florida

Florida Department of Health Launches New COVID-19 Mobile App to Help Flatten the Curve in Florida~Available for iOS and Android Users~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Health announced the launch of a new mobile app, StrongerThanC19. The free app, available for iOS and Android devices, complements the community…

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Ocoee’s Helping their Restaurants Reopen

Ocoee’s Helping their Restaurants Reopen                               Ocoee, FL   We want to assist our restaurants in reopening. As part of the Governors Executive Order 20-112, Phase 1 Business Reopening Plan, the City of Ocoee has relaxed regulations to…

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NEW ACE HARDWARE STORE OPENS IN WINTER PARK

NEW ACE HARDWARE STORE OPENS IN WINTER PARK   Aloma Ace Hardware Celebrates Official Opening   WINTER PARK, FL., May 5, 2020 – America’s most celebrated “helpful place” opened its doors on Saturday, April 25th in Winter Park. The new Aloma Ace Hardware store, located at 6748 Aloma Ave, will…

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AdventHealth Community Coronavirus Briefing

As Florida embarks on a phased reopening, AdventHealth’s goal is to create an environment that is safe for all. AdventHealth is unveiling sweeping changes and innovative services that will continue to safeguard patients, visitors, team members and the greater community as the health care system begins to reopen many of…

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New & Renewed Members April 2020

NEW MEMBERSENHANCEDArtificial ArtisansTina Willis Law RENEWED MEMBERSCOMMUNITY TRUSTEESComputer Business Consultants, Inc.Reed Nissan – OrlandoReed Nissan – Clermont ELITEFresh ExpressSerenades by Sonata Memory Care Assisted LivingUniversal Engineering Sciences ENHANCEDArgos Builders, LLCDPS Design & Print SolutionsHealth Markets-Sylvester WoodleyLaw Office of…

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Improving your AC system can help fight viruses

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says an air conditioning unit turned one case of coronavirus into nine cases. But, there are things you can do to make your units safer. Some business owners are already taking action. At this business center with executive suites to rent, Fernando Mariano…

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