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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…