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emphasis: Awareness

Article submitted by Jamie Mark of EM Agency Are you aware that there are some good things happening these days? Like, the Valedictorian speeches from the class of 2020, originally seen on Some Good News. Or, the fact that more than one…

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Orange County Consumer Confidence Survey – Your Opinion Counts

On Wednesday, May 13, 2020, the County created the Consumer Confidence Survey to gather data from residents about how comfortable they feel patronizing business and restaurants, and opening our local economy during the pandemic. The survey is available in three languages – English, Spanish and Creole.  The County has received…

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The deadline to change your party affiliation/register to vote in the primary election is July 20!

The deadline to change your party affiliation/register to vote in the primary election is July 20! Don’t wait until the last minute! Did you know the next election is in August? The Orange County Supervisor of Elections wants to make sure you are ready to vote whether it’s by mail,…

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COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS, INC. ADDS SECOND COVID-19 DRIVE-UP TESTING SITE

WINTER GARDEN, FL – Community Health Centers, Inc. will be adding an additional drive-up testing location beginning on Thursday, May 28th in the Pine Hills area of west Orange County.  This new drive-up testing location is located at 840 Mercy Dr, Orlando, FL 32808. Since April 28th, Community Health Centers has been…

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West Orange Chamber of Commerce Fitness Members Re-Opening This Week and Next!

We are excited to announce that many of the West Orange Chamber of Commerce Fitness Members re-opened this week, along with the remainder opening, Monday, of next week! Take this opportunity to improve your health and wellness by visiting one of our members soon! Warrior One Winter Garden Windermere –…

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Chairwoman’s Article May 2020

The last 60 days have been a whirlwind of change, information, facts vs. fear, words and phrases that we couldn’t have imagined in early March. Now, social distancing, stay at home, shelter in place, and a myriad of acronyms like EIDL, PPP and PPE are commonplace.  It seems never ending…

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SBA Payroll Protection Program Updated

Last week, the U.S. Treasury and Small Business Administration released the long-awaited loan forgiveness application for the PPP loan. These agencies recently provided clarification that loans under $2 million would be considered as meeting the good faith certification concerning the necessity of the loan request.  …

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A Look at the Latest Cyber Attacks on Business

The increased number of targeted attacks on businesses should no longer be troubling. What is troubling though is the troves of data breaches and the number of successful attacks that could easily have been prevented. IBM X-Force has released its annual Threat Intelligence Index report for 2020. The report provides…

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Chamber Continues Fighting for Small Businesses

This week, many small businesses in 48 states are able to re-open, and the best way to describe the welcoming of customers on Main Street is a “nervous celebration.”  I am so glad that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is arming local and state chambers of commerce with…

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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 continue to issue this update every day through Phase 1 of Florida’s reopening plan. Once the…

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AT&T Foundation Contributes $25,000 to Orlando Health Relief Fund to Support Healthcare Heroes

ORLANDO, Fla., May 18, 2020 –  The AT&T Foundation is donating $25,000 to the Orlando Health Team Member Relief Fund to support those on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant will be used to provide stipends for living expenses, such as rent and utilities, to healthcare workers…

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Winter Garden assisting less fortunate during pandemic

The city of Winter Garden has been partnering with nonprofits to make sure the less fortunate receive food during the pandemic. A Story from the West Orange Times & Observer The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone in some way, but there are people who are struggling…

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