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Chamber Member GP Consulting is Awarded OCPS Business Partner of the Year

On March 6th, Trish Eakin, a West Orange Chamber of Commerce Ambassador, and Gaby Speller, of GP Consulting Orlando, were awarded OCPS Business partner of the year. With less than 1 year in business, GP Consulting has helped 6 of our local schools raise funds through discounted pricing and easy ordering…

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DUKE ENERGY UPDATE

The COVID-19 emergency has brought many changes to our communities, but few more significant than to business owners who are navigating both personal and professional impacts. Whether it’s reducing business hours, enduring temporary closures or scrambling to find new ways to operate, the pandemic has created a trying time for many.

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Walmart’s Efforts to Combat COVID-19

At Walmart, we’re continuing our efforts to strengthen our community of families, friends and associates during this unprecedented time. Our latest responses to COVID-19 include taking additional steps for the health and safety of our associates, making key services completely contact free, and helping to meet the urgent…

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Department of Economic Opportunity Provides Paper Reemployment Application during COVID-19

Dear Community Partners,   CareerSource Central Florida supports the Department of Economic Opportunity, the state’s Reemployment Assistance workforce system, during this critical time. Please share the following message within your communication channels in an effort to assist Floridians facing unemployment due to COVID-19.   If you are a Floridian who…

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AdventHealth’s Efforts Around COVID-19 Planning

AdventHealth is working aggressively to prepare for any potential surge as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Our number one priority is ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our patients, team members and our community at large.   AdventHealth Central Florida Division has a robust network of care in Orange, Osceola, Lake, Seminole,…

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GOODWILL MODIFIES DROP-OFF PROTOCOL, ENCOURAGES DONORS TO HOLD DONATIONS

ORLANDO, Fla. (April 3, 2020) – Due to limited hours and staffing, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida is encouraging donors to hold donations until the stores return to normal operating hours. For those who would still like to donate items in the interim, the nonprofit has modified its donation…

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Florida Blue contributes $70,000 to provide meals to seniors in Central Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. (April 3, 2020) – Florida Blue, the state’s leading health insurer, announced it is contributing $70,000 to help provide meals to seniors in Central Florida during the COVID-19 health crisis. The gift is part of a $2 million initial investment Florida Blue is making to address urgent health and…

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Duke Energy Florida takes action to reduce residential customer bills by nearly 21% in May during the COVID-19 pandemic

Duke Energy Florida takes action to reduce residential customer bills by nearly 21% in May during the COVID-19 pandemic Company fast-tracks fuel savings to customersCommercial and industrial customers will see a 20% to 45% reduction on May 2020 bills ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Duke Energy Florida today filed a plan…

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AT&T Expands Support for Customers Amid COVID-19

AT&T Expands Support for Customers Amid COVID-19 24/7 Online Support Tools and Additional Resources In Place for Curbside Pick-Ups, Doorstep Deliveries & Robocall Protection   Nearly 500 Hours of Premium Content Available for Free on HBO NOW and HBO GO   AT&T Makes $5.5 Million Commitment to Feed First Responders;…

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New & Renewed Members March 2020

NEW MEMBERS ENHANCED Century 21 Professional Group, Inc. Charity Clothing Pick Up Greater Orlando Chiropractic & Wellness Reality Marketing Group The Whole Enchilada US Storage Centers Valley National Bank Virtus Financial Partners EMERGING Betsy VanderLey Campaign COMMUNITY PARTNER II American…

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Coronavirus: What Does It Really Mean to Flatten the Curve?

If you’ve been working from home or only leaving the house for essential trips because of coronavirus, you likely know what social distancing is. On Monday, March 16, 2020, the White House released “The President’s Coronavirus Guidelines for America: 15 Days to Slow the Spread,” which implemented social distancing at…

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On March 30th at 4:30pm Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings along with public health officials will host a news conference to discuss COVID-19 and County updates.

Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings to hold Coronavirus Update News Conference Today, March 30, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings along with public health officials will host a news conference to discuss COVID-19 and County updates.   WHEN:              Monday, March…

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