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Orlando Magic and Florida Blue Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Baskets for Books Program with a Virtual Children’s Book

In a continuing effort to develop lifelong learners through literacy and education, the Orlando Magic and Florida Blue are teaming up to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Baskets for Books program by offering a virtual children’s book, STUFF & SUNNY Take Flight. The children’s book features the unique, encouraging…

Economic Relief for Florida Businesses

PPP LOAN FORGIVENESS UPDATE The Small Business Administration released new loan forgiveness updates this week that will give many borrowers an easy pathway to having their debt eliminated. As of June 12th, 355,985 Florida businesses have received a PPP loan, totaling over $30.8 billion in approved…

The State of Florida Issues COVID-19 Updates

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 update the COVID-19 dashboard and post the state…

PPP LOAN FORGIVENESS UPDATE

The Small Business Administration released new loan forgiveness updates yesterday that will give many borrowers an easy pathway to having their debt eliminated. As of June 12th, 355,985 Florida businesses have received a PPP loan, totaling over $30.8 billion in approved funding. Nationwide, the three top industries…

Chairwoman’s Article June 2020

In my role at CenturyLink, I have had the privilege to serve many various organizations within our community. CenturyLink has been involved with the West Orange Chamber (WOCC) for decades and I have been representing them at the Chamber for over 10 years. In that time, the WOCC has always…

K-12 SCHOOLS POISED TO REOPEN

Governor DeSantis and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran yesterday unveiled Reopening Florida’s Schools and the CARES Act plan to reopen schools this fall, and to use federal aid to help youngsters who fell behind during this spring’s shutdown to catch up. Safety will be the priority, as…

Town of Oakland moves to Phase 2 of reopening

OAKLAND, FL —The Town of Oakland is moving to Phase 2 for reopening on Monday, June 15, with the following service changes going into effect: Town Hall Town Hall will operate with increased staffing but will remain closed to the public for in-person services. This decision was made to protect…

U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration Launches New USMCA Website

This week, the U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration (ITA) launched an updated website with new resources for companies in anticipation of USMCA’s entry into force on July 1. This includes a “Day One” section with resources outlining revisions to tariff lines, certificates of origin,…

Florida Blue Providing $50 Million in Health Care Cost Relief to Commercial Fully Insured Customers

Florida Blue, the state’s leading health insurer, announced today additional actions being taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic: For Commercial Fully Insured Employer Group Health Plans: One-Month Reduction in Premium: Fully insured employer group customers will be provided a 15% reduction in premium costs to be applied to the…

Duke Energy pledges $1 million in grants to support social justice and racial equity

Duke Energy, through its foundation, is pledging $1 million to nonprofit organizations committed to social justice and racial equity. Grants will be distributed across seven states where the company has electric and gas customers – North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee. In a first for the…

Florida Chamber Update

We’re nearing the 100-day mark since Florida’s first confirmed COVID-19 case, and businesses throughout Florida are continuing with their reopening efforts. Sixty-four of 67 counties began operating under Phase 2 of Governor DeSantis’ Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step. plan last Friday, and the remaining three counties (Miami-Dade, Broward…

Sr 429/New Independence Parkway Interchange Improvements Completed

In case you hadn’t seen it, the new traffic signals on New Independence Parkway at SR 429 are now fully operational. The lights will safely direct traffic entering and exiting SR 429 in Winter Garden. The project was completed in partnership between the Central Florida Expressway Authority and Orange County. The…