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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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CenturyLink Awards $500,000 in Grants to Advance Technology in US Schools

This pandemic has changed the way we are educating our children. Teachers across the country have been challenged to find new ways to reach and teach their students and technology is the key. To support innovative learning and educational opportunities, CenturyLink is awarding $500,000 to fund 114 technology-focused projects as part of…

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Ocoee Development Services E-Permitting and COVID-19 Response

OCOEE, FL – The City of Ocoee’s Development Services Department has used the E-portal system SAGE to process building permits and call for inspections for several years.  Recently we have updated our online system to process requests for planning and development review processes. Since our online system was in full…

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CareerSource Central Florida Debuts New Podcast that Connects Career Seekers, Businesses and the Community to Talent Solutions

May 14, 2020, Orlando, Fla. — CareerSource Central Florida (CSCF) announced the debut of Job LaunchPad, a podcast aimed at sharing topics on the career journey, talent and recruitment needs of businesses, labor market and the overall workforce landscape with subject matter experts in the community and within CSCF. Piloted…

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Orange County Government Partners with Walmart and Quest Diagnostics to Open COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing Site

Orange County, Fla. – On Friday, May 15, 2020, additional COVID-19 drive-thru testing sites will open in the Walmart parking lots located at 8101 S. John Young Parkway, Orlando and 11250 E. Colonial Drive in Orlando. Operating hours will be Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. beginning…

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