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COVID-19 RESOURCES

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS The most critical local health and government updates can be found at Orange County’s coronavirus webpage, which includes a link to Mayor Demings’ ongoing press conferences. Orange County’s COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program assists with one month’s rent, so residents will be…

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We are going Virtual – So lets network!

In these current times of uncertainty and isolation due to CO-VID19; it is not only key to keep communication flowing, but also critical. Therefore, since we can’t gather as an in person group, the West Orange Chamber of Commerce is going virtual, for now, with our networking groups. If you…

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The City of Winter Garden launches the “Downtown Winter Garden Curbside Program”

The City of Winter Garden launched the “Downtown Winter Garden Curbside Program” TODAY, March 23, to help the small businesses during this difficult time. The program provides complimentary Downtown Ambassadors to deliver purchased items from downtown restaurants and shops to vehicles at designated curbside pickup locations throughout downtown. Downtown Winter Garden Curbside…

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CHARTER TO OFFER FREE ACCESS TO SPECTRUM BROADBAND & WI-FI FOR 60- DAYS FOR NEW K-12 AND COLLEGE STUDENT HOUSEHOLDS AND MORE Stamford, CT. – March 13, 2020 – In the coming weeks, many Americans will b

CHARTER TO OFFER FREE ACCESS TO SPECTRUM BROADBAND & WI-FI FOR 60- DAYS FOR NEW K-12 AND COLLEGE STUDENT HOUSEHOLDS AND MORE In the coming weeks, many Americans will be affected either directly or indirectly by COVID-19 and Charter is focused on serving and supporting our 29 million customers. Americans…

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Axiom Bank offering support for customers affected by Covid-19

AXIOM BANK, N.A. OFFERS RELIEF TO CUSTOMERS FINANCIALLY IMPACTED BY COVID-19 Payment Deferral Program to Provide Loan Assistance for Business Owners and Consumers ORLANDO, Fla. (MARCH 23, 2020) – Axiom Bank, N.A., a Maitland-based, leading community bank, is offering support for its commercial and consumer customers who…

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Truist announces COVID-19 relief measures for communities, clients and teammates

Truist announces COVID-19 relief measures for communities, clients and teammates. A $25 million philanthropic pledge will support basic needs, medical supplies and financial hardship relief. CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC) today announced its Truist Cares initiative to support the short-term and long-term…

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Orlando Business Journal’s 2020 CEOs of the Year

Leadership is defined as the act of motivating a group of people to act toward achieving a common goal. That includes providing inspiration, providing people with the tools needed to achieve success, creating a great work environment — and, at times, rolling up your sleeves and doing some hard work yourself.

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CAREER SOURCE MEDIA ADVISORY

CAREER SOURCE MEDIA ADVISORY WHO: CareerSource Central Florida Staff working virtually to deliver services to Career Seekers, Businesses and Community Partners inquiring about Unemployment/Re-Employment WHAT: Resources for Unemployment and Re-Employment Assistance during COVID-19 Coronavirus crisis With this ongoing crisis that creates unemployment impact, CareerSource Central Florida is committed to serve career seekers,…

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Child Care Providers Call for Support During Global Pandemic

For Release: March 20, 2020  Source: Jahayra Guess, Communications & Media Relations                P: 407-377-1218 I E: jguess@elcoc.org  Child Care Providers Call for Support During Global Pandemic.  Orlando, FL – No one thought something as ordinary as toilet paper or bleach would create such a flurry of emails and calls for help.

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Orlando Business Journal 40 under 40 Awards

Orlando Business Journal 40 under 40 Awards   Do you know any young professionals who stand out from the crowd? Orlando Business Journal is looking for 40 promising business executives and professionals under the age of 40 in our area. Nominate today! ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Help Orlando Business Journal recognize those…

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UCF selects Mizzou’s Dr. Alexander Cartwright as next president

ORLANDO, Fla. – After nearly a year of searching the University of Central Florida has selected Dr. Alexander Cartwright, currently a chancellor of the University of Missouri, to become UCF’s sixth president. The UCF Board of Trustees announced Friday it had selected Cartwright over another finalist, based on his “proven experience…

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Her businesses survived 9/11, hurricanes, her two bouts with cancer and a recession. Can they survive COVID-19?

Businesswoman Ellen Korbin began to feel the stress brought by novel coronavirus pandemic when shows started canceling at the convention center, where she sells coffee. Then came her funnel cake outlet at the theme parks. And now the restaurant she owns in Ocoee is limited to takeout. The 9/11 terror…

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