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More than Events – Chairwoman’s Article Feb 2020

At the end of January, the West Orange Chamber had a very successful Big Orange Awards event that was enjoyed by all those that attended. The Chamber Team is also feverishly working on the upcoming 18th Annual Best Fest – “The Taste of West Orange” on…

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“Dance, Dream & Inspire” Competition Raises More Than $200,000 To Help Local Children At Risk Of Abuse, Neglect

“Dance, Dream & Inspire” Competition Raises More Than $200,000 To Help Local Children At Risk Of Abuse, Neglect Stacia Wake Wins Seventh Annual Dance Competition ORLANDO, Fla. (Feb. 4, 2020) – Stacia Wake and her partner Mike Foncannon danced their way to victory at the “Dance, Dream & Inspire” charity…

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Timothy Clifford® Earns The Bucket Plan® Certification

Timothy Clifford® Earns The Bucket Plan® Certification Local financial advisor will now offer new planning process to clients Winter Garden, FL – 01/31/2020  – Timothy Clifford, Financial Consultant with Core Wealth Consultants LLC, earned The Bucket Plan Certification from Clarity 2 Prosperity, a financial training, coaching, and IP development organization.

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Toole’s Ace Hardware Achieves Highest Level of Recognition

Toole’s Ace Hardware Achieves Highest Level of Recognition From Ace Hardware Corporation For Exemplary Performance Neighborhood chain recognized as a top performing retail location ORLANDO, FL, January 22nd, 2020 – Ace Hardware Corporation is pleased to announce that eight out of ten Toole’s Ace Hardware stores of Central Florida achieved…

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New & Renewed Members January 2020

NEW MEMBERSElite LevelExpedia Cruise Ship CentersJosie’s Pizza & Wings in Windermere Enhanced LevelAsphalt IconsBACE Digital LLCChoice Merchant ServicesCurium SolutionsFinesto Property ManagementJVC Broadcasting OrlandoMaster Dental & OrthodonticsPro Staff Termite & Pest Control LLCRemax DowntownSewing By Marilyn Emerging Level360 Financial…

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Natural Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure

Natural Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure by:  AdventHealth High blood pressure is a common (and serious) medical condition that affects roughly one in three adults in the United States. Left unchecked, chronic high blood pressure (hypertension) can cause heart damage, stroke and heart attack. If you’ve been diagnosed with…

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Orange County Clerk’s Office Opening Two Locations on Select Saturdays to Expand Services for Customers

Clerk’s Office Opening Two Locations on Select Saturdays  to Expand Services for Customers  Orlando – In order to provide more convenient times and hours for customers, the Clerk’s Office will soon be opening two branch locations on select Saturdays throughout this year.     The Winter Park and Ocoee branches will be open…

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Ocoee Celebrates Black History Month

OCOEE, Fla. – The City of Ocoee pays tribute to Black History Month throughout the month of February. A proclamation recognizing the significance of black history was read on Tuesday, February 4 at the Ocoee City Commission meeting.  The city will announce the winners of its 16th Annual Black History…

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GoPegasus named Innovative Operator of the Year Award

Orlando, FL, January 24, 2020 – Orlando-based transportation company GoPegasus has been named Innovative Operator of the Year by METRO, one of the world’s largest and most influential transportation industry magazines. The award was presented in Omaha, NE during the annual American Bus Association Marketplace, a…

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Welcome 2020 – Chairwoman’s Article

Dear West Orange Chamber Members, I am excited to serve as this year’s Chairwoman of the West Orange Chamber Board of Directors and proud to be the first Hispanic to lead this prestigious organization.  I will continue to work closely with our immediate past chairman, Tim Haberkamp of Hardee’s in…

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Discover 2020 coming soon!

The Discover West Orange County Community Profile and Business Directory is the exclusive resource for visitors and residents to West Orange County. It is also the official publication of the West Orange Chamber of Commerce (WOCC), with a business directory of all Chamber members.  To ensure inclusion in this award-winning…

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Town of Oakland Mayor Kathy Stark honored for 25 years of service

The Florida League of Cities presented Oakland Mayor Kathy Stark with the John Land Years of Service Award for 25 years of public service.  The resolution, approved by the League of Cities Board of Directors, was presented to the Mayor during the Jan. 14 Town Commission meeting. It recognized her…

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