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Jones High School graduates will be able to attend Valencia College for FREE!

BEST. SURPRISE. EVER. Students at Jones High School learned that every single graduate will be able to attend Valencia College for FREE! These scholarships are not just for this year’s seniors, but for EVERY student in the classes of 2026-2029! That means tuition and fees are covered, so they…

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Orange County Clerk of Courts is excited to announce our 2026 Valentine’s Day Group Wedding Ceremony

The Orange County Clerk of Courts is excited to announce our 2026 Valentine’s Day Group Wedding Ceremony. Registration is now open 2026 Orange County Clerk of Courts Valentine’s Day Group Wedding Tickets, Sat, Feb 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM | Eventbrite. Please share this initative in your community newsletters…

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West Orange Chamber of Commerce 2026 Legislative Position Paper

The West Orange Chamber of Commerce, serving as the business advocate for West Orange County, represents a membership of over 1,150 businesses with more than 200,000 employees. The Chamber is dedicated to uniting as a collective voice for business leadership and fostering community partnerships to enhance a positive ecosystem in…

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Young Professionals Group

We are excited to share that the West Orange Chamber of Commerce will be growing our Young Professionals Group in 2026 following a successful pilot of the group in 2025, and we would love for you or a member of your team to be involved! This group is open…

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2025 Big Orange Awards Finalists

The 2025 Big Orange Awards Finalists Are Here! We are thrilled to announce this year’s outstanding finalists for the Big Orange Awards— the West Orange Chamber’s celebration of excellence, leadership, and the incredible businesses and individuals who make our community shine. Winners will be revealed on February 28,…

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2026 Legislative Priorities Position Paper

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West Orange Foundation’s Leadership West Orange Class – Tourism & Hospitality Day

This year’s Leadership West Orange class just completed its third session, “Tourism & Hospitality Day.” No tourists here—just a group of sponges soaking in an abundance of institutional knowledge our tourism and hospitality partners were kind enough to share with the group. Our day of immersion with Central Florida’s world-class…

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The West Orange Chamber of Commerce hosts Coffee & A Conversation West Orange Legislative Delegation

On Friday, November 14, 2025, the West Orange Chamber of Commerce’s Economic and Governmental Advocacy Committee (EGAC) hosted the West Orange legislative delegation at its “Coffee & A Conversation with the West Orange Legislative Delegation” event. The coffee was held at the Winter Garden Heritage Museum’s Heller Hall at the…

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FLORIDA TAXWATCH RECOGNIZES INNOVATIVE DESK TROOPER PROGRAM WITH GOVERNMENT PRODUCTIVITY AWARD

ORLANDO, Fla., October 8, 2025 — A partnership between the Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) and the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) recently received the 2025 Florida TaxWatch Government Productivity Award. The honor recognizes state employees and work units whose work significantly and measurably increases productivity and promotes innovation.The award-winning…

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Ocoee to be Proclaimed a “Purple Heart City”

OCOEE, Fla. – Mayor Rusty Johnson will proclaim the City of Ocoee a “Purple Heart City” at the City Commission Meeting on Tuesday, October 7. The meeting will be held at City Hall, 1 North Bluford Avenue, at 6:15 p.m. This effort serves as a show of support for military…

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Fit ’N Fierce of West Orange Voted “Best of Florida 2025”

Fit ’N Fierce of West Orange Voted “Best of Florida 2025” in Health Clubs and Personal Trainer Studios West Orange, FL – September 4th, 2025 — Fit ’N Fierce of West Orange is honored to announce that it has been voted Best of Florida 2025 in the Health…

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Leadership West Orange:  If You’ve Got the Time, We’ve Got the Adventures!

Welcome to the 32nd class of Leadership West Orange. Today marks the West Orange Foundation’s rollout of the 2025–2026 session for the Leadership West Orange program. Year after year, the Foundation strives to incorporate new and exciting experiences for participants. With the perfect mix of the old and the new,…

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