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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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Disney Institute’s Approach to Business Excellence is now being offered in Spanish or Portuguese at Disney’s Contemporary Resort in our Learning Experience Center!

We are excited to announce that Disney Institute’s Approach to Business Excellence is now being offered in Spanish or Portuguese at Disney’s Contemporary Resort in our Learning Experience Center.  These are the program dates: June 28-29 in Spanish June 30-31 in Portuguese As a participant in this multi-day course at…

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New Orlando-based marketing agency recommends businesses adapt AI optimization

The LMB Marketing Group is an expert at AEO and incorporates AI optimization into a business’s marketing strategy. The LMB Marketing Group Optimized AI search is one of this year’s most buzzed-about marketing trends, and it’s growing fast, but not all marketing agencies are up to the challenge…

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West Orange Chamber Hosts 2025 Celebrating Leadership Luncheon Honoring “Change of Plans” Class

Winter Garden, FL – June 13, 2025 – The West Orange Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted its annual Celebrating Leadership professional development luncheon on June 5, 2025, at the Ocoee Lakeshore Event Center, honoring the 2024–2025 graduating class of the West Orange Foundation’s Leadership West Orange program, presented by AdventHealth…

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Awarded #1 Top Meeting Destination In The U.S.

This Marks the Tenth Time Orlando Has Earned Cvent’s Highest Distinction  20 Orlando area convention hotels and resorts named to Top Meeting Hotel in North America list  Orlando, Fla. – May 20, 2025 – Today, Cvent, the industry-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider named Orlando as the …

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Supporting Trustee – Orlando Magic Unveil New Logo; an Iconic Franchise Symbol is “The Star” Once Again

The team also unveiled three new uniforms in the collection ORLANDO – As the Orlando Magic continue to propel forward, the team unveiled a new logo and three new uniforms during a special celebration today at the Kia Center. With the team and Magic brand continuing to grow, the new logo…

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Mayor Jerry L. Demings Touts Efficiency During 2025 State of the County Address

Marking his 44th year as a public servant, Mayor Jerry L. Demings delivered his 2025 State of the County address at the Linda Chapin Theatre inside the Orange County Convention Center on June 6, detailing mid-year triumphs and key priorities to an audience of community leaders, business partners, and citizens. “We’ve…

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