OCOEE, Fla. – The City of Ocoee Human Relations Diversity Board is hosting a presentation titled “Fostering a Sense of Belonging” on Thursday, May 2 at 6:15 p.m. at City Hall, 1 North Bluford Avenue. The public is invited to attend the free event. Guest speaker Kavita Sawh, with the…
Read MoreORLANDO–May 7, 2024 – The forthcoming opening of Universal’s Epic Universe theme park, slated for next year, heralds a transformative era for businesses in Orlando’s Southwest region. Spanning an impressive 750 acres along Sand Lake Road, Epic Universe is poised to become…
Read MoreWINTER GARDEN – The West Orange Chamber of Commerce announced the hire of Carrie Acosta as their new Executive Assistant and Office Manager. Carrie has lived in Apopka, FL for 25 years, with her husband and 3 children. She became a Realtor in 2013 and throughout her career, she has developed…
Read MoreWinter Garden, FL – April 16, 2024 – The West Orange Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce, Celebrating Leadership: The Journey to Empowerment, scheduled for May 2, 2024. This professional development luncheon will feature esteemed keynote speaker, success coach, and author, Simon T. Bailey,…
Read MoreOCOEE, Fla. – The Ocoee Music Festival will be held on Friday, April 12, and Saturday, April 13 at Bill Breeze Park, 125 North Lakeshore Drive. Central Florida’s premier music event is celebrating 30 years of memories and music. On April 12, the festival will run 5:30 p.m. to 10:30…
Read MoreOCOEE, Fla. – The Ocoee Fire Department will host its annual Open House on Saturday, April 27. The community event, held in partnership with the Citizens Advisory Council for the Ocoee Fire Department (CACOFD), will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fire Station 25 located at 563…
Read MoreWelcome to our newest Chamber Members! We are thrilled to have you doing business in the West Orange Community. We would also like to recognize our long-standing member businesses for their continued commitment to Advancing Community, Collaboration, and Leadership. NEW MEMBERS EXCLUSIVE Ameris Bank – Winter Garden…
Read MoreThis month marks the 14th Anniversary of Matthew’s Hope, so why is there a Gopher Tortoise on the cover of Moving Forward Magazine? Well, I have about 10,000 reasons. We must ask ourselves, why do we have more compassion for a gopher tortoise than the homeless…
Read MorePhoto courtesy of Author Made Photo and Video Ocoee, FL — March 28, 2024 — The West Orange Chamber of Commerce’s much-awaited gastronomic delight, Best Fest, returned for its 19th year, captivating taste buds and celebrating local businesses at Bill Breeze Park in Ocoee, FL. This…
Read MoreOur eagerly awaited “Motion to Adjourn: 2024 Legislative Session Recap” luncheon event is fast approaching. This event will offer attendees unique insight into the outcome of several of the Chamber’s priority issues from the recent legislative session and offer invaluable perspective on how these issues may…
Read Moregon – Isle of Berk – one of the five worlds featured at the all-new Universal Epic Universe theme park opening in 2025. Here, guests will see what it’s like to live amongst dragons as they explore a larger-than-life world that includes exciting attractions, beloved character meet-and-greets, dining, shopping –…
Read MoreJacksonville, FL. — VyStar Credit Union recently celebrated its first-ever Volunteer of the Year Awards, shining a spotlight on the remarkable contributions of its employees. These 35 dedicated individuals not only excel in their roles within the credit union but also extend their passion for service into the communities VyStar…
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