A Disney wish is granted every hour of every day, and this week was extra special because nearly 50 princess wishes were granted all at once at Walt Disney World during a storybook event filled with magic around every corner. This includes the wish of one young royal from West Virginia who…
Read MoreWinter Garden, FL., April 21, 2025 – The West Orange Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the West Orange Foundation, celebrated outstanding students and educators at its annual Education Awards Ceremony. During the ceremony, graduating high school seniors who are recipients of a Danniel J. Petro Scholarship Fund scholarship, and fifth,…
Read MoreCutting-Edge Ride Technology & Breathtaking Real-World Footage bring guests up close with the wonders of the Arctic through the most immersive Arctic experience ever created ORLANDO, Fla. (April 18, 2025) – SeaWorld Orlando today announced the official opening date for Expedition Odyssey, a groundbreaking Arctic adventure debuting May…
Read MoreOur Orlando rescue team recently hit a major milestone – we’ve successfully reached our 1,000th manatee rescue! While we hope no manatee ever requires our assistance, this achievement underscores our unwavering commitment to protecting this iconic species. By collaborating with organizations like the Manatee Rescue & Rehabilitation Partnership, we’ve worked…
Read MoreOCOEE, Fla. – Following the City of Ocoee’s April 1st Commission meeting, the deadline to submit applications for Ocoee’s Neighborhood Grant has once again been extended to Friday, April 25, 2025. The neighborhood grant program is open to homeowner associations (HOA) and to neighborhoods that do not have a structured…
Read MoreThe West Orange Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the addition of Emily Falconi as the new Marketing and Communications Manager. Falconi has a Bachelor’s degree from Eastern Florida State University. She brings extensive experience in social media strategy, data analytics, email marketing, graphic design, brand awareness, and content…
Read More1,000 Orlando area businesspeople needed to volunteer on April 27-29, 2025. DECA’s International Career Development Conference will bring over 24,000 high school students and educators to Orlando this April, adding more than $55 million the economy and hospitality industry. High school students interested in entrepreneurship, finance, hospitality and tourism, marketing,…
Read MoreLast month, the West Orange Commerce of Chamber’s Economic and Governmental Advocacy Committee hosted West Orange legislative delegation members for “Coffee & A Conversation with our West Orange Legislative Delegation.” The event was held at the Chamber, and participants were provided with an opportunity to have candid conversations regarding their…
Read MoreDisney’s Coronado Springs Convention Center – On February 22, 2025, The West Orange Chamber of Commerce (WOCC) honored several outstanding individuals and businesses in the West Orange community at their annual Big Orange Awards. The event took place at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort; sponsored by Title Sponsor, Walt Disney…
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