WINTER GARDEN, FL., December 1, 2023 – The West Orange Chamber of Commerce’s Economic and Governmental Advocacy Committee hosted West Orange legislative delegation members for “Coffee & A Conversation with our West Orange Legislative Delegation.”

Members of the legislative delegation present were Senator Geraldine Thompson, District 10, Representative Bruce Antone, District 41, Representative LaVon Bracy Davis, District 40, and Representative Rita Harris, District 44.

During the event, members of the legislative delegation shared their priorities for the upcoming legislative session, scheduled to begin on January 9, 2024. Following the delegation’s report on their priority issues, the West Orange Chamber of Commerce offered its priorities which included appropriations requests from the Town of Oakland, City of Ocoee, Town of Windermere, and City of Winter Garden as well as several issues of importance to industries, businesses, and community groups represented by the Chamber. Following the delivery of the Chamber’s 2024 priorities, a brief meet and greet was held.

“We tremendously appreciate Senator Thompson, Representative Antone, Representative Bracy Davis, and Representative Harris sitting down with us to discuss our priorities, both mutual and independent, for the upcoming legislative session,” said Jason Levine, Chair of the Economic and Governmental Advocacy Committee.

“With a vast, diverse, membership that includes many of the world’s top tourist destinations, world-class healthcare facilities, and several of central Florida’s most respected community leaders and businesses, the West Orange Chamber of Commerce is proud to advocate on behalf of its members and facilitate opportunities for them to meet their elected officials. This type of opportunity allows us to deliver on our stated purpose of advancing community, collaboration, and leadership.” said Stephen Lewis, President & CEO of the West Orange Chamber of Commerce.

To view the West Orange Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Legislative Priorities click here.

About West Orange Chamber of Commerce

Founded in 1972, the West Orange Chamber of Commerce (WOCC) serves as the leading business advocate in Central Florida by advancing community, collaboration, and leadership for over 1,150 member businesses. Learn more on how the West Orange Chamber of Commerce can help grow your business, by visiting wochamber.com/grow-with-us/.