2010Community

Trustees

Ace Hardware

BankFIRST

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida

Bright FutureElectric, LLC

Bright House Networks

Castle & Cooke

CenturyLink

DeWitt Excavating

DRB Benefits Group

Fishback, Dominick,Bennett, Stepter,

Ardaman, Ahlers, & Langley, LLP

GrayRobinson, P.A.

Health Central

Manheim Orlando

Orlando Health

PrismOne

Progress Energy

Regions Bank

South Milhausen, P.A.

University ofCentral Florida

Walt Disney WorldCompany

Our Mission: To Develop, Support and Promote Chamber Member Businesses and Our Community.

May 2010

Chairman’s MessageJames K. Densmore, 2010 Chamber ChairmanParkland International Realty

I met Erica Collins of Collins Catering at the WOCC Lead and Feed and booked them for an event our company held. Their prices were very competitive and the menu was full of variety. Our customers loved the lunch, everything was warm, fresh and beautifully displayed. The staff came prepared making the set up and break down flawless. I look forward to working with Collins Catering again! After such an exceptional experience I will definitely recommend Collins Catering to anyone I know in need of a caterer.

Heather D. KelleyServpro of Apopka/Wekiva, Inc

Last October, the Chamber held its annual Board Retreat with the main focus of moving forward from “Relic to Relevant”; the Chamber’s new battle cry for 2010. I along with incoming and outgoing board members and the Chamber staff began by identifying the relics that we wanted to place into extinction and with what relevance we would like to replace them.

It was easy to identify a rather large relic that the WOCC was clinging to and that turned out to be our “Business Directory” housed on our Web site. We had just finished revamping our web site by implementing many user friendly features, thus enabling the user to maneuver throughout the site with ease. If cavemen were alive when the dinosaurs roamed, our business directory would be the dinosaur that knocked them off their feet. The “Business Directory” is outsourced to a Chamber specific vendor and that vendor was living in the past. It wasn’t allowing us to move forward, instead it was moving us backward. It was difficult to search for Chamber businesses and registering for Chamber events was an even more daunting task. In keeping with “Relic to Relevant”, we decided to change vendors. After a long process of research we agreed to contract with Chamber Master to maintain our new “Business Directory, on our Web site and internally for our database. The banishing of this “relic” is important to all Chamber members because our “Business Directory” is now available for the World Wide Web to access our Chamber member businesses. The maneuver ability this program has allows all of us to maintain and access our records quickly with a few keystrokes. With a Chamber issued login and password, members are able to change their own listings including phone numbers. Most importantly, members can inscribe their own business descriptions with the most relevant information.

Not only can members create their own business descriptions, they are also able to add promotional offers called, “Hot Deals” with a link right on the WOCC homepage. Read further into this newsletter and discover the many useful functions of this new “relevant” directory.

While on the subject of relevance, the WOCC’s Best Fest comes to mind! Congratulations to nearly 80 of our businesses that took advantage of this tremendous promotional event. Attendance numbers exceeded our expectations, new contacts were made and low and behold, the sun was shining. For those that missed this great opportunity, keep an eye out for our Small Business Expo and BAH scheduled for September. More details coming soon!

Be sure to try out the new Events Registration on the web site by sending in your reservation for the Orange County Commissioners Luncheon sponsored by Walt Disney World on Wednesday, May 26th. I hope to see you then.

West OrangeChamber

Board of Directors

Joe Alarie

A. Kurt Ardaman

David Billsborough

Comm. Scott Boyd

Mayor Gary Bruhn

Comm. Bob Buchanan

Samir Burshan

Debbie Clements

Samuel B. Davis, Jr.

Jim DensmoreChairman

Rob Frank

Bob Gosselin

Chesta Hembrooke

Dr. Gaby Howat

Randy June

Julie Kleffel

Star Kraschinsky

Anette Luck

Rob Maphis

John McReynolds

Yog Melwani

Scott Michael

Jeff Milhausen

Dan Petro

Kitty Phillips

RepresentativeStephen Precourt

Lynette Reynolds

Mayor Kathy Stark

Lynetta Steed

David Sylvester

Jim Thomas

Dr. Diane Trees

Michael Waldrop

THE WEST ORANGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE’S “BEST” BEST FEST EVER!

The stars aligned, there wasn’t a cloud insight, truly the definition of a Chamber of Commerce kind of day as the West Orange Chamber recently celebrated the BEST, Best Fest “The Taste of West Orange” to date. There was great food, drinks, music and laughter into the night.

The attendees were not the only winners during Best Fest. Votes for the best food, best dessert and booth were recorded by volunteer survey takers during the course of the evening and totaled by the Chamber Team right before the close of the event. Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar marched away with the bragging rights of “Best Food”, The Melting Pot celebrated consecutive years winning the title of “Best Dessert” and Bonefish Grill picked up the title for “Best Booth”. The voting was incredibly close. There were many favorites as the surveys testified, proof that our vendors exceeded all expectations.”

If you were not able to attend, you missed an exceptional event. The good news is that the Chamber is already strategizing for the 9th Annual Best Fest.

Our sincere thank you to our Sponsors; Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, Alarie Design Associates, Cen-tryLink, Health Central, The West Orange Times, DRB Benefits Group, Central Florida Lifestyle Publications, Nelson’s Tents & Events, Southwest Orlando Bulletin, Winter Garden Village at Fowler Groves, Form Com-munity, Boyette, Cummins & Nailos, Attorneys at Law and West Orange Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, P. A. Our heartfelt thank you to all our vendors and volunteers; we could not do this event without you.

BEST DESSERTThe Melting Pot - Orlando

BEST FOODFleming’s Prime Steakhouse

& Wine Bar

BEST BOOTH Bonefish Grill

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Take advantage of this valuable marketing opportunity

for the low prices listed below.

Monthly Rates

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Please contact Vicki Ferberat 407.656.1304 ext. 3 or vferber@wochamber.com

New MembersMarch 2010

APARTMENTSAltis at Lakes of Windermere

Genienne Hernandez

Falcon SquareLee Rogers

BUSINESS CONSULTING SERVICES

Florida BarterJon Stern

HOME IMPROVEMENTMajestic Marble & Granite

Scott Hanes

PHYSICIANS - GASTROENTEROLOGYFour Corners Digestive

Disease InstituteJuree Weirsten

PROPERTY MANAGEMENTNational Rental Services

Jackie Buchta

RESTAURANTSFiorella’s Cucina Toscana

Stewart Smith

La Nuova CucinaRachel Friedman

RETAILRainy Day SolutionsDebbie Hammond

WEB PAGE MARKETING & DESIGN

TCDG StudiosMark Manhire

Renewed MembersMarch 2010

Action Gator TireBill Burlingham

All Smiles DentalLinda Licata

Birket Engineering Inc.Steve Birket

Bob EvansBob Evans

Budget Auto Parts of Or-lando, Inc.Bill Rutherford

Canine Companions For IndependenceMargaret Ager

Carmela’s of BrooklynGiacomo Guagliardo

Carolyn Cappleman Kar-rakerCarolyn Cappleman Karraker

Chick Fil-A at Winter GardenJeane Boast

Christian Service CenterRosemary Wilsen

Clancy & Theys Construc-tion Co.Holly Duke

Crawford Tire ServiceGary Crawford

Custom Shoe Repair & Dry CleanersKenneth West

Dr. Phillips High SchoolRichard Manning

Episcopal Church of the MessiahTom Rutherford

First Baptist Church of Winter GardenTim Grosshans

Habitat for Humanity of Great Orlando AreaDee Danmeyer

Health Alliance Family Care CenterRenee Reneau

Holiday BuildersKelli Crisan

Holston Properties & Devel-opmentRobert Holston

IRM Investments, Real Es-tate & ManagementMiguel Senior

Jason J. Sotto, DMDJason Sotto

Joe Daylor PhotographyJoe Daylor

Lake Bennett Health and Rehabilitation Center, Inc.Jay Bloomer

Lamm & Company PartnersDon Gorham

Leslie’s Swimming Pool SuppliesJennifer Brazzell

M&I BankTom Delgrosso

Majestic Marble & GraniteScott Hanes

MetroWest Golf ClubMike Pryor

Mollie Ray ElementaryYvette Scott

Nancy Berry - Main Street Realty InternationalNancy Berry

Ocoee Business ParkWilliam Brown

On-Purpose Partners, LLCMary Tomlinson

Orlando Business JournalMarti McKeown

Orlo Vista ElementaryJanet Colon

RCB Homes, Inc.Casey Herlihy

Robert Wallick Associates, Inc.Kurt Wallick

Rotary Club of Dr. Phillips - Noon

Safeguard Business Print-ing and Promotional Prod-uctsRichard Starcher

Sweetwater Car WashAlan Schneider

T.J.I.SThomas Johnson

TCDG StudiosMark Manhire

Territo Electric, Inc.Joseph Territo

The PalmMichael Martin

Unity Family ChiropracticJennifer Bourst

West Orange Country ClubScott Yates

West Orange High SchoolSherie Hillis

CHAMBER CHATTER

The Jewish Community Center will receive 12 awards at the JCC’s of North America 2010 Biennial Convention in Atlanta next month. In addition, the preschool program of JCC’s Richard S. Adler Early Childhood Learning Center was recognized by Nickelodeon’s Parents’ Pick 2009 awards as Orlando’s Best Preschool. It also was named Best Day Care Center by the Orlando Mom’s Guide.

The Orlando Magazine has announced its winners in the 2010 Dining Awards and to no surprise many are members of the Chamber. Congratulations to these fine establishments, we know that when you want the Best head West!Best Restaurant – 1st runner up Chef’s Table at the EdgewaterBest New Restaurant – Thai BlossomBest Breakfast – Peach ValleyBest Take-Out – Thai BlossomBest Power Lunch – The Capital GrilleBest Wine Pairing Dinners – Chef’s Table at the EdgewaterBest Deli – TooJay’s & PublixBest Greek – Taverna OpaBest Mexican/Tex Mex – Cantina LaredoBest Southern – Cracker BarrelBest Thai – Thai BlossomBest Barbecue – Bubbalou’s Bodacious Bar-B-QueBest Pizza – Winter Garden Pizza CompanyBest Ribs - Bubbalou’s Bodacious Bar-B-QueBest Sandwiches – TooJay’s & Panera BreadBest Seafood – Ocean PrimeBest-Kept Secret – Chef’s Table at the EdgewaterBest Place for Cocktails – Blue MartiniBest Chef’s Table – Chef’s Table at the EdgewaterBest Celebrity Spotting – Blue MartiniBest Happy Hour – Blue Martini

Saving Young Hearts was the recipient of a $16,000 grant for the placement of eleven automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in Title 1 middle schools in Orange County!

The Education Committee would like to send a special thank you for heartfelt appreciation to the Maphis family and Chesta and Joe Hembrooke for their hard work at the S.O.A.R Award Ceremony.

Congratulations to the Winner of the bike give-a-way at “Best Fest” The Taste of West Orange from Winter Garden Wheel Works, Wendy Proctor from Health Central.

The Winter Garden-Vineland Rd. (CR 535) bridge in Winter Garden is officially open. It took almost a year to complete and is part of the $123.5 million project that widens the Turnpike from four to eight lanes between Beulah and SR 50.

JOIN. MEET. GROW.

Photography courtesy of Portraits by LaVerne

Leslie’s Swimming Pool Supplies provides swimming pool and spa equipment and supplies for residential and commercial properties. Visit their new location at 2887 Maguire Road in Winderemere.

Winter Garden Listens to the Business Community by Stina D’Uva

Back in September 2003, the city of Winter Garden adopted an overlay ordinance for properties along Highway 50. This ordinance was similar to ordinances adopted by the county, as well as those adopted by the Town of Oakland and the City of Ocoee. The ordinances all established a variety of site, landscaping and amenity standards, as well as building façade standards for both new and existing development when substantial improvements were made to the property or building. After adoption of the ordinance, issues arose in implementation and the city knew that it needed to reexamine the ordinance.

In April 2008, a Board comprised of business owners and other stakeholders in Winter Garden were tasked at reviewing the ordinance and addressing the issues and drafting revisions.. The West Orange Chamber, after review of a revised ordinance through the Economic Development Committee, recommended support by the Chamber Board of Directors. Letters of support were sent to the Mayor and Commissioners. The Chamber supports these revisions since the changes are in direct response to concerns voiced by the business community. Some changes recommended include increase in lettering sizes on building facades, reduction in side and front setbacks, increase in monument size heights and other business friendly changes.

After two years of review and several public workshops, the ordinance was recently approved for adoption by the city’s Planning and Zoning Board. The first reading of the ordinance before the city commissioners will be on Thursday, 5/27 at 6:30pm and the final adoption hearing will be on Thursday, June 10 at 6:30pm. For the ordinance, visit www.cwgdn.com.

Bob Gosselin and Maggie Delvalle read the April Newsletter and Won!!The Winners of the April “It Pays to Read the Newsletter” contest each won a ticket to The Orange County Commissioners’ Luncheon. scheduled for Wednesday, May 26th. The winners are: Bob Gosselin – Gosselin Realty Maggie Delvalle – BB&T

Visit our web site www.wochamber.com to find archived newsletters.

APRIL TRUSTEE LUNCHEON

The West Orange Chamber of Commerce held its quarterly Trustee luncheon recently at La Nuova Cucina in Dr. Phillips. The attendees were treated to authentic Italian dishes and an inspirational speech by author and nationally known speaker Simon T. Bailey. Pictured from l-r are; Ana Canalho of La Nuova Cucina, Jim Densmore, Parkland International Realty and Chairman of the WOCC, Stina D’Uva, President/CEO WOCC and Simon T. Bailey.

Photography courtesy of Portraits by LaVerne

Perrotti’s NY Deli is an independently owned and operated NY style deli offering fresh coldcut meats & cheeses, as well as salads, subs, and more. Perrotti’s exclusively serves Thumann’s excellent products. Stop by and sample their delicious fare at 4072 Winter Garden Vineland Road in Winter Garden.

Coming in 2011West Orange Chamber of Commerce

Discover Magazine Community Profile and Business Directory

The 2011 West Orange Chamber of Commerce Community Profile and Business Directory can be a most dynamic new marketing tool for your Business this year!

Our publishing partner is Vil lage Profile™, the recognized innovator in Chamber publishing. Village Profile™ has harnessed the power of mobile technology to proved online access to your business via – web enabled cell phones, smart phones and other wireless devices 24/7, through its Mobile Publishing Program- in additional

to thousands of print copies that will be distributed to residents, newcomers, local businesses and visitors, enhancing your company’s reach to new and prospective customers.

Take advantage of these tremendous sponsor benefits:

*Thousand of printed copies distributed throughout the community. The full-color detailed magazine includes the communities of West Orange, Newcomer Facts & Information, Dining, Shopping & Accommodations, Real Estate, Schools, Demographics, Economic Development and Business Development information.

*Your customers can link to your business FOUR different ways from your online ad:

1. The online mobile business directory from your computer desktop or laptop

2. The online business locator map from your computer desktop or laptop

3. Your mobile/wireless PDA4. Web-enabled Smartphone, Blackberry, Treo and other

wireless customers.

*Sponsorship at any level earns complimentary copies to distribute to your own customers.

Call our Village Profile™ representative Jill Adelman, at the Chamber office, 407-656-1304 or fax the completed form below to 407-656-0221 and Jill will contact you to schedule a brief appointment. You can email Jill at jilladelman@gmail.com.

“It Pays to Read the Newsletter”

There will be lots of candidates, and only one can win, but two members can win our contest!

To win a ticket to the Orange County Mayoral Candidate Debate, email Chris Eckert at ceckert@wochamber.com. Include the term “Chamber Master” in your e-mail to qualify to be in the drawing. “It Pays to Read the Newsletter”.

In April, The West Orange Chamber of Commerce partnered with ChamberMaster, the #1 provider of web-based software solutions for Chambers of Commerce to provide our members a new and improved online directory. There are numerous new opportunities that now exist for your business to attract new customers and share information with our community and the world.

It is easy to login to the West Orange Chamber website and take advantage of all the bells and whistles the new program has to offer. The Primary Contact for each Chamber member received a username and password via email on Friday, April 8th. (If you did not receive your username and password, please contact the Chamber office a kcarter@wochamber.com or 407-656-1304 ext. 0) To login, go to the West Orange Chamber website www.wochamber.com. On the right side of the Chamber homepage is the Chamber Members Login button. Once you click the button you can access the following…

• Business Directory Listing - your business information is available to consumers through the chamber’s website – visitors can search by category, keyword or alphabetically

• Online Informational Brochure - your own page on

the chamber’s website which can include your business description, hours of operation, location information, and up to eight keywords (these help identify your business when a website visitor does a keyword search on the Business Directory)

• "Email to a friend" link - visitors to your Online Informational Brochure may select a link to email your business information to a friend

• Post Hot Deals - Advertise specials or offer coupons on the website’s Hot Deals page. Your unique “Members Only” login lets you enter the title, description, category, and date range for the special to run. The Hot Deal can include a link to your website. Visitors to the Chamber’s website can subscribe to receive the Hot Deals e-newsletter and will be alerted by e-mail when new Hot Deals are added.

These additional new features will be coming soon...

• Job Postings– add your own job openings to the Chamber’s website

• Online Payment – Soon you will be able to pay for events and your membership investment online

After reviewing the new program, you decide you want more, the Chamber has something to offer you… a Directory Listing Upgrade. This upgrade gives you, the Chamber member, even more opportunities to highlight your business. The Directory Listing Upgrade includes:

• Priority Listing - Your business will be displayed above any non-enhanced members in the search results.

• Enhanced Business Description - Member Info Page - Provide a description of your business, products and services up to 1600 characters.

• Business Directory Search Results - Add a description (up to 200 characters) to your search results page under your name & address.

• Map link (Google, Map Quest or upload your own PDF map) - Save time and stress for your customers by giving them concise directions to your location.

• Logo - Show off your style. Display your logo so customers recognize your company.

• Photo Gallery - Brag about your TOP selling item or employee(s) with color photos. Upload up to 8 photos in .jpeg or .gif format. (The software program will automatically resize your files.)

• Highlights Section - Enter up to 5 Bullet points (up to 120 characters each) about your business, products or services.

• Additional Key Word search terms - List up to 20 additional key words (up to 30 characters each) that the consumer may use when searching WOCC’s Business Directory.

• Your company listed in one additional category - Does your business cross over into other markets? List your business in TWO categories on the official WOCC web site and in the “Discover” magazine.

The West Orange Chamber listened to our members. You requested a more user friendly online directory and now you have it!!! Please take a moment and try it out. Now you can update your information when you like, and as often as you like, at your convenience. We are sure you will be as happy as we are with this new product. For more information, please contact the Chamber office.

From Relic to Relevant: West Orange Chamber of Commerce Online Business Directory

State of Florida, Workers’ Compensation and Workplace Safety Seminars

The Division of Workers’ Compensation is continuing to offer free Workers’ Compensation and Workplace Safety Seminars around the State. Events have been scheduled through August 2010. The Flyer with the Schedule and Registration form are available at the Chamber office.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available to those licensed by entities listed on the front of the flyer. This information is vital to employers to make certain they are not fined and nor receive penalties associated with an Employer being “Out of Compliance” with the Workers’ Compensation law.

For those of you who have attended one of our seminars in the past, these scheduled events are repeats of previous events. For those of you who have not been able to attend, please consider doing so. Call Stina to request the schedule and registration form at 407-656-1304 ext. 7

IR-2010-38, New for 2010: Tax Credit Helps Small Employers Provide Health Insurance Coverage

WASHINGTON ― Many small businesses and tax-exempt organizations that provide health insurance coverage to their employees now qualify for a special tax credit, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

Included in the health care reform legislation, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, approved by Congress and signed by President Obama on March 23, the credit is designed to encourage small employers to offer health insurance coverage for the first time or maintain coverage they already have. In general, the credit is available to small employers that pay at least half the cost of single coverage for their employees. “This credit provides a real boost to eligible small businesses by helping them afford health coverage for their employees,” said IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman. “We urge small businesses and tax-exempt employers to look closely at this important tax break - which is already effective - to see if they qualify.”

The maximum credit is 35 percent of premiums paid in 2010 by eligible small business employers and 25 percent of premiums paid by eligible employers that are tax-exempt organizations. In 2014, this maximum credit increases to 50 percent of premiums paid by eligible small business employers and 35 percent of premiums paid by eligible employers that are tax-exempt organizations. The credit is specifically targeted to help small businesses and tax-exempt organizations that primarily employ low and moderate income workers. It is generally available to employers that have fewer than 25 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees paying wages averaging less than $50,000 per employee per year. Because the eligibility formula is based in part on the number of FTEs, not the number of employees, many businesses will qualify even if they employ more than 25 individual workers.

The maximum credit goes to smaller employers – those with 10 or fewer FTEs – paying annual average wages of $25,000 or less.

Eligible small businesses can claim the credit as part of the general business credit starting with the 2010 income tax return they file in 2011. For tax-exempt employers, the IRS will provide further information on how to claim the credit.

The IRS will use postcards to reach out to millions of small businesses that may qualify for the credit. The postcards will encourage small business owners to take advantage of the credit if they qualify.

More information about the credit, including tax tips, guides and answers to frequently asked questions, is now available on the IRS Web site, IRS.gov.

2010 LEADERSHIP WEST ORANGE

The 2010 Leadership West Orange class participated in their 4th session which focused on Media in Central Florida. The class visited the West Orange Times, Cox Radio/Media Group, WESH TV 2 and Thoughts.com.

Back row pictured left to right: Freddy Clark, Jerry Moore, Pam Bozkurt, Bo Schneider, Clifton Addison, Michael Buscemi, Catherine Matthews and Dewane Pace.Front row pictured left to right: Sarah Wambles, Anette Luck, Zenaida Negron, Suzanne Gruszka and Maria Ellis.

YOUTH LEADERSHIP GRADUATION

The 2010 Youth Leadership West Orange recently celebrated their graduation with a reception at the West Orange Chamber of Commerce where the students were awarded and recognized for their efforts in completing the program. Youth Leadership requires a serious commitment of time and energies.

Congratulations to the following students from l-r; Megan Ryan, Nerian Ayala, Sean Puchaty, Ashley Wright, Jakiela Ranson-Ludd and Lauren B. Wolf, Director of Public Relations and Events WOCC. Not pictured are; Adam DeRusha, Manny Catarata, Lashmy Ramos, DeQuinn Hall, Nadia Agramonte, Ronnika Fountain, Jaska Horan and Jennifer Polexi.

Working Together on Common Goals by Stina D’Uva

The West Orange and South Lake Chambers are working as strategic partners with myregion.org to bring a group of business, government, and civic leaders in our communities together to engage in candid conversations about local and regional-scale issues that will make Central Florida the best place to live, learn, work, play and raise a family. As part of this initiative, a board of advisors was assembled that represents the northwest area of this region; just one of eight regional boards. The northwest area of the region, comprised of portions of Lake, Orange and Sumter counties, plays a critical role in our future. With a population of over 1,000,000 residents within a 30-mile radius and more than 600,000 jobs created, the power of this Economic Center is limitless.

The Northwest Regional Board of Advisors comprised of 36 members from the communities of Apopka, Clermont, Howey-in-the-Hills, Leesburg, Minneola, Mt. Dora, Oakland, Ocoee, Orlando, Windermere, Winter Garden and Tavares, recently met to discuss two key issues for our future, “Connecting for Global Competitiveness” and “Regional Water Strategy.” Another meeting is set for late summer.

Orange County Mayoral Candidate DebateWednesday, June 30th

Sponsored by DRB Benefits Groupand Health Central11:30am – 12:00pm

Registration and Networking12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch and Program

Tanner Hall, Winter GardenChamber Member Earned Rate: $26.00

Non Member Rate: $31.00Reserved Table of 6: $156.00/$186

For more information contactCarrie Wilson at 407-656-1304 ext. 4

Penny Patterson REALTOR/PROPERTY MANAGER

7524 Municipal Drive Orlando, FL 32819 (407) 253-9324, Ext. 270 Fax (407) 253-9326 Email: penny@leasingorlando.com www.LeasingOrlando.com

MAY

Thursday, May 13thLead and Feed

Mimi’s Café, Winter Garden Village12:00pm – 1:30pm

For more information contactDJ Stephens at dj@whdotv38.com

Thursday, May 20th Chamber Connection

New Member Orientation and RefresherSponsored by Strombeck Consulting, CPA’s

Chamber Board Room3:30pm – 4:30pm

Free to current Chamber membersFor more information contact

Chris Eckert at 407-656-1304, ext. 0

Thursday, May 20th Business After Hours

Sponsored and Hosted by Tavern on the Lake, MetroWest5:30pm – 7:00pm

Chamber Member Earned Rate: $5.00Non Member Rate: $10.00

For more information contactCarrie Wilson at 407-656-1304 ext. 4

Wednesday, May 26th Orange County Commissioners’ Luncheon

Sponsored by Walt Disney World11:30am – 12:00pm Registration and Networking

12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch and ProgramSt. Pauls Presbyterian Church, Ocoee

Chamber Member Earned Rate: $26.00Non Member Rate: $31.00

Reserved Table of 6: $156.00For more information contact

Carrie Wilson at 407-656-1304 ext. 4

JUNE

Thursday, June 10th Lead and Feed

Capital Grille, Pointe Orlando12:00pm – 1:30pm

For more information contactDJ Stephens at dj@whdotv38.com

Thursday, June 17th Chamber Connection

New Member Orientation and RefresherSponsored by DRB Benefits Group

Chamber Board Room3:30pm – 4:30pm

Free to current Chamber membersFor more information contact

Chris Eckert at 407-656-1304, ext. 0

Thursday, June 17th Business After Hours

Sponsored and Hosted by Bright House Networks and Hagan O’Reilly’s Irish Pub & Restaurant

5:30pm – 7:00pmChamber Member Earned Rate: $5.00

Non Member Rate: $10.00For more information contact

Carrie Wilson at 407-656-1304 ext. 4

Thursday, June 24th Lunch and Learn – Publishing and Press

Presented by Orlando Business JournalSponsored by Minuteman Press

12:00pm – 1:30pmChamber Board Room

Free to current Chamber membersFor more information contact

Chris Eckert at 407-656-1304 ext. 0

Wednesday, June 30th Orange County Mayoral Candidate Debate

Sponsored by: DRB Benefits Group and Health Central11:30am – 12:00pm Registration and Networking

12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch and ProgramTanner Hall, Winter Garden

Chamber Member Earned Rate: $26.00Non Member Rate: $31.00

Reserved Table of 6: $156.00/$186For more information contact

Carrie Wilson at 407-656-1304 ext. 4

2010Supporting

Trustees

Advanced Disposal

Alarie DesignAssociates

Allen & Company, Inc.

Apple Air Conditionaing &

Heating, Inc.

Form Community

Hagan O’Reilly’sIrish Pub & Restaurant

Plaudits!

Publix

Sines BlakesleeMadyda, P.A.

Certified Public Accountants, P.A.

Technology Solutionsof America

The West OrangeTimes

Universal Orlando

Waste Management Inc. of Florida

West Orange Orthopaedics &

Sports Medicine, P.A.

Winter Garden Village at Fowler Groves

West Orange Chamber of Commerce12184 W. Colonial Drive

Winter Garden, FL 34787Ph: (407) 656-1304 Fax: (407) 656-0224

Web site: www.wochamber.com

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