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.

June 2010

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

Tis the season, “Political” season that is. As in every year there are political races throughout Central Florida, yet every two years, the number of local, state and federal races become staggering. In any case, we all know (or should know) how important these races are and even more so, the importance of each and every vote.

Your participation and vote is not only crucial to the success of West Orange County, but spans all the way to our nation’s capitol. The Chamber’s participation and role is important too. In most cases, the role of a Chamber is that of educating our members/voters on candidates and issues. We have already begun educating our members during this political season with the Orange County Commissioners Luncheon sponsored by Walt Disney World this past month. The Commissioners Luncheon enlightened our attendees about the issues that our current county commission is dealing with here and now, and what lies ahead for our next county commissioners and Mayor in 2011.

The Orange County Mayoral Candidates Debate is the next luncheon we have lined up in continuing to educate our members/voters. The luncheon will take place at Tanner Hall in Winter Garden on June 30th, sponsored by DRB Benefits Group and Health Central. Hear from the qualified candidates themselves and learn who you should cast your vote for to lead Orange County into a brighter future.

The Chamber does not endorse candidates, however the Chamber can support or oppose issues and educate our members/voters on them and even advocate for one side or another. In fact, the Chamber has taken a position against Amendment 4. This amendment along with many others will appear on the general election ballot. Please take the time to read and understand and then, please educate other voters on the importance of understanding the real consequences...... No on amendment 4 is a vote for job creation, lower taxes and a stronger economy.

The Chamber is also proud of our legislature for putting an amendment on the ballot for class size average, known as Amendment 8. This amendment if approved by a Yes vote will enable school systems to still keep classrooms small based on an entire school average rather than a set class average number which causes greater use of resources in a time when cost-savings is crucial while still providing quality education.

These issues and others, along with candidates in local, state and federal elections will be featured during the Chamber’s Hob Nob and Straw Poll sponsored by DRB Benefits Group, Manheim Orlando and The West Orange Political Alliance. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, July 29th, at Manheim Orlando’s Remarketing Facility. (See the Save the Date in this newsletter.)

One more important thing that I would like to call to your attention; please check out the homepage of our web site if you are interested in joining the chamber board of directors. More details will follow in the July newsletter.

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

POST LEGISLATIVE SESSION UPDATE

The West Orange Chamber of Commerce, through its various committees, generated input on issues that were being addressed during the 2010 Legislative Session. This input was provided to the Governmental Affairs Committee and the recommendations were developed into the 2010 Legislative Priorities. These priorities were adopted by the Board of Directors at its 2010 February meeting. The positions contained in this paper covered a wide range of issues from economic development initiatives to healthcare and education funding.

The 2010 Legislative Session has ended. Below is a review of some of our positions and where they stand at press date.

The West Orange Chamber supports…

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTHB 697 and SB 1430 - Legislation that revises entertainment industry financial incentive program to provide corporate income tax & sales & use tax credits to qualified entertainment entities rather than reimbursements from appropriations to recruit and retain film and television to areas like Central Florida and West Orange County. HB 697 & SB 1430 was rolled into SB 1752 (Jobs bill) and signed into law by Gov. Crist on 4/30/10.

EDUCATIONThe permanent school wide average amending the Class Size Reduction Amendment requirement. This revision would make the Class Size Reduction Amendment more flexible and less detrimental to the budget. SJ 00576 was enrolled on 4/9/30. This item will be on the November ballot for voter approval.

• Maintain full funding in the 2010-11 budget, and as needed going forward in future budgets, for the University of Central Florida's (UCF) College of Medicine and the Florida International University's (FIU) College of Medicine and full funding for the Facilities Matching Grants Program. For all practical purposes, the UCF College of Medicine is fully funded. As for facilities, there was no money for the Courtelis Matching Grants program, but under PECO funding the school did very well, totaling over $48 million for UCF, which will be used for both serious remodeling/renovation of some existing buildings, and for construction of several new buildings.

HEALTHCARELegislation providing specific funding for Level One Trauma Centers via citations from camera-based traffic enforcement programs, consistent with what is already in place from fines collected for red light running violations through other mediums, providing that the governing municipalities receive sufficient revenue to cover the direct cost of the program. HB 325 was passed by the legislature and signed into law by Gov. Crist on 5/13/10. The basic details for HB 325 are as follows: General Summary - Uniform Traffic Control: Preempts to state use of cameras to enforce traffic laws; authorizes counties & municipalities to use traffic infraction detectors under certain circumstances; creates Mark Wandall Traffic Safety Program; authorizes DHSMV, county, or municipality to use traffic infraction detector to identify motor vehicle that fails to stop at traffic control signal steady red light, etc. Fine Amount $158 – Breakdown belowBreakdown if enforced by the DOT’s traffic enforcement officer:

$100 remitted to the General Revenue Fund $10 remitted to Department of Health for Trauma Centers $3 remitted Grain and Spinal Cord Injury Trust fund $45 remitted to municipality in which the violation occurred or to the county if violation occurred in an unincorporated area

Breakdown if enforced by a county or municipal traffic infraction enforcement officer:

$70 remitted to the General Revenue Fund $10 remitted to Department of Health for Trauma Centers $3 remitted Grain and Spinal Cord Injury Trust fund $75 remitted to municipality in which the violation occurred or to the county if violation occurred in an unincorporated area

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INSURANCEEfforts to protect the business community from the unsustainable financial burden of an increase in Florida’s unemployment compensation tax rates. HB 7033 - Temporarily reduces the impact of a steep unemployment compensation tax increase and was signed into law by Gov. Crist on 3/2/10.

TRANSPORTATIONProposed legislation to ban public transit operators from using cellular, mobile or wireless devises (including headsets) when operating a public transit vehicle. This priority is tied to proposed federal legislation- the Avoiding Life Endangering and Reckless texting (ALERT) Act – which would withhold 25% of federal transportation funding from states without a law to restrict texting while driving. SB 326 died in Transportation Committee on 4/30/10. However, Federal Legislation - the Avoiding Life Endangering and Reckless texting (ALERT) Act of 2009 was not passed. Due to the Federal Legislation not passing, the state is not in jeopardy of losing federal transportation funding.

The West Orange Chamber of Commerce, the business voice for West Orange County, represents nearly one thousand businesses and 100,000 employees. As advocates for business in West Orange, we continually strive to communicate our members’ business needs to our State Legislators.

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MEMBER TO MEMBER TESTIMONIAL

Classic Care of America, a West Orange Chamber member for nearly 20 years, prides itself on quality services, including residential and office cleaning. Recently, we purchased a state-of-the-art cleaning and sanitizing system for many applications including leather, glass, mirror, tile and grout cleaning called Mondo Vap. We were thrilled to do business with another Chamber member in purchasing this specialized, steam cleaning machine; sold by Kres Menges of Florida Applied Vapor Technologies.

We were even more thrilled to be able to train our staff to use this new machine while cleaning the tile and grout throughout the Chamber building. This was a win, win for Classic Care, Florida Applied Vapor Technologies and the Chamber. There is no better example of Chamber members doing business with Chamber members than this.

Submitted by Eileen Neumayer, owner Classic Care of America

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New MembersApril 2010

BANKSHancock Bank

Christopher Schramm

EXPORTINGSunrise Global Trading, LLC

Mike Dowling

HEALTH AND NUTRITION PRODUCTS

Dalotek CorporationDon Tolimieri

HOME IMPROVEMENTWellHome

Brad Hillmon

INSURANCE - GROUP & HEALTH

Workable Solutions, Inc.Kathleen McCorvie

PAINTERProtect Painters of Clermont

& Winter GardenChris Erichsen

PHYSICIANS - OPTOMETRISTSFlorida Eye Clinic, PA

Pamela Helbling

POLITICAL CAMPAIGNLee Douglas for Florida House,

District 41Lee Douglas

Teresa Jacobs for Orange County Mayor Campaign

Teresa Jacobs

REAL ESTATERegal International Real Estate

Marilyn Rankin

RETAILFoot SolutionsMalcolm Barry

SCHOOLSDave School

Jennifer Durant

SPEECH THERAPYTalk Time Speech &

Language Services, Inc.Shannon Osborn

WELLNESS SOLUTIONSLive Life

Jessica Tisko

Renewed MembersApril 2010

Ace Relocation Systems, Inc.Jason Fontana

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.Lynn Hawk

Allen & Company, Inc.Jean Hobson

American Red CrossJoel Hass

Baldwin Fairchild Cemeteries & Funeral HomeFrank Scarlata

BB&TMaggie Delvalle

Bill Sublette CampaignBill Sublette

Boy Scouts of AmericaAntoine Lafontant

BrightStar HealthcareRaoul Guerra

Camp IthielMichael Neff

Central Florida Preparatory SchoolRowena Flanders-Ramos

Clarcona Elementary SchoolGail Kohmetscher

CNL BankCharissa Eller

DV8 Computing & Consulting, Inc.David Hale

E Z Youth CentersDavid Buckles

Edible ArrangementsJeff Kocher

Evans High SchoolGwen Harp

Extra Space StorageTerri Friesner

Fiorella’s Cucina ToscanaStewart Smith

Ford Avalon GroveLex Veech

Graphic Arts PrintingDebra Vineyard

Hembree Construction, Inc.Joe Hembree

J. Gary Atwill, P.A.Gary Atwill

Lloyd’s Glass ServicesTee Cambre

M&I BankTammy Urban

Mark W. Griffith ChFC, CFPMark Griffith

MasterPay USA, LLCDebbie Sonntag

McCarron Accounting & Consulting, CPA’sPatty Craig

MyCityEats & EntertainmentAndrew Christo

National Rental ServicesJackie Buchta

New Business Solutions, Inc.Dick Nunis

Ocoee Tire & Service - GoodyearMarge Johnstone

Orange County School Board Member Vicky BellVicky Bell

Orlando Volleyball AcademyYvonne Devlin

Raymond James Financial ServicesPat Ahrendt

Romano’s Macaroni GrillJeffrey Paladino

Roper YMCA Family CenterBuddy Evans

Sand Lake ImagingAl Lootens

Sawyer & Sawyer, P.A.Carolyn Sawyer

Scott Bray Design AssociateScott Bray

Southwest Orlando BulletinClay Kearney

Talco Construction, LLCJoseph Cassidy

The Real Estate Collection, LLCKari Fleck

The Trump Network - Nancy Miller/Indp Mrktr.Nancy Miller

Twistee TreatRoyetta Ginther

Universal OrlandoJohn McReynolds

University Of Central FloridaDiane Trees

Urban Flats Flatbread Co.Jane Thomas

Wheels For Sale By OwnerLeonard Argentine

Windermere Pool ServiceJoe Burns

CHAMBER CHATTER

Windermere Country Club, a recently converted 18-hole semi-private golf club is undergoing a complete greens renovation. The project will take approximately four months to complete. The renovation will enhance the playability and aesthetics of a golf course. It will include upgrading the grass on all greens to TifEagle Bermuda, reshaping and improving drainage to putting surfaces as well as working to improve the waste areas and bunkers around the course. The WOCC will host our annual Golf Classic, presented by DRB Benefits Group at Windermere Country Club on Friday, October 1, 2010, just in time to enjoy all these new amenities.

Congratulations to Capital Grille, Red Wing Restaurant, UNO Chicago Grill and Windermere Country Club for participating in the recent 21st Annual Taste of the Nation Orlando, an event facilitated to end child hunger.

Are you looking for summer help? WORKFORCE CENTRAL FLORIDA (WCF) is offering the Summer Job Connection program, an employment program that will provide summer work experience in local jobs for 750 young adults ages 16-21. Yes, WCF will pay the wages of the young adults in the program, who will work 35 hours a week at $8.25 per hour for six to 11 weeks. WCF is searching for unique, innovative internship positions with employers throughout the region including nonprofit or government agencies and private sector companies in the following industries: renewable/sustainable energy; photonics; optics; modeling and simulation; nanotechnology/nanoscience; digital media; green jobs; Internet securities; biotechnology; science, technology, engineering and math; healthcare; health informatics and electronic health records. Companies that participate will be required to provide meaningful work, to complete regular timesheets to document participation and allow regular worksite visits from WCF staff. If you would like to be a part of providing today’s young adults with employability skills training and work experience, please visit the WCF Web site for more information and to apply, www.WorkforceCentralFlorida.com/SummerWork or call the Summer Job Connection Hotline at (407) 531-1214.

“It STILL Pays to Read the Newsletter!”

Find out how the Chamber can save you dollars for a quarter.

To enter the drawing to win a 1/4 page ad in the Chamber Newsletter, email Chris Eckert at ceckert@wochamber.com and include the verbiage “Hot Deals” in your e-mail to qualify to win. “It Pays to Read the Newsletter!”

(The winner will be responsible for submitting a completed ad per our specifications to the West Orange Chamber for pub-lication. The month of publication will be based upon space availability.)

Photography courtesy of www.jenniferroper.us

Citrus Elementary, a “5 Star” school that serves over 900 students in grades K-5 is celebrating their 10th Anniversary. They received another “A” rating by the Orange County Public School District during the 2008-2009 school year. Thanks to all the staff and students, both present and past, for making this school the Best it can Bee!

DV8 Computing & Consulting provides technology support for the home and small business. With over 50 years experience repairing, servicing and consulting in all aspects of technology, large and small, DV8 provides all technology services in an enthusiastic and intelligent way ensuring the Human Element is used in all our technology solutions.

SAVE THE DATEThursday, July 29th

5:00 – 7:30pmManheim Orlando Remarketing Facility 1275 East Story Road, Winter Garden

Sponsored by DRB Benefits Group, Manheim Orlando and WOPA

$26.00 pp in advance - $31.00 pp at the door10 tickets for $210.00

(price includes BBQ dinner and a vote in the Straw Poll)

Photography courtesy of www.jenniferroper.us

ALDI, Inc. recently opened a new store located at 9250 W. Colonial Drive in Ocoee. ALDI has been a leader in the grocery retailing industry since 1976, with more that 1,000 U.S. stores located in 31 states. A select assortment discount grocer featuring its own ALDI select brands, ALDI applies smart and efficient operational and business practices to save more than 20 million monthly customers up to 50 percent on their grocery bill. For more information, visit www.aldi.us.

ORANGE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS LUNCHEON

The West Orange Chamber of Commerce hosted the Orange County Commissioners Luncheon, sponsored by Walt Disney World on Wednesday, May 26th at The Family Life Center at St. Pauls Presbyterian Church in Ocoee. Five commissioners and the Orange County Mayor participated in the event, with special guest moderator Vanessa Welch, WFTV Channel 9 News Anchor.

Pictured Left from right: Vanessa Welch, WFTV News Anchor; Michael Waldrop, WOCC Governmental Affairs Committee Chair; Betty Lowery, WDW; Rebecca Peddie, WDW; Pat Brown, WDW; Commissioner Stewart; Commissioner Segal; Kitty Phillips, WDW; Mayor Rich Crotty; Commissioner Moore Russell; Commissioner Boyd; Commissioner Brummer; Jim Densmore, WOCC Chairman; Stina D’Uva, WOCC President and Krista Carter, WOCC Vice President.

JOIN. MEET. GROW.

AMENDMENT 4 OPENS THE FLOODGATES FOR SPECIAL INTEREST LAWSUITS by Ryan Houck

This November, voters will be faced with a number of tough decisions at the ballot box. Fortunately, one of the most important decisions should also be the easiest. Amendment 4, a “Vote on Everything” proposal, would kill jobs, raise taxes, and lead to endless litigation at taxpayer expense.

Amendment 4 has been referred to as a ‘stimulus package for special interest lawyers’. And for good reason; this proposal would add costly new layers of bureaucratic red-tape to an already complicated planning process. It would be virtually impossible to condense thousands of pages of technical planning data into the 75 word ballot summaries that are required by law. Inevitably, disagreements – and lawsuits – would ensue. Amendment 4 encourages the special interests that lose at the ballot box to take their case to court, at taxpayer expense.

That is exactly what happened to the small town of St. Pete Beach, which implemented a local version of Amendment 4 in 2006. The measure has decimated their economy and created chaos at the polls. To date, the citizens of St. Pete Beach have seen nearly a dozen lawsuits that have cost local taxpayers more than three-quarters of a million dollars in legal fees. When St. Pete Beach voters approved four pro-economy changes to their

comprehensive plan in 2008, Amendment 4 lawyers sued to overturn the results of the election. Nearly two years later, the people of St. Pete Beach are still defending their vote in court. Ward Friszolowski, the former Mayor of St. Pete Beach wrote “Our experiment in Amendment 4 has turned St. Pete Beach into a battleground for special interests.” The same “copy and paste” lawsuits that plague St. Pete Beach would soon spread to every Florida town.

Moreover, under Amendment 4, residents most impacted by local planning decisions will lose influence in a process that inherently favors deep-pocketed special interests. This measure would turn the growth management debate into a political spectacle. Neighborhoods would lose representation in the public planning process, as communities across town make decisions about schools, hospitals, jails, and landfills in your backyard.

Worse still, Amendment 4 will introduce new delays into the planning process. This measure is so extreme that it does not even contain exceptions for vital community projects like hospitals, schools, police stations or fire trucks. Consequently, even important and uncontroversial community projects will likely experience paralyzing delays.

As Florida attempts to recover from this devastating recession, the last thing we need is Amendment 4, a proposal that would empower special interest lawyers to raid taxpayer’s pockets in order to finance special interest lawsuits. This November, VOTE NO on Amendment 4!

It Pays to Read the Newsletter contest winners...The Winners of the May “It Pays to Read the Newsletter” contest each won a ticket to The Orange County Mayoral Debate, scheduled for Wednesday, June 30th. The winners are:

Jim Densmore - Parkland International RealtyTerry Fay - Fay Financial Group

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MAY LEAD AND FEED

Brian Sikorski and staff of Mimi’s Café at 3130 Daniels Road, Winter Garden hosted the May Lead and Feed on May 13th. Attendees selected from a four course menu and were given goodie bags with muffins and coupons. Watch for the next Lead and Feed at The Capital Grille.

MARCH MEMBER OF THE MONTH

The Ambassadors presented Central Florida Lifestyle Publications the March Member of the Month for providing complimentary editorial space to the West Orange Chamber of Commerce.

APRIL MEMBER OF THE MONTH

Congratulations to Jaclyn Whiddon of The Whiddon Group for being awarded April Member of the Month for coordinating the volunteers for Best Fest.

MAY BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

The West Orange Chamber of Commerce recently had the May Business After Hours at Tavern on the Lake in MetroWest. Guests enjoyed good food and drinks while networking with Chamber members and prospective Chamber members. Pictured is Stina D’Uva, Chamber President and Patrick Cottrell, Executive Chef and Owner of Tavern on the Lake.

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Pine Hills Business Redevelopment Task Force Update by Susan Fortini, Task Force Member

The Task Force continues to meet on a monthly basis and progress has been made on many fronts. The Sheriff’s Department has reported that crime is down by 15% and by 23% in violent crimes in Pine Hills. OCPS reported that Evans High School will be completed by June 2012. Orange County Government has completed the selection process for hiring a consultant. The role of the consultant will be to plan for future development along the Hiawassee, Silver Star and Pine Hills Road corridors.

In addition the work of the consultant, Task Force members were assigned to work on various committees; Social Services/Education/Communications, Land Use, Public Safety and Public Works/Capital Improvements and Housing. All of these committees provide input to the consultant.

KILOWATT CRACKDOWN CHALLENGE MOVES CLOSER TO JUNE 30TH GOAL

The Kilowatt Crackdown Challenge has registered over 1,270 Central Florida buildings into its energy ef-ficiency program. Sponsored by the Central Florida Energy Efficiency Alli-ance (CFEEA), the program registers buildings to use free resources and technical assistance to benchmark

buildings’ energy use. The program utilizes the national Environmental Protection Department’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager online tool. Building Owners, Facil-ity Managers, Property Managers, and Businesses are able to track their energy use and identify cost saving measures to lower their monthly energy bills. For many, this means lower operational costs, which allows businesses to uncover critical funds during the harsh economic environment.

The Kilowatt Crackdown Challenge’s goals are to achieve a 30% energy reduction across Central Florida by 2012. Most immediate is the program’s goal to sign-up 2,010 buildings by June 30th, 2010. The program is open to both small and large businesses in all market sectors. The abil-ity to have an Energy Specialist come to your business to assist you with using ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, for free, on your schedule, is one of the programs many unique features.

CFEEA is a product of a grant received by Orange County Environmental Protection Department through Federal Stimulus dollars. The Alliance was established in July 2009 by a diverse group of stakeholders with a focus on sustain-ability. CFEEA provides a unified voice for professional and trade organizations, local government, academia, and utilities, who are committed to research, education and implementation of environmentally and socially responsible energy and building management practices that conserve energy and natural resources.

For more information on CFEEA and the Kilowatt Crack-down Challenge, please visit the website at www.kwcrack-down.com.

Scholarship Winners

The West Orange Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate the following graduates as recipients of the West Orange Chamber Scholarship Awards.

Cody Hudson of West Orange High School Philip Richards of Foundation Academy

The scholarships have been established at Valencia Community College and are good towards tuition and books.

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 8: $208/$248For more information contact

Carrie Wilson at 407-656-1304 ext. 4

JULY

Thursday, July 8thPower Networking

Sponsored and Hosted by Courtyard by Marriott, Ocoee8:00 – 9:00 AM

Free to current WOCC Members Only - RSVP RequiredFor more information contact Chris Eckert at 407-656-1304

Thursday, July 15thChamber 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

Thursday, July 15th Business After Hours

Sponsored by Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar5:30pm – 7:00pm

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

For more information contact Carrie Wilson at 407-656-1304

Thursday, July 29th2010 West Orange Chamber of Commerce

Hob Nob and Straw PollSponsored by: DRB Benefits Group,

Manheim Orlando and WOPAFeaturing Adam Longo, Central Florida News 13 Anchor

5:00pm - 7:30pmManheim Orlando Remarketing Facility

General Admission: $26.00 pp, $31.00 pp at the doorCorporate Package of 10 Tickets: $210.00

For more information contact Krista Carter at 407-656-1304

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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