2011Community

Trustees

Ace Hardware

BankFIRST

Best Cleaners

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida

Bright FutureElectric, LLC

Castle & Cooke

CenturyLink

DeWitt Excavating

DRB Benefi ts Group

First Class Cleaners

First Southern Bank

Fishback, Dominick,Bennett, Stepter,

Ardaman, Ahlers, & Langley, LLP

Florida Hospital

Health Central

Manheim Orlando

Orlando Health

Progress Energy

Regions Bank

University ofCentral Florida

Walt Disney WorldCompany

Chairman’s MessageMichael Waldrop, 2011 Chamber ChairmanBlue Cord Design and Construction, LLC

The West Orange Chamber of Commerce exists to serve by “FACILITATING OPPORTUNITY.”

August 2011

The fun-fi lled days of summer are leading us to the action packed, fall calendar of event and programs. Each and every activity on our calendar is created with the Chamber’s purpose at the core of its inception and planning; facilitating opportunity. This is to ensure that we are in keeping with our purpose and providing you many different ways to help and support your business. They are designed to encourage working with other Chamber businesses to help one another reach a milestone; a higher fruit. Whether it be with ways to network and build relationships, network and promote your business or expand your knowledge base; we are here for you and so are your fellow Chamber members!!

Networking, Building Relationships and Promoting Your Business

Business After Hours at University of Florida IFAS Research & Education Center on 8/18Golf Tournament/Small Business Expo and Business After Hours sponsored by DRB Benefi ts Group, Health Central, Best Cleaners, RingPower and MetroWest Golf Club on 9/15Business After Hours by Keene’s Pointe Realty at Suzi Karr Realty on 10/20

Expanding Your Knowledge Base

Participating in Leadership West Orange, sponsored by Florida Hospital – First session 9/21Conversation with Congressman Webster and State Legislators, sponsored by SeaWorld, Universal Orlando, & UCF at Valencia College on 8/26Navigate Your Way to Success Seminar focusing on Marketing. Social Media and Networking, sponsored by Best Cleaners, Bright House Networks and Strombeck Consulting on 9/28Orlando Business Journal West Orange Update at Winter Garden Theatre on 9/30“Golf Means Business” Luncheon, sponsored by Health Central at Double Tree The Entrance to Universal Orlando in partnership with the Central Florida Sports Commission on 10/11

Take advantage of as many of these activities as possible. Any West Orange Chamber event has the potential for you to grow your business. The person you meet while registering for an event, or while waiting to swing the club at our golf tournament, or connecting with during a Business After Hours ice breaker activity, may be your next best resource of referrals. Each and every opportunity may be the one that helps you to reach another milestone and getting closer to that higher fruit for your business.

I know that my willingness to take advantage of many opportunities facilitated by this Chamber has allowed me to not only grow my business, yet allowed me to facilitate business for other members.

With all these activities awaiting us, I know that I will see you soon and often!

P.S. There’s stilll time to reserve an ad in Discover before the August 31st deadline.

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West OrangeChamber

Board of Directors

Joe Alarie

A. Kurt Ardaman

David Billsborough

Comm. Scott Boyd

Keith Bradford

Comm. Bob Buchanan

Mayor Gary Bruhn

Debbie Clements

Samuel B. Davis, Jr.

Jim Densmore

Rob Frank

Bob Gosselin

Tim Haberkamp

Chesta Hembrooke

Randy June

Felicia Lewis

Anette Luck

Rob Maphis

John Marzano

John McReynolds

Yog Melwani

Jeff Milhausen

Lauren Parrish

Dan Petro

RepresentativeStephen Precourt

Lynette Reynolds

Mayor Kathy Stark

David Sylvester

Jim Thomas

Michael WaldropChairman

Falecia Williams

Lisa Willis

Keeping An Eye on the Issues

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The Chamber Team is keeping an eye out on local issues so that we may keep you informed on issues of local and regional importance. Here is what we kept an eye on in July and early August.

The Pine Hills Business Redevelopment Task Force did not meet in July but will meet on Monday, August 15th at 11:00 am to 1:00pm at the Orange County Library ~ Hiawassee Branch, 7391 West Colonial Drive, Orlando, Florida 32818 (Hiawassee & West Colonial/Hwy 50).

West Orange/South Lake Transportation & Economic Task Force – Stina D’Uva attended this meeting on Wednesday, July 20th at 7:30am in Winter Garden City Hall. The purpose of the task force is to encourage cooperation and forging partnerships with the goal of providing transportation and economic growth alternatives for the ever growing West Orange and South Lake communities. Chairman Rick Baldochhi led the

meeting at which time the seven voting board members were elected. The new board voted to increase the board to a total of 17 voting members with two of the representatives to be appointed from the West Orange and South Lake Chambers. The group also discussed the planning for a community charette to be held in October. The next meeting will be on August 17th at 7:30am at the commission chambers of the city of Winter Garden.

West Orange Aviation Authority (WOAA) Monthly Board Meeting - Stina D’Uva attended the meeting at 10:00am on Wednesday, July 27th at Ocoee’s city hall. Chairman Guy Haggard reported that the city of Apopka closed on the purchase of X04 FBO, one of the airports in the study area. The city will soon be entertaining bids for operators of the airport. The chairman also reported that they are still awaiting FDOT’s analysis of the feasibility study. The next meeting will be on Wednesday, August 24th at 10:00am at city of Winter Garden commission chambers.

SR 429 Economic Working Group – Stina D’Uva attended this meeting on Wednesday, August 3rd at the city of Winter Garden commission chambers. An analysis of the corridor was presented by Luis Nieves-Ruis, Senior Planner, Orange County. The analysis identifi ed three primary, non-basic industries that may be explored for expansion along this corridor. Those identifi ed areas are: custom software and video pro-duction, nursery and fl oriculture, and metals. During the conversation, the cities of Apopka, Ocoee, and Winter Garden agreed to develop a resolution for approval by all the commissions to foster a continuing working relationship from this region. This will facilitate the effort to seek federal funding(EDA grants) and possible state funding.

Health Care Reform and Your Business At the August “members only” Lunch and Learn event, sponsored by HR On Call and Luck Realty, Terri Seefeldt of Rogers Benefi ts Group in partnership with DRB Benefi ts Group spoke to attendees about the new health care reform laws that have recently taken affect and the laws that are currently scheduled to take affect through 2018. The impact on local businesses will be huge! Check out what these new laws will mean for you, your business, your employees and your clients by visiting:

http://wochamber.com/index.php/news_detail/new national health insurance laws/

New MembersJuly 2011

Renewed MembersJuly 2011

AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIPSKisselback Ford

Bobby Kisselback

COFFEE SHOP/BAKERY GOODS

Starbucks Coffee Shop at Woodlawn

Michael Picard

COMMUNICATIONS - RADIOSalem Communications

Jim Kearns

COMPUTER - SALES/SERVICE/CONSULTANT

Computer TroubleshootersGregg Knudholt

DENTIST - COSMETIC & FAMILY

Bright Now DentalThomas Germann

DRY CLEANERSFirst Class Cleaners at

Grand OaksMaguire

Shoppes at Lake ButlerSilver Spur

Summerport West Point Commons

Hangers atFountains Bay Hill

Jeff Alexander

EVENT PLANNINGSoiree Event & Conference

CenterNaresh Boodhod

FINANCIAL ADVISORSAmeriprise Financial

Paula Diaz

FOOD DISTRIBUTORPapa John’s - PJ Food Service

Matthew Weaver

HEALTH AND WELLNESSMedifast Weight Control Centers

Jennifer Shapley

HEALTH CARE - HOME SERVICES

Helping Hands Senior Care,IncShannon Barnhill

INSURANCE - LIFE & DISABILITY

New York Life InsuranceJerry Updike

LANDSCAPESterling Landscaping

Sterling Baker

MORTGAGE LOAN - ASSOCIATE

Scott Stinson - FBC Mortgage

ORGANIZATIONS - NON-PROFIT

Community Based Care of Central Florida

Keri Flynn

ORGANIZATIONS - NON-PROFIT

Social Development Journey Inc.Rodney Stanley

PHYSICIANS - OSTEOPATHICRiver of Life Osteopathic

Billy Taylor

PROPERTY MANAGEMENTRentCare Property Management

Francisco Nieves-Taranto

RESTAURANTSMarco’s PizzaKim Reehm

TITLE INSURANCE SERVICESFidelity National Title, Inc.

Andy Brown

A Zing Zap Cleaning ServiceDee Strickland

Allegra Print & ImagingDon Snyder

American Legion Post #63 - Hugh T. GregoryJudd Kuneman

American Momentum BankJaime Reynolds

Children Ear, Nose and Throat AssociatesJames Kosko

Coralia Leets Art DesignCoralia Leets

Elizabeth Parsons School of DanceElizabeth Parsons

Emeritus at OcoeeKevin Colley

Episcopal Church of the MessiahTom Rutherford

FASTSIGNSSusan Fortini

Floors DirectKaren Tooker

Florida Junior Miss Inc./Florida’s Distinguished Young WomenBecky Worsham

Gosselin RealtyBob Gosselin

Hardee’s Of OcoeeRandi Rabin

Icon Apparel & EmbroideryMike Wilson

LaPorte Financial GroupMichael LaPorte, CLU, ChFC

Luck Realty Group Inc.Anette Luck

McCarron Accounting & Consulting, CPA’sPatty Craig

Morgan StanleyBob Thwaits

Nancy Berry - Main Street Realty InternationalNancy Berry

Oak Forest ApartmentsAngela Matos

Oerther Foods, Inc.Heather Weidenbruch

Orange County Public SchoolsRon Blocker

Orange Leaf Frozen YogurtRenee Pitt

Pine Hills ElementaryDeCheryl Britton

Red Roof Inn Orlando WestKim Anderson

Ridgewood Park ElementaryJerome Thompson

Seaside National Bank & TrustDoug Krenzer

Stoneybrook West Self StorageRusty Parsons

Sunset Park ElementaryCarol Russ

Thai BlossomTyler Cravens

University of FloridaWayne Mackay

Valladares Law Firm, LLCKarla Valladares

Viking SupplyNetTed Collazo

West Orange Wellness & Injury CenterRobert Ostheim

Winter Garden Wheel WorksDennis Jones

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The West Orange Chamber of Commerce recently hosted the July Business After Hours with Flemings Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar located in the Dellagio Plaza on Sand Lake Rd. in Dr. Phillips. More than 140 attendees enjoyed delicious food and drinks, played networking poker and even helped support local non profi t organization S.T.A.R.S. of West Orange by donating backpacks and new school supplies for local area students. Pictured from left to right are: WOCC VP Krista Carter, WOCC Director of Events Lauren Wolf, Managing Partner of Flemings Mark Cline and WOCC President Stina D’Uva. Photo courtesy of www.jenniferroper.us

Quest Diagnostics offers a wide range of services that benefi t patients, healthcare providers, pharmaceutical companies, life insurance companies and employers. They are the world’s leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and services that individuals and doctors need to make better health care decisions. Visit their newest location at 2910 Maguire Road, Suite 1010, in Ocoee. Photo courtesy of www.jenniferroper.us

TRUSTEE SPOTLIGHT

Visit the Chamber homepage www.wochamber.com to view Best Cleaners, this months Trustee Spotlight.

CHAMBER CHATTER

City of Ocoee to host

Central Florida Film Festivalwww.CentralFloridaFilmFestival.com

Labor Day Weekend-Sept. 2-5“VIP Meet and Greet and Extra Mile Seminar”

featuring “Actor Glenn Morshower” Sat., September 3, 2011

5:30pm - 7:30pm Sabal Hotel, Ocoee

Extra Mile Seminar at 8:00 p.m., West Orange 5 Cinemas

Cost is $25 and includes beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres Space is limited, to reserve tickets

email BobCook03@aol.com

Congratulations to Bill Criswell and Bill Curdts for being awarded the Orange County District 1 Citizens of the Year. Commissioner Scott Boyd presented the awards to Mr. Criswell and Mr. Curdts at the County’s 17th Annual Community Conference on Saturday, July 17th. They are both known for their work on homes built by West Orange Habitat for Humanity for disabled Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans.

Pine Hills Community Center in conjunction with Orlando Regional Realtors Association present

a Real Estate Summit Tuesday, September 6th

7:00pmPine Hills Community Center,

6414 Jennings Drive, Orlando, FLThis program is for home owners and businesses

who want to learn what is happening and what the future can be in Real Estate.

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Painting with a Twist located at 6700 Conroy Windermere Road, Suite 125, in Orlando is an innovative art as entertainment studio. Paint, canvas and brushes are provided, as is an experienced local artist who leads you step by step through the process of recreating the featured artwork. They offer adult, family and kids classes and have a private party room available. Photo courtesy of www.jenniferroper.us

Fidelity National Title is one of the nation’s premier real estate service companies, providing title insurance and other real estate – related products and services. They take pride in meeting customer demands for efficient and timely processing and quality products. From the fi rst contact you have with a Fidelity representative, to the closing of your transaction, their mission is to provide a fully responsive, problem solving solution for your real estate transaction. Fidelity National Title is located at 7208 W. Sand Lake Road, Suite 102 in Orlando. Photo courtesy of www.jenniferroper.us

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Member Appreciation Breakfast

The West Orange Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Progress Energy as a sponsor of the upcoming WOCC Member Appreciation Breakfast. This new event is scheduled for November 9, 2011 at St. Pauls Family Life Center.

Annually we celebrate Thanksgiving in November and here at the Chamber, November is the month the Chamber Team would like to show our “thanks” to our membership. The main contact from our entire member businesses are invited to be our guest for breakfast and structured networking activities geared toward providing referrals for each attendee. Additional member representatives that would like to attend will be charged a minimal fee.

There will be opportunities to win great door prizes, and we will acknowledge our tireless volunteers. We will also highlight Chamber membership milestone anniversaries. The Chamber team is fi nalizing the details for this special event and is looking forward to sharing them with you soon.

If you are interested in co-sponsorship with Progress Energy, please contact Lauren Wolf or Krista Carter at the Chamber offi ce 407-656-1304 ext. 5 or 6.

Opportunities Won’t Wait! Sponsors Wanted

The West Orange Chamber of Commerce exists to serve by Facilitating Opportunity! Sponsor a Chamber Event and experience growth in your business through our opportunities.

•Hole Sponsors Annual Golf Tournament - What a great place to do business as they tee off. Sponsors have the opportunity to greet and network with players during the game.

•Small Business Expo - Vendor space available! Chamber member small businesses have an affordable venue to promote their businesses!

•Golf Means Business: Presented by Health Central - The WOCC has compiled a panel of experts that will enlighten us during the luncheon on how to grow our business from the business of golf. Highlight your Business at this luncheon with a tabletop display. Your company will receive name recognition on the invitation, at the event accompanied with additional sponsor perks. This is a great opportunity to network with WOCC members and Central Florida Sports Commission Members. This luncheon is scheduled for Tuesday, October 11th.

•Member Appreciation Breakfast: Sponsored by Progress Energy - Join the Chamber as we all come together to recognize and celebrate our membership. This event was developed to truly show our appreciation for our members, for without them we would not have a chamber.

•Leadership West Orange presented by Florida Hospital - This dynamic program designed to educate future leaders of West Orange County still has session sponsorships available. By sponsoring, you will have the opportunity to network and participate in a program with the upcoming movers & shakers of our community.

•Youth Leadership West Orange presented by Bright Future Electric- Transportation sponsor wanted. Insure the safe transport of 20 future West Orange Leaders as they travel West Orange County to learn its history, legal systems, environment, healthcare options and Industries.

•Trustee Luncheon - Join our Community & Supporting Trustees, the most prominent levels of membership, at their quarterly lunch meetings where they hear from a variety of speakers on issues of local, state or federal matters. This sponsorship affords you the opportunity to gain knowledge & network with these infl uential business leaders.

•Business After Hours - Play host to over 125 guests while you showcase your offi ce space/business. You say that you don’t have an offi ce large enough to host this event? Partner with another Chamber Member business that has the space and together earns the sponsor perks of this networking oldie but goodie!

•Advertising; Newsletter, E-wow and Web site - Experience the power of the written word. There is no better way to reach thousands of people with pricing to fi t every budget. Limited funds but want big returns? We have sponsorships for every budget!

For information please contact kcarter@wochamber.com or lwolf@wochamber.com. Help us help you!

A.J and Kiki Grossman are happy to announce the opening of their law fi rm, Grossman & Grossman, P.A. in Winter Garden, Florida. In their words, “We are delivering collaborative and traditional family law services with compassion and respect for personal values.” Learn more about their fi rm at www.thegrossmanlawoffi ce.com. Photo courtesy of www.jenniferroper.us

Founded in 1926, R.C. Stevens Construction Company is an industry leader in providing design/build and construction services to commercial, industrial, fi nancial and healthcare markets. From renovations to new construction, their exclusive Right Track TM Management Process ensures on time, on budget project delivery. For more information visit http://www.rcstevens.com. Photo courtesy of www.jenniferroper.us

WOCC WELCOMESTHEIR NEWEST COMMUNITY TRUSTEE

The West Orange Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the addition of incoming Community Trustee First Class Cleaners to the second half of the 2011 Program, just in time to take part in Leadership West Orange. The Chamber’s Community Trustees benefi t from the highest level of exposure, while providing the Chamber with additional fi nancial stability. The array of Trustees is made up of small to large business. They represent the scope of commerce and industry in West Orange County.

First Class Cleaners started in Orlando in the early 1950’s and has been a recognized leader in the art of cleaning fi ne clothing ever since. There are eight locations servicing West Orange County providing customer service, superior cleaning and fi nishing with meticulous attention to detail with state of the art equipment. First Class Cleaners offers free valet pick up and delivery service.

“The Chamber’s Trustees are an invaluable resource for the Chamber and our members”, said Stina D’Uva, President/CEO WOCC. “We, at the Chamber, know how savvy these businesses are to take advantage of the value our Trustee Programs provide.”

For more information about the Chamber’s Trustee Programs, please visit our offi cial web-site at www.wochamber.com.

The WOCC is committed to be the leading business advocate in central Florida as we exist to serve by “Facilitating Opportunity”; building partnerships, strong businesses and an unshakeable commitment to West Orange County.

AUGUST

Thursday, August 11th Lead and Feed

Josie’s Pizza and Wings1225 South Hiawassee Rd. Orlando, FL 32835

12:00pm – 1:30pm$12 includes lunch, drinks, tax and tip

RSVP to chris.erichsen@protectpainters.com

Thursday, August 18th Chamber Connection

New Member Orientation and RefresherSponsored by DRB Benefi ts Group

West Orange Chamber Board Room12184 W. Colonial Dr. Winter Garden, 34787

3:30pm – 4:30pmFree to current WOCC members

Thursday, August 18th Business After Hours Sponsored & Hosted by

University of Florida 5:30pm – 7:00pm

2725 South Binion Rd. Apopka, FL 32703Chamber Member Earned Rate: $5.00

Non Member Rate: $10.00

Wednesday, August 24th Hot Topic

O.C. Property Appraiser Bill Donegan Presents: Money Saving Tips & Tricks from the OCPA Website

Sponsored by Strombeck Consulting, CPA’sWest Orange Chamber Board Room

12184 W. Colonial Dr. Winter Garden, 347877:50am – 9:00amBreakfast provided

Free to current WOCC members

Friday, August 26th Chamber Luncheon

A Conversation with Congressman Daniel WebsterSponsored by Sea World Orlando, Universal Orlando

& University of Central FloridaHosted by Valencia College, West CampusSpecial Events Center, Bldg. 8, Room 1111800 S. Kirkman Rd. Orlando, FL 32811

11:30am – 12:00pm Registration & Networking 12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch and ProgramChamber Member Earned Rate: $26.00

Non Member Rate: $31.00Corporate Tables of 8: $208.000

SEPTEMBER

Thursday, September 8th Lead and Feed

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar8030 Via Dellagio Way, Orlando, FL 32819

12:00pm – 1:30pm$15 includes lunch, drinks, tax and tip

RSVP to chris.erichsen@protectpainters.com

Thursday, September 15thWOCC Annual Golf Classic

Sponsored by DRB Benefi ts Group With Health Central and Ring Power

12:00pm – 5:00pmMetroWest Golf Club

2100 S. Hiawassee Rd. Orlando, FL 32835Chamber Member Earned Rates:

$85.00 Individual Player, $350.00 Foursome

Thursday, September 15thSeptember Business After Hours

and Small Business ExpoSponsored by DRB Benefi ts Group and Best Cleaners

Hosted by Metro West Golf Club5:00pm – 7:30pm

2100 S. Hiawassee Rd. Orlando, FL 32835Chamber Member Earned Rate: $5.00

Non Member Rate: $10.00

Thursday, September 22nd Power Networking

Sponsored and Hosted by Courtyard by Marriott8:00am – 9:00am

10971 West Colonial Dr. Ocoee, FL 34761Free to current WOCC members – By RSVP Only

RSVP to cwilson@wochamber.com Exclusive to one representative per industry

Wednesday, September 28thNavigate Your Way to Success Seminar

Guest Speakers: Mary Tomlinson on Marketing, Saralynn Collins on Networking and Patrick Lewis on Social Media

Sponsored by Bright House Networks, Best Cleaners & Strombeck Consulting, CPA’sRegistration, Networking and

Continental Breakfast 7:30am – 8:00amProgram 8:00am – 11:00am

Family Life Center at St. Pauls Presbyterian ChurchChamber Member Earned Rate $10.00

Non Member Rate $20.00

2011Supporting

Trustees

Advanced Disposal

Alarie DesignAssociates

Apple Air Conditionaing &

Heating, Inc.

GrayRobinson, P.A.

Hagan O’Reilly’sIrish Pub & Restaurant

June Engineering

Publix

R.C. Stevens Construction Company

SeaWorld Orlando

Sines BlakesleeMadyda, P.A.

Certifi ed Public Accountants, P.A.

South Milhausen, P.A.

Technology Solutionsof America

The West OrangeTimes

Universal Orlando

West Orange Orthopaedics & Sports

Medicine, P.A.

Winter Garden Village at Fowler Groves

West Orange Chamber of Commerce12184 W. Colonial Drive . Winter Garden, FL 34787

Ph: (407) 656-1304 . Fax: (407) 656-0224Web site: www.wochamber.com

To register and pay online or for more info on these events, please visit our Web site at www.wochamber.com