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2011 Community Trustees Ace Hardware BankFIRST Best Cleaners Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida Bright Future Electric, LLC Castle & Cooke CenturyLink DeWitt Excavating DRB Benefits 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 R.C. Stevens Construction Company University of Central Florida Walt Disney World Company Chairman’s Message Michael Waldrop, 2011 Chamber Chairman Blue Cord Design and Construction, LLC The West Orange Chamber of Commerce exists to serve by “FACILITATING OPPORTUNITY.” September 2011 Strategic Planning – what does it mean? Why should the Chamber or any business enter into the process of strategic planning? The answer is simple; if you don’t know where you want to go, then how will you know how to get there.? That is why the Chamber continues to strategically plan. We began the journey back in October of 2010 when “Facilitating Opportunity” was born. Our simple, yet powerful purpose statement is leading us on a journey fraught with challenges and opportunities. Most of the challenge is getting the entire organization going in the same direction and operating under the same purpose. Ask the chairmen and members of all the committees. They have been working through, learning and more importantly understanding the difference between a vision, mission, strategies, goals, objectives, benchmarks, metrics, tactics, action plans, dissemination and implementation plans. Facilitating this process has been Mary Tomlinson of On Purpose Partners. Mary has utilized her skills to guide us in the right direction. We commend the efforts of all of our chairmen and members of these committees for their diligence and hard work in this area. The entire organization is getting to be more “on-purpose” now. Mary’s talents will be available for all of you to experience first-hand. Mary is one of the presenters at this month’s “Navigate Your Way To Success” seminar on Wednesday, September 28 th . This morning long seminar will focus on Generational Marketing, Negotiating with Confidence, Social Media and Your Message and Effective Networking Strategies. This seminar is designed to cover the most up to date information needed to assist your business with the right tools for the 21 st Century. In addition to On Purpose Partners attendees will hear from A. J. & Kiki Grossman~ Grossman & Grossman, P.A., Robert Fleming & Jason Johnson ~ Marlin Consulting Solutions and Saralyn Collins ~ The Training Bridge. Another opportunity I hope you will consider is advertising in Discover 2012. This annual publication is more valuable than local phone books. I can say this because it contains the business directory of our membership; my first and only resource for my business referrals. Make sure you use your login information and update your listing today so that the hard copy directory is the most current information for your business. The Chamber team is in the process of updating all the editorial content for the entire book. A most recent update to the book is the addition of our newest Trustees. Congratulations to R.C. Stevens Construction for taking the opportunity to move up to a seldom open slot in the Community Trustee program. That movement allowed for the addition of Scott Boyd Development as our newest Supporting Trustee. Both companies join a wonderful group of businesses. I applaud their commitment to the Chamber and community and for each of you for your stake in the Chamber and community as well.

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Page 1: September 2011 Chairman’s Message · Mainscape, Inc. Chris Stella MOVING & STORAGE Two Men And A Truck Brian Wehrs REAL ESTATE - ASSOCIATES Raymond Glenn - Lakeside Realtors REAL

2011Community

Trustees

Ace Hardware

BankFIRST

Best Cleaners

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida

Bright FutureElectric, LLC

Castle & Cooke

CenturyLink

DeWitt Excavating

DRB Benefits 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

R.C. Stevens Construction

Company

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.”

September 2011

Strategic Planning – what does it mean? Why should the Chamber or any business enter into the process of strategic planning? The answer is simple; if you don’t know where you want to go, then how will you know how to get there.? That is why the Chamber continues to strategically plan. We began the journey back in October of 2010 when “Facilitating Opportunity” was born. Our simple, yet powerful purpose statement is leading us on a journey fraught with challenges and opportunities. Most of the challenge is getting the entire organization going in the same direction and operating under the same purpose.

Ask the chairmen and members of all the committees. They have been working through, learning and more importantly understanding the difference between a vision, mission, strategies, goals, objectives, benchmarks, metrics, tactics, action plans, dissemination and implementation plans. Facilitating this process has been Mary Tomlinson of On Purpose Partners. Mary has utilized her skills to guide us in the right direction. We commend the efforts of all of our chairmen and members of these committees for their diligence and hard work in this area. The entire organization is getting to be more “on-purpose” now.

Mary’s talents will be available for all of you to experience first-hand. Mary is one of the presenters at this month’s “Navigate Your Way To Success” seminar on Wednesday, September 28th. This morning long seminar will focus on Generational Marketing, Negotiating with Confidence, Social Media and Your Message and Effective Networking Strategies. This seminar is designed to cover the most up to date information needed to assist your business with the right tools for the 21st Century. In addition to On Purpose Partners attendees will hear from A. J. & Kiki Grossman~ Grossman & Grossman, P.A., Robert Fleming & Jason Johnson ~ Marlin Consulting Solutions and Saralyn Collins ~ The Training Bridge.

Another opportunity I hope you will consider is advertising in Discover 2012. This annual publication is more valuable than local phone books. I can say this because it contains the business directory of our membership; my first and only resource for my business referrals. Make sure you use your login information and update your listing today so that the hard copy directory is the most current information for your business. The Chamber team is in the process of updating all the editorial content for the entire book.

A most recent update to the book is the addition of our newest Trustees. Congratulations to R.C. Stevens Construction for taking the opportunity to move up to a seldom open slot in the Community Trustee program. That movement allowed for the addition of Scott Boyd Development as our newest Supporting Trustee. Both companies join a wonderful group of businesses.

I applaud their commitment to the Chamber and community and for each of you for your stake in the Chamber and community as well.

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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

Julie Kleffel

Felicia Lewis

Anette Luck

Rob Maphis

John Marzano

John McReynolds

Yog Melwani

Jeff Milhausen

Dan Petro

RepresentativeStephen Precourt

Lynette Reynolds

Mayor Kathy Stark

David Sylvester

Jim Thomas

Michael WaldropChairman

Falecia Williams

Lisa Willis

Keeping An Eye on the IssuesThe 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 August and early September.

The Pine Hills Business Redevelopment Task Force - The group met on Monday, August 15th and learned that they received a $100.000 grant. The next meeting will be on Monday, 9/19 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, August 17th at 7:30am in Winter Garden City Hall. They discussed the upcoming community charette to be held

in October and a planning session for it to be held at the September 14th meeting. The meeting will also include a presentation by Orange County on industry clusters along the 429. The next meeting will be on September 14th at 2:00pm 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, August 24th at Winter Garden’s city hall. Chairman Guy Haggard reported that he expected approval of the Feasibility Study in September. The next meeting will be on Wednesday, September 28th at 10:00am at city of Apopka City Hall.

What’s New! What’s Coming!

Bill Donegan, Orange County Property Appraiser, speaks to WOCC members at a recent Hot Topics session about what’s new at his office and on his web site! Check it out:

• Quick Search Toolbar This feature provides a quick and easy way to search properties from the convenience of the

property records page with minimal information. You can search by parcel id, address, owner name or subdivision.

• Tangible Personal Property Tax Return Online Taxpayers can now file their Tangible Personal Property Tax Returns online. Taxpayers who have

a valid Tangible Personal Property account with our office are mailed a username and password to file their tax returns online. The rental return is for taxpayers who need to file a tax return on assets they own in a rental property. For assets held or used by a regular business, the taxpayer should file a regular return.

• Homestead Exemption Online Taxpayers can now file for their homestead exemption online. New homeowners are mailed a

login id and password to access the secured exemption application form. Otherwise, eligible homeowners may contact our office to receive a letter with their login information.

• Sales (Analysis) Report The sales report permits searching of recent sales by school district, area or radius. Once a search

has been performed, the sales are displayed on a map within the application along with a listing of the sales. The user can select more details of a particular sale by clicking on its parcel number. Sales analysis charts are also displayed as part of the report.

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New MembersAugust 2011

Renewed MembersAugust 2011

ACCOUNTANTS - CERTIFIED PUBLIC

Moore Stephens Lovelace, P.A.Charisse Henning

BEVERAGESCoca-Cola Refreshments

Travis Warren

CONTRACTOR - GENERALRollis Construction and

Renovation, Inc.William Rollis

JANITORIAL SERVICESRadiant Services, Inc.

Nelson Llanes

LANDSCAPEMainscape, Inc.

Chris Stella

MOVING & STORAGETwo Men And A Truck

Brian Wehrs

REAL ESTATE - ASSOCIATES

Raymond Glenn - Lakeside Realtors

REAL ESTATE - INVESTMENT

Alice Austin, Inc.Mary Waldman

RESTAURANTSMaryland Fried Chicken

Paul Dion

SCHOOLSMontessori of Winter Garden Char-

ter SchoolBill Orris

A.H. Gantt CPA & Associates, P.A.Angela Gantt

Archis Technologies, Inc.Navin Jiawan

Asma & Asma, P.A.Nick Asma

Betty J’s FloristRilla Tomyn

Carter Family Bowl & PizzeriaNancy Carter

Chick-fil-AMarshall Boast

Clear Channel OutdoorCraig Swygert

Collison Carey Hand Funeral HomeMike Daly

Cracker BarrelMark Follett

DRB Benefits GroupDavid Billsborough

DV8 Computing & Consulting, Inc.David Hale

Element FundingNicole Johnson

First National Bank of Central FloridaBill Dills

IRM Investments, Real Estate & ManagementMiguel Senior

M&I BankLyla Skipper

Molly Maid of West Orange and South Lake CountiesSteve Hoffman

Oak Hill ElementaryJune Jones

Orlando Center For Internal Medicine & Primary Care, P.A.Julie Coker

R. C. Stevens Construction CompanyTim Keating

Ranger Construction, Inc.Blair Johnson

Rent Now Buy Later/DanscoPaul McGarigal

Robert S. Goldie, DMD, PARobert Goldie

Romano’s Macaroni GrillBeth Thomas

Rotary Club Of OcoeePam Bozkurt

Smooth Musical EntertainmentMichael Madawi

Social Evolution MediaPatrick Lewis

Tavistock GroupAmanda Yeager

TD BankScott Cunningham

The Attic DoorLori Gibson

The Crowne Group, Inc.Ray Tomlinson

The Sabal Hotel Orlando-WestMike Palmieri

The UPS StoreNate Flashman

The Whiddon Group, LLCJaclyn Whiddon

Thompson Wesley Wolf, LLCRobert Thompson

Thoughts.comKristen Zimmerman

Tildenville Elementary SchoolCarmen Balgobin

Welch Creative LightingOscar Welch

Whispering Oak ElementaryPatricia Ramsey

Windermere Fine Art & Custom FramingDenise Brown

Winter Garden Heritage Foundation, Inc.Ron Sikes

Congratulations to Bruce Young who is recognized as the Membership Committee July Buddy Member of the Month.

For more information on the WOCC Membership Committee and the Buddy Program, please contact Dorcas at [email protected].

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As a Progress Energy lineman, I know how to prepare for storms and keep your lights on. And with a family of my own, I know why reliable power matters. Call or log on to get storm help – including preparation tips, outage reporting and more – from people like me at Progress Energy.

I work to keep your power relIable –even when the weather isn’t.

ENERGY HELP l storm

©2011 progress energy Florida, Inc.

report an outageprogress-energy.com 1.800.228.8485

Bill R. – Lineman

AUGUST BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

The University of Florida, Apopka Campus, played host to the August 2011 WOCC Business After Hours. Orange and Blue ruled the Night while attendees learned about the different programs and degrees offered to students on this local campus.

L - R: Stina D’Uva, President/CEO WOCC, Diane Mealo, UCG and Wayne Mackay, UCF Center Director.

CONGRESSIONAL LUNCHEON

The WOCC Congressional Luncheon: A Conversation with Congressman Daniel Webster co sponsored by SeaWorld Orlando, Universal Orlando and University of Central Florida, hosted at Valencia College, West Campus-Special Events Center on Friday, August 26th was a huge success. Guests had the opportunity to hear State and Federal Leaders discuss pertinent issues that affect our lives and businesses.

Back row: Terry Prather, Rep. Steve Precourt, Michael Waldrop, Congressman Daniel Webster, Rep. Bryan Nelson, Rep. Eric Eisnaugle, Sen. Andy Gardiner and Fred Kittinger, UCF.Front row: Falecia Williams, Candace Rodatz-Barnes, Rep. Geraldine Thompson; Stina D’Uva and Krista Carter.

First week of Medifast food PLUS first 10 lbs FREE when you enroll with Medifast Weight Control Centers

Visit the Chamber homepage www.wochamber.com to view other HOT DEALS like this!

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Woodlawn Memorial Park & Funeral Home recently celebrated the Grand Opening of a Signature Café inside their funeral home and are thrilled to be able to offer high quality Starbucks coffee. Customers and commuters alike will enjoy the convenient location at 400 Woodlawn Cemetery Road, just off Old Winter Garden Road in Gotha. For more info, call 407/293-1361. Photo courtesy of Portraits by LaVerne

TRUSTEE SPOTLIGHT

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

Refer Your Favorite Businesses…

Have you recently done business with a company who went above or beyond? Would you like to mingle with more businesses that “do things right” the first time?

The West Orange Chamber membership and community often contact us as a resource for referrals. We are currently looking to expand our membership with businesses in several categories to increase our referral capabilities. By recommending non-Chamber businesses to us as a prospective member, you will have the opportunity to win discounts to future Chamber events.

This month’s categories include:• Garage Door Replacement/Maintenance• Irrigation• Roofing• Screen Repair/Installation• Tree Services

Please forward the business name and contact information to Dorcas Dillard at [email protected] to be entered into

Member Appreciation Breakfast Table Centerpiece Sponsorships Available!

Take advantage of the opportunity to market your business to over 150 attendees for free! Sponsor a table centerpiece at the West Orange Chamber of Commerce Membership Appreciation Breakfast scheduled for Friday, November 9, 2011 at St. Pauls Family Life Center.

Sponsors are asked to design and donate a centerpiece for the table and provide small gifts/favors for each attendee seated at the table (6 guests). Please contact Carrie at 407-656-1304 x 4 or [email protected] to sign up today!

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ADVERTISE HERE

Reach more than 1,000 members!

Take advantage of this valuable marketingopportunity for the low prices listed below.

Monthly Rates

Full Page $100.001/2 Page $ 75.001/4 Page $ 50.00Business card $ 25.00

For more info, please contact Vicki at 407.656.1304 ext. 3

or [email protected]

Be on the look out for your new West Orange Chamber Membership Card!!

The new West Orange Membership Card has been developed to serve 3 purposes.

Use your WOCC Membership Card to verify your chamber membership when taking advantage of the Chamber member hot deals. For example, TooJay’s Original Gourmet Deli in Ocoee offers a 10% discount to Chamber members. The card is great for leaving behind for the owner when you frequent their business. This way they know you did business with them because they are fellow chamber members. The card has all the pertinent chamber contact info and is a great tool to give to anyone who wants to learn more about the West Orange Chamber of Commerce.

These beautifully designed (Thank you to Alarie Design Associates) multi purpose cards will be distributed in Chamber Members’ Renewal packages or you can pick them up at the Chamber office.

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Clearwater Pool Supplies, located at 13848 Tilden Road, #142 in Winter Garden, offers pool supplies, weekly pool service, equipment repairs and replacement, free water testing and a full range of pool chemicals. They will also do a free home visit and pool assessment! Photo courtesy of Portraits by LaVerne

Congratulations to The Puppy Patch Boutique & Grooming Spa on their 1 year Anniversary. They offer a full line of pet fashions, pet supplies for your dog or cat and much more. The Puppy Patch Boutique also has a complete Grooming Spa for your family Dog or Cat. They are located at 31 South Main Street in historic downtown Winter Garden and are open Tuesday thru Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. For more information visit http://puppypatchboutique.com/ Photo courtesy of Portraits by LaVerne

E X C L U S I V E A D V E R T I S I N G O P P O R T U N I T Y F O R

W O C C M E M B E R S !2012 Discover Community Profile and Business Directory

The exclusive resource guide for residents and visitors to West Orange County.

All of this with no rate card increase from 2011!

Call Jaeann today!407-418-0426

Opportunities for Women and Minority Owned Businesses during All Star Weekend

NBA All-Star activities will take place the week of February 20th with the All Star Game taking place on Sunday, February 26, 2012 at Amway Center in Orlando. The NBA is seeking Women and Minority owned vendors to participate in the All-Star procurement process.

Woman and minority-owned businesses in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties are encouraged to visit the NBA at: www.nba.com/allstarvendordiversity and fill out an application.

The web page provides facts and additional information on the program’s goals and initiatives. On the web-page vendors interested in providing products and services during All Star weekend can complete and submit an on-line application. All vendors that submit an application will receive a response after the close of the application process on October 1, 2011. No applications will be accepted after this date.

At the completion of the application process all approved vendors will be included in the on-line Vendor Resource Guide. The Vendor Resource Guides is the primary source for fulfilling All-Star procurement needs. The NBA’s Vendor Diversity Program has a strong legacy of working with local woman and minority owned businesses in the host All-Star city.

To apply or review additional information please visit: www.nba.com/allstarvendordiversity

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Every Friday Farmer’s Market – City of Ocoee

3:00pm- 8:00pm Bill Breeze Park, 125 N. Lakeshore Drive

407-877-5803 or www.ocoee.org

Every Saturday Farmers Market - City of Winter Garden

9:00am – 1:00pmCity Pavilion, (S. Lakeview & Tremaine St.)

321-202-5855

Saturday, September 17thFiesta De Colores11:30 am – 4:30 pm

City of Ocoee - Bill Breeze Park125 N. Lakeshore Drive, Ocoeewww.ocoee.org or 407-905-3100

Friday, September 23rd American Legion & VFW of Winter Garden

WW II & Korean War Veterans Special Event Dinner

6:00pmVFW Post 63, 270 W. Plant Street, W.G.For more information: 407-948-7415 or

[email protected]

Friday, September 23rdOcoee Knights Homecoming BBQ

& Silent Auction5:30 – 7:00 pm

1925 Ocoee Crown Point Rd., Ocoee407-654-9775

Saturday, September 24thFlorida Water, It’s Worth Celebrating

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Oakland Nature Preserve,

747 Machete Trail, Oakland407-905-0054

Friday, October 7thEdgewood’s Children Ranch Annual Golf

Tournament12:00pm

Rosen Shingle Creek407-578-0506

Friday, Oct. 7th - Sunday, Oct. 9thWinter Garden Heritage Foundation

Music Fest Historic Downtown Winter Garden

407-656-3244

Friday, October 14th“Steak on the Lake” to benefit the Boys &

Girls Club of West Orange6:00pm

Tanner Hall, 31 Garden Avenue407-905-8180 x 200 or [email protected]

Saturday, October 15thDown Syndrome Association of

Central FloridaStep Up for Down Syndrome

8:00am - 12:00pm Lake Eola in Downtown Orlando www.stepuporlando.kintera.org

or 407-478-5621

Saturday, October 15thMontessori of Winter Garden Charter School Fall Festival

12:00pm – 4:00pm855 East Plant Street, next to the library

[email protected] or 407-654-2045

Saturday, Oct. 15th - Sunday, Oct. 23rdMontessori of Winter Garden

Pumpkin PatchMon. thru Fri. 3:00pm - 6:00pmSat. & Sun. 12:00pm – 4:00pm

855 East Plant Street, next to the [email protected]

or 407-654-2045

Thursday, October 20thBloom & Grow Garden Society

of Winter GardenSteppin’ Out

Castle & Cooke Sales Office15241 Oakland Ave, Winter Garden

407-656-7992

Friday, October 21stWinter Garden Rotary

Charity Texas Hold-Em Poker TourneyRegistration 6:00pm

American Legion Hall in Winter [email protected]

Saturday, October 22ndTown of Windermere

Downtown Business Fall Festival9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 22ndOakland Park 5k to benefit the West

Orange Junior Service League7:30am start

www.oaklandpark5k.com

Saturday, October 29th Town of Windermere

Halloween Costume Parade and Hayride 9:30am

Saturday, October 29th The Gift of Swimming - 4th Annual Run

7:30amSouthWest Aquatics

205 Windermere Rd. Winter Garden 34787www.AltaVistaSports.com

Saturday, October 29thOakland Heritage Festival

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Speer Park on N. Tubb Street, Oakland

407-905-0054

Saturday, October 29thEdgewood Children’s Ranch

29th Annual Country Round-Up Dinner & Auction

6:00pmGaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center

407-578-0506

Monday, October 31stCity of Winter Garden Halloween Fest

6:00pm - 8:30pmHistoric Downtown Winter Garden

407-656-4155

Friday, Nov. 4th & Saturday Nov. 5th City of Ocoee

18th Annual Founders’ Day Festival“A Salute to Veterans”

9:00am - 9:30pmBill Breeze Park, 125 N. Lakeshore Drive

www.ocoee.org

Friday, November 11th American Red Cross

Salute to the Armed ForcesGolf Tournament

7:00 am Waldorf Astoria Golf Club, Orlando FL

www.golfforredcross.org or407-894-4141 x 4617

Friday, November 11thVeterans Day Ceremony

11:00 a.m.City of Ocoee - Bill Breeze Park,

125 North Lakeshore Drive407-905-3100 or www.ocoee.org

Saturday, November 12thDillard Street Elementary School’s

60th Anniversary10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

311 North Dillard St. Winter Garden

Saturday, Nov. 19th & Sunday, Nov. 20thWinter Garden Merchant’s Guild

Art FestivalHistoric Downtown Winter Garden

www.wgmerchants.org

Friday, December 2nd Light Up Winter Garden

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Historic Downtown Winter Garden

407-656-4155

COMMUNITY EVENTS

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SEPTEMBER

Thursday, September 15thWOCC Annual Golf Classic

Sponsored by DRB Benefits Group With Health Central and Ring Power

11:30am Registration12:30pm Shotgun StartMetroWest 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 Benefits 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**Bring a Guest for FREE**

*** Shred Fest ***Attendees may bring 2 bankers boxes to this event

and have contents shredded for free! Need to shred more than 2 boxes? Bring a monetary donation, of any amount, for Edgewood Children’s Ranch and

shred as much as you like!

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 [email protected] Exclusive to one representative per industry

Wednesday, September 28thNavigate Your Way to Success Seminar

Featuring Mary Tomlinson on Marketing, Saralyn Collins on Networking, Marlin Consulting Solutions on Social Media,

and Grossman & Grossman on NegotiationSponsored 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

OCTOBER

Tuesday, October 11thGolf Means Business Luncheon

Sponsored by Health Central 11:30am – 1:30pmDoubleTree Hotel

5780 Major Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819$36.00 pp includes lunch and two tickets to the

Children’s Miracle Network Golf Classic Reserved Tables also available

Thursday, October 13th Lead and Feed

4Rivers Smokehouse1047 S Dillard St. Winter Garden, FL 34787

12:00pm – 1:30pm$11.99 includes lunch, drinks, tax and tip

RSVP to [email protected]

Thursday, October 20thChamber Connection

New Member Orientation and RefresherSponsored by Strombeck Consulting CPA’s

3:30pm – 4:30pmWest Orange Chamber Board RoomFree to current Chamber Members

Thursday, October 20thOctober Business After Hours

Sponsored and Hosted by Castle & Cooke and Suzi Karr Realty

5:00pm – 7:30pm527 Main St. Windermere, FL 34786

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

Wednesday, October 26th 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 [email protected] Exclusive to one representative per industry

2011Supporting

Trustees

Advanced Disposal

Alarie DesignAssociates

Apple Air Conditionaing &

Heating, Inc.

Boyd DevelopmentCorporation

GrayRobinson, P.A.

June Engineering

Publix

R.C. Stevens Construction Company

SeaWorld Orlando

Sines BlakesleeMadyda, P.A.

Certified 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