WEST ORANGE TIMES
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2015
West Orange Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Business
Celebrating OneYearAnniversary for Kona Ice of Northwest Orlando
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he West Orange Chamber of Commerce (wochamber.com)recently celebrated Kona Ice of Northwest Orlando’s one year anniversary.Within the first year, owners Ravi and Preya Shivdat have acquired two Kona Ice vehicles, three territories and have secured a vendor contract with the Orlando Citrus Bowl.They have also donated nearly $10k back to Central Florida schools and organizations. Photo courtesy of WOCC.
Celebrating OneYearAnniversary for Craig Martin Insurance and Financial Services
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he West Orange Chamber of Commerce (wochamber.com) recently celebrated Craig Martin Insurance and Financial Services’ one year anniversary. Craig is celebrating another year proudly serving customers. He brings 23 years of insurance and financial services experience to clients. Craig Martin Insurance and Financial Services, Inc. includes team members; Sandy Prosser, Connie Hutchinson,Tyler Barnett, Cristal Lopez andTamara McGhie. Craig and his family, wife Rebecca and twin boys Nathan (6) and Luke (6), are very active in the community with school, sports and church. For more information please visit www.craigmartininsurance.com. Photo courtesy of WOCC.
Celebrating OneYearAnniversary forThink Minion
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he West Orange Chamber of Commerce (wochamber.com) recently celebratedThink Minion’s one year anniversary.Think Minion is a creative production company located in the heart of DowntownWinter Garden. Creator Chris Chan is a local, utilizing the latest cutting edge technologies to help tell stories through digital media. Our minions do all the creative thinking for you. Commercials,Augmented Reality,Websites, Online Videos, Photos. Photo courtesy of WOCC.
Ribbon Cutting for Pinot’s Palette
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he West Orange Chamber of Commerce (wochamber.com) recently held a ribbon cutting for Pinot’s Palette located at 2603 S. Hiawassee Rd., Orlando, FL 32835. Pinot’s Palette is the upscale destination in Orlando to “Paint. Drink. Have Fun.”Anyone can be an artist and have fun being creative – no art experience required!They guide painters to create a fun, whimsical and colorful painting while sipping on their favorite beverage from their in studio wine bar.They celebrate a fun nights out, private parties & more! For more information visit www.pinotspalette.com/orlandowest. Photo courtesy of WOCC.
Ribbon Cutting for FMI STEMAcademy
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he West Orange Chamber of Commerce (wochamber.com) recently held a ribbon cutting for FMI Stem Academy located at 301 S. Tubb Street, Ste. B1, Oakland, FL 34760. FMI STEM Academy, a new high school near HorizonWest, prepares 9th-12th graders for college and careers in Science,Technology, Engineering, and Math. Enrolling now! School starts August 17th. For more information please visit www.floridastemacademy.com or call 407-490-8810. Photo courtesy of
WOCC.
RecognizingTreasures Furniture and Decor with‘We Noticed’Award
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he West Orange Chamber of Commerce (wochamber. com) recently recognizedTreasures Furniture and Décor for the improvements made to their business.Treasure’s offers furniture and decor at clearance prices every day.They pride themselves on hand selecting the most incredibly unique pieces that can be found, and passing those “treasures” on to their customers at the lowest prices. Their furniture and decor comes from model homes, trade shows, builders, displays, and samples with a few gently touched items added to make shopping atTreasures a rare experience. Located in beautiful downtownWinter Garden, their store has been said to be a “secret spot” for quality furniture and decor at prices that just can’t be beat. For more information please visit www.treasuresfurnitureanddecor.com. Photo courtesy ofWOCC.
Ribbon Cutting for IHOP Restaurant
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heWest Orange Chamber of Commerce (wochamber.com) recently held a ribbon cutting for IHOP restaurant located at 7344W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32818. IHOP manager, Matt Parkinson and his great team of people are there to serve you with their location being open 24 hours. For 57 years, the IHOP family restaurant chain has served their world famous pancakes and a wide variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner items that are loved by people of all ages — offering an affordable, everyday dining experience with warm and friendly service. For more information please visit www.ihop.com. Photo courtesy ofWOCC.
Ribbon Cutting forThe Savvy Organizer
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he West Orange Chamber of Commerce (wochamber.com) recently held a ribbon cutting forThe Savvy Organizer who is a new Professional Organizer in Orange County. They can provide knowledge and support to individuals, families, as well as both large and small businesses in their organizing, decluttering needs in order to create a simpler, more efficient work and living environment. For more information please visit www.savvyorganizer.org. Photo courtesy of WOCC.
Ribbon Cutting for Kid’s Community College
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he West Orange Chamber of Commerce (wochamber.com) recently held a ribbon cutting for Kid’s Community College located at 1475 E. Silver Star Road in Ocoee, FL 34761. Kid’s Community College® is a tuition-free public charter school of choice. KCC develops Individual Development and Education Plans (IDEPs) for each student by integrating age-appropriate, State aligned readiness criteria with Multiple Intelligence Development Assessment Scales (MIDAS) profiles to develop unique and challenging curricula. For more information please visit www.mykidscc.org. Photo courtesy of WOCC.
West Orange ChamberTrustee Luncheon
O n Friday,August 7th, theWest Orange Chamber held aTrustee Luncheon, sponsored by Austin Outdoor and hosted by Fusion 360. At the luncheon, guest speaker Jim Bacchus, former member of the U.S. House of
Representatives and current Chairman of the GlobalTrade & Investment Practice Group at GreenbergTraurig gave an update on theWorldTrade Organization (WTO) and the importance of the global trade market. Pictured from left to right: Rob Maphis, OHL - Arellano Construction Co.; Stina D’Uva, President/CEO of theWOCC; Kevin Baginski, Fusion 360; Paddy Raju, Fusion 360; Jim Bacchus, GreenbergTraurig; Heath Ziglar, Fusion 360; Debbie Clements, Duke Energy and Derek Ryan,Austin Outdoor.
Ribbon Cutting for Suzanne’s Gifts
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he West Orange Chamber of Commerce (wochamber.com) recently held a ribbon cutting for Suzanne’s Gifts. Suzanne’s Gifts LLC is a company whose aim is not only putting a smile on your child’s face but yours too. With a wide range of personalized gifts that offer fun, adventure, music and education your child will be left wanting more, and you will be left with lasting memories. Photo courtesy of WOCC.
West Orange Chamber Dinner Party
C hamber Members and Friends attended a dinner party at the home of Stina D’uva in MetroWest, Chamber President/CEO. Pictured left to right: Senate President Andy Gardiner, Krista Carter, Camille Gardner, Harold Jenkins, Jennie Dunn, Jamie June, Stina D’Uva, Dr. Barbara Jenkins, Orange County MayorTeresa Jacobs, Bruce Jacobs, Randy June and Jimmy Dunn.
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