2009Community

Trustees

Ace Hardware

BankFIRST

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida

Bright FutureElectric, LLC

Castle & Cooke

DeWitt Excavating

DRB Benefits Group

EMBARQ

First CommercialBank of Florida

Fishback, Dominick,Bennett, Stepter,Ardaman, Ahlers,

Bolton & Langley, LLP

GrayRobinson, P.A.

Health Central

Lowndes DrosdickDoster Kantor &

Reed, P.A.

Manheim Orlando

Miller, South & Milhausen, P.A.

PrismOne Group, LLC

Progress Energy

Regions Bank

The MiddlesexCompanies

Walt Disney WorldCompany

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

May 2009

Get Your Tickets Now!! Purchase your tickets in advance and skip the lines -

SPECIAL CHAMBER MEMBER OFFER -purchase 10 tickets and get TWO FREE!!!

Call 407-656-1304 to purchase tickets or stop by the Chamber office.$31.00 pp in advance - $41.00pp day of the event

Visit www.wochamber.com for a list of participating food vendors.

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

Jim Densmore

Louis Fazio, Jr.

Rob Frank

Ron Garrison

Bob Gosselin

Chesta Hembrooke

Bob Hennen

Randy June

Julie Kleffel

Star Kraschinsky

Anette Luck

John McReynolds

Jeff Milhausen

Dan Petro

Kitty Phillips

RepresentativeStephen Precourt

Russ Salerno

Paul Sexton

Dianne Southwell

Mayor Kathy Stark

Lynetta Steed

David Sylvester

Jim Thomas

Dr. Diane Trees Chairman

Michael Waldrop

Committee Corner by Lauren Wolf

When you make the decision to join a committee at the West Orange Chamber, you become incredibly valuable to the daily operations of the Chamber. The Events Committee is one that does not meet on a regular basis, but when we do, this committee truly becomes an integral link to how our events become reality.

Bottom line, I am the Chamber employee responsible for our premier events, but it is the ideas and the volunteers from this committee that truly structure the events themselves. Your input and hard work are invaluable and keeps me on course to a successful event.

Best Fest “The Taste of West Orange” would be next to impossible to put on with out the hard work and determination of our members. There would not be enough time in a day for me and our team to do everything that needs to happen to make this event the success that it is, if not for our events committee. You are sincerely appreciated and your ideas are taken into consideration with every event we do.

If you have not yet made a decision to join a committee, I hope you will take into consideration on joining the Events Committee. I promise to put you to work.

Chairman’s MessageDr. Diane Trees, 2009 Chamber ChairmanUniversity of Central Florida

Last month, I asked Chamber members to share experiences or examples of strategies or philosophies they have implemented in their businesses that might help other chamber members in these difficult times. Two recurring themes emerged from some of the reading I have done. Although they may appear simple and just a matter of common sense, it is amazing how it is sometimes the simplest things that do make a difference. First of all, stay optimistic regardless of the positive or negative aura of the economy. The impression of confidence and belief in your business projects onto your customers and may influence their purchasing choices. Second, stay connected with the community through networking events and volunteer opportunities. You may not have instant results or referrals with your networking efforts but you are building relationships. As for giving back to the community, I truly believe this will always come back to you many times over.

Speaking of networking events, the West Orange Chamber presents its seventh annual Best Fest, “The Taste of West Orange” on Thursday, May 14th from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This year’s Best Fest featuring food vendors and business vendors will be held at “The Exchange” in the parking area down from Best Buy at Winter Garden Village at Fowler Groves. Exhibitor booth space is limited, so please take this opportunity to introduce your business to more than 1,000 prospective clients and customers. Please call the Chamber office today and reserve your spot. Tickets are available in advance for $31.00 or available for $41.00 at the door, rain or shine. I especially thank BlueCross BlueShield of Florida as our presenting sponsor. I also personally thank DRB Benefits Group, EMBARQ, Progress Energy, Winter Garden Village, Alarie Design Associates, Central Florida Lifestyles Publications, DeWitt Excavating, Floor to Ceiling, Health Central, Historic Downtonw Merchants Guild of Winter Garden, Nelson Tents & Events, Southwest Orlando Bulletin, and The West Orange Times.

Thank you for your confidence in the Chamber. I look forward to seeing you at Best Fest.

Diane Trees

TRUSTEE SPOTLIGHT

BankFIRST is a Central Florida community bank. Since its founding in 1989 as a state-chartered, federally insured commercial bank, over the past twenty years BankFIRST has grown its assets to over $600 million. BankFIRST was founded with a specific mission in

mind – to serve as the premier community bank for small business in Central Florida. BankFIRST has developed a well deserved reputation as an innovator within the financial community; a leader in providing the highest level of quality service and social responsibility within our local community. At BankFIRST we know that it’s not a single-file, one-size-fits-all kind of world. The BankFIRST ways – serve Main Street not Wall Street, maintain strong capital ratios to provide a safe and sound banking environment and continue to provide our communities with credit availability during difficult times.

Julie Kleffel, Senior Vice President and Commercial Sales Leader for BankFIRST as well as the Area President for the bank’s Winter Garden office is a recognizable face in the West Orange Community. She is actively involved in several community organizations. She is an Executive Director and the immediate Past Chairman for the West Orange Chamber of Commerce as well as the past Treasurer and Human Resources Chairman for the organization. She also serves as a Director and President of the West Orange Committee of One Hundred and One as well as the past Treasurer for the organization. Julie also serves on the board of directors for the Roper YMCA and the Oakland Park Foundation. Julie has been an active Junior Achievement volunteer for many years.

Bright Future Electric, LLC, is a full service electrical contractor. They currently have four locations, three in Florida and one in Alabama. In Florida Bright Future is

located in Orlando, which services all of Central Florida; Destin, which services North Florida and the Panhandle. In Alabama, they are located in Birmingham which services North and Central Alabama. Bright Future Electric, LLC is a company that has emerged from the 80 plus years of combined leadership experience of their owners, Dan Petro, Allen McCain, and Roger Scroggins. All three are held in high regard within the electrical industry and the communities they service. With the vast array of knowledge and experience, it is no accident that Bright Future Electric has had unprecedented growth in the two year and without a doubt is a major player in the industry.

Dan Petro is very involved in the West Orange Community. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the West Orange Chamber of Commerce and the Health Alliance. In the past, Petro has served as Chairman of the Health Central Foundation, West Orange Political Alliance and the West Orange Committee of 101. He is an active Winter Garden Rotarian and continues to assist with many other foundations and boards. Petro is proud to call the West Orange area his home.

AMBASSADOR ACCOLADES & ANTICS

The Ambassadors recently participated in the following events:

RIBBON CUTTINGSGracie’s Bone Appetit’

57 N. Lakeview Avenue, Winter Garden

Holiday Inn Express7474 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando

Gandolfo’s NY Deli16106 Marsh Road, #101, Winter Garden

Cantina Laredo8000 Via Dellagio Way, Orlando

The Woodhouse Day Spa8060 Via Dellagio Way, #102, Orlando

S.T.A.R.S. of West Orange9401 W. Colonial Drive, #106, Ocoee (West Oaks Mall)

ANNIVERSARYScooter’s Car Wash (1st)

12728 W. Colonial Drive, Winter Garden

MEMBER OF THE MONTHBernie DurginMarch 2009

Requiem for Recession or More Misery? An Economic Outlook.

Sponsored by University of Central Florida Wednesday, June 3rd

11:30am - 1:00pmValencia Community College

West Campus Special Events CenterJoin us for a provocative conversation on the economic climate for our community presented by Dr. Sean Snaith, Director of the Institute for Economic Competitiveness at the University of

Central Florida.

New MembersMarch 2009

ACCOUNTINGByrd Accounting

Ted Bart(407) 656-5400

www.byrdaccounting.biz

ATTORNEYSLaw Office of

Eric S. Mashburn, P.A.Eric Mashburn(407) 656-1576

www.will-lawyer.com

Ryan Mitchell, P.A.Ryan Mitchell

(407) 595-0713www.lawofficeofryanmitchell.

com

BEAUTY SALONSSport Clips, Inc.

Bekki Lindenberger(407) 654-5220

www.sportclips.com

BUILDERS/CONTRACTORS/DEVELOPERSHoliday Builders

Kelli Crisan(863) 259-9346

www.holidaybuilders.com

CANDLESScentsy

Barbara Ramos(407) 595-8246

www.scentsy.com/orlando

CONSULTANT- STRATEGIC & CREATIVE FACILITATORFlorida Customer Service

InstituteRichard Randolph

(407) 668-6468www.floridacsi.com

DAY SPAThe Woodhouse Day Spa

Allison Murphy(407) 965-3131

www.orlando.woodhousespas.com

FINANCIAL ADVISORSRaymond James & Associates

Richard Smith(407) 721-0434

www.raymondjames.com

HEALTH AND NUTRITION PRODUCTS

Nancy Miller/Indp Mrktr. -The Trump Network

Nancy Miller(352) 989-4842

HEALTH AND WELLNESSArdyss International

Fillicia Johnson(321) 278-5824

www.ardyss.com

Jai Li Aesthetic & WellnessMina Wunderlich(321) 281-8010www.jai-li.com

Learn to Learn of Central Florida, Inc.

Dean Fresonke(407) 275-5550

www.learntolearn.com/orlando

OFFICE EQUIPMENT - COPIERS/FACSIMILES/

TYPEWRITERToshiba Business Solutions

Leonor Moore(407) 362-7505

www.tbsfl.toshiba.com

PET STORESGracie’s Bone Appetit

Stacy Flemister(407) 654-6169

www.justgracies.com

PHYSICIANS - ONCOLOGIST

Central Florida Cancer Institute

Vaughn Hopson(407) 601-7993

www.cfcancerinst.com

PHYSICIANS - PLASTIC SURGEON

Nova Cosmetic CentersHeather Jahangani

(407) 226-0609www.novacosmeticcenter.com

REAL ESTATE - ASSOCIATES

Kitty Hutt -Southern Heritage Realty

Kitty Hutt(407) 491-4798

www.centralfloridahomesonline.com

REAL ESTATE - DEVELOPMENT

West Orange Business Center, LLC

Joe Schwartz(386) 760-2555

www.winston-james.com

REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE

JTS Commercial PropertiesTracy Seebach(407) 296-2979

www.metrobusinesssuites.com

RENTAL HALL FACILITYWild West

Jaime Garcia(407) 947-5235

www.wildwestocoee.com

RESTAURANTSCantina LaredoFreddy Magana(407) 345-0186

www.cantinalaredo.com

Gandolfo’s NY DeliDavid Hayes

(407) 654-3354gandolfosflorida.com

Kabbab HouseSimo Soaf

(407) 704-7830www.kabbabhouse.com

SALES TRAININGSandler Training

Jim Kearns(407) 719-2250

TANNING SALONImage Sun

Marla Tadlock(407) 446-9852

www.imagesun.com

JOIN.MEET.

GROW.

ASSOCIATEJoanne Kostantinidis

AUTOMOBILE REPAIR/SUPPLIESPro Auto

AUTOMOTIVE PARTSBudget Auto Parts of Orlando, Inc.

BANKSCenterState Bank Central Florida, N.A.

CATERINGCaribbean Sunshine Bakery & Restaurants

CELLULAR TELEPHONESVerizon Wireless

CHURCHESChurch of the Messiah

CITIES & TOWNSCity of Ocoee City of Orlando

CLEANING SERVICESHigh Intensity Commercial Cleaning MOC Services

COMMUNITY CENTERRoper YMCA Family Center

CONCRETE CONTRACTORSConTech Construction Corporation

CONSULTINGOn-Purpose Partners, LLC

CONTRACTOR - GENERALSouthern Building Services, Inc.

DENTISTAll Aspects Dental Bella Dente Fine Dentistry BR Dental

DENTIST - ORTHODONTISTChampion Orthodontics

GLOBAL OUTSOURCINGMcHenry Consulting Inc.

GOLF CENTERMetroWest Golf Club

GREETING CARDS - CUSTOMSend Out Cards

HOME BUILDERS/DEVELOPERTaylor Morrison

HOTELSRosen Centre Hotel

MORTGAGE LOANSWindermere MortgageCompany

ORGANIZATIONS - HEALTH (NON-PROFIT)Health Alliance Family Care Center

ORGANIZATIONS - NON-PROFITBoys & Girls Club of Central Florida

Winter Garden Heritage Foun-dation, Inc.

PHYSICIANS - PLASTIC SURGEONNova Cosmetic Centers

REAL ESTATE BROKERAGEWindsor Realty Group, Inc.

RECYCLING CENTERRobert Wallick Associates, Inc.

RESTAURANTSBonefish Grill Carmela’s of Brooklyn McDonald’s Of Winter GardenPanera Bread Subway - W. Colonial Tambora’s Grill Cafe

RETAILWal Mart

ROOFINGTalco Construction, LLC

SCHOOLS - PRESCHOOLStarChild Academy

SHIPPING & BUSINESS COMMUNICATION CENTERThe UPS Store

SHOE REPAIRCustom Shoe Repair & Dry Cleaners

TELECOMMUNICATIONSAT&T

TIMESHARE DEVELOPERIsland One Resorts

WASTE MANAGEMENTWaste Management Inc. of Florida

Renewed MembersMarch 2009

Rick Rochaowner

Studio Opening Fall 2008

www.clixorlando.com

NOW Booking Events!

407-466-3136

Meeting of the Minds by Stina D’Uva

Special thanks go to Holiday Inn Express for providing refreshments and a brand new meeting space for April’s attendees that represented franchise owners. For the month of May, the Chamber will be searching its database and inviting a wide range of members.

Meeting of the Minds for May will take place on Friday, May 29th 2009 at Panera Bread on Sand Lake Road in Dr. Phillips. Join us and receive a complimentary cup of coffee provided by Panera Bread.

As we do each month, we will take this informal opportunity to learn what keeps our member businesses up at night and see if there are some answers to their concerns.

Parking Lot Expansion Project

The West Orange Chamber is close to having a finished expanded parking lot. Special thanks go to the City of Winter Garden, June Engineering, DeWitt Excavating, Bright Future Electric, Arbor Crest Landscape & Irrigation, and The Middlesex Corporation. The parking lot should be completed at the beginning of May with additional lighting and enhanced landscaping. Check the next edition of the newsletter for more information.

April Business After Hours

The West Orange Chamber of Commerce recently held Business After Hours on April 16, 2009 at Cantina Laredo, a new restaurant in Dr. Phillips. Pictured are Chamber President Stina D’Uva and Freddy Magana, General Manager of Cantina Laredo.

Meeting of the Minds

Franchise Owners Meeting of the Minds was held at the new Holiday Inn Express. Lively discussion about the benefits of franchise ownership and idea sharing were enjoyed by all. Featured from left to right, Richard Randolph, Susan Fortini, Kevin DiLauri, Gayle Pryor, Ken Kueker, Kay Behrens, Bekki Lindenberger, & Brendon Thomas.

Leadership West Orange

Leadership West Orange Class of 2009 spent the day touring different educational facilities in West Orange County. The Class started the day visiting Maxey Elementary, Westside Tech, Valencia Community College, Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy – a part of the School of Film and Digital Media at the University of Central Florida and Edgewood Children’s Ranch.

Front row pictured left to right: Betsey Bell, Anna Long, Heather Maloney, Jolynn Haven, Janelle Resnick, Rebekah Phillip, Kitty Phillips, Tamara Gilliard and June Torres.

Back row pictured left to right: Greg Ohe, Skip Brown, Robert Stuart, Jr. Chris Bauman, Thomas Toole, Samuel Davis, Jr., and J. Giffin Chumley.

PhotoGallery

Small Business Development Team - Lunch and Learn Seminar Series

A sold out crowd attended the “Social Networking” Lunch and Learn session. Look for upcoming sessions on:

The New Tax Laws – Marketing - E-Commerce - Quicken/QuickBooks

These chamber member benefit sessions provide members with the latest info from the pros who know!! Watch for the dates of these wonderful informative events and RSVP quickly to save your spot.

WEST ORANGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCESMALL BUSINESS SPONSORSHIP

OPPORTUNITIES

We understand that your marketing dollars are limited, yet know that you need opportunities to set yourself apart

from the crowd. The West Orange Chamberhas developed sponsorships just for Small Businesses.

All sponsors will be listed in the WOCC Calendar of Events, Upcoming Events in our newsletter

and our official Web site.

Door PrizesThere are many opportunities for you and your company

to receive name recognition by donating door prizes to our various events. Examples: gift baskets, gift certificates and

event, theme related items.

ElectronicWest OrangeWeekly (E-WOW)$75

“Electronic West Orange Weekly” or E-WOW is our Chamber’s weekly e-mails put into one weekly blast

that a Chamber member may sponsor. This will give the E-WOW sponsor the awesome chance to get their name out and include a 25 words or less synopsis about their business or promotion, a link to their web address and

reach over 1,000 members!

Hot Topics Sponsor$50

This sponsorship awards the sponsor, name & logo placement on invitations. Invitations will be distributed

by fax and e-mail. The day of the event the sponsor willbe given an opportunity to address the attendees.

Power Networking Sponsor$50

This sponsorship awards the sponsor, name & logo placement on invitations. Invitations will be distributed

by fax and e-mail. The day of the event the sponsor will be given an opportunity to address the attendees and

participate.

“Chamber Connection”New Member Orientation Sponsor

$100This sponsorship awards the sponsor, name & logo

placement on invitations. Invitations will be distributed by mail, fax and e-mail. The day of the event the sponsor will

be given an opportunity to address the attendees.

To take advantage of these limited opportunities, please contact Chris at the Chamber Office

at 407-656-1304 ext 0 or ceckert@wochamber.com.

CHAMBER CHATTER

City of Winter Garden takes top awards: The City of Winter Garden was the recipient of many international and national awards recently. Top category winner for Special Purpose Website which provides property and demographic data, for www.wintergardenflprospector.com. The Finance Department received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, for the fifth time. The City of Winter Garden also earned 2 national awards; 1st place Savvy for Printed Publications External Newsletter and for the city’s Web site in the Marketing Tools for Economic Development category. Locally, City Hall won top honors in 2008 Orange County Design Excellence and Tanner Hall, which is owned and operated by the city, was reviewed as one of the area’s top reception sites. Winter Garden Village at Fowlers Groves was the winner of the Best Retail Project award

Knox Nursery, a local grower of bedding plants since 1962 has recently opened its retail division. Now, local residents and businesses can enjoy the same products purchased by wholesalers. It is a perfect time to spruce up your homes and businesses with their beautiful assortment of flowers, trees and more. Hours of operation for retail are Thursday, Friday and Sunday 8-5pm and Saturday 8-6pm at 940 Avalon Road in Winter Garden.

Congratulations to Winter Garden Rotarian Lisa Bennett, of Windsor Realty, who was awarded the 2008 Rotarian of the Year for Rotary International District 6980 which is composed of 45 clubs found in five counties - Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake and Sumter with a total membership of just under 2300.

Congratulations to Cara Hennen for being nominated for Non Rotarian - Rotarian of the year for Rotary International District 6980.

You’re invited to Barker Specialty’s 2009 Annual Open House on Thursday, May 28th, from 9:00 am – 4:00pm. They are located at 215 Celebration Place, Suite 115 Celebration, FL 34747. Refreshments will be served! Please RSVP@barkerorlando.com

Best Fest “The Taste of West Orange”

Silent Auction

Take a chance to bid and win on our very special Silent Auction to be held during Best Fest.

Featuring:• Two Nights Deluxe Accommodations at The Ritz-

Carlton Orlando, Grand Lakes including two Spa Experiences. Value $1,100.00

• West Orange Chamber of Commerce Gourmet Wine Pairing Dinner for Six at Roy’s Orlando, Five course dinner. Value $750.00

• 4/day-3/night getaway at The Cove On Ormond Beach in Ormond Beach, Florida in a two-bedroom condo villa on the beach of the Atlantic Ocean. Value $700.00

Please stop by the registration/vendor registration table to bid on these fabulous prizes!

Commit”teasers”Governmental AffairsMonday, May 11th8:00 – 9:00am Chamber Office

Economic Development CommitteeFriday, May 15th8:00 – 9:00amGuest Speaker: Mike Bollhoefer, City Manager & Kim Dawson, Film Producer “Letters to God”.Winter Garden City Hall Commission Chambers

Small Business Development TeamTuesday, May 19th9:15 – 10:00amChamber Office

Membership CommitteeWednesday, May 20th8:30 – 9:30amChamber Office

Education CommitteeNo Meeting

West Orange Young ProfessionalsNo meeting

Economic Development Committee Update by Stina D’Uva

At the April Meeting of the Economic Development Committee of the WOCC, Kelley Teague, Public Affairs Director for Metroplan Orlando spoke on the issue of long range planning for transportation. She explained the history and future of transportation planning in Central Florida. The main focus of presentation was the benefits of commuter rail in Central Florida, SunRail. As of this printing, SB 1212 was introduced on the Senate Floor for its 3rd reading. Unfortunately, time ran out and the matter was withdrawn without a vote. It is hopeful that the bill will be reintroduced on the last day of session, Friday, May 1st. Paul Sexton, committee chairman, and stakeholders in Horizon West (HW) are participating in meetings facilitated by Commissioner Scott Boyd. The purpose of these stakeholder gatherings is to determine the missing pieces of the infrastructure in HW, filling in those gaps and ultimately determining target industries for this economic development center for West Orange. Among the topics discussed, were the expansion plans of Valencia Community College, a 155 acre site that will one day house 15-16,000 students has already been purchased.

The next meeting will focus on the specific road, sewer, water and other infrastructure issues presented by the various departments.

Legislative Position Paper Update

At the February 2009 meeting, the West Orange Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors adopted the 2009 Legislative Position Paper. The Chamber, through various committees, reviewed upcoming and hot issues that are being discussed during the 2009 Legislative session. This information was provided to the Governmental Affairs committee and the recommendations were developed in the position paper that was later adopted by the board. The positions contained with in the paper covered a wide range of issues from transportation funding to economic development initiatives.

As of the newsletter print date, the 2009 Legislative Session was close to ending. Below is a review of some of our positions and where they stand at press date.

The West Orange Chamber supports…

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTHB 73 & SB 852 Expedited Process for Economic Development Projects. This legislation designates “Mike McHugh Act”. It requires DEP and Water Management Districts to adopt programs to expedite processing of permits for certain economic development projects. As of 4/23/09 the Florida House approved HB 73 and SB 852 was placed on the Special Order Calendar in the Senate.

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. Florida House Education Policy Council approved HJR 919, which would allow flexibility in the class size constitutional amendment passed by voters in 2002. As of 4/23/09 The Florida House passed the HJR 919, and matching Senate bill SJR1828 is in the Senate Policy & Steering Committee on Ways and Means.

INSURANCE Legislation that stabilizes the property insurance market and providing more affordable and available hurricane insurance to Florida’s business owners. As of 4/23/09 – SB 1950 is on the Senate Special Order Calendar and HB 1495 is awaiting to be read on the House Floor.

Legislation that fights to maintain the landmark workers’ compensation reforms and plaintiff attorney’s fee caps that have reduced workers’ compensation costs for Florida employers. Florida House approved HB 903 on 3/31/09. The bill was amended to conform with SB 2072 by Sen. Richter. As of 4/23/09 - SB 2072 passed through the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Senate General Government Appropriations committee but with many amendments that reduce the effectiveness of lowering worker’s compensation insurance costs. The bill has been placed on the Senate Calendar for a second reading on the Senate Floor.

JUVENILE JUSTICEAny legislation stating that the court has exclusive power to determine appropriate dispositions of juvenile offenders. As of 4/23/09, HB 173 was scheduled for a second reading on the House floor.

TRANSPORTATIONMaintaining construction dollar funding for the widening of S.R. 50 between Avalon Road and S.R. 429 in the 5 year work plan and include construction funding for the section from S.R. 429 to Good Homes Road. This project is an economic stimulus for business in West Orange County. As of 4/23/09, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 was signed by President Obama on February 17, 2009. As part of the ARRA, federal funds are being provided to pay for needed transportation improvements in Florida while providing jobs and other economic benefits. The construction of S.R. 50 in Winter Garden (from Avalon Road to S.R. 429) is one of the improvement projects that will be funded by this legislation. The S.R. 50 project includes widening and reconstructing the existing five-lave rural roadway to a six-lane urban divided roadway with a raised 30 foot wide median and sidewalks.

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THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME, THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME!

These chamber member businesses would be happy to assist in making your home a private refuge. Whether inside/outside or both, treat your home to a makeover. It can increase value not only in the market but enable you

to create your own sanctuary. We all need a touch up now and then and NOW is the time!!

APPLIANCE SALES/SERVICEAggressive AppliancesJerry Jaskot(407) 295-4489www.aggressiveappliances.com

CARPET CLEANINGFirst Impressions Carpet Cleaning Inc.Kurt Gilbertson(407) 299-1770www.firstimpressionspro.com

CLEANING SERVICESAlicia’s Cleaning ServiceAlicia Latchman(407) 860-3580

Classic Care Of AmericaEileen Neumayer(407) 877-9300www.classiccareofamerica.com

High Intensity Commercial CleaningJim Reagan(407) 654-9601

Molly Maid of West Orange and South Lake CountiesSteve Hoffman(407) 877-0184www.mollymaid.com/fl/westor-angesouthlake

Vanguard Cleaning SystemsJohn Long(407) 373-6058www.vanguardcleaning.com

ENVIRONMENTAL- CON-SULTINGBiosphere Consulting, Inc.James Thomas(407) 656-8277www.biosphereNursery.com

FLOOR COVERING COMPANIESDL FlooringDavid Lindenauer(407) 353-5293

Floor to Ceiling/OrlandoRich Briggs(407) 999-2205www.floortoceiling.com

Floor to Ceiling/Winter GardenRich Briggs(407) 877-0070www.floortoceiling.com

Floors DirectCeleste Carr(407) 654-9297www.FloorsDirectFl.com

SCS Hardwood Floors, Inc.Leonard Beverly(407) 297-1884www.scshardwoodfloors.net

HANDYMAN SERVICESBob’s Handyman ServiceBob Buchanan(407) 656-2646

Everything Home Services, LLCTom Piotrowski(407) 488-8820www.everythinghomeservices.com

Mr. HandymanJennifer Gillon(407) 358-9600www.mrhandyman.com/

Steven’s Handyman ServiceSteve Van Varick(321) 354-8796

HOME IMPROVEMENTAmerican Home Doctors, LLCDave Perez(407) 913-3193www.americanhomedoctorsllc.com

Fairbanks ConstructionNatasha Schulke(352) 732-8600www.fairbanksconstruction.com

Handyman MattersDavid Welsh(352) 242-1300www.handymanmatters.com

HOME THEATERAmerican TheaterKevin McEvoy(407) 656-1170www.amsounds2.com

INTERIOR DESIGNIntermark Design GroupAundrea Brown(407) 426-9975www.intermarkdesigngroup.com

LANDSCAPEArbor Crest Landscape &Irrigation, Inc.James Goodyear(407) 217-3423www.arborcrestinc.com

Dobson’s Woods & WaterLarry Dobson(407) 841-0030

Florida Landscape Professionals, Inc.Vincent Ragone(407) 467-8200

Flowerbomb Landscaping, Inc.Rick Baker(407) 694-2440www.flowerbomblandscaping.com

U.S. Lawns of OrlandoTim McCarthy(407) 464-2163www.uslawns.com

NURSERIES - FOLIAGEKnox Nursery, Inc.Bruce Knox(407) 293-3721www.knoxnursery.com

POOL CONTRACTORBlue Dream PoolsDan Lewis(407) 905-2704www.bluedreampools.com

Dixie Pools and Spas, Inc.Marty Thompson(407) 298-9159www.dixiepools.com

POOL SERVICE & SUPPLIESPinch A Penny/OrlandoDora Muffi(407) 578-7336www.pinchapenny.com

Pinch A Penny/Winter GardenNick Higgins(407) 654-0253www.pinchapenny.com

Windermere Pool ServiceJoe Burns(407) 654-0707www.windermerepools.com

RETAIL - HARDWAREACE Hardware Winter GardenWalter Toole(407) 656-2593www.acehardware.com

Groveland ACE HardwareEdward Hefernan(352) 429-7616www.acehardware.com

Hilltop ACE HardwareBill Riffle(352) 394-2098www.acehardware.com

Orlando ACE HardwarePaul Burns(407) 422-7766www.acehardware.com

South Orange ACE HardwarePerry Stadig(407) 857-1142www.acehardware.com

ROOFINGSanders Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc.Cliff Sanders(407) 656-3396

Talco Construction, LLCJoseph Cassidy(407) 654-4426www.talcoconstruction.com

TREE SERVICEGodley’s Tree ServiceMark Godley(407) 415-5831

DISCOVER 2010 West Orange County Community Profile & Business Directory

GREAT NEWS!! We would like to invite you to be part of the all new 2010 Community Profile and Membership Directory. Your invitation to advertise in this outstanding publication will arrive shortly. Jill Adelman will be our Village Profile Project Manager .

Chamber members are staying strong and focused on how important it is to promote the attributes of their business through thisEXTRAORDINARY chamber publication! It will serve, as a beautiful welcome piece to new neighbors, new friends, visitors, the community and it’s a valuable resource guide. A WHO’SWHO, listing prominent businesses like yours with contact information.As an area business, you have the opportunity to promote your business in this exciting informative community publication. All participating advertisers receive FREE GUIDES…FREE ad preparation…FREE on line buyer’s guide listing and FREE hyperlink to your website with each ad purchased. You will also enjoy again a presence on the internet thru www.villageprofile.com website that receives over 2,000,000 hits each month.

BE SURE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS OPPORTUNITY…

————————————————————————————————————— Call representative Jill Adelman at 215-527-1304 and reserve your space today!

Or, fax the form below to the Chamber office at 407-656-0221.You may also contact the Chamber at 407-656-1304 Ext. 0.

Yes, I am interested in advertising in the 2010 Discover Magazine.

Company Name:_______________________ Contact Name:__________________________

Address:____________________________________ City ________________ Zip _______

Phone Number:_________________________Fax:__________________________________

Email:________________________________

MAY

Wednesday, May 6th Orange County Commissioners Luncheon Sponsored by Walt Disney World Company

St. Pauls Presbyterian Church, Ocoee11:30am-12:00pm registration and networking

12:00pm-1:00pm Commissioners program and lunchChamber Member Earned Rate $26.00

Non Members $31.00For more info contact Carrie Wilson at 407-656-1304 ext 4

Thursday, May 14th Lead & Feed

Hagan O’Reilly’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, Stoneybrook West12:00pm – 1:30 pm

For more info or to RSVP contact Heather Weidenbruch: 407-859-7123 ext 115 or

heather.weidenbruch@us.stores.mcd.com

Best Fest…The Taste of West OrangePresented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida “The Exchange” inside Winter Garden Village

at Fowler Groves, Winter Garden5:30pm – 8:30pm

Chamber Member Earned Rate $31.00Non Member Rate $41.00

For more info contact Lauren Wolf at 407-656-1304 ext 5

Thursday, May 21st New Member Orientation & Refresher

“Chamber Connection”Sponsored by DRB Benefits Group

West Orange Chamber Board Room3:30pm – 4:30pm

Free for valued WOCC membersFor more info contact Chris Eckert at 407-656-1304 ext 0

Business After HoursSponsored and Hosted by

Best Western Turnpike West, Ocoee5:30pm – 7:00pm

Chamber Member Earned Rate $5.00Non Member Rate $10.00

For more info contact Carrie Wilson at 407-656-1304 ext 4

Monday, May 26thWest Orange Young Professionals

Drinks & Discussion Series“Principles for Personal Development”

Presented by Gary O’Sullivan5:30pm – 7:30pm

Metrowest Golf ClubWest Orange Young Professional Members $15.00

Non Members $25.00For more info contact Carrie Wilson at 407-656-1304 ext 4

Wednesday, May 27th Small Business Development Team

Lunch & Learn Series12:00pm – 1:30pm

Chamber Board RoomFree to current WOCC members – BY RSVP ONLY!

Light lunch will be provided!For more info contact Chris Eckert at 407-656-1304 ext 0

JUNE

Wednesday, June 3rd Requiem for Recession or More Misery?

An Economic Outlook.Presented by Dr. Sean Snaith, Director

Institute for Economic Competitiveness, UCFSponsored by University of Central FloridaValencia Community College, Metrowest

11:30am-1:00pmChamber Member Earned Rate $26.00

Non Members $31.00For more info contact: Carrie Wilson at 407-656-1304 ext 4

Thursday, June 11th Lead & Feed

Stonewood Tavern & Grill, Dr. Phillips12:00pm – 1:30 pm

For more info or to RSVP contact Heather Weidenbruch at 407-859-7123 ext 115 or heather.weidenbruch@us.stores.mcd.com

Thursday, June 18th New Member Orientation & Refresher

“Chamber Connection”Sponsored by Strombeck Consulting, CPA’s

West Orange Chamber Board Room3:30pm – 4:30pm

Free for valued WOCC membersFor more info contact: Chris Eckert at 407-656-1304 ext 0

Business After HoursLocation TBA

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

Non Member Rate $10.00For more info contact Carrie Wilson at 407-656-1304 ext 4

Tuesday, June 23rd West Orange Young Professionals

Happy Hour Networking5:30pm – 7:00 pm

West Orange Young Professional Members $10.00Non Members $15.00

For more info contact Carrie Wilson at 407-656-1304 ext 4

Wednesday, June 24th Small Business Development Team

Lunch & Learn Series12:00pm – 1:30pm

Chamber Board RoomFree to current WOCC members – BY RSVP ONLY!

Light lunch will be provided!For more info contact Chris Eckert at 407-656-1304 ext 0

Thursday, June 25th Power Networking

Hosted by Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, Ocoee8:00am – 9:00am

Free for valued WOCC membersFor more info contact Chris Eckert at 407-656-1304 ext 0

RSVP at www.wochamber.com

RSVP to Chamber events at www.wochamber.com

2009Supporting

Trustees

Alarie DesignAssociates

Allen & Company, Inc.

AmericanFirst Bancard

Hagan O’Reilly’sIrish Pub & Restaurant

Orlando Health

Plaudits!

Publix

Sines, Girvin,Blakeslee & Campbell

Technology Solutionsof America

The Huber Group

The West OrangeTimes

Universal Orlando

University of Central Florida

Waste Management, Inc. of Florida

Winter Garden Village at Fowler Groves