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The West Orange Chamber of Commerce exists to serve by “FACILITATING OPPORTUNITY.”2011CommunityTrusteesAce HardwareBankFIRSTBest CleanersBlue CrossBlue Shield of FloridaBright FutureElectric, LLCCastle & CookeCenturyLinkDeWitt ExcavatingDRB Benefits GroupFirst Class CleanersFirst Southern BankFishback, Dominick,Bennett, Stepter,Ardaman, Ahlers, &Langley, LLPFlorida HospitalHealth CentralManheim OrlandoOrlando HealthProgress EnergyR.C. StevensConstructionCompanyUniversity ofCentral FloridaWalt Disney WorldCompanyChairman’s MessageSeptember 2011Michael Waldrop, 2011 Chamber ChairmanBlue Cord Design and Construction, LLCStrategic Planning – what does it mean? Why should the Chamber or any business enter into the process ofstrategic planning? The answer is simple; if you don’t know where you want to go, then how will you knowhow to get there.? That is why the Chamber continues to strategically plan. We began the journey back inOctober of 2010 when “Facilitating Opportunity” was born. Our simple, yet powerful purpose statementis leading us on a journey fraught with challenges and opportunities. Most of the challenge is getting theentire 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 moreimportantly understanding the difference between a vision, mission, strategies, goals, objectives, benchmarks,metrics, tactics, action plans, dissemination and implementation plans. Facilitating this process has beenMary Tomlinson of On Purpose Partners. Mary has utilized her skills to guide us in the right direction. Wecommend the efforts of all of our chairmen and members of these committees for their diligence and hardwork 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 thismonth’s “Navigate Your Way To Success” seminar on Wednesday, September 28th. This morning long seminarwill focus on Generational Marketing, Negotiating with Confidence, Social Media and Your Message andEffective Networking Strategies. This seminar is designed to cover the most up to date information neededto assist your business with the right tools for the 21st Century. In addition to On Purpose Partners attendeeswill 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 morevaluable 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 updateyour listing today so that the hard copy directory is the most current information for your business. TheChamber 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. StevensConstruction 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 theChamber and community as well.

Keeping An Eye on the IssuesWest OrangeChamberThe Chamber Team is keeping an eye out on local issues so that we may keepyou informed on issues of local and regional importance. Here is what wekept an eye on in August and early September.Board of DirectorsThe Pine Hills Business Redevelopment Task Force - The group met onMonday, August 15th and learned that they received a 100.000 grant. Thenext meeting will be on Monday, 9/19 at 11:00 am to 1:00pm at the OrangeCounty Library Hiawassee Branch, 7391 West Colonial Drive, Orlando,Florida 32818 (Hiawassee & West Colonial/Hwy 50).Joe AlarieA. Kurt ArdamanDavid BillsboroughComm. Scott BoydKeith BradfordComm. Bob BuchananMayor Gary BruhnDebbie ClementsSamuel B. Davis, Jr.Jim DensmoreRob FrankBob GosselinWest Orange/South Lake Transportation & Economic Task Force – StinaD’Uva attended this meeting on Wednesday, August 17th at 7:30am in WinterGarden City Hall. They discussed the upcoming community charette to be heldin October and a planning session for it to be held at the September 14th meeting. The meeting willalso include a presentation by Orange County on industry clusters along the 429. The next meetingwill 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 attendedthe meeting at 10:00am on Wednesday, August 24th at Winter Garden’s city hall. Chairman GuyHaggard reported that he expected approval of the Feasibility Study in September. The next meetingwill be on Wednesday, September 28th at 10:00am at city of Apopka City Hall.Tim HaberkampChesta HembrookeRandy JuneJulie KleffelWhat’s New! What’s Coming!Felicia LewisAnette LuckRob MaphisJohn MarzanoBill Donegan, Orange County Property Appraiser, speaks to WOCC members at a recent Hot Topicssession about what’s new at his office and on his web site! Check it out: Quick Search ToolbarThis feature provides a quick and easy way to search properties from the convenience of theproperty records page with minimal information. You can search by parcel id, address, ownername or subdivision. Tangible Personal Property Tax Return OnlineTaxpayers can now file their Tangible Personal Property Tax Returns online. Taxpayers who havea valid Tangible Personal Property account with our office are mailed a username and passwordto file their tax returns online. The rental return is for taxpayers who need to file a tax return onassets they own in a rental property. For assets held or used by a regular business, the taxpayershould file a regular return. Homestead Exemption OnlineTaxpayers can now file for their homestead exemption online. New homeowners are mailed alogin id and password to access the secured exemption application form. Otherwise, eligiblehomeowners may contact our office to receive a letter with their login information. Sales (Analysis) ReportThe sales report permits searching of recent sales by school district, area or radius. Once a searchhas been performed, the sales are displayed on a map within the application along with a listingof 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.John McReynoldsYog MelwaniJeff MilhausenDan PetroRepresentativeStephen PrecourtLynette ReynoldsMayor Kathy StarkDavid SylvesterJim ThomasMichael WaldropChairmanFalecia WilliamsLisa Willis

New MembersAugust 2011ACCOUNTANTS CERTIFIED PUBLICMoore Stephens Lovelace, P.A.Charisse HenningJANITORIAL SERVICESRadiant Services, Inc.Nelson LlanesBEVERAGESCoca-Cola RefreshmentsTravis WarrenLANDSCAPEMainscape, Inc.Chris StellaCONTRACTOR - GENERALRollis Construction andRenovation, Inc.William RollisMOVING & STORAGETwo Men And A TruckBrian WehrsREAL ESTATE ASSOCIATESRaymond Glenn Lakeside RealtorsREAL ESTATE INVESTMENTAlice Austin, Inc.Mary WaldmanRESTAURANTSMaryland Fried ChickenPaul DionSCHOOLSMontessori of Winter Garden Charter SchoolBill OrrisRenewed MembersAugust 2011A.H. Gantt CPA& Associates, P.A.Angela GanttM&I BankLyla SkipperTD BankScott CunninghamArchis Technologies, Inc.Navin JiawanMolly Maid of West Orange and SouthLake CountiesSteve HoffmanThe Attic DoorLori GibsonAsma & Asma, P.A.Nick AsmaOak Hill ElementaryJune JonesBetty J’s FloristRilla TomynOrlando Center For Internal Medicine &Primary Care, P.A.Julie CokerCarter Family Bowl & PizzeriaNancy CarterChick-fil-AMarshall BoastClear Channel OutdoorCraig SwygertCollison Carey Hand Funeral HomeMike DalyCracker BarrelMark FollettDRB Benefits GroupDavid BillsboroughDV8 Computing & Consulting, Inc.David HaleElement FundingNicole JohnsonFirst National Bank of Central FloridaBill DillsIRM Investments, Real Estate& ManagementMiguel SeniorR. C. Stevens Construction CompanyTim KeatingRanger Construction, Inc.Blair JohnsonRent Now Buy Later/DanscoPaul McGarigalRobert S. Goldie, DMD, PARobert GoldieRomano’s Macaroni GrillBeth ThomasRotary Club Of OcoeePam BozkurtSmooth Musical EntertainmentMichael MadawiSocial Evolution MediaPatrick LewisTavistock GroupAmanda YeagerThe Crowne Group, Inc.Ray TomlinsonThe Sabal Hotel Orlando-WestMike PalmieriThe UPS StoreNate FlashmanThe Whiddon Group, LLCJaclyn WhiddonThompson Wesley Wolf, LLCRobert ThompsonThoughts.comKristen ZimmermanTildenville Elementary SchoolCarmen BalgobinWelch Creative LightingOscar WelchWhispering Oak ElementaryPatricia RamseyWindermere Fine Art & Custom FramingDenise BrownWinter Garden Heritage Foundation, Inc.Ron SikesCongratulations to Bruce Young who is recognized as the Membership Committee JulyBuddy Member of the Month.For more information on the WOCC Membership Committee and the Buddy Program, pleasecontact Dorcas at ddillard@wochamber.com.

AUGUST BUSINESS AFTER HOURSCONGRESSIONAL LUNCHEONThe University of Florida, Apopka Campus, played hostto the August 2011 WOCC Business After Hours. Orangeand Blue ruled the Night while attendees learned about thedifferent programs and degrees offered to students on thislocal campus.The WOCC Congressional Luncheon: A Conversation with CongressmanDaniel Webster co sponsored by SeaWorld Orlando, Universal Orlando andUniversity of Central Florida, hosted at Valencia College, West CampusSpecial Events Center on Friday, August 26th was a huge success. Guestshad the opportunity to hear State and Federal Leaders discuss pertinentissues that affect our lives and businesses.L - R: Stina D’Uva, President/CEO WOCC, Diane Mealo, Back row: Terry Prather, Rep. Steve Precourt, Michael Waldrop, CongressmanDaniel Webster, Rep. Bryan Nelson, Rep. Eric Eisnaugle, Sen. Andy GardinerUCG and Wayne Mackay, UCF Center Director.and Fred Kittinger, UCF.Front row: Falecia Williams, Candace Rodatz-Barnes, Rep. GeraldineThompson; Stina D’Uva and Krista Carter.First week of Medifast food PLUS first 10 lbs FREEwhen you enroll with Medifast Weight Control CentersVisit the Chamber homepage www.wochamber.com to view other HOT DEALS like this!ENERGY HELPl stormI work to keepyour power relIable –even when the weather isn’t.As a Progress Energy lineman, I know how to prepare forstorms and keep your lights on. And with a family of myown, I know why reliable power matters. Call or log onto get storm help – including preparation tips, outagereporting and more – from people like me at Progress Energy.report an outageprogress-energy.com s 1.800.228.8485Bill R. – Lineman 2011 progress energy Florida, Inc.