2006CommunityTrustees

Amber Electric, Inc.a subsidiary of IES

BankFIRST

Castle & Cooke

DeWitt Excavating

First CommercialBank of Florida

Manheim’sFlorida Auto

Auction of Orlando

Glatting JacksonKercher Anglin Lopez

Rinehart, Inc.

GrayRobinson, P.A.

Health Central

Lowndes DrosdickDoster Kantor & Reed,

P.A.

McCree Incorporated

The MiddlesexCompanies

Miller, South,Milhausen & Carr, P.A.

Progress Energy

Signature GMACReal Estate

Sprint

SunTrust Bank

Veranda Partners

Walt Disney WorldCompany

West Oaks Mall

February 2006

Chairm a n’s Message

Pam Gould, 2006 Chamber Chairman

Health Central Foundation

What’s important to you? I care about having West Orange County the best placeto live, work and play. I expect the best schools, the best healthcare, an improved

roadway system, and the quality of our lakes to be preserved or improved. What do you expect? YourChamber of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee has taken a pro-active approach tocommunicating our priorities to the Legislature.

I have included a brief description of some of the legislative positions that have been presented to ourLegislative Delegation:

Support Economic Development Incentives of 50% rebate of taxes generated from ConventionCenter business coming back to the municipality that has ownership of that center; Completethe funding of right of way and construction for widening SR 50 between Avalon and GoodHomes Roads; Strongly urge that PECO approves funds to create a joint agreement betweenUCF and Valencia Community College for a 2+2 curriculum on the Valencia West campus;Tort reform for an individual or a business with a damages claim that they are only partiallyresponsible for - this would create a fair and equitable justice system and abolish joint andseveral liability; creating a risk pool that will help create reasonable rate health insuranceto Florida residents; support legislation that funds School Nurses as part of the infrastructureof each and every public school and immediately increase education funding to accelerateexcellence in education including teachers’ pay, capital expenditures and education materialsto at a minimum a national average level; support legislation that incentives to better protectnatural resources and manage and develop water supplies.

On March 28 and 29 the West Orange Chamber is hosting a Capitol Connection Trip to Tallahassee inconjunction with the East Orlando, Seminole County/Lake Mary, Winter Park and Apopka Chambersof Commerce’s. If you are interested in participating on this trip please contact your chamber.

Committee Corner Stina D’Uva, President

Get Involved Now! Even if you missed the Annual Breakfast Meeting sponsored byAmSouth Bank, and missed the display of each Chamber committee, there’s stilltime to join a committee. Each year, the committees begin their work with a new listof goals and it takes volunteers to accomplish them. So, whether your interest is theeconomic development of our area, or the concerns of a small business, or you justlike to plan events, we have a committee for you. Visit our official Web site atwww.wochamber.com . Go to “About the West Orange Chamber” and then go to“Committees.” You will find a description of what the committee does and when itmeets. Then simply e-mail us at info@wochamber.com and we will gladly add youto an e-mail reminder list for the next committee meeting of your choice.

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WWWWW ith Chamber Membersith Chamber Membersith Chamber Membersith Chamber Membersith Chamber MembersKeep your body well tuned this year. The following is a list of Chamber members thatcan help keep you and your family in tip top condition this year. Remember, February isNational Heart Month!

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• How well do you know West Orange? How much have you yet to experience?• Do you know where the buffalo roam in Ocoee?• Have you ever seen thousands of cars move through one of the largest auto

auctions in the world?• Do you know the history of the second largest lake in the state?

Not to worry! Leadership West Orange, the Chamber’s 12 year old leadership programanswers these questions and more and allows you the opportunity to venture into WestOrange and experience it all.

If you wan to expand your leadership potential by knowing more about the greatercommunity in which you live, join Leadership West Orange. It’s a one-day per month,9 month long program incorporating tours, hands-on experience, behind-the-scenesactivities, and group discussions with community leaders.

A majority of this class is made up of representatives of Community & SupportingTrustees. Call the Chamber or email kcompton@wochamber.com, to learn about thesessions and the reasonable cost, compared to the other local leadership programs.

Clinic – Medical (Immediate Care)ExpressCare by Health CentralFlorida Hospital Centra Care

Solantic

HospitalsHealth Central

Physicians CardiologyOrlando Heart Center

Physicians- DermatologyAssociates in DermatologyOrlando Dermatology

Physicians – General PracticeLaurel Oaks Family Practice, PAOasis Optimal Health, LLCOrlando Executive Health

Physicians Internal/Preventive MedicineCentral Florida Internists

Don Buswell-Charkow, M.D.Marissa E. Magsino, MD, PA

Physicians Internal/Preventive Medicinecont’d.

Orlando Center for Internal Medicine &Primary Care, P.A.

Orlando Pain & Medical RehabilitationCenter

Physicians – Obstetrics/GynecologyTotal Woman Healthcare

Physicians –OncologistCancer Centers of Florida

Physicians – OrthopedicsFlorida Center for OrthopaedicsWest Orange Orthopaedics

Physicians Plastic SurgeonsDr. Walter Siemian, Plastic Surgery

Physicians – PsychologyAssociates in Psychology & Counseling

At Ease, Inc.

Physicians- Family PracticeCommunity Health Centers, Inc.

West OrangeChamber

Ambassadors

Joan Bailey

Kay Behrens

Bob Buchanan

Carol Cross

Dorcas Dillard

Nicole Farquharson

Ron Garrison

Pat Gleason

Ruth Grafton

Jimmie Hargrove

Chesta Hembrooke

Donna Leigaber

Anette Luck

Linda Osterberg

Rev. TomRutherford

Dianne Southwell

Lenny Stark

Lori Tyson

Jerry VanDyke

Debbi Vineyard

Marie Williams

For the following West Orange Chamber Premier EventsFor the following West Orange Chamber Premier EventsFor the following West Orange Chamber Premier EventsFor the following West Orange Chamber Premier EventsFor the following West Orange Chamber Premier Events

Tuesday & Wednesday, March 28th & 29th

Capitol Connection - Tallahassee tripSponsored by:

Dyer, Riddle, Mills & Precourt, Inc. & Universal OrlandoCost: $450 pp

Friday, April 21st

Orlando Business Journal West Orange Growth Report11:30 am – 1:30 pmDouble Tree Resort

Cost: TBD

Wednesday, April 26th

Administrative Professional’s Day Luncheon & Fashion ShowSponsored by: AmSouth Bank

Fashions by Dillard’s of West Oaks Mall11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Stonewood Tavern & GrillCost: TBD

Thursday, May 11th

West Orange Best Fest5:30 pm – 8:30 pmVeranda ParkCost: TBD

Thursday, August 17thWest Orange Chamber Political Hob Nob & Straw PollSponsored by: Manheim’s Florida Auto Auction of Orlando

5:30 pm – 8:30 pmManheim’s Florida Auto Auction Remarketing Facility

Cost: TBD

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORAll State Electric, Inc.Colin Harden(407) 905-5373www.all-state-electric.net

INVESTMENT SERVICEMcCoy Financial ServicesCourtney DeWitt Jackson(407) 472-2759www.mccoyfcu.org

OFFICE EQUIPMENT -COPIERS/FACSIMILES/TYPEWRITERNorth American Office SolutionsRod Bitterling (407) 264-0283www.naofficesolutions.com

ORGANIZATIONS - NON-PROFITSchool Clothes Make aDifferenceKaren O’Brien(407) 292-2262

PEST CONTROLAdvanced Pest RelatedServices, Inc.Troy Parker(407) 905-6218

PHOTOGRAPHYJoe Daylor PhotographyJoe Daylor(321) 274-7718www.joedaylor.com

PUBLISHINGVillage ProfileJodie Stackowiak(847) 468-6800www.villageprofile.com

REAL ESTATEBennet J. Sebastian, P.A.Orlando, FL 32835(407) 345-7948www.bennetsebastian.com

ATTORNEYSJackson Lewis, LLPStephanie Adler(407) 246-8409www.jacksonlewis.com

BEAUTY SALON -ASSOCIATESDarlene Bottomly - NaturalImages(407) 247-5316

Linda Diane Convertino -Natural Images(321) 695-0942

BUSINESS CONSULTINGLighthouse BusinessAdvisorsJon White(407) 574-5839www.lba-orlando.com

BUSINESS VALUATION &BROKERAGESmall Business Realty, Inc.Dennis Mope(407) 909-6277www.smallbusinessrealty.com

CARPET CLEANINGDistinct Services, Inc., LLCAndrew David(386) 837-8007

COMPUTER - SALES/SERVICE/CONSULTANTArchis TechnologiesNavin Jiwan(407) 299-4094www.archistech.com

COMPUTER SUPPORTAdvanced ComputingSolutions, Inc.John Cryer(321) 663-3453www.acsdatarecovery.com

CONSTRUCTION -REMODELINGJoeleigh Construction, LLCJoe Townsel(321) 278-1782

REAL ESTATE -ASSOCIATESHannah Williams - StirlingInternational Realty, Inc.Hannah Williams(407) 472-4260

RESTAURANTSHardee’sTim Haberkamp(407) 293-4784

Windermere GrillMauriceo Sanchez(407) 905-2819

TITLE INSURANCESERVICESFidelity National Title, Inc.Heather Salvatoriello(407) 509-1759www.fidelitycfl.com

NEW MEMBERSNEW MEMBERSNEW MEMBERSNEW MEMBERSNEW MEMBERSTROPHIES AND AWARDSAlways Rewarding.comK.J. Nana(407) 240-9000www.alwaysrewarding.com

VIDEO PRODUCTIONChameleon Mobile VideoProductionsTim Baker(239) 849-3295www.chameleonmvp.com

WASTE MANAGEMENTRubbish Rangers WasteRemovalChristine Barry(407) 578-8588

www.rubbishrangers.com

W est Orange Will Soon Air onOrange TV

The first episode of Good Living Magazine,featuring Custom Metal of Oakland, Salt IslandChophouse & Fish Market and Progress Energy,will be seen by all of Orange County on Channel9 and 98 and Channel 10 in Ocoee. Look to theChamber website for future show dates and times.

To sponsor an upcoming episode, call Lauren Wolf at theChamber at 407/656-1304 or email lwolf@wochamber.com.

The West Orange Chamber 2006 Business Seminar Series,is proud to present . . .

THE TIME MANAGEMENT CHECK-UP

Sponsored by McCoy Financial Services

Learn the 5 Essential Skills that Lead to a More Productive Work Day!Presented by: Betsy Montague, President and Executive Consultant

for Mind Your Business

Thursday, February 23, 20068:00AM – 10:30AM

StoneyBrook West Golf Club

$31 pp – Chamber Members; $41 pp – Non-Chamber MembersChamber Members bring a friend for $16

Please note that $1 from each ticket sold will benefit theWest Orange Chamber Scholarship Program

All reservations and cancellations must be made by Monday, February 20th.Contact the Chamber office at 407-656-1304 or lbegley@wochamber.com to reserve your seat.

SMALLBUSINESSDEVELOPMENTTEAM

SMALLBUSINESSDEVELOPMENTTEAM

CHAMBER CHATTERSpecial thanks to Scott Justice, Denzel Simmons, Andy Pughe,Linda Belsavage, Mike Bollhoefer, Commissioner ScottAnderson, and Barbara Roper for serving on the CommunityChampions’ Selection Committee.

Congratulation to Ceme Curley with Tasco Promorions forwinning a Professional Development Grant from the PromotionalProducts Educational Foundation.

Johnson-Laux Construction has recently been awarded thefollowing contracts: Orange TV Studio, Colon and RectalSurgery Center of Orlando, Village Gove Townhomes, andmultiple new buildings at Florida Hospital Waterman.

Alton Julian, a Lifetime Director of the West Orange Chamber,passed away on January 4, 2006. He is fondly remembered bymany for his generous heart.

Biosphere will be open to the public Monday through Saturdayfrom 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. starting Saturday, February 25. Inthe meantime, they are still open every Saturday from 9:00 a.m.to 3:00 p.m. or by appointment. They have expanded theirplant species and know this is going to be a great butterfly yearTheir native trees and shrubs are looking better than ever.

Congratulations to Ron Garrison of Morgan Stanley for achieving

his Certified Financial Planner certification.

RENEWED MEMBERSRENEWED MEMBERSRENEWED MEMBERSRENEWED MEMBERSRENEWED MEMBERS

ACCOUNTANTS - CERTIFIEDPUBLIC

Gillard Financial Solutions, LLCOsburn, Henning & Company

Sines, Girvin, Blakeslee & Campbell

APARTMENTSCountry Gardens

Inland Seas Apartments

ASSOCIATEKate OatesRuth Grafton

ATTORNEYSJohn W. Rodgers, Attorney at Law

Lynn Walker Wright, P.A.Theodore H. VanDeventer

AUTOMOBILE LUBE AND OILCHANGE

Lube King, Inc.

AUTOMOTIVE PARTSPolar Bear Amsoil

BANKSFirst National Bank Osceola/Ocoee

BATTERY-SALESG.J. Batteries, Inc.

BOAT/MOTOR SALES/SERVICEDealer’s Choice Marine

BUILDERS/CONTRACTORS/DEVELOPERS

Bradford Building CorporationWingard Construction and Real

Estate, Inc.

BUILDING SUPPLIESWest Orange Lumber Company

BUS & TRANSPORTATIONEQUIPMENT SALES

First Class Coach & Equipment Inc.

CATERINGBig City Catering, Inc.

CEMETERYOrlando Memorial Gardens

CITRUS BUYERSP. H. Freeman & Sons, Inc.

CITRUS GROVE MANAGEMENTSouth Lake Apopka Citrus

CITRUS GROWERSHolland Properties, Inc.

CITRUS PACKERS/COMMERCIAL/GIFT SHIPPERS

Conoley Citrus Packers, Inc.

COUNSELINGWindermere Counseling

CREDIT UNIONMcCoy Federal Credit Union

DENTIST - ORTHODONTISTRobert T. Ogden, D.D.S.

DENTIST - COSMETIC & FAMILYRay O. Ball, Jr., DDS

DISC JOCKEY SERVICESEntertainment Solutions

ELECTED OFFICIALSFlorida Representative Randy Johnson

Theo Graham

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORAmber Electric, Inc. a subsidiary of IES

ENGINEERS-CONSULTING/CIVILJune Engineering Consultants, Inc.

FINANCIAL SERVICESLegg Mason

FOOD SERVICESSysco Food Services of Central Florida,

Inc.

GAS COMPANIESLake Apopka Natural Gas District

HOME BUILDERS/DEVELOPERPellegrini Homes

Stonebridge Homes, Inc.

METAL WORKSCustom Metal Designs, Inc.

MORTGAGE LOANSSerenity Mortgage Services

MOVIE THEATREWest Orange 5

NEWSPAPERSThe Orlando Sentinel

NURSERIES - FOLIAGEKnox Nursery, Inc.

OFFICE SUPPLIESOffice Depot #511

ORGANIZATIONS - CIVICOcoee Historical CommissionRotary Club of Windermere

ORGANIZATIONS - NON-PROFITFriends Of Lake Apopka

OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENTMain Street Mower, Inc.

PHARMACIESMedicine Shoppe, The

PHYSICIANS - DERMATOLOGYAssociates in Dermatology

PHYSICIANS - ONCOLOGISTCancer Centers of Florida

PRINTERSAlphaGraphics

Data-Forms Resources, Inc.

REAL ESTATERealty Executives Orlando South

Tri State Realty, LLCWeichert Realtors - Hallmark

Properties

REAL ESTATE - INVESTMENTR.D. Keene Trust

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES SALES/SERVICE

Giant Recreation World

RESTAURANTSMcDonald’s Of Winter Garden

Subway - W. ColonialThe Country House Restaurant

SCHOOLSLake Whitney ElementaryOcoee Middle School

Palm Lake Elementary SchoolSouthwest Middle SchoolSpring Lake Elementary

Windermere Elementary SchoolWindy Ridge School

SIGNSSign Farm

STAFFING COMPANYAccountingPrincipals, Inc.

TITLE INSURANCE SERVICESSouthern Stewart Title

Southern Title Agency, Inc.

TROPHIES AND AWARDSTrophies Unlimited

VETERINARIANSOcoee Animal Hospital

West Orange Chamber of Commerce12184 W. Colonial DriveWinter Garden, FL 34787Phone: (407) 656-1304 Fax: (407) 656-0221Web site: www.wochamber.com

Presorted StandardU.S. Postage

PAIDPermit No. 257

Winter Garden, FL

FEBRUARY

7th, TuesdayHot Topic Session

“3 Keys to Unlock MarketingSuccess”

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.Chamber OfficeCost: Free

16th, ThursdayBusiness After Hours

Sponsored by:First Commercial Bank

5:30 - 7:00 p.m.Cost: Free

23rd, ThursdayTime Management Seminar

8:00 - 11:00 p.m.Stoneybrook WestCost: $31 mbr.

24th, FridayNew Member Orientation8:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m.

Chamber OfficeCost: Free

MARCH

8th, WednesdayHot Topic Session

“Using Quickbooks toMake Your Business Work

for You”8:00 - 9:00 a.m.Chamber OfficeCost: Free

2006Supporting

Trustees

Alarie DesignAssociates

AmSouth Bank

Durek Enterprises

Dyer, Riddle, Mills& Precourt, Inc.

Johnson-LauxConstruction, LLC

Park Square Homes

Shutts & Bowen LLP

Step2Techknowledgies

The Robins &Morton Group

The SemblerCompany

Universal Orlando

Waste Management,Inc. of Florida

16th, ThursdayBusiness After Hours

Sponsored by:TBA

5:30 - 7:00 p.m.Cost: Free

24th, FridayNew Member Orientation8:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m.

Chamber OfficeCost: Free

28th & 29th,Tuesday & WednesdayCapital ConnectionSponsored by:

Dyer, Riddle, Mills &Precourt and

Universal OrlandoContact the Chamber for

details.