MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
 Reed Nissan receives “Business Spotlight Award” for work with region’s foster program
The Children’s Cabinet in Orange County presented its “Business Spotlight Award” to Reed Nissan and its team members for September. The award is presented to a company whose primary function is not in the child welfare area, but has taken great strides in helping the community. Read more
WOCC Board Member Evans honored in 2016 "40 Under 40" class
Congratulations to WOCC Board Member Camille Evans of Greenberg Traurig for her recognition on the 2016 "40 Under 40" list, compiled by the Orlando Business Journal. As Central Florida grows, so too, does its population of bright, entrepreneurial and driven young professionals — and here, the Business Journal introduces you to 40 of those young guns. View full list
West Orange Committee of One Hundred and One Presents 2016 Community Grant Awards
 The West Orange Committee of One Hundred and One (C101) held its Fall Social on Tuesday, October 18 at the Valencia College District Office in MetroWest. C101 President, Debbie Clements presented 10 West Orange community organizations with contributions totaling over $17,000. Recipients of the funds included Bread of Life Fellowship, Edgewood Children’s Ranch, Garden Theatre, Matthew's Hope, Oakland Nature Preserve, Smiles for a Lifetime, S.T.A.R.S. of West Orange, Winter Garden Art Association, Winter Garden Heritage Foundation and Women in the Arts. Full story
Bobby Kisselback of Kisselback Ford wins national recognition for community service
The nomination of Bobby Kisselback, president of Kisselback Ford in Saint Cloud, Florida, for the 2017 TIME Dealer of the Year award was announced today by TIME. Kisselback is one of a select group of 49 dealer nominees from across the country who will be honored at the 100th annual National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention & Exposition in New Orleans, Louisiana, on January 27, 2017. The announcement of this year’s nominees was made by Meredith Long, SVP : GM, News & Luxury, TIME, and Tim Russi, president of Auto Finance for Ally Financial. Full story
WOPA announces endorsements for general election
The West Orange Political Alliance (WOPA) has announced its endorsements for the November 8 general election. WOPA is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that focuses on issues, and primarily seeking out and endorsing candidates in county, school board and state offices that will further the business interests of West Orange County. View endorsements
 Your vote made a big difference for Orange County students
In November 2014, Orange County voters renewed a 1 mill property tax increase for four years to preserve academic programs, retain highly qualified teachers, and protect arts, athletics and student activities. Thanks to your support, the students of Orange County are much better off than they would have been. You will see that while regular state funding has increased slightly in recent years, it still falls short when compared to inflation. However, thanks to the additional 1 mill, OCPS has been able to maintain a high level of service. View full-size graphic
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