- April 18, 2024
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Jordan Riordan from Community Health Centers loads up his plate with a hearty helping of breakfast foods.
Gene Martin and Lynette Jackson from Chase Bank stopped to smile for a picture before heading to their organization’s brunch table.
Andria LaRocco and Sarah Matin were two of the many participants who attended the WOCC member brunch.
Everett Holmes and Steve Hotaling from the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District attended the member brunch after celebrating a recent national innovation award for their company.
One of the most popular breakfast items at the bruncheon was the famous chicken and waffles combination.
Fred Leven from Harry Levine Insurance, who attended the event, has been a WOCC member since 2019 and sported a festive holiday tie.
Workers from Table Top Catering helped to cater the WOCC Member Celebration Brunch.
Chairwoman of the WOCC Board of Directors Camille Evans from Virtus LLP had some of her family members in attendance at the event, including her two sons Joshua and Joey Evans.
The WOCC set up tables for attending members and organizations complete with holiday donated gifts, champagne and more.
Lynn Ramsey helped Darren Crampton take a photo before the WOCC event began.
Lynn Ramsey hosted a photo opportunity by Orlando Health as part of the chamber bruncheon.
Members chose from an assortment of fresh fruits, breakfast meats and pastries at the member brunch event.
Outgoing WOCC Board Directors Dawn Willis, Rob Berens and Rob Maphis were honored at the event (Not pictured: Derek Bruce).
Chairwoman of the WOCC Board of Directors Camille Evans from Virtus LLP handed over her position and welcomed the new Chairman for the WOCC Board of Directors J.T. McWalters from the Orlando Magic.
John McReynolds was honored as the upcoming 2023 WOCC Chairman from Universal Orlando.
Incoming WOCC board member Brian Wetzel from Orlando Health was honored and gave a short speech at the brunch.
WOCC board members were honored at the brunch with donated checks as part of the West Orange Foundation, whose mission is to enrich the community.
Shelley Bradford and Scott Billue from Matthew’s Hope pose after receiving a check donation from the WOCC.
President and CEO of the WOCC Stina D’Uva and Chairwoman of the WOCC Board of Directors Camille Evans from Virtus LLP shared a special moment as D’Uva was honored for 20 years of service with the chamber.
President and CEO of the WOCC Stina D’Uva was honored for her 20 years of service at the chamber with a special surprise award that sported the chamber’s rich green and orange colors.
On Friday, Dec. 10, the West Orange Chamber of Commerce honored its members through a celebratory brunch.
The brunch, hosted at the Ocoee Lakeshore Center, kicked off at 11 a.m. and attracted organizations and members from all parts of the West Orange community.
Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, Orlando Health and Chase Bank were only some of the plethora of organizations that made it out to the event.
An assortment of breakfast entities was laid out buffet style for participants to indulge in, catered by Table Top Catering. Members loaded up hefty plates filled with eggs, bacon, sausage, grits, pastries and freshly cut fruits.
Members took their weighted plates to their organization’s table which was decorated with holiday decorations. Participants indulged in mimosa and opened donated gifts from local businesses.
The WOCC began the brunch with a brief chamber meeting where Chairwoman of the WOCC Board of Directors Camille Evans from Virtus LLP welcomed guests and introduced the new Chairman for the WOCC Board of Directors J.T. McWalters from the Orlando Magic.
McWalters gave a brief speech and then welcomed new board members including Brian Wetzel from Orlando Health.
Outgoing board directors were also honored at the event including Dawn Willis, Rob Berens, Rob Maphis and Derek Bruce.
The event went on to include a variety of exciting news and information including the showcase of the new WOCC logo and the honoring of members of the West Orange Foundation, whose mission is to enrich the community, with check donations.
Amy Pryor called out names throughout the event for those who placed their business card in a bowl at the beginning of the event and won donated prizes from member organizations.
Perhaps one of the most heartwarming moments of the brunch was when Evans helped to surprise President and CEO of the WOCC Stina D’Uva for her 20 years of service at the chamber with a custom award.
The WOCC announced that it is excited for the new year and has several events coming up that are not to be missed.
