Students who struggle with math often don’t know their multiplication facts and lack a basic understanding of fractions. Gina Cattle of We Can Work it Out Tutoring sees it so often. A student is unable to follow a teacher’s explanation of a problem because they get left behind when the teacher skims over the multiplication…
SECO Energy is proud to congratulate its 2020 Scholarship Awardees. Each of the 12 SECO Scholarship awardees receives $3,000 in scholarship money to advance his or her education. Over the last two decades, the SECO Scholarship program has awarded over $500,000 in scholarships to more than 300 local students. Awardees were required to meet eligibility…
The Chamber was pleased to set up member business visits for Congressman Ross Spano on Friday with Kalos Services, New Beginnings of Central Florida and Pat the Dog Boarding & Grooming. The primary reason for Congressman Spano’s visit was to understand how easy it was to apply for the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) benefits. and…
Eight weeks ago, The Community Foundation of South Lake County activated its Disaster Relief Fund in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since that time, the Foundation has released more than $140,000 in grant funding to 14 local nonprofit organizations caring for those most affected by the pandemic. Kathy Smith, the Foundation’s director, said, “Our primary…
As the community prepares to reopen in phases, it is vital to implement safety measures that reassure clients and customers that it is safe to be in businesses. AdventHealth is proud to share two new resources with you geared towards helping businesses and non-profit organizations as they prepare to reopen. • AdventHealthCFLSafeBusiness.com – The new…
CareerSource Central Florida (CSCF) announced the debut of Job LaunchPad, a podcast aimed at sharing topics on the career journey, talent and recruitment needs of businesses, labor market and the overall workforce landscape with subject matter experts in the community and within CSCF. Piloted by two episodes with helpful tips on the impact to individuals…
Need to spice up your Zoom background? Here are a few options for you to try: WFTV: Zoom backgrounds by Visit Orlando allow you to bring Central Florida icons to your next virtual meeting Attractions Magazine: Visit Orlando offers fun Orlando-themed Zoom backgrounds Amber Likes: Orlando Backgrounds for Virtual Meetings Food Sided: What are the best Zoom backgrounds for…
Computer Business Consultants CEO, Clinton Pownall, was recently interviewed in Authority Magazine regarding his past military experiences. The article, “How To Survive And Thrive During A Time Of Crisis; 5 Lessons I Learned From My Military Experience” is part of a series for the magazine. “I was honored to be a part of Authority Magazine’s…
As restaurants and shops in Lake County begin to reopen, the City of Groveland’s Let’s Eat initiative is offering safe options for residents who may be wanting to avoid crowds and would prefer to order food in advance. The City has partnered with a variety of food trucks with different cuisines, which are ready to…
Congratulations to the following businesses who are celebrating their Chamber anniversaries this month! 20 – 29 Years Grand View Apartment Homes – 29 Years Galassi Services, Inc. – 25 Years City of Groveland – 24 Years Moonlight Players, Inc. – 22 Years 15 – 18 Years Watson Realty Corp., Realtors – 18 Years South Lake…