Impact Update for Thursday, March 17
“Every year that we go, I’m just over-excited. It’s another journey, another part of this season. You see something new pop up and I’m just super excited for the ladies.”

-Katie Abrahamson-Henderson, Head Coach, UCF Women's Basketball

See UCF WBB story below...
Quote of the Day.

“You win a few, you lose a few. Some get rained out. But you've got to dress for all of them.”
- Satchel Paige
American Professional Baseball Pitcher
Around The Horn.

In The News.

Stay Engaged.
In The Community.
Our team had the pleasure of assisting with several aspects of the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge.
Board members Bud Beucher, Lawrence Hatch, Tammy Gustafson, and Josh McCoy joined us at the LPGA’s Epson Tour Media Day at Mission Inn Resort & Club to promote the Inova Mission Inn Resort & Club Championship (May 27-29).
For the second straight year, the Orlando Magic celebrated International Women’s Day with the Gamechang(HERS) Summit with participation from several GO Sports Board members. Dr. Keita Joy was this year's keynote speaker, and Megan Rose participated on a panel.
Our team visited Icon Park on March 11. Hosted by Gregory Fornadel, Christopher Jaskiewicz, John Goodman, Nicole Fischer, Shawn Coughlin, Giovanny Olarte, and Marc Gregory Tipton, we had the opportunity to explore a few of their attractions and enjoyed a great lunch at Sloppy Joe’s,
We celebrated a big night at Full Sail University's Hall of Fame induction ceremony with GO Sports Board member Garry Jones, and Josh Mora.
Board members Matthew Friedman and Tom Draper joined us - along with special guests from WWE and Jersey Mike's - for the "100 days out" launch event for 2022 Special Olympics USA Games with Joe Dzaluk, Amy Wise and the rest of the USA Games team.
Lake County Commissioner Shields spoke to a lively crowd at the 2022 Major League Fishing Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit at Ski Beach in Leesburg on March 15. He was joined by Visit Lake staffers Jenn Clutts and Jeffrey John along with GO Sports’ Lindsey McBride.
GO Sports President & CEO Jason Siegel presented to exchange students at Rollins College Crummer Graduate School of Business alongside Nicholas Abrahams from Orlando Economic Partnership.
Local Resources.

  • Visit these pages for the most critical local health and government updates:
  • City of Orlando: COVID-19 Homepage | Testing Sites | Vaccine Sites
  • Orange County: COVID-19 Homepage | Testing Sites | Vaccine Sites
  • Osceola County: COVID-19 Homepage | Testing Sites | Vaccine Sites
  • Seminole County: COVID-19 Homepage | Testing Sites | Vaccine Sites
  • Lake County: Homepage
  • City of Orlando:
  • The Downtown Development Board (DDB) and Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) created a webpage to assist with identifying grants and incentives that may be available to downtown businesses.
  • Orlando's City Council approved the Safety Awareness for Everyone (S.A.F.E) Program, creating an incentive for businesses and properties to purchase and install security measures that are intended to help deter crime and provide a safer environment for business owners, employees, and visitors. Entertainment businesses including, but not limited to, bars, nightclubs, and entertainment venues located within the City of Orlando’s Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) footprint shall be eligible for funding to purchase and install security measures which include identification scanners, security cameras, and metal detection systems. Other properties located within the CRA shall be eligible for funding to purchase and install security cameras only. Applicants are eligible to receive up to $10,000 or 50% of the total cost of eligible products, whichever is less. Click here for more info and to apply now.
  • Orange County:
  • The #IGotMyShot mobile vaccination trailer continues to visit neighborhoods and businesses throughout Orange County. For next week’s schedule, or for more information about the #IGotMyShot campaign, visit ocfl.net/IGotMyShot.
  • Orange County’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program remains open for individuals who are behind on rent or at risk of being evicted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To date, more than $15.3 million have been approved to keep 2,635 families in their homes. Recently, the City of Orlando announced it has depleted its current federal funds dedicated to its Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Orange County is stepping in to bridge the gap and will temporarily offer assistance to Orlando residents, effective now until further notice. Eligible residents include those living in unincorporated Orange County, Apopka, Bay Lake, Belle Isle, Eatonville, Edgewood, Lake Buena Vista, Maitland, Oakland, Ocoee, Orlando, Windermere, Winter Garden and Winter Park. Residents can visit ocfl.net/RentalAssistance to review program details and to check if their address is eligible.
  • CareerSource Central Florida is helping career seekers and displaced workers apply for the Reemployment Assistance program through the Department of Economic Opportunity.
  • Osceola County:
  • Osceola County is currently accepting applications for emergency utility assistance for households impacted by COVID19. Funding is available for electric, gas, and water utilities only. If you reside in Osceola County and your household is impacted, please click here to complete the application.
  • Lake County:
  • For Lake County residents, United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties is able to assist with CARES/ERA/SHIP Federal funds for rent and utilities. For more information on eligibility and documents needed, or to make an appointment, please visit their Family Stability Services page.
  • Seminole County:
  • If you have been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis and live in Seminole County, The Sharing Center is currently accepting applications for rent/mortgage and utilities assistance. Click here for program criteria and to learn how to apply.
  • Additional Resources:
  • The US Small Business Association has compiled a database of private funding options to help small businesses. Browse the options available nationally, or input a zip code to explore location-specific funding.