Impact Update for Thursday, October 7 |
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Each week, we will distribute our Impact Update newsletter on Thursdays. We encourage you to share this information with friends, families, and business owners who may be able to take advantage of the resources, programming options, local highlights and industry news below.
Jason Siegel
President & CEO
Greater Orlando Sports Commission
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“Be messy and complicated and afraid and show up anyways.”
- Glennon Doyle
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Orange County Mayor Demings, Orlando Mayor Dyer and Dr. Pino from the Dept. of Health in Orange County along with partners from the Orlando Economic Partnership, Visit Orlando, Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando launched a public safety initiative to combat COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. This is a county-wide initiative to debunk myths, highlight trusted voices and drive home the true benefits of getting a COVID-19 vaccine. Learn more at ocfl.net/IGotMyShot. #IGotMyShot
Local Resources.
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Visit these pages for the most critical local health and government updates:
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City of Orlando: COVID-19 Homepage | Testing Sites | Vaccine Sites
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Orange County: COVID-19 Homepage | Testing Sites | Vaccine Sites
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Osceola County: COVID-19 Homepage | Testing Sites | Vaccine Sites
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Seminole County: COVID-19 Homepage | Testing Sites | Vaccine Sites
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Lake County: Homepage
- City of Orlando:
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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.
- Orange County:
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Mayor Demings lifts the mask mandate for Orange county.
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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.
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Beginning, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, Orange County Health Services will move its free drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination site from Camping World Stadium to Barnett Park. Vaccines will be available at Camping World Stadium until 5pm on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021, then begin at Barnett Park at 9am on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. Vaccinations will take place seven days a week at Barnett Park unless otherwise noted. For more vaccine information, click here.
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Following the most recent announcement regarding federal eviction moratoriums, Orange County residents are urged to apply for the County’s Emergency Rental Assistance program if they are behind in rent payments due to the pandemic. The program may be able to help eligible residents pay 12 months of past due rent and 1 month of future rent, up to a total of $20,000. For more information and to confirm eligibility, click here.
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CareerSource Central Florida is helping career seekers and displaced workers apply for the Reemployment Assistance program through the Department of Economic Opportunity.
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The Orange County Library System offers Right Service at the Right Time, a free online tool and public resource that is particularly useful to those who have had their income affected by COVID-19. The service provides a platform to easily find information on government-assistance and community-support programs.
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Osceola County:
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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:
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Lake County residents can reach out to the Lake County Department of Housing and Human Services for information on SHIP rental assistance. Click here for more information.
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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.
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Covering Central Florida offers health coverage and a Special Enrollment Period for individuals who have been laid off related to COVID-19.
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The CDC has issued updated COVID-19 guidance, freeing fully-vaccinated Americans to gather indoors in small groups without masks or social distancing, even with unvaccinated people.
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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.
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Orlando Health has a website specifically designed for the business community. The site features tips and best practices from medical experts, including facts about COVID-19.
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AdventHealth CentraCare's Employer Resources hub provides a vast number of resources to assist businesses. Their team of physicians and clinical experts can assist with business re-opening through consultation, comprehensive safety plan development and key services.
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OUC has a Small Business Assistance Fund which provides up to $2,500 in utility assistance for small businesses facing financial hardship due to COVID-19. Aid is in the form of a credit adjustment on your next OUC bill.
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The US Small Business Association is accepting applications for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant, which provides critical economic relief program for live venues, museums, movie theatres and more. Businesses interested in seeking assistance can contact Orlando Economic Partnership's BRACE team for guidance.
Stay Engaged.
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The annual Come Out With Pride Festival is this Saturday, Oct. 9 at Lake Eola Park. Join Central Florida for a day of love and a full weekend of events!
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Did you know that if every resident planted a tree in the City of Orlando, our tree canopy would increase from 25 percent to 40 percent? That’s like taking nearly 40,000 cars off the road. Residents within the city limits can claim free trees now through the City's Energy Saving Trees program by clicking here. If you aren't sure if you qualify, you can click here to check your address.
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Have any old, but gently used Halloween costumes for kids? Harbor House of Central Florida is asking for donations of candy (individually wrapped) and specifically not scary costumes for sizes infant to adult.
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Why celebrate Halloween for just one night when Orlando offers a lineup of the nation’s top spook-tacular events spanning multiple months? Visit Orlando has compiled Halloween festivities that have something for everyone, ranging from extreme thrills for adults and teens to friendly chills the whole family can enjoy.
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It's Hunger Action Month and Second Harvest Food Bank is making it easy to get involved by sharing ways to help their mission with at-home and socially distanced activities.
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Visit Orlando's Magical Dining is still running through Oct. 17. Now in its sixteenth year, the wildly popular culinary event allows residents and visitors alike to taste top Orlando-area restaurants while benefitting a great cause.
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Join the Downtown Arts District for their Technicolor Tuesday movie series at CityArts! Next up on Oct. 5 is Coco.
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United Arts is now accepting applications for the next cycle of Project Grants. The next application deadline is Jan. 26, 2022. Organizations can learn more or apply at www.UnitedArts.cc/grants.
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Rollins College's student-run radio station launched a bi-weekly live concert series this month with performances every first and third Wednesday.
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Help the Orlando City SC license plate become a reality by purchasing your pre-sale voucher today! In order to be manufactured, the organization must sell at least 3,000 presale vouchers within 24 months.
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Florida residents can save big while visiting Walt Disney World Resort theme parks. Click here to view the current list of special offers.
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Universal Orlando's Florida resident specials include discounts on vacation packages as well as select dates for Halloween Horror Nights.
“Our mindset is, as we try to build a foundation for this program, it’s always got to be defense. Just getting back to playing defense at a level we know we’re capable of and I think we’ve gotten off to a good start.”
-Johnny Dawkins,
UCF Men's Basketball Head Coach
See UCF basketball story below...
Around The Horn.
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The International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation (IWWF) is hosting the 2021 Visit Lake County Florida World Waterski Championships in Lake County, Florida at Jack Travers Waterski School. The biennial event will feature a field of more than 200 water skiers representing 34 countries competing on Oct. 12-17, 2021.
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The UCF men's basketball team, which had an elite defense in 2019, wants to get back to that now that practice for the 2021-22 season has started.
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Throughout October, Orlando City SC and the Orlando Pride are proud to once again dedicate the month to Breast Cancer Awareness, utilizing the Club’s resources and partners to raise money toward medical advancements, share expert knowledge, and spotlight the importance of early detection and prevention.
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The Orlando Magic have picked up the 2022-23 options on guards Cole Anthony and R.J. Hampton and forward Chuma Okeke, a league source told the Orlando Sentinel.
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A new fan experience and enhanced ticket options are coming to the 2022 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, which will be held from March 3–6 at Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge. Tickets and parking passes are on sale to the public now at arnoldpalmerinvitational.com.
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The LPGA’s unique season-opening Tournament of Champions has a new location, moving to Lake Nona Golf & Country Club on Jan. 20-23, 2022.
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Daryl Dike hasn't been slowed by international duty and injuries, but he's coming into his own at the perfect time for the Lions.
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The Orlando Sentinel's Thursday high school football preview and predictions include Orange, Seminole, Lake county games.
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A three-woman executive committee has been formed to oversee NWSL league operations. The NWSL also launched an independent investigation Sunday into its handling of the abuse claims involving a longtime coach.
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The first College Football Playoff rankings are five weeks away and for the first time since the inception of the four-team model in 2014, there appear to be few favorites outside of Alabama and Georgia.
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Bubba Wallace became just the second Black driver to win in NASCAR’s Cup Series when rain stopped Monday’s playoff race at Alabama's Talladega Superspeedway.
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Major League Soccer announced Tuesday that Minneapolis and Saint Paul will host the 2022 MLS All-Star Game presented by Target on August 10, 2022 at Minnesota United's Allianz Field.
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Major League Baseball said fan consumption of its MLB.TV out-of-market streaming service surpassed 10 billion minutes during the 2021 regular season, a record-setting total that reached that mark for the first time in the service’s 19-year history.
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In The News.
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Central Florida's company leaders and executives who are helping grow and innovate the way business is done throughout the region have landed on Orlando Business Journal's inaugural 2021 Power Players list. Congrats to our own President & CEO, Jason Siegel, on making the list!
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The first-ever Orlando Innovation Week is a celebration of Orlando’s tech industry. From October 9-15, entrepreneurs, founders, innovators and tech enthusiasts will have opportunities to come together and learn about the unique companies the make up Orlando’s innovation ecosystem and what they are doing to advance technology for the world, all culminating in the return of Synapse Orlando and the Immerse arts and culture festival.
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The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, the F-18 Super Hornet and V-22 Osprey are among aircraft taking to the skies of Central Florida this month as the Orlando Air and Space Show returns. The show will draw thousands of aviation fans to the Orlando Sanford International Airport for a weekend of flying on Oct. 16-17.
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Walt Disney World says more live entertainment is returning to its lineup, including the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park.
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Universal’s Mardi Gras will return to let the good times roll at Universal Orlando Resort next year. The event will be back and louder and spicier than ever, running from Feb. 5 through April 24, 2022.
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Following the announcement that Lake Nona would be getting a new vertiport for flying cars (“vertiport” means vertical airport), the City of Orlando is leaning into the idea of the region becoming a backbone for future transportation techs by creating a new Advanced Air Mobility Transportation Plan.
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From the triumphs of space shuttle launches to the Pulse tragedy and Casey Anthony trial, longtime Orlando Sentinel photographer Red Huber witnessed many shades of grief, joy and despair in Central Florida during his 46-year career. A curated selection of Huber’s work will be on display at the Snap! Orlando downtown gallery Oct. 8-Jan. 22 in a showcase titled “Eyewitness.”
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Want to build a biz in 54 hours? The annual Startup Weekend Orlando backed by startup accelerator Techstars soon will return as a live event from Oct. 8-10 at E-Spaces Orlando.
Fun & Games.
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