Impact Update for Thursday, November 11 |
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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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“An athlete cannot run with money in his pockets. He must run with hope in his heart and dreams in his head.”
- Emil Zatopek
Olympic Gold Medal Long Distance Runner
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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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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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Booster shots are now available at the vaccination site at the Orlando International Airport. The site is open from Thursday - Monday, Noon to 6pm and is located on the third floor of the airport near the checkpoint for gates 70 to 129.
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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.
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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 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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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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Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC), the annual three-day dance music festival, returns to Tinker Field this weekend, Nov. 12 - 14. Now in its tenth year playing Orlando, EDC draws big crowds while also generating an even bigger economic impact that benefits local businesses and our Central Florida community.
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Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and his Veterans Advisory Council will honor the courageous men and women of the armed forces at the 22nd annual City of Orlando Veterans Day Parade in downtown Orlando on Saturday, Nov. 13.
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At a time when many businesses are struggling to fill open positions, Osceola County’s Job Fair at the Osceola Heritage Park Events Center is a prime opportunity for job seekers and employers to connect.
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Join WISE Greater Orlando on Wednesday, Nov. 17 from 4:30-6:30pm at Tactical Brewing for an evening of networking and fun. Attendees will receive $1 off all beers, and there will be raffles for prizes. Join WISE Greater Orlando now!
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The popular Cows ‘n Cabs charity event will be held at Winter Park’s West Meadow from 7-10pm on Saturday, Nov. 13. The 9th annual fundraising event benefits charities supporting children in need in Central Florida including After-School All-Stars Orlando and 4Roots Farm.
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The Council of 101’s annual immersive holiday event, Festival of Trees, returns to Orlando Museum of Art this year from Nov. 13-21.
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Many local restaurants are again offering special Thanksgiving dinner to-go family meals, or dine-in menus if you prefer to go out. Check out a few favorite picks for Thanksgiving dinner to go and dining in.
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Faire-goers at the Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Faire can step back into 1604 with performers, jousting, food, beverages and more in Tavares on Nov. 13-14.
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From dazzling dinosaurs to a NEW out-of-this-world experience, mark your calendar for all of the exciting events happening this November at the Orlando Science Center!
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The State of Downtown address is hosted by the Downtown Orlando Partnership each year and is attended by hundreds of Central Florida’s most influential stakeholders and downtown supporters. This signature event will feature networking and key note address by Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer.
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The City of Orlando is renewing its grant support for tech events. The city has been funding the Orlando Technology Community Support Program via the Orlando Economic Partnership since 2018. Applications for the 2021-2022 fiscal year are expected to open in Nov. 2021, with awards being recommended in Feb. 2022.
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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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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.
“We had it in our own hands before and we clinched the playoff by ourselves. So that was our goal, and we made it today. We traveled here to Canada and got three points in a very important game and a tough game, so I’m very happy and excited...”
-Robin Jansson
Orlando City Soccer Club Player
See Orlando City playoff story below...
Around The Horn.
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A rocket from Sebastian Mendez and a finisher from Daryl Dike were enough to ensure Orlando City a 2-0 victory at CF Montreal to send Oscar Pareja’s Lions back to the MLS Cup playoffs.
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Don’t forget to register for the 6th World Research Summit for Hospitality and Tourism, Dec. 14-15 at UCF’s Rosen College. Jason Siegel, Greater Orlando Sports Commission President & CEO, will be speaking at this virtual, interactive event, which features in-depth panel topics including sustainability and growth in tourism, data-driven decision-making and hospitality in healthcare.
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Franz Wagner has continued to follow in his older brother’s footsteps, from learning basketball to playing for the Orlando Magic.
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Stout defense and transition basketball led to a 68-39 win for the UCF women’s basketball team over Duquesne in the season opener Tuesday night at Addition Financial Arena.
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A dunk party took place Wednesday inside Addition Financial Arena as the UCF men’s basketball team ran past Robert Morris 69-59 to open the season.
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The U.S. Soccer Federation and Nike inked a long-term renewal of their sponsorship tie-up, which dates back to '95.
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Bowl season is quickly approaching, and with only four weeks left in regular-season play, there are still several teams in contention from each partner conference to make the trip to Orlando. Click to check out the latest Cheez-It Bowl and Vrbo Citrus Bowl projections from a panel of national college football reporters.
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The National Women’s Soccer League announced the dates of the upcoming 2022 NWSL Expansion Draft and the 2022 NWSL Draft, as well as the opening of player registration for the NWSL Draft.
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When UCF begins competition in the Big 12 Conference possibly as early as 2023, the move will be a reunion of sorts between men’s basketball coach Johnny Dawkins and commissioner Bob Bowlsby.
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Tens of thousands of college athletes have used Opendorse to receive NIL deals and disclose activities since July 1. From August to September, Opendorse experienced a 4X increase in college athletes who received or disclosed a deal, and a 2X increase in dollars spent by brands and fans on NIL transactions.
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Central Florida college signings for Class of 2022 includes high-major trio from Dr. Phillips boys basketball team and signees for UCF, UF, FSU, Stanford, Notre Dame and more.
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From Sports Illustrated: Exclusion to Exclusivity: The History of Women Running the New York City Marathon.
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In The News.
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In partnership with Central Florida’s National Entrepreneur Center, Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings today announced the launch of BizLink Orange®, an innovative online platform to seamlessly connect Central Florida entrepreneurs and small business owners to business assistance organizations in over 50 different languages.
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Full Sail University announced plans to build a virtual production studio on its Winter Park campus. Opening for student use in early 2022, the virtual production studio will use Unreal Engine, a program originally used to create real-time 3D environments in video games. The unique technology allows students to use both computer graphics and live-action footage to create and render digital environments that look like real-life locations for use in film, television, and other media projects.
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From Orlando Business Journal: Orlando construction activity on track for banner year. Here’s why.
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Beyond the Walt Disney Co., Lake Nona has been successful in luring new businesses to the community with $364 million in tax breaks and grants.
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The Federal Aviation Administration awarded nearly $14 million to Orlando Sanford International Airport to help as it continues to recover from the negative economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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A new drug being developed by Pfizer offers the possibility of nearly putting an end to deaths from COVID-19. When given within five days of the onset of symptoms, the antiviral therapy prevented almost 90% of deaths from COVID-19 compared with a placebo, a study found.
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While Disney Cruise Line has got Alaska covered, its sister touring company Adventures by Disney has been carving out more cruise offerings in years past including European rivers, the Galápagos Islands, Antarctica, and now the Arctic.
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Universal Orlando shares more details about holiday festivities, Mannheim Steamroller concerts and a new location for the Grinchmas show.
Fun & Games.
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