Impact Update for Thursday, September 9 |
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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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“Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.”
- Pele
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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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Orange County Health Services continues to administer free drive-thru COVID-19 vaccinations at Camping World Stadium. Both Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are available at the site — first and second dose only, seven days a week from 9am-5pm or until capacity is reached. Third-dose booster shots are not available at this time. Camping World Stadium also provides Monoclonal Antibody therapy treatments.
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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 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.
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Orlando Health announced that it will be opening their Community Grant Program for the 2022 cycle. The program offers competitive grants that assist local organizations and Orlando Health team members in their efforts to improve health and wellness in the area. Letters of intent must be submitted by Friday, Sept. 17 to be eligible.
Stay Engaged.
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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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Our partners at Visit Orlando are proud to announce the return of Magical Dining, which runs through Oct. 3. 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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Wawa is giving teachers and school staff a free coffee or fountain drink every day during the month of September.
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Celebrate the return of Country Thunder Florida as it storms into Osceola Heritage Park with Old Dominion on Friday, Sept. 10, Eric Church on Saturday, Sept. 11 and Dierks Bentley on Sunday, Sept. 12 plus dozens of your favorite artists playing all day long! Get your tickets and get ready to party all weekend long!
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Head to Morimoto Asia at Disney Springs for the 4th Annual Ramen Rumble on Sept. 28. Six of Orlando’s best chefs will compete for the championship title, bragging rights, and the “Broth Belt” trophy! The winner will also get a check to donate to the event's local charity partner, Give Kids the World.
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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.
“I’ve embraced being the vet on a few teams now and it’s something I look forward to here. I like to lead by example. I’ll be verbal when I have to ... whatever the situation calls for.”
-Robin Lopez, Orlando Magic Player
See Lopez story below...
Around The Horn.
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The Greater Orlando Sports Commission announced the four local award winners that will be honored during the 2021 Celebrating Women in Sports Luncheon presented by Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute. Stacey Allaster (USTA), Trish Highland (Orange and Lake County Public Schools), and Kay Rawlins (Orlando City Foundation) will receive the Women in Sports Leadership Award, while Megan Rose (USTA) will receive the Rising Star Award. The 3rd annual luncheon will be hosted on Tuesday, Sept. 28 at UCF's Addition Financial Arena. Purchase your tickets now!
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During his introductory Zoom news conference with the Orlando Magic media, Robin Lopez referred to himself as a relief pitcher. Entering his 14th season, Lopez said he is not just in Orlando to help make the Magic’s young centers better, but everyone.
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Gus Malzahn’s first season as UCF’s football coach will be the subject of a multi-part, all-access documentary series exclusively on ESPN+. The first episode of Our Time: UCF Football streams tonight.
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The Florida Blue Florida Classic returns to Camping World Stadium on Nov. 20, 2021! The nation's top HBCU football rivalry pits the Bethune-Cookman University Wildcats against the Florida A&M University Rattlers. Buy your tickets now!
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UCF officially submitted its application Wednesday to join the Big 12 Conference, a source within the AAC confirmed to the Orlando Sentinel.
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Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers open the 2021 NFL season against the Dallas Cowboys on tonight, confident they have everything it takes to become the first team to win back-to-back titles since Brady led the 2003 and 2004 New England Patriots to consecutive crowns.
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Novak Djokovic's win in the U.S. Open quarterfinal puts him two wins away from the first calendar-year Grand Slam in men’s tennis since 1969, along with a men’s-record 21st major championship overall. Djokovic is 26-0 in major tournaments this season, including trophies on the Australian Open’s hard courts in February, the French Open’s clay courts in June and Wimbledon’s grass courts in July.
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Even though the NFL’s salary cap is taking a dip for the first time in a decade, its top stars are doing better than ever. The league’s top 10 earners will bring in $418 million this year, per Forbes, factoring in salary, sponsorships and other earnings — up 9% over the previous year.
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Tonight’s game between the Dallas Cowboys and Tampa Bay Buccaneers will kick off a sports betting season unlike any in NFL history. The American Gaming Association estimates that a record 45.2 million Americans will bet on the upcoming season, up 36% from last year.
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