Orlo Vista Chamber of Commerce
Helping our Community Develop a Healthy Standard of Living
Your vision, Our responsibility
Opportunities can be hard to find in such an environment as this. But with guided thought and inspiration of faith one can find the way. Let the inspiration of this Holiday Season be your guide. We have gathered some pictures and videos of Decorations already from our Orlo Vista Community. Please enjoy and if you put up any outside decorations, especially lights, feel free to Email pictures, attach and send them to ovchamber@att.net. If we get enough people in Orlo Vista to send pictures before Christmas, on December 20, we will provide prizes of the best in 3 different categories: Variety, Animation, and Authenticity. And we will add them to our slide show. Don’t over-think it. Let your creativity help you. Try to be resourceful with what you have. If it helps, trade or make decorations with your neighbors. Let’s make this a community Project of Good Cheer! May you all have a festive and delightful Holiday Season!
MEETING REMINDER: ORLO VISTA UNITED S.N. & CHAMBER of C. MEETING is TUESDAY, November 19, 2024, 7:00 PM AT THE O.V. CHAMBER HALL, 38 S. HASTINGS ST., 32835.
Feel free to email us any questions & Enjoy your Holiday Season!
This is a Volunteer Organization Striving for a Better Community!
Our Meetings shall be done decently and in order.
All Orlovistians are Welcome!
We invite you to the Orlo Vista Chamber of Commerce, 38 S. Hastings St., Tuesdays, Dec. 10 & 17, 1:00-8:00 PM, for ordering custom Etched Brick Markers for our Flag Pole Esplanade, for the many dedicated people who have contributed their life to our Organization as well as our Community. Commemorate your loved ones. If you don't have a practice Sheet,
Download (right click) this to Print and Practice your Lettering
(Single lines of text can be purchased for $35 also):
O.V. C. of C. HALL for RENT
Whether looking for a location for your company's next conference or just the right place for Holidays and for group training meetings designed for breakout sessions, this 2,500 sq. ft. facility is ideal for hosting a professional activity and is equipped with WI-FI as a meeting room for 100 people. The HALL, also, has a kitchen for keeping food warm or cold. (Membership discount for select days.)
For the Community Garden, there are more Garden Plots available
at our O.V. Park to apply for at $15/yr.
Community Garden Meeting
November 7th, 5:30 PM, OV Chamber Hall. Especially for new Members. Questions: 407-222-1208
Orange County Government received $219 million in federal disaster recovery funding (CDBG-DR funds) to help communities in hard-hit areas recover from Hurricane Ian. Orange County aims to provide our residents and community partners with the most up to date information as the County moves forward with its implementation of the CDBG-DR programs.
PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE CDBG-DR PUBLIC SERVICES PROGRAM
The CDBG-DR Public Services Program Manual, Notice of Funding Availability for non-profit agencies, and the scoring criteria for projects submitted during the Request for Applications process will be posted on the CDBG-DR Program website in November of 2024.
The Orange County CDBG-DR Website is currently being updated to include updated information on the CDBG-DR program. Please keep a look out for updated information to be posted within the next 2-3 weeks.
QUARTERLY PERFORMANCE REPORT
Orange County produces Quarterly Performance Reports (QPRs) showing expenditures and accomplishments for each activity funded as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This month, the second report was submitted to highlight activities that took place from July1, 2024 to September 30, 2024. These reports are created in HUD's Disaster Recovery Grant Reporting system and made available to HUD as well as the public. All reports can be found on the website: www.ocfl.net/cdbg-dr, under the “Reporting” Tab.
HURRICANE RECOVERY RESOURCES
If you were affected by Hurricane Milton, please see the list of available resources below:
FEMA has declared Orange County as a designated disaster area following Hurricane Milton. Residents can apply NOW for Individual Assistance through FEMA.
www.disasterassistance.gov
1-800-621-3362
Small Business Administration Assistance is now available. Click the link below to learn more about eligibility and to apply.
www.sba.gov
The IRS is providing relief for individuals who suffered damage or loss during Hurricane Milton. Learn more HERE.
Orange County residents can register for the Army Corps of Engineers Blue Roof Program at blueroof.gov.
Additional Resources:
Mental Health Resources
Disaster Survivor’s Checklist
The full updated CDBG-DR timeline can be found here: www.ocfl.net/CDBG-DR.
January 9, 2024: BCC public hearing for the CDBG-DR Action Plan. Please click HERE to view the public hearing recording.
January 17, 2024: Orange County submitted the final CDBG-DR Action Plan to HUD for review and approval. Please click HERE for the final CDBG-DR Action Plan.
April 9, 2024: Grant Agreement for CDBG-DR funds executed between Orange County and HUD.
June 17, 2024: Orange County CDBG-DR Final Public and DRGR Action Plan was reviewed and approved by HUD.
Summer-Fall 2024: Program policies and procedures are being developed for the Infrastructure & Public Facilities, Planning Studies, and Public Services programs.
November 2024 (Tentative): Notice of Funding Availability will be posted for the CDBG-DR Infrastructure & Public Facilities (first round of funding = for local municipalities and County departments and divisions), Planning Studies, and Public Services programs. Pre-Award Technical Assistance workshops will be held on the RFA process.
Late November 2024 (Tentative): Requests for Applications (RFA) for Infrastructure & Public Facilities, Planning Studies, and Public Services programs to open for local municipalities, local jurisdictions, other units of government, and non-profit agencies (Public Services RFA).
Early 2025 (Tentative): Agreements for approved Infrastructure & Public Facilities, Planning Studies, and Public Services programs will be issued; 2nd RFA under the infrastructure & Public Facilities Program to open for non-profit organizations; Applications for the Homeowner Housing Rehabilitation and Reconstruction program will open.
More information will be available in our next newsletter, coming soon!
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Why us?
Our story
Orlo Vista has went through many hard time eras. But we have always pulled together and helped one another when the times got rough. Through our Churches and Social Gatherings we have always kept in communication to find out who needed what. Through various new means and developments we hope to continue to improve our quality of life. Take a little time to reach out to your neighbor.
Have you ever felt like a prisoner in your own environment? Yet, there is so many things you want to do! Do you feel like your inspiration and creativeness are being limited? Where can you go to 'connect the dots'?
Concerned about the apathy and crime in our neighborhood? We have the facility where your voice can be heard. Of course, if one does nothing, what will the outcome be? We and others in Orlo Vista want to know what's on your mind to improve our Neighborhood. Let’s build relationships of trust and compassion. Find others of bright productive minds at the Orlo Vista Chamber of Commerce whom want to Plan and Work together -- Families, Entrepreneurs, and Homeowners with honesty and integrity, to understand each other and solve our neighborhood problems. You are not alone. We need to dispel the fears and myths and make progress one step at a time. Come celebrate the good work we are doing and help us achieve Orlo Vista dreams. Organize with us at the Orlo Vista Chamber of Commerce. Creative People and Grant Writers -- We need you. Help the families and especially the children toward a better future.
Our vision
The purpose of this organization shall be civic service through organized efforts of the community and it's citizens with active constructive projects. It shall further be the purpose of this organization to provide those constituting membership with training in leadership and civic consciousness to better their usefulness as citizens.
WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL
Join the OV Chamber OC and get the information you need. You could be missing out. Find opportunities to support YOU and your Business and your Family. Unless you join you will not know. We have regular meetings to let you know face to face real local NEWS you can USE. Our reality is what is put in front of us.
Next General Meeting:
Nov. 19, 2024, 7 PM.
The Orlo Vista Chamber of Commerce is here to help connect with people and resources in the community to assist one in developing skills and in reaching goals. Break out and visit our Chamber Hall at given times to explore your possibilities by brainstorming with us.
Basic examples to progress:
A. Connect with County officials locally for vital information.
B. Learning how to apply computers and cell phones to your comunication and work.
C. Finding out where to get the services you need.
Orange County Business Info and Forms
Orange County Residents Info and Forms
Orange County Visitors' Information
Orange County 311 Help/info
Ocso calls-for-service
What would you like to do for Our Community?
- Coordinate Events?
- Call Contacts for Fundraisers?
- Contribute Resources?
- Cleanup or Fixup (Develop your Skills!)
- Design or Setup signs?
- Newsletters or Websites?
- Neighborhood Watch?
- Be a part of our up-coming activities?
- Orange County Volunteer Participant?
- Be a Resident Member for only 15.00 yearly
Board Members
President: Brian Harris
A long time resident in the community. Sartorial, Terpsichorean, Amateur Astronomer, Artisan, Hula Dancer, and Poi Ball Performer
Safe Neighborhood Member.
Email: harris.facteau@yahoo.com
Vice Pres. Debbie Meli
Well known for her work with the County as well as the neighborhood.
Safe Neighborhood Member.
Email: bestbuni@yahoo.com
2nd Vice Pres. Julius Amos
Long known for his neighborly help and residence in West Side Manor.
Safe Neighborhood Member.
Email: lasterclarence@yahoo.com
Secretary: Gerald Eberly
Long time member and Concierge for the Orlo Vista Chamber of Commerce. Also, he is known for his Computer skills and Electrical knowledge along with designing Websites and working in our Community Gardener.
Email: jageok@yahoo.com
Treasurer: Sharon Thomas
Long time member and owner of Oak Crest Mobile Home Park. Safe Neighborhood Member.
Email: oak5455@aol.com
Director: Claudia Douglas
Long time member and
Community Gardener at OV Park.
Safe Neighborhood Member.
Email: cdoug6563@yahoo.com
Director: David Thomas
Property Manager of Oak Crest Mobile Home Park.
Safe Neighborhood Member.
Email: davenat80@aol.com
