Impact Update for Thursday, October 14 |
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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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“Sports teaches you character, it teaches you to play by the rules, it teaches you to know what it feels like to win and lose - it teaches you about life.”
- Billie Jean King
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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' free drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination site has been relocated to Barnett Park. Vaccinations will take place seven days a week 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.
“Osceola Heritage Park and the entire community have welcomed us and we are excited to bring the competitive action of collegiate esports to gaming fans in Central Florida.”
-Neil Malvone, Chief Esports Officer &
EVP of Partnerships at CSMG
See CSMG story below...
Around The Horn.
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Collegiate Sports Management Group (CSMG) will host the CENC Southeast Region Invitational presented by US Army 2nd Recruiting Brigade at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Florida this November. The Southeast Regional is the second of six regional invitationals CSMG will be hosting on the way to the Collegiate Esports Nationals in May 2022.
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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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With three games left in the regular season and a playoff berth on the line, the Orlando Pride are figuring out what makes their defense tick.
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After suffering season-ending knee injury at Auburn and transferring to UCF, Mark-Antony Richards is starting to find success.
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Heading into his first NBA season, Magic coach Jamahl Mosley has set defense as the central pillar of his team’s style of play.
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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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Unsung hero: How former UCF president John Hitt set the foundation for Big 12 move.
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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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National Hockey League games will return to ESPN for the first time since 2004 starting with the 2021-22 season.
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Jon Gruden has resigned as Las Vegas Raiders head coach after a report detailed frequent misogynistic and homophobic language in emails.
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Benson Kipruto and Diana Kipyogei completed a Kenyan sweep — the eighth since 2000 — at this year's Boston Marathon, the world’s oldest and most prestigious 26.2-miler.
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From Social Media Today: Twitter Shares New Insights into the Rising Discussion Around Women in Sport.
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