Impact Update for Thursday, June 23
“There had to be legislation that opened the door and changed the mind-set. Because of Title IX, there is a Serena, there is a Simone Biles.”

-Dr. Courtney Flowers
Sports Management Professor
Texas Southern University

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Quote of the Day.

"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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In The Community.
Orange County Commissioners Cordero and Uribe, along with Mayor Jerry Demings and GO Sports Board Member Jesse Martinez joined President & CEO Jason SIegel at the opening ceremonies for the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games
GO Sports Senior Vice President Brent Nelson attended a CFHLA Community Event with President/CEO Robert Agrusa and other CFHLA members
AAU hosted the Junior National Volleyball Championships at the Orange County Convention Center. Senior Vice President Brent Nelson was in attendance
AAU hosted the Wrestling Scholastic Duals National Championships at the Orange County Convention Center. Senior Vice President Brent Nelson was in attendance
GO Sports was a proud sponsor of Mayor Demings' State of Orange County, GO Sports President & CEO Jason Siegel is pictured here with Robert Stuart from GrayRobinson, P.A.
The GO26 World Cup Pursuit partners hosted a watch party for the FIFA selection show. Representatives from GO Sports, the City of Orlando, Orange County and Orlando City Soccer Club are pictured here
The GO26 World Cup Pursuit partners hosted a watch party for the FIFA selection show. Chief Rolon, Mayor Jerry Demings, Byron Brooks, and GO Sports Board Member Latria Graham are pictured with President & CEO Jason Siegel
The 2022 Special Olympics USA Games closing ceremonies and dance party took place at ESPN Wide World of Sports, marking the end of the largest USA Games in history hosted at venues throughout Greater Orlando
Local Resources.

  • Visit these pages for the most critical local health and government updates:
  • City of Orlando: COVID-19 Homepage | Testing Sites | Vaccine Sites
  • Orange County: COVID-19 Homepage | Testing Sites | Vaccine Sites
  • Osceola County: COVID-19 Homepage | Testing Sites | Vaccine Sites
  • Seminole County: COVID-19 Homepage | Testing Sites | Vaccine Sites
  • Lake County: Homepage
  • City of Orlando:
  • 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.
  • Orlando's City Council approved the Safety Awareness for Everyone (S.A.F.E) Program, creating an incentive for businesses and properties to purchase and install security measures that are intended to help deter crime and provide a safer environment for business owners, employees, and visitors. Entertainment businesses including, but not limited to, bars, nightclubs, and entertainment venues located within the City of Orlando’s Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) footprint shall be eligible for funding to purchase and install security measures which include identification scanners, security cameras, and metal detection systems. Other properties located within the CRA shall be eligible for funding to purchase and install security cameras only. Applicants are eligible to receive up to $10,000 or 50% of the total cost of eligible products, whichever is less. Click here for more info and to apply now.
  • Orange County:
  • Orange County’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program remains open for individuals who are behind on rent or at risk of being evicted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To date, more than $15.3 million have been approved to keep 2,635 families in their homes. Recently, the City of Orlando announced it has depleted its current federal funds dedicated to its Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Orange County is stepping in to bridge the gap and will temporarily offer assistance to Orlando residents, effective now until further notice. Eligible residents include those living in unincorporated Orange County, Apopka, Bay Lake, Belle Isle, Eatonville, Edgewood, Lake Buena Vista, Maitland, Oakland, Ocoee, Orlando, Windermere, Winter Garden and Winter Park. Residents can visit ocfl.net/RentalAssistance to review program details and to check if their address is eligible.
  • CareerSource Central Florida is helping career seekers and displaced workers apply for the Reemployment Assistance program through the Department of Economic Opportunity.
  • Osceola County:
  • 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:
  • For Lake County residents, United Way of Lake and Sumter Counties is able to assist with CARES/ERA/SHIP Federal funds for rent and utilities. For more information on eligibility and documents needed, or to make an appointment, please visit their Family Stability Services page.
  • Seminole County:
  • 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.
  • Additional Resources:
  • 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.