The secret is out! The Kissimmee/Osceola County Chamber will be participating in Osceola Arts‘ Annual Lip Sync Battle on July 31 at Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center! We will go head-to-head with other community leaders to see whose natural performing talent, creative ability, and willingness to get a little bit silly shines the brightest all while supporting a great community cause! While our undeniable talent speaks for itself, to be named “Top Team” we are working hard to bring in funds for Osceola Arts’ youth programs.
Who will the Chamber team channel in their one-night-only performance? The answer to this will only be revealed at the event on July 31. Contact us if you would like to attend and support team Chamber Thyme.
Proceeds from this event go to youth arts programs in our community, and you can show your support by donating in the name of team Chamber Thyme using the QR code below, or by texting ChamberThyme to 407-993-6877! Any little bit helps!
This year the Kissimmee/Osceola County Chamber of Commerce welcomed Leadership Osceola back home where it started back in 1989. With certain adjustments due to COVID-related interruptions and protocols, we will be honoring the 2021 Leadership Osceola graduates at our event Champions Jubilee on August 13 at Disney’s Coronado Spring’s Resort. At that time, we will also present two awards honoring small business and small business and community leaders here in Osceola County.
You may now nominate yourself or others for the Small Business Champion of the Year Award and the Distinguished Leader Award. All links to participate are found below.
Are you or someone you know a leader in our community?
Nominate them for the Distinguished Leader Award.
Is your Small Business or one you know a champion for Osceola County?
Nominate them for the Small Business Champion of the Year Award.
All applications should be returned to Sue Ring (sring@theosceolachamber.com) by July 19, 2021.
On June 2nd the Kissimmee/Osceola County Chamber of Commerce held our annual Osceola Update at Reunion Resort. The event was originally scheduled for March 2020 but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Osceola Update combines our Legislative Update and Economic Development Summit into one major, highly informative event.
As always, this event featured updates from, and a panel comprised of, our Osceola legislative delegation: Representative Kristen Arrington, Representative Josie Tomkow, Representative Fred Hawkins, and Senator Victor Torres. The legislative delegation panel was moderated by Leticia Adams with presenting sponsor Walt Disney Parks & Resorts.
In keeping with its roots in economic development, the Osceola Update always includes a theme relevant to economic impact in the County. The theme of our 2021 Osceola Update was housing first as our community continues to face an affordable housing deficit. This year’s event included a panel on Central Florida affordable housing issues that featured Hope Partnership CEO Mary Downey, Magic Development CEO (and former West 192 Development Authority Director and Chairman) Hector Lizasuain, and Steinhauer Group founder Lee Steinhauer. Two keynote speakers were also featured in the program: national consultant on housing first Matthew Doherty, and Florida Realtors’ Chief Economist Brad O’Conner.
Please take the time to view the full program below courtesy of Access Osceola. In additional to Disney, we must thank sponsors Kissimmee Utility Authority and Osceola Regional Medical Center for their support of this event. and reunion for being gracious hosts and accommodating all pandemic-related obstacles.
