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The Great Resignation, Chamber assists Start-Up Businesses As reported in the March 23rd issue of the Harvard Business Review, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states over 47 million employees voluntarily left their jobs in 2021. We have all felt the impact of this unprecedented mass exodus; staff shortages, long lines, increased wait times, reduced hours of operations, decrease in customer service, delays, product shortages, and more. According to this report, it was not all COVID related but has been an upward trend over the last 10 years. COVID accelerated the movement where employees got burned out, no longer tolerated their pay or job functions, moved to new jobs out of their field,
or left the market to create er businesses aiding with their own businesses. information to be successful. On Friday, May 13th The Chamber recognized from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM at there was a need to assist the Valencia College Lake people who left the work- Nona Campus, we are hostforce to start their own ing “The Day of Learning” businesses. We listened to a full complement of workentrepreneurs, new busi- shops and resources to help nesses, and curiosity seek- these businesses grow and ers who haven’t made the thrive. Come learn from entrepreneurial leap which industry leaders about Hirled to the establishment of ing, Legal, Insurance, Sales, the East Orlando Chamber Revenue, and more during Foundation (EOC Foun- this jam-packed day. It’s dation). Researching the only $25 to attend which needs in our community, includes continental breakwe found numerous new fast and lunch. Please regbusiness owners didn’t ister to attend at https:// know what they didn’t eocc.chambermaster.com/ know about business. The eventregistration/regisEOC Foundation provides ter/13859. In addition to the educational opportunities workshops, seminars, and for start-ups and first-ti- assistance programs, the
EOC Foundation is accepting applications from Startups and First-Tier Businesses for an opportunity to be awarded Micro-Grants. For over 75 years, the East Orlando Chamber of Commerce has assisted our members by providing opportunities to grow, stay informed, get connected and succeed in Central Florida. Contact the Chamber office today at 407-277-5951 or visit EOCC.org for more information. Join the Movement which is the East Orlando Chamber of Commerce.
