The Osceola Chamber's Front Porch series hosts a session on earning and managing Google reviews, presented by Mike Hasson, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the Chamber, 1425 E. Vine St., Kissimmee, paired with a casual business networking reception. No fee for members; $15 for non-members.
Local business owners share their business journeys, the challenges they faced and the opportunities they see for Hispanic entrepreneurs in Osceola County on Tuesday, Oct. 20, noon–1:30 p.m. at Northbridge University, 3831 W. Vine St., Suite 50, Kissimmee. Panelists include the owners of Susana's Cafe, IMCI and BOLD Hispanic Market Consulting and a Re/Max realtor. Free and open to members and non-members.
Isaias, which made landfall near Destin on Friday night, is now a post-tropical cyclone over Alabama, and the National Hurricane Center has discontinued all storm surge and tropical storm warnings. As of Saturday midday, Osceola County lists no open shelters; the National Weather Service forecasts showers and thunderstorms in Kissimmee on Saturday afternoon.
The Osceola Chamber's Non-Profit Coalition holds its regular networking meeting for local nonprofit organizations Thursday, Oct. 15, 3–4 p.m. at the Chamber, 1425 E. Vine St., Kissimmee. Free and open to members and non-members.
Osceola County completed the final phase of the $73.2 million Simpson Road North widening, more than 2.5 miles from Marisol Loop/Winners Circle to Myers Road, now four lanes between U.S. 192 and Boggy Creek Road. The project adds new signals at Hillard Isle Road/Plaza Drive and Marisol Loop/Winners Circle, a 10-foot shared-use path on each side and drainage upgrades.