Orange City & Greater West Volusia Chamber of Commerce

09/03/2026

Join the DeLand & Greater West Volusia Chamber of Commerce for its State of the City Series: Orange City for an informative and engaging morning featuring a keynote address by Mayor Kelli Marks.

This annual event provides community members and business leaders with valuable updates on city initiatives, upcoming projects, and Orange City’s strategic vision for the future. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow community members, hear directly from city leadership, and stay informed about Orange City’s progress and priorities.

📅 Date: Sept. 10
⏰ Time: 8-9:30 a.m.
📍 Location: John Knox Village of Central Florida, Orange City

Admission is free, but reservations are required, as seating is limited. Register at https://www.chamberorganizer.com/members/evr/reg_event.php?evid=103044829&orgcode=DELA

07/21/2026

JULY 23: OPEN-TO-THE-PUBLIC with FREE ADMISSION: Meet your local West Volusia City Candidates, Volusia County and State of Florida Candidates at this Expo-style event from 8:00 AM-10:00 AM.

The Center at Deltona
1640 Dr. MLK Blvd., Deltona,
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Thank you to our Sponsors:
Florida Public Utilities Company
Halifax Health UF Health - Medical Center of Deltona
Cobb Cole Law Firm

Your voice matters—your vote matters! Coffee with the Candidates gives you direct, up-close access to the individuals seeking to lead our community. Enjoy a casual expo-style setting, ask your questions, and be informed before heading to the polls.

07/17/2026

The DeLand & Greater West Volusia Chamber of Commerce proudly presents the 2026 State of the City Series, a four-part event highlighting the cities of Orange City, DeLand, DeBary, and Deltona.

Each event features a keynote address from the respective city's mayor, offering valuable insights into local accomplishments, current initiatives, upcoming projects, and each community's vision for the future.

Join us from 8:00–8:30 AM for networking and coffee before the program begins at 8:30 AM. Admission is free for all events, but reservations are required, as seating is limited.

Register here: https://chamberorganizer.com/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=DELA&evid=103044829

Series Schedule:

2026 State of the City: Orange City – Mayor Kelli Marks
September 10, 2026 | 8:00–9:30 AM | John Knox Village of Central Florida

2026 State of the City: DeLand – Mayor Chris Cloudman
September 21, 2026 | 8:00–9:30 AM | Wayne G. Sanborn Center

2026 State of the City: DeBary – Mayor Karen Chasez
October 8, 2026 | 8:00–9:30 AM | The Gateway Center for the Arts

2026 State of the City: Deltona – Mayor Santiago Avila, Jr.
October 22, 2026 | 8:00–9:30 AM | The Center at Deltona

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with community leaders, engage directly with city leadership, and stay informed about what's ahead for West Volusia's communities.

04/16/2026

Want to know what's happening in our city? Check out the latest edition of the OC MONTHLY published by Orange City, FL – Government!

The April edition of OC Monthly is now available!
Stay up to date on the latest City news, projects and events happening in Orange City.
View the full newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/yc6szj6v

03/27/2026

👏🍊 Congratulations! Way to go, Orange City!

The City of Orange City, FL – Government has earned the GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its FY 2025/26 budget—recognizing excellence in transparency, accountability, and financial planning.

We’re proud to see our city leading the way! 💛

𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐍: The City of Orange City has received the GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its FY 2025/26 budget, recognizing excellence in governmental budgeting.

This national recognition reflects the City’s commitment to transparency, accountability and financial planning.

Orange City continues to set a standard for responsible financial management and clear communication with residents. You can read the award-winning budget book here: https://tinyurl.com/3yka5mpd

03/27/2026

ATTENTION‼️: We're partnering with Volusia County Schools, Volusia County and Orange City Historic Preservation to host a special opportunity to stroll through the old Orange City Elementary School one more time!

Students, alumni and community members are welcome to reminisce the historic Orange Elementary School Saturday, April 11 from 9 to 11 a.m. on the entrance steps and throughout the outdoor areas. This is the community's opportunity to share memories, and say goodbye to the old school building.

For additional information, contact Trish Smith with Volusia County Schools at 386-734-7190, ext. 50854. Refreshments will be provided

03/14/2026

Raise a glass and expand your network at Saloon Social, where YP West taps into the featured stops on the West Volusia Tourism CoolCraft Beverage Trail.

Thursday, March 19
📅 6:00–7:00 PM

📍 Orange Social /
2621 Enterprise Rd, Orange City, FL

This casual, social-forward gathering is ideal for unwinding after work while making connections that go beyond the business card.
BONUS! First 20 YPs to arrive receive a FREE DRINK ticket!

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03/09/2026

Sign up now to ! We 😍 our Orange City, 🍊

𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐎𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐮𝐥, 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐔𝐩 𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐢𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤!
Join us Saturday, April 4 from 9 to 11 a.m. for a community clean up at Coleman Park, 210 E. Blue Springs Ave.

Let’s work together to create a cleaner and greener Orange City. Volunteers will help pick up litter around the park, and there will even be some fun prize categories, including:
• Most Valuable Item
• Most Team Spirit
• Most Unusual Item Found
Gather your friends, family or team and help make a difference in our community. To register here: https://tinyurl.com/2cdhm79a. For more information, call 386-775-7526.

02/04/2026

Job fair @ UHS!

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬!
Orange City is partnering with University High School to host a High School Employment and Volunteer Fair Friday, April 10 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at University High School, 1000 W. Rhode Island Ave.

The fair is seeking participation from local businesses and organizations that offer part-time job opportunities and/or volunteer positions for high school students.

Vendors must complete an application, consent to a background check, and submit a copy of their driver’s license as part of the registration process. To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/8m733zzk.