Lake Nona Area Council
Back to Nature:
Rescue, Raise, Rehabilitate, and Release
Debbie HelselExecutive Director
Back to Nature
Debbie, an Orlando native, grew up playing int he woods across the street from her home. She always knew she wanted to work with wildlife, but wasn't sure how to make it happen. In early 1990, she took a job working for Orange County Animal Services. During her orientation at the shelter, she was told that she might have the opportunity to work directly with Carmen Shaw (Founder of Back to Nature). She knew of Carmen's name and her work with wildlife. Debbie spent the next nine years volunteering most evenings after work and almost every weekend at Back to Nature. It was then in 1999, that a rare opportunity presented itself for Debbie to become a paid staff member at BTN. She left her position with the county and followed her heart to the refuge. "I have practically grown up with the animals at the refuge and they are my family, as well as the volunteers, Carmen and her family. Carmen took me under her wing all those years ago and has entrusted me with her life's work. What a privilege and a blessing it has been! I am looking very forward to the next chapter in our book for the refuge, and it is going to be an even more amazing journey than it has already been!"
The Lake Nona Area Council is a joint group consisting of the East Orlando Chamber of Commerce and the St. Cloud Greater Osceola Chamber of Commerce. It is the goal of this group to bring together business representatives to discuss topics and information that affect both areas.
The purpose of this group is to generate strong ties with our neighboring chamber to promote and facilitate local business growth into other potential markets and communities. Please join us for an energetic, business-oriented networking group that “meets in the middle.”
The East Orlando Chamber has been serving all 440 square miles of Orange County east of Semoran Boulevard since 1946. This organization strives to create quality opportunities for you to join, connect, and grow your business.
The St. Cloud Chamber is a member organization that encourages the development of local businesses while enhancing the quality of life in the community. They strive to create community and business prosperity through education, advocacy, and well-planned development.
Date and Time
Friday Mar 27, 2015
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM EDT
Last Friday of the Month
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Location
Valencia College - Lake Nona Campus
Room 148
12350 Narcoossee Road
Orlando, FL 32832
Fees/Admission
Free for all to attend.
Contact Information
Chamber Office 407-277-5951
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