Chamber event to benefit a Wekiva HS student leadership program

The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff

The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff

August 24, 2026 | 10:33 am

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Members of the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce and community representatives gather for a ribbon-cutting ceremony earlier this year. The chamber will host a Business After Hours networking event Thursday, Aug. 27, at Hurricane Grill & Wings Apopka, with a portion of checks benefiting Lighthouse Leaders at Wekiva High School.

Dana O'Connor

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The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Business After Hours event on Aug. 27 from 6-8 p.m. at Hurricane Grill & Wings Apopka.
A portion of proceeds from the event will benefit Lighthouse Leaders, a student leadership program at Wekiva High School.
The Lighthouse Leaders program focuses on student leadership, mental-health advocacy, and inclusion, guided by Taylor McGowan.

The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Business After Hours event Thursday, Aug. 27, benefiting a student leadership program at Wekiva High School.

The event will run from 6-8 p.m. at Hurricane Grill & Wings Apopka, 2209 E. Semoran Blvd. It is open to local business owners, professionals and community leaders interested in networking and making connections within the Apopka business community.

A portion of checks during the event will be donated to Lighthouse Leaders, a student-led program at Wekiva High. The program promotes student leadership, mental-health advocacy and an inclusive school environment under the guidance of school social worker Taylor McGowan.

Attendees are encouraged to bring business cards and may invite colleagues. The chamber has requested that participants RSVP in advance.

Registration and additional information are available through the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce.