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The Winter Park Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate forum on Friday, February 13 with a standing-room only crowd. You can watch the forum in its entirety or read a recap below.
VIDEO: Winter Park Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum
ARTICLE: Orlando Sentinel Winter Park Forum
Municipal Elections will be held on Tuesday, March 10. For complete elections information, including additional candidate debates, visit www.cityofwinterpark.org. |
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READY FOR TAKEOFF?
Jobs Market Up. Gas Prices Down. Wages Stagnate. What to Watch for as Emerging Economic Trends. 
The Winter Park Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Rollins College Crummer Graduate School of Business is pleased to host its annual economic update on Tuesday, March 3, at the Rachel D. Murrah Civic Center. The event will feature an economic overview by Dr. William Seyfried, professor of economics at Rollins College Crummer Graduate School of Business. He will explore a variety of topics, including: - Are we closing in on full employment or is the job market still really weak?
- Are wages going to continue to stagnate or are we about to get bigger raises?
- What is the key indicator to watch when it comes to seeing whether economic growth is about to pick up?
- Has irrational exuberance returned to financial markets?
- Will economic headwinds from overseas impact the US economy?
The morning begins with networking and breakfast at 7:45 a.m. followed by the program. Registration is due by Tuesday, February 24. Click here for individual seats and corporate tables. Special thanks to our supporting sponsors, Florida Blue, Winderweedle, Haines, Ward & Woodman, P.A. and Winter Park/ Maitland Observer.
SIP, SHOP & STROLL WINS DATE NIGHT AWARD
 The Winter Park Sip, Shop & Stroll was voted the Best Periodic Event in Orlando Date Night Guide's fourth annual Date Night Awards. The Orlando Date Night Guide blog offers "ideas and recommendations for having fun and meaningful quality time" for couples in the Central Florida area. From February 4 to February 12, readers and visitors to the blog cast over 1,000 votes for the best date ideas in various categories. The Sip, Shop & Stroll event won the coveted reader's choice prize over other nominees including Science Night Live at the Orlando Science Center and Harbor Nights at the Portofino Bay Hotel.
The Winter Park Sip, Shop & Stroll, hosted by the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce and the Park Avenue Merchants Association, is an evening of wine and hors d'oeuvres in downtown Winter Park. Held three times a year, Sip, Shop & Stroll events allow attendees to visit local shops and restaurants at their leisure and offer a preview of the latest fashions, gift ideas and seasonal menu items. The next stroll will be held on Thursday, June 11.
Store must be members of the Park Avenue Merchants Association to participate. For more information, contact Kristen Quinones at kquinones@winterpark.org.
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Full Sail University is an award-winning educational leader for those pursuing careers in the entertainment and media industry. Founded in 1979, Full Sail has been recognized as one of the Top Five Game Degree Programs by Electronic Gaming Monthly, one of the Best Music Programs by Rolling Stone Magazine, and one of the Best Film Programs by UNleashed Magazine. Recently, Full Sail received the "21st Century Best Practices in Distance Learning Award" from the United States Distance Learning Association, was named the "School/College of the Year" by the Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges, and was recognized as one of the Top 100 Social Media Colleges by Studentadvisor.com.
Full Sail offers on-campus and online Master's, Bachelor's, and Associate's degree programs in areas related to animation, art, business, education, graphic design, film, marketing, web development, music, recording arts, sports, and video games. Full Sail graduate credits include work on OSCAR®, Emmy®, GRAMMY®, ADDY®, MTV Video Music Award, and Spike VGX Video Game Award nominated and winning projects.
Chamber Trustees help provide a strong foundation for the Chamber to develop, promote and sustain a thriving business climate. Click here to learn more about our Chamber Trustees and how your company can enhance its membership through this unique program.
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Thursday, February 19; 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Winter Park Farmers' Market, 200 W. New England Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
Join Orlando Health for an evening of refreshments and heavy hors d' oeuvres. Network while enjoying live music by Orlando Philharmonic and relax with complimentary services provided by Orlando Health's licensed massage therapists. Cost: $5 Members / $15 Non-members payable at the door.
Friday, February 20; 8:00 a.m. Winter Park Chamber of Commerce, 151 W. Lyman Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
How many times have you had a good meeting with a new client or prospect, both of you knew it was a good fit and they said they would get back to you and then nothing happened? Join Eric Shulman, owner, Sandler Training, and learn what causes 'think it overs' and how to prevent them once and for all. Cost: Free for Members / $10 Non-members. Click here to register. Wednesday, February 25; 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. Winter Park Farmers' Market, 200 W. New England Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
Eat with extraordinary care! Join the Winter Park Rotary Club and 20 local restaurants, caterers and businesses for an evening of chili with a Winter Park attitude. Live entertainment and a silent auction round out the festivities. Tickets are $25 in advance / $30 at the door. Order tickets here. Supported by: AAFMAA Wealth Management & Trust, All Business Printing, AmeriFactors, Averett Warmus Durkee, Baldwin & Company, P.A., CORE Engineering & Construction, edible Orlando, Fannie Hillman + Associates, Fifth Third Bank, Infantino and Berman, P.A., Jallad Insurance Services, Peter Lemeiux, DMD, P.A., New Traditions Bank, Old Florida Bank, Rollins College, Scearce, Satcher & Jung, P.A., SunTrust/ Private Wealth Management, The Park Press, Winderweedle, Haines, Ward & Woodman, P.A., Winter Park Land Company and Winter Park Maitland Observer.
Monday, March 2; 11:30 a.m. Winter Park Chamber of Commerce, 151 W. Lyman Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
Hear from Dr. Ena Heller, Bruce A. Beal Director, Cornell Fine Arts Museum on "Curating a Life in the Arts." Heller will share her background, advice for other female leaders and insights on the world of art. Cost: $20 Members / $25 Non-members. RSVP required by February 27. Click here to register.
Tuesday, March 3; 7:45 a.m. Rachel D. Murrah Civic Center, 1050 W. Morse Boulevard, Winter Park, FL 32789 Hear from Dr. William Seyfried, professors of economics at Rollins College Crummer Graduate School of Business during our annual economic update. Cost: $25 Members / $30 Non-members / $250 Corporate Table. RSVP by February 24. Click here to register. Supported by: Florida Blue, Winderweedles, Haines, Ward & Woodman, P.A. and Winter Park Maitland Observer.
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Leadership Winter Park identifies and promotes potential leaders who desire to become involved in making a difference in Winter Park. Programs offered for youth and adults.
Class XXV Business & Economy Day
Thursday, March 12
Curriculum Planning
Thursday, February 26
Winter Park Chamber of Commerce conference room
CLASS XXVI
Applications are now available for the next best class. Do you have a friend, family member, co-worker or colleague that would make a great Leadership Winter Park candidate? Download a copy of the application here.
YOUTH LEADERS
Calling all rising sophomores, junior and seniors! Youth Leaders Class XV is now accepting applications for summer 2015. Two sessions will be offered, one in June and one in July. For more information and to download an application, please click here.
ALUMNI
Celebrate 25 years of community service during the largest volunteer effort in the history of Leadership Winter Park. We are currently collecting donations (now through February 27) for The Mustard Seed, including:
- Clothing, shoes, accessories
- Furniture
- Plates, glassware, utensils
- Desktop & laptop computers
- Fax machines, printers, copiers
Community Service Day
Saturday, February 28; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
The Mustard Seed of Central Florida, 12 Mustard Seed Lane, Orlando, FL 32810
Join LWP alumni, family and friends to assist with organizing donations, preparing new home baskets and much more. Register by February 20. Click here to RSVP.
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Park Avenue Merchants Association
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The Park Avenue Merchants Association consists of Central Business District merchants and non-retail members committed to the betterment of the Park Avenue area.
March Sidewalk Sale
Merchants interested in participating in the March 19 - 22 sidewalk sale (during Sidewalk Art Festival weekend) are required to submit a permit to the City of Winter Park no later than March 13.
Download permit application and details here: http://cityofwinterpark.org/docs/departments/building-permitting-services/permit-application-forms-resources/art-festival-app-permit-merchandise-listing.pdf
PAMA Marketing Committee Meeting
Tuesday, February 24; 2:00 p.m.
Winter Park Chamber of Commerce conference room
This is a special meeting specifically to focus on creating a SunRail promotion around the Winter Park Sidewalk Arts Festival. All merchants interested in this opportunity are invited to attend.
PAMA AM Meeting
Friday, February 27; 8:30 a.m.
Winter Park Chamber of Commerce community room
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Work Well Winter Park is a movement spearheaded by the Chamber to improve the health and well-being of the workforce in our community by creating lasting cultural change.
Heart Healthy - Across the Ages
Join the Rollins Center for Health Innovation and hear from renowned panel during an interactive presentation and discussion on keeping your heart healthy across the ages. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in America causing 26 percent of deaths every year. Coronary artery disease is the most common form of heart disease and it is vital to educate yourself about all risk factors. Although there has been a decrease in the number of people dying from heart disease every year, there are many risk factors on the rise including obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol. Receiving the proper screenings, knowing your family history, and reducing risk factors are an essential part of keeping your heart strong and healthy.
Moderator: Chet Evans, MS, DPM, FACFAS, Executive Director, Rollins Center for Health Innovation
Panel: Kevin Accola, MD,
Tara Gidus, MS, RDN, CSSD, LDN
Jill Hamilton Buss, MS, LMHC
When: March 9, 2015
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Bush Auditorium at Rollins College
Free parking is available in the SunTrust Garage on Lyman Avenue with a validated ticket. For more information: 407-646-2331
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NEW MEMBERS
The Chamber continues to add new members to its roster each week. The following have joined since February 11: Asim Medical, Regenerative Medicine, Evolve Design Group, Florida Small Business Development Center at UCF and LaBella Intimates. Learn more about our new members in our online membership directory.
REFER A POTENTIAL MEMBER, GET REWARDS
Do you have a client, friend or family member whose business or organization could benefit from membership in our organization? Our Referral Awards Program (RAP) will reward you for sending us a qualified lead. Download a referral form to earn a complimentary pass to an upcoming Business After Hours event.
MEMBER ORIENTATION
All new Chamber members or new staff members of existing members are invited to attend our monthly Member Orientation. This is a great way to connect with fellow members and Chamber staff, learn more about the organization and identify opportunities to maximize your membership. The next orientation is Wednesday, March 18, at 8:15 a.m. at the Winter Park Welcome Center. A complimentary professional headshot is offered by Brion Price Photography and a continental breakfast is provided by AAA. RSVP to jrupert@winterpark.org.
RIBBON CUTTINGS
Congratulations and welcome to Winter Park! Ribbon cutting photos are provided courtesy of Rick Zimmer from Absolute Photography, unless otherwise noted. You can view past ribbon cutting photos on our Facebook page. To schedule a ribbon cutting to celebrate your grand opening, contact Jay Rupert at jrupert@winterpark.org.
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Share your news with your fellow members! Submit information about new employees, awards and recognition, new products and services, special promotions and discounts for fellow members for inclusion. Submissions for the next edition of What's Up Wednesday are due by Monday, March 2. Send information to Erika Spence.
City of Winter Park: The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) has awarded the City of Winter Park the "2014 Plant Operations Excellence Award" for its Magnolia Water Treatment Plant, a large community water system that serves more than 50,000 people. The award recognizes excellence in operation, maintenance, innovative treatment, waste reduction, pollution prevention, recycling and other special achievements.
Enzian Theater: At a celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the theater, Enzian announced ENZIAN FOREVER, a plan to expand to 3 screens and add programming to better serve its mission. The plan adds 2 theaters (50 seats and 80 seats), with Enzian-style seating and service. The additional screens will be added to the back of the property, maintaining the front landscaping and 400-year old oaks, deepening the organization's commitment to preservation by adding a citrus grove and returning native species to the property. The project includes a new lobby with an indoor box office and more restrooms, and adds a kitchen, which will increase efficiency and reduce wait times at Eden and in the cinemas. The plan also calls for additional handicapped parking and the use of valet to expand parking capacity.
Italio: Enjoy 50% off any entree coupon valid through 2/28/2015! Click here to download the coupon and take out menu. Redeem at Italio Winter Park. One coupon per customer per visit.
Johnny Mag Sax: Looking for unique event exposure? Consider supporting a series of happy hour concerts at The Alfond Inn, beginning March 13. Benefits include logo on event flyer, recognition on hotel website and advertising near the front stage. Click here for a short video: http://youtu.be/qDlj4Tu1Izc. Contact Johnny at: 239-633-2211.
Rollins College: The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs recently announced the U.S. colleges and universities that produced the most 2014-2015 Fulbright U.S. Students. The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government's flagship international educational exchange program. Top-producing institutions are highlighted annually in The Chronicle of Higher Education. Eight students from Rollins College won Fulbright awards for 2014-15, and according to The Chronicle's list, Rollins produced the second highest number of student recipients based on institution type-more than any other university in Florida.
UCF Executive Development Center: Announcing our spring workshop series, featuring sessions on Organizational Performance Excellence, Marketing in Action and Effective Negotiation. Click here to download a flyer and learn more about these learning opportunities.
Winter Park Babe Ruth: Our 2015 Spring Season is underway with a record-breaking 634 players in the league! Sponsorships are available and always appreciated! Please visit our website at www.winterparkbaberuth.com for more info or contact Trish Teague 321-663-4239 or tteague@ntbank.net.
Winter Park Magazine: The 56th annual Winter Park Sidewalk Arts Festival is coming March 20 - 22. Advertising is now available in the official guide, offering exclusivity to program advertisers. Distribution: 20,000 programs at the festival, plus 11,000 e-blasts to subscribers as well as online. Space is limited. Please contact Kathy Byrd on or before Feb 20th at kathyb@orlandohomemedia.com or 407-399-7111.
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Share information about your upcoming events with your fellow members! Grand openings, seminars, gallery openings, performances, charitable fundraisers and community events are welcome. Submissions for the next edition of What's Up Wednesday are due by Monday, February 16. Send information to Erika Spence.
Wine on Wednesday
Every Wednesday, February 18 - April 22; 6 - 8 p.m.
Brio Tuscan Grille of Winter Park, 480 N. Orlando Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
Choose a glass of wine for $8, proceeds to benefit New Hope for Kids.
Candidate Debates for Commission and Mayoral Seats
Thursday, February 19 & 25; noon - 1 p.m.
Winter Park Public Library, 460 E. New England Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
A pair of one-hour debates will allow residents to familiarize themselves with the candidates and to hear directly from the candidates regarding their positions on key issues. Mayoral candidates Steven Leary and Cynthia Mackinnon will respond to moderator questions as well as those from audience members on Thursday, February 19 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Library's Community Room. The debate will be moderated by Lauren Rowe, former news anchor for WKMG-TV. The same debate format will be used when Gary Brewer and Greg Seidel face off in their quest to win City Commission Seat One on Wednesday, February 25 from noon - 1 p.m. in the Library's Community Room. This debate will be moderated by a representative of the League of Women Voters of Orange County.
Love Song
February 20 & 21; 8:00 p.m.
Downtown Baptist Church, 120 East Pine Street, Orlando, FL 32801
Consider this the perfect way to extend that "Valentine's Day" feeling one more weekend and come to a concert filled with unforgettable melodies from classical music, to jazz, to movie scores that have served as the soundtrack to some of our most romantic moments. Presented by Central Florida Community Arts Symphony Orchestra, enjoy music from West Side Story, Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty, Duke Ellington's hits and some of the best dance music from the Big Band era, and many of the most recognizable movie love themes. Tickets and information at http://cfcarts.com/love-song/.
Woman's Show of Winter Park
Saturday, February 21; 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Woman's Club of Winter Park, 419 S. Interlachen Avenue
Come shop for unique gifts, fashion, art, beauty and boutique items. Free admission.
Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, violin, and Anne-Marie McDermott, piano
Sunday, February 22; 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Tiedtke Concert Hall, Rollins College
Both of these artists perform regularly with the world's leading orchestras, and we're pleased
to present them together in an intimate recital as part of Bach Festival Society's 80th Bach Festival. "Ms. Salerno-Sonnenberg and Ms. McDermott are musicians who bring considerable energy and emotional rawness to the music at hand...." - The New York Times. Tickets are $45-$60 and available at www.bachfestivalflorida.org and by calling 407-646-2182.
Walk to End Alzheimer's Launch Party
Tuesday, February 24; 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Orlando Shakespeare Theater, 812 E. Rollins Street, Orlando, FL 32803
Interested in becoming more involved in your community? Want to help reclaim the future for millions? Join us as we welcome the community to learn how your time and talents could be used on the 2015 Walk to End Alzheimer's Planning Committee. Please RSVP to Kai Campbell at kaicampbell@alz.org or call 800-272-3900.
7th Annual Mock Trial
Tuesday, February 24; 7:00 p.m.
Orlando Shakespeare Theater, 812 E. Rollins Street, Orlando, FL 32803
Based on Shakespeare's comedy, The Merry Wives of Windsor, the Margeson Theater will transform into an interactive courtroom as Mistresses Ford and Page are put on the stand, charged with the false imprisonment of the opportunistic bachelor, John Falstaff. Starting at 6:00 p.m., all ticket holders are invited to enjoy free light hors d'oeuvres and one complimentary beer, wine, or non-alcoholic beverage. Tickets ($25 - Regular; $15 - Students) may be purchased at www.orlandoshakes.org or by calling (407) 447-1700 ext. 1.
Winter with the Writers: Amy Bloom
Thursday, February 26; 7:30 p.m.
Bush Auditorium, Rollins College
Acclaimed writer Amy Bloom is author of the novels Away (a New York Times bestseller) and Love Invents Us. Her short fiction includes Where the God of Love Hangs Out, also a New York Times bestseller; Come to Me; and A Blind Man Can See How Much I Love You. Her first nonfiction book was Normal: Transsexual CEOs, Crossdressing Cops and Hermaphrodites with Attitudes, a staple of university sociology and biology courses. Her essays have been published in The New Yorker, Vogue, The Atlantic Monthly, and Salon. Discussions and readings are free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to arrive early, as seating is limited. For more information, visit www.rollins.edu/winterwiththewriters.
Tunes 4 Tech
February 26
Winter Park Racquet Club,
Parents, teachers, business partners and community members will tune into the sounds of local band Room2 with the goal of raising funds for interactive white board technology at Glenridge Middle School. Founded in 2009, the Orlando Area Modern Rock band, is comprised of local physicians, surgeons, bankers and even a rocket scientist. The event will also feature an innovative wine wall where attendees can purchase "pulls" to select anonymous bottles of wine provided by Tim's Wine Market and donations. There will also be a silent auction where gift card trees will adorn the beautiful lakeside setting. For more information, please contact beckyjunod@cfl.rr.com or katiemaun@yahoo.com.
Town Hall With Winter Park Mayoral Candidates
Friday, February 27; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Galloway Room, Mills Memorial Hall, Rollins College
Rollins College Democracy Project is hosting a Town Hall with Winter Park mayoral candidates Cynthia Mackinnon and Steven Leary. Dick Batchelor will be moderating. Seating will be first come, first served.
South by Southeast: A workshop on American-Asian Fusion
Monday, March 2; 6:30 p.m.
The Ancient Olive, 324 N Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
During this culinary workshop, we will explore the similarities between Southern cuisine and South Eastern Asian cuisine. We will learn how to mix spices and flavors from around the world to create stunning sauces to highlight a fusion of flavors! We will be featuring some of Florida's freshest seafood and Lake Meadow Farms pork in our class, so be ready to eat. Students will learn basic knife skills, sauces, and how to blend dried spices. Pre-registration is required either in store or online. Cost: $35 per person. Click here for details or to register.
Fiddler on the Roof - Auditions
Wednesday, March 4, 7-9:40 p.m. and Thursday, March 5, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Roth JCC, 851 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland, FL 32751
Auditions will be held in the Theatre at the J's Harriett & Hymen Lake Cultural Center Auditorium. Please prepare two contrasting Broadway songs and a 1-minute monologue. Bring sheet music or tracks on a CD to the audition. (Not an mp3 or digital file on a drive). Be prepared to discuss your March 10-May 19 availability. Contact: Kerry Giese at 407-645-5933.
Pitch 6
Thursday, March 5; 5 - 8 p.m.
Church Street Station Ballroom
Four investors including Kevin Harrington, formerly of Shark Tank, will judge the pitches of the five start-up finalists to choose the company they believe has the most potential for long-term success. The winner will be announced at the Regional Business Awards on March 19th at the Rosen Shingle Creek. Chamber members are eligible for discounted admission ($10). To reserve your tickets go to: www.brighthouse.com/rba and use promotional code: friendofpitch6. Admission includes beer or wine and appetizers before during pre-show.
Caregiving Matters
Friday, March 6, 2015; 9:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Reeves United Methodist Church, 1100 N. Ferncreek Avenue, Orlando, FL 32803
Learn the top 10 things to look for when considering an assisted living facility from Edith Gendron, Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center's brain bank program manager. Free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP to Cindi at 407-843-1910 x 301. More information at www.ADRCcares.org.
Biking Works
Wednesday, March 11
The first official Bike to Work Day in Winter Park will be a fun, free community-wide event. All are encouraged to commute to work (or school) by bicycle for fitness and fun. Free t-shirts will be provided to the first 100 participants to wear as you cycle to work. A group ride is scheduled for the afternoon at 4 p.m. near the Central Park Stage, followed by a Healthy, Happy Hour at 5 p.m. at Boca Winter Park. A bike valet with secure storage will be provided from 3:30 - 8:00 p.m. Click here for more information and to register.
Zimmerman Kiser Sutcliffe Winter Park Road Race 10k and 2 Mile Presented by Florida Hospital
Saturday, March 14; 7:00 a.m.
Central Park, 251 Park Avenue South, Winter Park, FL 32789
Run/Walk 10k, Run/Walk 2 Mile and Free Kids Run, all to benefit Meridian Club of Winter Park Scholarship Fund. Earn a medal for taking on the Distance Dare with 8.2 miles. VIP Area, Souvenir swag, 10k Finisher's Medal and more. Register online at www.trackshack.com or at Track Shack, 1104 N. Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803. Call 407-896-1160 for more information.
Second Annual Edible Orlando Field to Feast Dinner
Saturday, March 14; 4:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Long & Scott Farms, Zellwood, Florida
Enjoy an evening of locally-sourced culinary creations starring Walt Disney World chefs to benefit the Kids Café program at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. Tickets are limited and are $165 each. Details at www.edibleorlando.com.
Paint Out Garden Party
Saturday, April 25; 6 - 9 p.m.
Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens, 633 Osceola Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
Save the date! Mingle with the artists. Enjoy fine food, drink and entertainment. Browse and purchase one-of-a-kind artwork. VIP reception for patrons and sponsors from 5 - 6 p.m. Tickets: $50 in advance, $80 at the door. Call 407-647-6294 or visit www.winterparkpaintout.org.
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