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BE PART OF LEADERSHIP WINTER PARK
You've dropped the kids off at summer camp and booked your beach retreat for Fourth of July... the dog days of summer are definitely upon us! But now is the time to plan for Fall 2015 and submit your application for Leadership Winter Park Class XXVI.
"The LWP experience is so surprisingly rich in information
and challenging content that it transforms you in many ways. This shared experience bonds you with your classmates and to the larger community of Leadership Winter Park grads."
Steven McElveen, Kendall and Kendall and The Avenue Network, is the current volunteer president of the Park Avenue Merchants Association, and a graduate of Leadership Winter Park Class XXI.
To learn more about how the Leadership Winter Park program can strengthen your leadership skills, community involvement and business relationships, contact Debra Hendrickson at dhendrickson@winterpark.org or call 407-644-8281.
There are just a few seats left in the next class, which begins in September. The application deadline is June 26. Applications received after the deadline will incur a tuition increase. Submit your application today!
VISION WINTER PARK
The City of Winter Park has officially launched Vision Winter Park, a year-long process to guide the city's future.
It is important for Winter Park residents, business owners and community leaders to be involved in Vision Winter Park. Your participation is key to the success of establishing a citywide vision.
Phase One: Community Talks is currently underway. Visit www.visionwinterpark.org to register and answer a few short questions. The goals of this phase are to:
- Gain feedback on the overall process
- Find out how to reach others
- Identify willingness to co-create the plan
- Identify the unsung heroes already working to make
Winter Park a special place.
By registering on the site you will be notified of future surveys and events. For more information regarding the visioning process, or how to become involved, call 407-599-3665, or email vision@cityofwinterpark.org.
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Orlando Health is one of Florida's most comprehensive private, not-for-profit healthcare networks. Our facilities, advanced medical treatments and procedures, and highly qualified staff have distinguished Orlando Health as a healthcare leader for nearly two million Central Florida residents and 4,500 international visitors annually. Our 1,780-bed system includes Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Orlando, Orlando Regional Medical Center, Dr. P. Phillips Hospital (formerly Orlando Regional Sand Lake Hospital), South Seminole Hospital, Orlando Health Foundation, Cancer Research Institute, Graduate Medical Education, and Orlando Health Visiting Nurse Association. In addition, we are proud to have partial ownership in both South Lake Hospital and St. Cloud Regional Medical Center.
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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Small Business Education Series presented by Strombeck Consulting CPAs
Friday, June 19; 8:00 a.m.
Winter Park Chamber of Commerce, 151 W. Lyman Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
Have you wondered how to grow your business and boost your profits? Consider franchising! Join us for an informative session and discover how you can profit by turning your existing business into a business franchise. Our speakers will dispel some of the franchising myths and discuss why franchising works. Cost: Free for members / $10 non-members. Click here to register.
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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.
YOUTH LEADERS
Youth Leaders Class XVI begins its first session on June 15 with 25 rising sophomores, juniors and seniors spending 5 days building new leadership skills, exploring our community and identifying volunteer and career opportunities. A graduation ceremony will be held on Friday, June 19 at the Civic Center. A second session will also be held in July.
CLASS XXVI Applications Due June 26
Leadership Winter Park is actively seeking candidates for its next class beginning in September 2015. Are you looking to build new leadership skills, build long-lasting professional relationships and get an insiders' look at what makes our community tick? Consider joining over 800 Leadership Winter Park graduates as a member of Class XXVI. Download a copy of the application here. The application deadline for the early-bird tuition rate is June 26. For more information contact Debra Hendrickson at 407-644-8281 x1698.
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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.
SIGN UP FOR SIP, SHOP & STROLL EVENTS
Park Avenue Merchants Association members can sign up to be part of one or both upcoming Sip, Shop and Stroll events on September 10 and November 10, 2015. The November event will be a partnership with BritWeek Orlando and will be a British Invasion theme.
Download a participant application or contact Kristen Quinones at kquinones@winterpark.org for more information. Sponsorship opportunities are also available for these events. Call 407-644-8281 for details.
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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.
FIGHT STRESS WITH HEALTHY HABITS
Healthy habits can protect you from the harmful effects of stress. Here are 10 positive healthy habits you may want to develop according to the American Heart Association.
- Talk with family and friends.
- Engage in daily physical activity.
- Embrace the things you are able to change.
- Remember to laugh.
- Give up the bad habits.
- Slow down.
- Get enough sleep.
- Get organized.
- Practice giving back.
- Try not to worry.
For more information on how each of these tips benefit your stress level, please click here.
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NEW MEMBERS
The Chamber continues to add new members to its roster each week. The following have joined since June 3: AesthetiMed, Integrative Physical Medicine, Laura Turner Planning Services and Madison PEO of Florida, Inc. 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, July 15, 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
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, June 29. Submit your news online here.
Alzheimers Association Central and North Florida: Dave Judy is the new Director of Development for Alzheimer's Association, Central/North Florida. His experience includes Director of Development for Florida State University Foundation and Connecticut Opera. He was also Executive Director of American Cancer Society - Metro DC Area.
Barnie's CoffeeKitchen: The leader in specialty coffee has launched a new website, www.BarniesOfficeCoffee.com. The new e-commerce shopping destination is built to meet the need of an underserved market, small and mid-sized businesses that appreciate high-quality coffee in their work environments. The site is a tailored solution for offices, offering a quick, easy and cost-efficient solution in providing specialty coffee for the workplace. Your office can enjoy Santa's White Christmas® year-round, as well as other flavors including Barnie's Blend®, Global Blend and Barnie's® exclusive whole bean Tucano Espresso, and more.
Cottonways: Mention What's up Wednesday and receive an additional 10% off your next purchase! Our store on Park Avenue specializes in cotton, gauze, and linen clothing and fabulous accessories erfect for the Florida woman!
Cornell Fine Arts Museum: The Museum recently acquired its first Old Masters painting in more than a decade. Saint Francis Xavier Baptizing the Indians by Francesco Solimena (1657-1747) is a previously unpublished early work (ca. 1680-85) by the master whose dramatic frescoes and altarpieces were among the most famous and highly regarded in the first half of the 18th century in Naples. The painting was purchased by the museum in honor of Kenneth Murrah, former chair of the Board of Visitors, steadfast friend, and generous supporter. It underwent conservation in New York City and will be the subject of a lecture by Dr. Rangsook Yoon, Dale Montgomery Fellow at the Cornell Fine Arts Museum, on Friday, June 26 at 11 a.m. The lecture is free and open to the public.
Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A.: Senior Associate Jill Davis Simon has been re-elected to the Orange County Bar Association (OCBA) Young Lawyers Section Board of Directors. Additionally, she has been appointed as Secretary. Having been an active member of the OCBA since 2008, Ms. Simon has spent seven years giving back to the organization and building her credentials. Past accomplishments include service as Communications Coordinator, and several years chairing the Young Lawyers and Law Clerks Reception Committee.
See Eyewear: Great style clearly runs in the family! Dad will claim you got it from him. Why not say "thank you" by hooking Dad up with $100 off the hottest eyewear in town? You won't even mind when he starts stealing all the attention... Save $100 (just for dad) June 18 - 21.
Winter Park Day Nursery: The 2015 Orange Blossom Jubilee, Winter Park Day Nursery's signature annual fund-raising event, raised more than $40,000 to benefit the day nursery's efforts to provide high-quality preschool education to local children. More than 130 people attended the event Interlachen Country Club. The Orange Blossom Jubilee featured dinner, silent and live auctions, and games. Scott Maxwell served as event host and Bonn-J Contracting, Inc. of Florida and 4Rivers Smokehouse were the presenting sponsors.
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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, June 29. Submit your event information online here.
Business After Hours
June 18; 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Long Family Chiropractic, 1809 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, FL 32803
Join Center for Diagnostic Imaging for networking, food and drinks, door prizes and a free health and spinal screening using the latest technologies to help you become healthier! Please RSVP to Katherine.Christie@cdirad.com.
Mascot Games presented by Wawa
June 19 & 20
Amway Center
Join in the fun at this family-friendly event. The Mascot Games feature approximately 30 mascots from sports teams across the country competing in a variety of games. Proceeds benefit New Hope for Kids. Details at www.mascotgames.org.
Father's Day
June 21
Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens, 633 Osceola Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
In honor of fathers everywhere, we invite you to bring your dad to the Polasek Museum for free admission for Dad. Find out why Mr. Polasek called his sculptures "his children." Dad will love the history, art, and the gardens, and we suspect you will too!
2015 Doing Business in Seminole County Panel Discussion Luncheon
June 26; 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Westin Lake Mary Orlando North, 2974 International Pkwy., Lake Mary, FL 32746
Orlando Business Journal invites you to attend the 2015 Doing Business in Seminole County panel discussion luncheon event. Learn what's on the horizon in one of Central Florida's most dynamic regions. Be sure to attend and find out how you and your company can connect on business opportunities with a number of existing and upcoming projects. Register at www.bizjournals.com/orlando/event/130691.
Beer Thirty
June 26; 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Small Business Counsel, 214 S. Park Avenue (Second Floor), Winter Park, FL 32789
Every last Friday of each month (unless otherwise announced), Small Business Counsel will host an informal gathering where you and guests can come to our office for great conversation and refreshments. The firm will provide snacks. Bring your own six-pack and/or bottle of wine and remember... no working during Beer Thirty! Also, a raffle will be held with all proceeds going to the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando.
Summer Desserts Cooking Class
June 28; 5:15 p.m.
The Ancient Olive, 324 N. Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
Maria Ruiz-Castaneda, creator of Kernel Desires gourmet candied nuts, will show you techniques that you can use in your everyday cooking, so you can feel more confident in the kitchen, and open yourself up to creativity. In this session, learn to make berry pie with an easy homemade pie crust, homemade ice cream cake, lemon chiffon cupcakes with raspberry buttercream, mango coconut rice pudding. Cost: $40, includes a meal of food prepared during class, recipe packet, and a fun evening of cooking and learning. Register at www.theancientolive.com or call 321-972-1899.
Defy Time with Free Botox & AesthetiMED
July 1; 1:00 - 7:00 p.m.
AesthetiMED, 1300 Minnesota Ave, #201, Winter Park, FL 32789
Dr. Horton, Board Certified Physician, ABFM and expert injector invites you to come learn how to slow down the aging process as well as turn back the hands of time without surgery! If you are not sure where to start on your anti-aging journey this event is for you! Grab a friend and enjoy light bites, wine and free botox! Limited to the first 20 people to RSVP! Call now for more information and to reserve your seat. RSVP to 407-369-8994 or clientservices@bestfaceorlando.com.
Alfond Inn Happy Hour Tours
July 1, August 5, September 2; 5:30 p.m.
The Alfond Inn, 300 E. New England Avenue Winter Park, FL 32789
Join Cornell Fine Arts Museum the first Wednesday of each month-May to September-for a tour of the Alfond Collection of Contemporary Art on view at The Alfond Inn. Meet in the lobby of the inn for the tour, led by a Cornell staff member. Afterwards, enjoy the Chef's inspired flatbreads for $8 and $5 Sangrias during the Hamilton Kitchen Lounge happy hour.
Independence Day Open House
July 4; 9:30 a.m. - 4:-- p.m.
Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, 445 N. Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art will celebrate its 20th anniversary on Park Avenue with this year's annual Independence Day Open House. Admission to the galleries is free.
Olde Fashioned 4th of July Celebration
July 4; 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Central Park
Wear your red, white and blue, bring a blanket or beach chair, and gather with family and friends to enjoy this Winter Park tradition. The special 20th anniversary celebration will feature live patriotic music performed by the Bach Festival Choir and Brass Ensemble joined by Central Florida Community Arts, Clydesdale horse-drawn wagon rides, Orlando Cloggers, Rockin' Roadster Road Show and much more! Children's activities will include the annual bicycle parade at 9 a.m. (lineup begins at 8:30 a.m.) from City Hall to Central Park, as well as fun games and inflatables. Free hot dogs, watermelon and water will available for all to enjoy, while supplies last. Free bike valet service will also be available.
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