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A FOUNDATION OF STRONG COMMERCE
On July 23, the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce and City of Winter Park joined forces to honor the legacy and longevity of local businesses that have served the community for 25 years, or more. The Salute to Business event presented by Winter Park Memorial Hospital, was a special opportunity to recognize more than 250 local organizations that provide a strong foundation of commerce for Winter Park. Check out our SlideShare with advice from local companies and our photo album on Facebook.
WHAT A SUMMER!
The second and final session of Youth Leaders Class XV was held July 20 - 24 and included 25 bright students from all over Central Florida. This year, marked the most diverse group of public, private and charter high schools represented - 12 in total! After a jam-packed week of activities, each student was awarded 25 hours of community service.
The July class made a video to share with to their families and guests at the Graduation Luncheon presented by Bright House Networks to highlight their experiences from the week. Watch the video below.
Thank you to our July session sponsors: AAA, Bright House Networks, Centennial Bank, CenturyLink, Leading Edge Title, MLV Mediation, Orange County Public Schools, RE/MAX 200 Realty, Seacoast Bank, Smoothie King, Winter Park High School and Whole Foods Market.
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 Bright House Networks is the sixth largest owner and operator of cable systems in the U.S. and the second largest in Florida. Bright House Networks serves approximately 2.5 million customers who subscribe to one or more of its video, high-speed data, home security and automation and voice services. The company also offers a strong portfolio of customizable, advanced business solutions for video, voice, data, cloud-based and managed services. The company is MEF-certified and also recently received the Cisco® Master Service Provider Certification under the Cisco Cloud and Managed Service Program, the first cable operator in the United States to achieve this designation. Bright House Networks also owns and operates exclusive, award-winning, local news and sports channels in its Florida markets. For more information about Bright House Networks, visit www.brighthouse.com.
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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Upcoming Events & Programs
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For more information, please visit the online events calendar or call (407) 644-8281.
GOOD MORNING WINTER PARK presented by Florida Blue
Friday, August 14; 7:45 a.m. - Networking & Breakfast / 8:15 a.m. - Program
Winter Park Welcome Center/ Chamber of Commerce, 151 W. Lyman Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
Learn about how Winter Park Memorial Hospital is creating a healthier Winter Park for all generations, including the new Senior Emergency Room. Join Winter Park Memorial Hospital CEO Ken Bradley and nationally renowned geriatrician and Executive Medical Director of Florida Hospital for Seniors Rosemary Laird, MD, to hear about innovative approaches the hospital is taking to care for all generations of Winter Park residents. Cost: Free. Supported by: Barnie's CoffeeKitchen, Costco and Winter Park/Maitland Observer.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
Thursday, August 20; 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Aloma Bowl, 2530 Aloma Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32792
Get ready to strike up new business! Enjoy food and drinks while networking with fellow community leaders. Cost: $5 Members / $15 Non-members payable at the door.
SMALL BUSINESS EDUCATION SERIES presented by Strombeck Consulting CPAs
Friday, August 21; 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Winter Park Welcome Center/ Chamber of Commerce, 151 W. Lyman Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
As a small business owner and professional, you are always looking for opportunities to improve your business. While many opportunities are readily available, most come at a cost-costs that likely are not in your budget. In this program, you will hear from three organizations that share a goal of helping your business grow and thrive-for free! Our panelists will discuss the resources and services they can provide to help you succeed. Cost: Free to members / $10 Non-members. Register here.
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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.
HAVE YOU JOINED YET?
We are embarking on a new year for Leadership Winter Park and that means it's time to renew (or begin) your membership to the Alumni Association.
Recently, you should have received an email with details about joining the 2015 - 2016 LWP Alumni Association. You can find all the information including membership benefits and online payment option HERE. We look forward to having your continued involvement in the program!
For questions about alumni association membership, or to update your listing in the alumni directory, contact Megan Almasi at malmasi@winterpark.org.
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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.
NEW KIOSKS
The City of Winter Park recently installed new electronic kiosks on Park Avenue. One at the corner of Lyman and Park and a second at Lincoln and Park (on Central Park side of the street). The kiosks feature two interactive screens where visitors can view upcoming events, locate restrooms and search a directory of local businesses.
Please visit one of the kiosks to verify that your business information is accurate. Data was pulled from city business licenses. If your information needs to be updated, please use this link to submit new information: www.cityofwinterpark.org/kiosks. If you have questions about the kiosks, please contact Kyle Dudgeon at 407-599-3217.
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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.
Walking Toward a Healthier You
Did you know that out of all the physical activities out there, walking has the lowest dropout rate of them all? Check out these tips & resources from the American Heart Association! It only takes 30 minutes a day to make an improvement and benefit your health.
The benefits of walking are endless, but here's some notable ones:
- Reduce the risk of coronary heart disease
- Enhance mental well being
- Reduce the risk of osteoporosis, breast cancer, colon cancer, and non-insulin dependent (type 2) diabetes
To view the entire list of tips and resources, visit www.startwalkingnow.org.
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NEW MEMBERS
The Chamber continues to add new members to its roster each week. The following have joined since July 15: Blue Bamboo Music, Brandywine Books, Marissa Colli, Glorious Beautiful Hair Supply & Boutique, Brad Hester, lululemon athletica, Bill and Becky Manuel, Newhouse Energy & Emergency Management, Peter Love Creations, Resource Management, Inc., Smart Baking Company, Dr. Ashvin Srivastava, Stewart-Grooms Financial and Ultimate Fitness, 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, August 19, 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, August 17. Submit your news online here.
AAA: AAA Travel presents Savannah - Elegant Southern Charm tour Oct. 21-23, 2015. Trip includes roundtrip Motor coach, daily breakfast, Savannah riverboat dinner cruise, trolley tour, two nights at Marriott Courtyard, the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum tour and lunch. Space is limited! Cost: $394 per person, double occupancy. Call Sharon at 407-647-1033 ext. 226 for reservations and details.
Annie Russell Theatre: Subscription packages are on sale now for Annie Russell's 83rd season! Recently named "one of Central Florida's best theatre companies...period" by Broadway World, the Annie will present four shows this season: Reefer Madness, Tartuffe, Expecting Isabel, and Hello, Dolly! Visit www.rollins.edu/annierussell for more information.
Edible Arrangements: A special 10% discount is available for Winter Park Chamber of Commerce members on any order. Please call the Winter Park Village location at407-644-0129 to place your order for either delivery or pickup.
Fattmerchant: Our virtual terminal launches this month! We've spent the past year compiling every piece of feedback on the virtual terminals currently on the market and are completely confident when we say we have them all beat! With preauthorization, invoicing options, recurring billing, analytic tools, and so much more, it has everything you'll ever need to run your business. Virtual terminals are commonly used in service-based and B2B companies. You can preview it here: https://vimeo.com/127732786.
Florida Small Business Development Center at UCF: The Small Business Institute® at UCF is offered in partnership with the Florida SBDC at UCF and the UCF College of Business Administration. The program provides an opportunity for small business owners to receive management consulting services tailored to fit their needs. SBI provides confidential and professional management assistance through projects performed by UCF MBA and qualified business students under faculty supervision. Areas of consulting include Market Research, Marketing Plans, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Plans, Financial Analysis, Feasibility Studies and more. A business must have a minimum of two years of operating experience and have generated $500K+ in annual revenue to qualify for participation. Applications are currently being accepted. Limited space is available. For more information, visit www.sbdcorlando.com/sbi or contact Jill.Kaufman@ucf.edu or 407-420-4850.
Glorious Beautiful Hair & Boutique: Now open in Winter Park at 228 N. Park Avenue, Ste. F - second floor! We specialize in lace front wigs, virgin hair extensions, clip-in human hair and the needs of cancer patients. Free consultations by appointment only. Currently seeking models for hair show and social media. We also offer business classes in hair extensions on Mondays. Call Joyce Ward for more information at 407-450-867 or visit www.gloriousbeautifulhair.blogspot.com.
Rollins College: Two students are currently conducting research on business practices of small-medium enterprises and their correlation with environmental sustainability and performance. They need your help to conclude their research. Click here to take a brief survey and help out these bright students.
Valencia College: Professor Richard Gair will teach one of Valencia's most popular courses this fall at the Winter Park Campus. Professor Gair is an expert in Holocaust studies as he has taken many students on the annual study abroad trip to various concentration camps. Click here for a course flyer or email rgair@valenciacollege.edu for details.
Winter Park Memorial Hospital: Patients seeking minimally invasive surgery for complex procedures no longer need to travel far from home for advanced options. Winter Park Memorial Hospital is the first hospital in Winter Park to offer the latest robotic surgery technology. This technology, the da Vinici® Surgical System, enhances the surgical team's capabilities through high-definition, three-dimensional vision and a magnified view, while micro-instruments increase precision. Minimally invasive robotic surgery results in reduced post-surgical pain, less scaring, shorter recovery time and a decreased length of hospital stay. These procedures are offered in a variety of specialties: cancer, colorectal, general surgery, gynecology, urology, urogynecology and ear, nose and throat. To speak to a physician and learn if robotic surgery is an option for you, visit the Winter Park Memorial Hospital website and request an appointment today.
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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, August 17. Submit your event information online here.
The Day Nursery Community Festival
August 8; 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Princeton Park, 2393 Elizabeth Avenue, Orlando, FL 32804
Orlando Day Nursery, Welbourne Avenue Nursery & Kindergarten, and Winter Park Day Nursery present The Day Nursery Community Festival. Come learn about high-quality preschools available in your area while having fun with your family! There will be games, food, drinks, prizes, and education. Free to attend.
Cheaper Than Therapy
August 12 & 13, 7:30 p.m.
Winter Park Playhouse, 711 Orange Avenue, Suite C, Winter Park, FL 32789
Get ready for a powerful vocal performance when Tim Evanicki takes the stage in his solo cabaret Cheaper Than Therapy! Unable to afford an ACTUAL therapist, Mr. Evanicki takes you through his struggles of finding his place in this world through this hilarious and touching cabaret. Reserve tickets at www.winterparkplayhouse.org or call 407-645-0145.
CoffeeTalk
Thursday, August 13; 8:00 a.m.
Winter Park Welcome Center, 151 W. Lyman Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
CoffeeTalk gives citizens the opportunity to talk to their city leaders in a more casual, informal environment and avoid the "stage fright" that is often experienced at large meetings. Mark your calendars for a cup of conversation and great coffee provided by Barnie's Coffee Kitchen®.The next session will feature Vice Mayor Sarah Sprinkel.
Aloma Bowl Community and Youth Safety Day
August 15; 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Aloma Bowl 2530 Aloma Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32792
All guests receive two games of bowling and shoe rental FREE. The first 200 children, 17 and under will get a goody bag, filled with coupons, freebies and more! Plus, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., WPFD and WPPD will have emergency vehicles on display and perform safety demonstrations. For more information call 407-671-8675 or visit www.alomabowlingcenters.com/aloma.
Back to School Ray Ban Trunk Show
August 18; 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Lake Howell Eye Associates, 2008 Lake Howell Ln, Maitland, FL 32751
You are all cordially invited to our Back to School Ray Ban Trunk Show! This family-friendly event will features the latest Ray Ban fashion eyewear, plus special promotions, refreshments, and door prizes. Eye exams will be available during the event; schedule your appointment today at 407-647-3937.
Leading Edge Title Grand Opening
August 26; 12:00 - 7:-00 p.m.
243 W Park Ave, Suite 102, Winter Park, FL 32789
Tris Filliez and the Leading Edge Title team is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of our fourth office located on West Park Avenue! On Wednesday, August 26th, lunch will be available from 12:00-2:00 p.m., followed by an Open House from 4:00-7:00 p.m.. We will also be having a Ribbon Cutting at 5:30 p.m. hosted by the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce. Everyone is welcome to celebrate with us!
Teachers and Faculty Appreciation Night
August 29; 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Costco Wholesale Winter Park, 3333 University Blvd., Winter Park, FL 32792
Teachers and faculty of local universities and schools are invited to an Appreciation Event hosted at Costco Wholesale in Winter Park. Enjoy a special offer and exclusive member coupons when you join Costco at this event. Light refreshments will be served. Free to attend. Download flyer here. For more information, call 407-681-2119 or email w185mbr@costco.com.
The Hurricane Katrina Disaster: Five Days at Memorial
October 5; 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Bush Auditorium, Bush Science Center at Rollins College, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park FL 32789
The Rollins College Center for Health Innovation presents a free community lecture by Pulitzer Prize winning writer, Sheri Fink. A Thomas P. Johnson Distinguished Visiting Author, Dr. Fink will present the story of Five Days at Memorial, a landmark investigation of patient deaths at a New Orleans hospital ravaged by Hurricane Katrina and the quest for truth and justice. Book signing to follow from 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. Lecture is free and open to the public. For more information, call 407-646-2130 or email srdavis@rollins.edu. Details at www.rollins.edu/evening/events/sheri-fink.html.
GladdeningLight Symposium 2016
January 29 - 31, 2016
All Saints Episcopal Church, 338 E. Lyman Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
Mark your calendars now! Solace: The Art of Asking the Beautiful Question. Poet/Author/Lecturer David Whyte keynotes a weekend culled from his seven books of poems and four books of prose along together with the insights of other poets "looking at the fruitful discipline of first finding, then asking, ever keener and more beautiful questions; questions that do not produce easy answers but which help us to re-imagine ourselves and reshape our identities as we grow and mature." Joining David are Irish a cappella duo Owen & Moley Ó Súilleabháin and multi-percussionist River Guerguerian. Cost varies: $25 (one lecture) to $225 (all-access). Details at http://gladdeninglight.org/symposium-2016.
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