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FEED THE NEED AT HAPPY HOUR FOR HUNGER
As the Feed the Need Winter Park campaign winds down this week, the need to fight hunger in our community remains strong. There's still time to get involved!
- Give now and support Team Chamber
- Text NEED to 41444 to donate now
- Attend Happy Hour for Hunger - NEW LOCATION
Happy Hour for Hunger presented by Ruth's Chris Steak House is a fall-themed happy hour featuring drinks and appetizers from your favorite Winter Park Village restaurants. Invite your friends, family, client and co-workers to join in the fun on Thursday, November 19, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
The event has moved indoors to Paseo at Winter Park Village. Advance tickets are $20. Price increases to $25 at the door. Order your ticket here.
All ticket proceeds will benefit Feed the Need Winter Park, a community-wide effort to raise funds for Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida this November.
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
The Winter Park Chamber of Commerce and Park Avenue Merchants Association will support in this year's Small Business Saturday, taking place on November 28. Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to strengthening the community by supporting local small businesses.
Created by American Express in 2010, Small Business Saturday serves as the ceremonial kickoff to the holiday shopping season for small businesses across the United States. In 2014, nearly 3,000 Neighborhood Champions rallied local businesses and created events and activities to drive shopping at small businesses around the country. The day was also championed by elected officials in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., including President Obama.
The City of Winter Park will also recognize the importance of supporting small businesses in our community with a proclamation at the November 23 City Commission meeting at 3:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
Merchants and consumers can learn more about Small Business Saturday and how to get involved by visiting ShopSmall.com and the official Small Business Saturday Facebook page.
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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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Thursday, November 19; 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
NEW LOCATION: Paseo at Winter Park Village, 940 W. Canton Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
Enjoy a fall-themed happy hour with food and drinks provided by your favorite Winter Park Village eateries. All ticket proceeds benefit Feed the Need Winter Park. Cost: $20 in advance / $25 at the door. Click here to register. Supported by: Central Florida Lifestyle, Edible Orlando, Florida Distributing Co., The Park Press and Winter Park/Maitland Observer.
Friday, December 4; 5:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Central Park & Park Avenue
Experience the best of downtown Winter Park this holiday season as Park Avenue is transformed into a pedestrian plaza for a flurry of activities including tree lighting ceremony, merchant open house, caroling procession, photos with Santa, Popcorn Flicks in the Park, Friday Nights at the Morse, holiday jazz, stilt walkers, ice skating and more! Plan your holiday kickoff here. Supported by: Birchmore Group, Inc., Centennial Bank, Central Florida Community Arts, Citizens Bank of Florida, City of Winter Park, CNLBank, Enzian Theater, Massey Services, Orlando Family Magazine, Park Avenue Merchants Association, Seacoast National Bank, The Park Press, WFTV Channel 9, Winter Park/Maitland Observer, Winter Park Magazine, WMMO 98.9 FM and WUCF 89.9 FM.
Saturday, December 5; 7:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Central Park Main Stage
Stack your plate with more pancakes than ever at this year's event! Pancakes and sausage will be freshly made in the park and served up with warm syrup, specialty toppings and all the coffee, milk and orange juice you could want! Join the holiday festivities and fill a plate that makes a difference for the Winter Park community. Event p roceeds benefit the Winter Park Improvement Foundation to fund scholarships for adult and youth leaders in our community. Cost: $6 adults / $4 children. Purchase tickets here. Supported by: Covanta, Harbor Community Bank, Heart Utilities of Jacksonville, Leading Edge Title, OUC, Whole Foods Market and Winter Park/Maitland Observer.
Saturday, December 5; 9:00 a.m.
Park Avenue
Be part of a Winter Park tradition as 100 marching bands, dance troupes, floats, community organizations and, of course, Santa Claus, spread holiday cheer to the young, and young at heart. Come early, enjoy the pancake breakfast and grab a seat along Park Avenue. Supported by: Birchmore Group, Inc., City of Winter Park, Orlando Family Magazine, Red Bird Printing, The Park Press, Winter Park/Maitland Observer, WMMO 98.9 FM and WUCF 89.9 FM.
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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.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Be a part of Central Florida's best holiday event - the Leadership Winter Park Pancake Breakfast presented by Fannie Hillman & Associates and Florida Power & Light!
this is your chance to reconnect with your class, network will fellow alumni and serve up some good old fashioned holiday cheer for hungry families before the Winter Park "Ye Olde Hometown" Pancake Breakfast.
Shifts are available before, during and after the parade.
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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.
MERCHANT OPEN HOUSE
The holiday open house will be held during Winter on the Avenue on Friday, December 4. Merchants are encouraged to stay open late and offer holiday refreshments in your store during the event. Customers can also vote in the holiday window contest that evening using a simple text-to-vote system.
There will be no PAMA AM meeting in December. Happy holidays!
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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.
Seasons 52 Park Ave. 5.2k Presented by Florida Hospital
The holiday season is among us! Get a healthy start to the New Year by participating in the 4th race of the Track Shack Running Series. Seasons 52 Fresh Grill and Wine Bar celebrates the enjoyment of living a fit and healthy lifestyle by sponsoring this race through beautiful Winter Park! To register or for more information, please visit www.trackshack.com.
Saturday, January 23, 2016
Stage at Central Park
251 N. Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
Times: 7:30 am: 5.2k (3.2 miles)
8:45 am: Healthy 100 Kids' Run
9:00 am: Awards Presentation
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NEW MEMBERS
The Chamber continues to add new members to its roster each week. The following have joined since November 4: Angels Of Winter Park - Charles Rutenberg Realty, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty, Distrx, Inc., Education First EHP programs, Jo-Ann Lamar - Parkland Int'l Realty, McCarron CPAs, Orlando Science Center, Park & Swoope Salon, Serve All Catering, Sunshine Bank, The Mortgage Firm and The Shade Store. 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, December 16, 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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| Braccia Pizzeria & Ristorante
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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, November 30. Submit your news online here.
Annie Russell Theatre: The Annie is delighted to offer 50% off tickets to its upcoming production of Tartuffe to Chamber members and their guests! Use code PARK AVE at bit.ly/annietix or call the box office at 407-646-2145.
Brio Properties: Lou Nimkoff, CCIM, CPM, recently served as the moderator at a panel featuring Maria Contreras-Sweet, Administrator of the Small Business Administration in Washington, DC. The panel discussed new programs recently introduced by the SBA to assist small businesses in purchasing commercial real estate and equipment, including SBA one and LINC. Nimkoff was also recently elected to serve as 2016 Treasurer for the Orlando Regional Realtor Association.
Cottonways: Now seeking a store manager. Must love to motivate, work independently and love to sell. Expectations include typical retail hours, community outreach and networking. Please send resumes to beverly@cottonways.com.
David Vaughan Investments, Inc.: Now seeing a Portfolio Manager. Using continuous process improvement as an on-going strategy and through a respectful, constructive and energetic style guided by the mission, vision and values of DVI, the PM contributes to the overall success of the investment process by performing a wide variety of portfolio management services. For complete details, download job description here.
Hardcore Fitness Boot Camp Orlando: Now open for business! This is the final week of our $5,000 transformation challenge, and we have helped over 60 people in Winter Park, Orlando and all through Central Florida achieve goals they never thought they could meet. Giving back to the community is part of who we are. We've collected over 400 pairs of socks to donate to the homeless this holiday season. Find out what we're all about with a free, 1-hour assessment and FREE 5-day pass. Don't wait until January to start on that resolution! Call 407-421-6792. PNC Bank: The first of three new "Universal" branches are now open Winter Park. The three new branches are located at New York & Fairbanks, Lee Road & 192, and Mills Park. Features include financial consultants instead of the traditional teller, Discovery Tables with computers and tablets for customer use, a concierge desk and "smart" ATMs to get cash, make deposits and cash checks 24/7. PNC Winter Park Branch Manager Ryan Shackleford is especially pleased to launch this new model in beautiful Winter Park. He says, "Being so centrally located in the community allows us the opportunity to deliver what our customers want - when, where and how they choose. Come by to say hello and check out the new branch model!"
Winter Park YMCA: Please join us in welcoming David Rider, our new executive director for both the Winter Park and Crosby YMCA.
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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, November 30. Submit your event information online here.
Vicki Saunders "Everything is Broken: What a Great Time to Be Alive!"
November 19; 7 - 10 p.m.
SunTrust Auditorium at Rollins College, 1000 Holt Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
Meet the founder and CEO of SheEO and discuss the importance of social entrepreneurship. This event is open to the public and FREE! You don't want to miss out. Event is free.
Winter in the Park Ice Skating RinkNovember 20, 20 15 - January 10, 2016 Central Park West Meadow, 150 N. New York Avenue, Winter Park, FL 3279 Bundle up for the city's annual holiday ice skating rink. Opening weekend, Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22, will feature fun and exciting promotional giveaways. For skate rental, hours and private parties, visit www.cityofwinterpark.org/witp.
SheEO IdeaFest led by Vicki Saunders
November 21; 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Mills Memorial Building - Galloway Room at Rollins College, 1000 Holt Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
Ladies, you are invited to the SheEO IdeaFest. This is a great chance to network, discuss issues and opportunities surrounding entrepreneurship and see how you can be a great asset to business. Cost: Rollins Students $10, Non-Rollins Students $25, Public $49. For more information, call 407-646-2818. GROWvember Fall Plant Sale November 21; 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mead Botanical Garden, 1300 S. Denning Dr., Winter Park, FL 32789 With more than 25 vendors, you'll have fun exploring a great selection of plants, garden accessories, botanical art and books. Learn from the experts with a full line up of interesting presentations. Plus food trucks and plenty of fresh fall air to enjoy at Mead Garden, Winter Park's natural treasure! No admission, parking is free. Rain or shine; bring your wagon! For more information, visit www.meadgarden.org.
Thanksgiving Day BrunchNovember 26; 11 a.m. or 2:30 p.m.The Alfond Inn, 300 E. New England Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789Reserve your place at one of two seatings for a Thanksgiving feast in the ballroom and enjoy chef stations located in the conservatory. Cost: $64++ adults / $24++ children 4 - 12. View menu and reserve your seats here. Evening with Author David Baldacci December 1; 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Mills Memorial Center - Galloway Room at Rollins College, 1000 Holt Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789 Writer's Block Bookstore is hosting in collaboration with Rollins College the International Bestselling author David Baldacci, who will do a reading of his new book, The Guilty. Click here to reserve a seat. Cost: Free. For more information, call 407-335-4192.
Ireland & Scotland Travel Event
December 2, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Winter Park Community Center, 721 W. New England Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789
Join AAA Travel for a free event. From castles and kilts to legends and lochs, Ireland and Scotland have it all... Discover hand-crafted travel experiences planned by locals and the must-see highlights from AAA Travel and Brendan Vacations' travel expert, Brian Moore. Seating is limited - RSVP today! Call 407-647-1033 or visit AAA.com/WinterPark.
Neighbors & Friends NightDecember 3; 5 - 8 p.m.Monark Premium Appliances, 500 S. Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789Please join us for a Neighbors & Friends Night in our brand new Winter Park showroom to see our construction progress and check out the new vignettes going in. Mingle and network while savoring delightful bites and refreshments. Cost: Free. For more information, call 407-636-9725, or click here.
Grand Opening Celebration
Thursday, December 3, 5:30 -7 p.m.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty, 515 W. Morse Boulevard Winter Park 32789
Please join us for the Grand Opening of our new Winter Park office. There will be live music, appetizers and wine and beer. Please RSVP if you would like to attend at 407-406-5300.
Guinness World Records Record Attempt "Longest Line of People Using Stethoscopes" December 5; 6 a.m. Central Park West Meadow Center for Diagnostic Imaging and Care America will be attempting to SET a never been done before Guinness World Record. Participation in the event is $25 per person and includes a keepsake stethoscope. Participants must be at least 18 years of age and can march in the Winter Park "Ye Olde Holiday Parade" with our group immediately following the event. 100% of monies raised are being donated to the American Cancer Society/Winter Park Relay for Life Campaign. Sign in for registered participants is 6 a.m. Michael Empric, a Guinness World Records adjudicator, will be onsite to certify the event at 7 a.m. General public is invited to register as a participant and/or watch and cheer us on. For more information, contact Deanna Vigliotta at 407-256-8162 or download event flyer here.
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