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VOTE NOW IN OVATIONS
This is your last chance to vote in The Ovations, the "best of" our community. This online poll helps decide who gets a feather in their cap in more than 50 different categories, from best new restaurant to best dentist, best fitness studio, and more.
Then, mark your calendar for January 21 for the Ovations Awards Ceremony to be held from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Rachel D. Murrah Civic Center.
LEADERSHIP WINTER PARK NAMES VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Congratulations to Tris Filliez, Vice President, Leading Edge Title and graduate of Leadership Winter Park Class XXII, on receiving this prestigious honor!
Upon graduating from Leadership Winter Park she immediately joined the Youth Leaders Committee and in no time found herself in the role of committee chair. This year, she championed the Youth Leaders interview process by scheduling the interviews, finding volunteer interviewers and hosting each interview at her office. Tris has been a member of the Pancake Breakfast committee, is currently participating on the Association of Leadership Programs Southeast Conference planning committee, parks cars during the Sidewalk Art Festival and regularly offers her company box truck to haul whatever is needed to make our programs and events a success. We are grateful for her service!
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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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Monday, January 11; 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Winter Park Welcome Center, 151 W. Lyman Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
Christy Wilson Delk will share three important components for successfully managing and growing your revenue and business... in the short term and for the long term. By creating a culture of consistency throughout your organization, she'll show you how to increase client loyalty, leave your competitors in the dust and demonstrate great leadership to your staff. Cost: $20 members in advance / $25 non-members, and late registration. Register by January 8. A special offer to pre-pay for 2016 is also available. Click here for details.
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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.
THANK YOU!
The Leadership Winter Park Pancake Breakfast Committee is excited to announce that through sponsorship, ticket sales and donations, the event raised almost $20,000 for the Leadership Winter Park Legacy Fund!
Many thanks to our planning committee led by Kimberly Layton at Centennial Bank and alumni volunteers for their service and expert pancake flipping. Thank you to our sponsors and donors, including, Presenting sponsors: Fannie Hillman + Associates and Florida Power & Light; Topping Sponsor: Whole Foods Market; Mrs. Claus Sponsors: Covanta Lake, Harbor Community Bank, OUC and Leading Edge Title; Elf Sponsors: AXA Advisors, LLC, Bates & Co., Bil-Mas Enterprises, Inc.; CenterState Bank, CenturyLink, ENCO Utility Services, Florida Community Bank, Gary Munson Heating & A/C Service, Hoar Construction, Vanson Constructors, WHH Enterprises, Winter Park Family Dentistry and Winter Park Memorial Hospital; Table Sponsors: Barr Financial, BB&T - J. Rolfe Davis Insurance, BDO, Centennial Bank, Citizens Bank of Florida, Fifth Third Bank, Floridian Bank, Iberia Bank, Lewis & Crichton Attorneys and Seacoast Bank; In-kind Sponsors: Bubbalous Bodacious BBQ, City of Winter Park, John & Shirley's Catering, Sysco, Panera Bread, TG Lee Dairy, Gerald Higgins, Orlando Dodge, Interval Title Services, Inc. and Winter Park Maitland Observer.
ADOPT A FAMILY WRAP PARTY
Thursday, December 17; 9:00 a.m. - Noon Need a break to get in the holiday spirit? Stop by the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce and help wrap gifts for the Adopt-A-Family program. Stop by for 30 minutes, or stay until the work is done! Contact Megan Almasi for details 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.
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 December 2: Amy P. Tucker, P.L.; Avancent; Mary T. Scott International, LLC; Wall Street Strategies; and Katherine Wight . Learn more about our new members in our online membership directory.
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, January 20, at 2:00 p.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, January 4. Submit your news online here.
A Gift For Teaching: Four Central Florida foundations have committed to match our year-end donation campaign. The Galloway Foundation, the Mary Palmer Family Foundation, The Martin Andersen-Gracia Foundation, Inc., and Harriett's Charitable Trust have collectively committed to match $50,000 that AGFT receives in donations before year-end. Learn more about what we do or give a gift to help us raise $50,000 that will be doubled.
Full Sail University: Full Sail Labs, a full-equipped, fully-equipped, state-of-the-art educational facility that fosters exploration, creativity, collaboration and fun for students from 1st to 12th grades is now open. The facility was developed with the goal of creating and engaging and open learning environment that allows kids to explore creativity through storytelling, art and technology. For more information visit fullsaillabs.com. IBERIABANK: The bank recently donated $15,000 to three different charities including Second Harvest Food Bank, Habitat for Humanity of Seminole County and Greater Apopka and the Black Business Capital Financing Corporation.
Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A.: Julie Lamendella has joined the firm as Director of Finance in the Orlando office. Lamendella will be responsible for all aspects of the daily general accounting functions at the firm, including billing and collections, accounts payable, general ledger reporting and financial reporting. Winter Park Memorial Hospital: Volunteers needed! You are invited to participate in a once in a lifetime opportunity to perform in a collegiate bowl game halftime show during the AutoNation Cure Bowl presented by Florida Hospital! We are recruiting breast cancer survivors, their loved ones, as well as caregivers to be a part of this amazing event on Saturday, December 19. Each participant will stand together on the field and perform a simple walking formation to spell out the word CURE and form a Pink Ribbon. Two tickets to the game will be given to every halftime show volunteer. For event information and to register to volunteer click here. See you on the field!
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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, January 4. Submit your event information online here.
Coffee & Commuting
December 17; 7 - 10 a.m.
City Hall
"reThink" your commute to work by riding SunRail, taking the bus, carpooling, biking or walking to Park Avenue area businesses - and you'll earn a $5 gift card just for trying something new. Local transportation experts will be on hand to offer suggestions for your employees to reThink their commute, plus free breakfast and coffee.
Christmas Eve Open House
December 24; 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Morse Museum of American Art, 445 N Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
Enjoy free admission to the museum's galleries, plus live music from 1 to 4 p.m.
New Year's Eve at The Alfond Inn
December 31
The Alfond Inn, 300 E. New England Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
The Alfond Inn will host its third annual New Year's Eve Gala in the Park Avenue Ballroom. The event will feature The Buzzcatz, a nine piece band hailed as Orlando's best. Along with premium open bar, elaborate chef attended stations will precede a live screening of the Times Square ball drop and time-honored champagne toast. Cost: $165 per guest. The Midnight and Beyond Party will include premium open bar, passed hors d'oeuvres, party favors and champagne toast at midnight. Doors open to the New England Room at 10 p.m. Cost: $99 per guest. Details and tickets.
Spa810 Grand Opening Celebration
January 8; 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Spa810 Winter Park, 125 N. Orlando Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
Join the grand opening celebration as the most remarkable spa experiences comes to Winter Park. Event includes wine and cheese party, complimentary skin analysis, chair massage and virtually pain-free hair removal laser treatment, plus $10,000 in pampering giveaways. Call 407-790-7876 for details.
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