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CONGRATULATIONS, MEMBERS!
In the last two weeks, the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce has honored more than 150 local companies at the Ovations Awards Ceremony and Membership Awards Celebration. What a privilege it is to recognize the hard work, talent and dedication of our local small business community!
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For a complete list of Ovations Awards finalists and winners, click here. More photos from the event can be found on Facebook. Thanks to Brion Price Photography for providing photos from the event.
The Membership Awards Celebration presented by Orlando Health and Rollins College at The Alfond Inn was a wonderful celebration of our 'chamber of community.'
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| Patty Maddox (center) accepts Lydia Gardner Citizen of the Year Award from Debra Hendrickson (left) and Becky
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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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VALENTINE CONCERT IN CENTRAL PARK
Sunday, February 7; 2:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Central Park Main Stage
Make a date with your sweetheart for an afternoon of music and romance in downtown Winter Park as Michael Andrew and Swingerhead perform in a free concert in Central Park. Stay after for dinner at one of our sponsors. Cost: FREE. Supported by: 310 Park South, Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine, Cocina 214, Harvill's Produce, Kendall & Kendall, The Landmark, Panullo's, Peterbrooke Chocolatier, Pontell Insurance Group, The Shoppes at Brandywine Square, Simmons Jewelers and Winter Park/ Maitland Observer.
CITY COMMISSION CANDIDATE FORUM
Friday, February 12; 7:45 a.m.
Winter Park Chamber of Commerce, 151 W. Lyman Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
Wednesday, February 17; 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Winter Park Farmers' Market, 200 W. New England Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
Enjoy chili dishes with a Winter Park attitude, along with live music, drinks and a silent auction. All event proceeds benefit the Rotary Club of Winter Park Foundation, Inc., which provides grants to 30 local charities annually. Tickets: $25 in advance / $30 at the door. Details and tickets at www.chiliforcharity.org.
Friday, February 19; 7:45 a.m.
Winter Park Chamber of Commerce, 151 W. Lyman Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
Library Executive Director Shawn Shaffer and City Manager Randy Knight present the vision for a new library facility, events center and parking structure to serve Winter Park residents, families and businesses. They will answer questions about the project and the referendum to fund it, which will appear on the March 15 ballot. You can submit questions in advance here. Supported by: Barnie's CoffeeKitchen, Costco Wholesale 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.
LWP Alumni Engagement Committee
Wednesday, February 10; 4:00 p.m.
Winter Park Chamber of Commerce, conference room
Class XXVI "Government" Session Day
Thursday, February 11; All day
LWP Alumni Council
Wednesday, February 17; 11:45 a.m.
Winter Park Chamber of Commerce, community room
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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.
VALENTINE CONCERT GIFT BASKET
Donations for the text-to-win basket at Sunday's Valentine Concert can be dropped off to Peterbrooke Chocolatier by Friday, February 5.
ALUMNI WEEKEND
Welcome Rollins College alumni, faculty and students to your businesses during Afternoon on the Avenue, a kickoff to Alumni Weekend in March. Details and registration here.
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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.
Run 4 Love 4 Mile Presented by Florida Hospital
Single? Married? It's complicated? This event is for everyone that has found the love of running and walking and for those just starting to look for it! Bring your loves and experience the euphoria of a healthy lifestyle. To register or for more information, please visit www.trackshack.com.
Saturday, February 13, 2016
7:30 am: 4 mile
8:45 am: Florida Hospital for Children Kids' Run
9:00 am: Awards Presentation
Where: Showalter Field,
2525 Cady Way, Winter Park, FL 32792
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NEW MEMBERS
The Chamber continues to add new members to its roster each week. The following have joined since January 20: Adult Literacy League, Inc.; Antonella's Pizzeria; Cartoon You Caricatures; Create Your Nature; Days Inn North Orlando; Edward Jones Investments - Robert Fales; Edward Jones Investments - Leo Lorenz; Laura Hope, P.A. / The Hope Team; Suzanne Mettel; RDV Sportsplex; Sams Club; Spavia and Square 1 Burgers & Bar. Learn more about our new members in our online membership directory.
SOLUTIONS NOON IS RECRUITING NEW MEMBERS
This Chamber-sponsored networking group meets twice each month on the second and fourth Tuesdays at The Bistro on Park to exchange leads at 11:45 a.m. Only one member per business category can participate. There is no cost to participate, except your own lunch tab. If interested, call Jay Rupert at 407-644-8281 or email jrupert@winterpark.org to learn if your category is available.
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, February 17, at 8:15 a.m. at the Winter Park Welcome Center. A complimentary professional headshot is offered by Brion Price Photography and refreshments provided by AAA. RSVP to jrupert@winterpark.org.
RIBBON CUTTINGS
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
MEMBERSHIP AWARDS CELEBRATION PHOTOS
Please join us in congratulating our award recipients, including:
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COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR
Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens
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WINTER PARK CHAMPION OF THE YEAR
Winter Park Maitland Observer
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CHAMBER HERO
Johnny Miller, Parks & Recreation,
City of Winter Park
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AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR
Charlene Hotaling, Floridian Bank
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BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Orlando Health
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SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Leading Edge Title Services
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CHAIRMAN OF THE YEAR
Kyle Taylor, Thriving Interactive
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VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Kimberly Layton, Centennial Bank
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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, February 15. Submit your news online here.
Create Your Nature: Ready to get your bowl on, Orlando? Create Your Nature, a new quick-service cafe concept, is headed to Winter Park in spring 2016, offering a menu that boasts healthier menu options and centers around acai bowls and oatmeal blends as well as salads. Husband-wife team Dan and Kim Dill will own and operate the new cafe.
The Alfond Inn: U.S. News & World Report Best USA Hotels has ranked The Alfond Inn as one of the Top 10 Best Orlando-Walt Disney World Hotels in its annual evaluation of "hotels that offer high-quality amenities and exceptional experiences."
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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 15. Submit your event information online here.
Antonio Skarmeta: Reading, On-stage Interview, and Signing February 4; 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Bush Auditorium, Rollins College, 1000 Holt Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789 Antonio Skarmeta, renowned Chilean novelist, screenwriter, and diplomat, will give a reading, an on-stage interview, and a signing as a part of the 2016 season of Winter With the Writers. Cost: Free. Details at www.rollins.edu/winter-with-the-writers.
John Michael Night Strong February 6; 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. St Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 526 North Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789 Please join us as we support the recovery of parishioner and Trinity Prep student John Michael Night. Friends and parishioners will host a special Car Wash in the St. Margaret Mary Catholic School parking lot on Saturday February 6 from 1-4 PM. For more information on John Michael visit www.CaringBridge.org.
Book Signing: Author Tom Dorsey February 7; 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Writer's Block Bookstore, 124 E. Welbourne Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789 New York Times bestselling author Tim Dorsey is back with his gloriously unrepentant Florida serial killer, Serge Storms, in Coconut Cowboy: A Novel. Obsessed with the iconic Sixties classic Easy Rider, encyclopedic Floridaphile, lovable serial killer, and movie buff extraordinaire Serge A. Storms devises his wildest plan yet: finish the journey begun by his freewheeling heroes, Captain America and Billy, tragically cut short by some shotgun-wielding rednecks.Cost: Free. For information, call 407-335-4192 or visit www.writersblockbookstore.com.
Candidate Forum
February 9; 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
SunTrust Auditorium at Crummer Hall, Rollins College, 1000 Holt Avenue
Meet the Winter Park Commission Candidates and join the Rollins Democracy Project and WPRK for a discussion hosted by Dick Batchelor, local community leader and former member of the Florida House of Representatives. Light refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the community.
Heart Healthy Living February 11; 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. JFS Orlando, 2100 Lee Road, Winter Park FL 32789 Join Cardiovascular Specialist, Polly Keller, for a fun, interactive session where we explore ways to nourish your heart and soul. Join Polly in a gentle heart healthy yoga practice, learn easy to prepare heart healthy meals and 3 easy to implement heart nourishing mind-body tools. Leave feeling nourished with a heart healthy cup of tea! No prior knowledge required! All levels invited. Chairs available. Yoga attire required. Cost: Free- reservations required to 407-644-7593 or Amanda.benedit@jfsorlando.org.
Philip F. Deaver: Reading, On-stage Interview, and Signing February 11; 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Bush Auditorium, Rollins College, 1000 Holt Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789 Philip F. Deaver, professor of English at Rollins and author of the soon-to-be-released Forty Martyrs, will give a reading, an on-stage interview, and a signing as a part of the 2016 season of Winter With the Writers. Cost: Free. Details at 407-646-2666 or www.rollins.edu/winter-with-the-writers.
Key To My Heart February 13 & 14; 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. It's A Trap-A Room Escape Adventure, 6744 Aloma Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32792 This Valentine's Weekend, get our Key to My Heart Package which includes entry to our games for two, champagne and dessert in the lobby and a printed photo after the game! Also included is our one-of-a-kind Key to My Heart sidequest, which allows access to a special puzzle where you can hide personalized notes inside before the game. Your loved one will discover the puzzle during the game and receive your thoughtful note to show them that they're always on your mind! Games can be scheduled on the website: www.itsatrapgame.com/#tickets. Cost: $65 for 2.
An Evening with Winter with the Writers: Author Chase Twichell
February 16; 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Writer's Block Bookstore, 124 E. Welbourne Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
We are honored to be hosting an event in honor of Winter with the Writers speaker, Chase Twichell. Chase's poems have won numerous awards, including the Kingsley Tufts Award from Claremont Graduate University and the Balcones Poetry Prize. Cost: Free.
Community Conversation about Infertility and Adoption February 19; 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Reeve's Lodge, Rollins College The Annie Russell Theatre's third production, Expecting Isabel, is about a middle-aged couple eager to have a child. Their desire to become parents takes them from the bedroom, to fertility clinics, to adoption agencies. On the final Friday evening of the production, we invite the community to share their own experiences with infertility and/or adoption, and hear how others have built their family. Members from Resolve infertility support group, as well as Rollins faculty and staff, will be present. This intimate reception at Reeve's Lodge on the Rollins campus will be capped at 20 participants, so please RSVP to 407-646-2145 or email annieboxoffice@rollins.edu. Refreshments will be provided. Cost: Free.
Historic Winter Park Kummer-Kilbourne House Celebrates 100th Birthday
February 20; 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Kummer-Kilbourne House, 121 Garfield Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
Nestled in the heart of downtown Winter Park, the historic Kummer-Kilbourne House will celebrate its 100th birthday with a free and public open house. Visitors will be able to tour the property, which was purchased in 2012 by real estate investor and developer Allan Keen and his wife, Linda. The Keens meticulously restored it, retaining 90 percent of the existing craftsman-style bungalow and all of the walls. The original hardwood floors, fixtures like sinks and medicine cabinets, and even a concrete planter on the front porch, date back to 1916. The Kummer-Kilbourne House, which was built in 1916 by lumberyard owner Gotthilf Oscar Kummer, had remained in the family for generations. Today, it is home to The Keewin Real Property Company. In 2004, the house was listed in the Winter Park Register of Historic Places. It also was placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.
Show & Tell February 24; 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. A Gift for Teaching, 6501 Magic Way, Orlando, FL As a kid you remember sharing your something special at Show & Tell, now let us share ours. Learn about our mission and vision, and why what we do is so important over lunch. We want to ensure every child has the tools and experiences to succeed in school and in life. Learn how. Cost: Free. Details and registration at www.agiftforteaching.org/events/show-tell.
Night Golf Tournament February 25; 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Winter Park Country Club, 761 Old England Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789 Join JFS Orlando for an exciting evening of glow-in-the-dark golfing for a great cause. Golfers will hit light-up golf balls on a 9-hole glow-in-the-dark course. Prizes for the Putting contest and fan favorite Marshmallow Longest Drive will be awarded to winners. Dinner and refreshments will be provided. Cost: $50 per golfer or $200 for a team of 4. Details at 407-644-7593 or visit www.jfsorlando.org.
Happiness Ambassador's Workshop
February 29; 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Rollins College, Bush Science Center Auditorium, 1000 Holt Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
Experience the exhilaration of learning and applying evidence-based strategies for sustaining or increasing levels of happiness, and make a positive difference in your community! Current research suggests that happiness (what researchers describe as "Subjective Well-Being") can have a significant influence on wellness and quality of life and leave you with a powerful way to develop these skills and teach others. Hence, we have developed the Happiness Ambassador program. Join us for a complimentary workshop to become a Happiness Ambassador! Cost: Free. Details at 407-646-2130.
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