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CONNECT, LEARN & GROW YOUR BUSINESS AT NEW SHOWCASE EVENT
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The Winter Park Chamber of Commerce is proud to host a new opportunity for members to connect with each other and the community at the 2016 Winter Park Business Showcase & Member Mixer presented by CenturyLink. The event will be held Wednesday, August 24, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Orlando Science Center.
This evening event will focus on three areas:
- Connect with business executives
- Learn from local experts
The event is free and open to the public. Each attendee will receive a passport to visit participating business booths to be entered in a drawing for prizes.
Mark your calendar and reserve your business booth by June 17 to take advantage of early bird pricing.
Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Contact Ashley Fraebel for details.
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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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WINTER PARK EXECUTIVE WOMEN presented by Orlando HealthMonday, June 6; 11:30 a.m.
Winter Park Welcome Center, 151 West Lyman Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789 Winter Park Executive Women's annual speed networking luncheon is back! Bring plenty of business cards and prepare to share your business with others at this lively, interactive event.
This event has sold out.
SUMMERTIME SIP, SHOP & STROLLThursday, June 9; 5 - 8 p.m.
Park Avenue and participating merchants. Sip, shop and stroll to more than 20 participating merchants in downtown Winter Park. This popular kick-off to summer is a great way to see what's in store and on the menu at local shops and restaurants this season. Cost: $25. Register here. Supported by: Fannie Hillman + Associates, Florida Distributing Co., Small Business Counsel and Winter Park/Maitland Observer.
Friday, June 10; 7:45 - 9:00 a.m. Winter Park Welcome Center, 151 West Lyman Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
Join the Honorable Steve Leary, Mayor, City of Winter Park, for his annual CoffeeTalk. This free program invites the community to interact with our mayor in a casual, informal environment. A complimentary continental breakfast and coffee will be served. Cost: Free. Supported by: Barnie's CoffeeKitchen, Costco Wholesale and Winter Park/Maitland Observer.
Tuesday, June 14; 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Winter Park Welcome Center, 151 West Lyman Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
Hear from Track Shack owners Jon and Betsy Hughes as they take the hot seat, tell their story about building a successful business and answer questions from the audience. Cost: $10 Members / $15 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.
CONGRATS, CLASS XXVI
Please join us in a round of applause for Class XXVI and in sharing sincere gratitude to Kimberly Layton from Centennial Bank for her leadership as chair of this group of freshly minted Leadership Winter Park alumni.
APPLY NOW!
Leadership Winter Park Class XXVII
Leadership Winter Park is a program of the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce that identifies and promotes potential leaders from the business community who desire to become more involved in making a difference in Winter Park. The program is a community-awareness, leadership preparation effort and offers a behind the scenes look at and study of the critical issues and challenges facing Winter Park. Class XXVII begins in September 2016. Application deadline: June 24. Apply online today!
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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.
PARK AVENUE FASHION WEEK MEETING
Thursday, June 2 at 9:00 a.m.
Winter Park Welcome Center
Come learn what's in store for Park Avenue Fashion Week as our local celebration of fashion and design marks its 10th anniversary.
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Work Well Winter Park is a movement to improve the health and well-being of the workforce in our community by creating lasting, cultural change.
Free Zika Virus Forum at Rollins College
Through the Center for Health Innovation, Rollins College is doing its part to educate the community about this critical public health issue by hosting another free forum, "The Zika Virus: What You Need to Know" on June 6th. Declared a public health emergency on February 1, 2016 by the World Health Organization, this forum on the Zika Virus will help the residents of greater Central Florida community understand the history, biology, and spreading of Zika, and what they can do to stay safe. For more information, visit www.rollins.edu or call 407-646-2331.
Monday, June 6, 2016 @ 7 p.m.
Bush Auditorium on the Rollins College Campus, Bush Science Center
No reservations or tickets required. Parking is available in the SunTrust Garage on Lyman Avenue.
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NEW MEMBERS
The Chamber continues to add new members to its roster each week. The following have joined since May 18: Clear Route Health Partners, D Dog's Lodge, Goldsmith Jewelry Shoppe and West and Kennedy. 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, June 15, at 2:00 p.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
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 13. Submit your news online here.
Annie Russell Theatre: The Annie Russell is currently enrolling subscribers for their 84th season. The line-up includes: The Foreigner, Upton Abbey: An Improvised Comedy of English Manors, A Piece of My Heart, and Urinetown, the Musical. Subscription packages are $65, with discounts available for seniors, students, and Rollins alums. Visit our online box office to purchase a subscription, or call 407-646-2145. Subscribers benefit from a 20% discount on ticket prices, first pick of seats for the season, reserved seating at the student-directed Stage Series, and our "Annie Elite" discount card for shops, restaurants, and spas on Park Avenue.
Brion Price Photography: Book your company head-shots in the month of June and receive $50 off each employee! We bring our studio to your office, you choose the back drop and we include a free group photo. This photo from the session will be great for a new professional corporate look for your marketing materials, business cards, website or for posting to key networking sites. Call 407-628-5117 or email brion@brionprice.com.
Healthy Central Florida: America Walks, a national advocacy organization that promotes walking and walkable communities has awarded a Walking College Fellowship to Jill Hamilton Buss, Health Central Florida's executive director.
The Alfond Inn: Chef Jason M. Klingensmith has joined the team as Executive Chef. Chef Klingensmith will lead the culinary team at The Alfond Inn and Hamilton's Kitchen. A Miami native and longtime executive chef of The Country Club of Orlando, he plans to impart a decidedly Central Florida zest to the menu at Hamilton's Kitchen.
The Spice & Tea Exchange of Winter Park: NOW HIRING! We are looking for passionate foodies to join our Winter Park team! Contact Linda Files at l.files@spiceandtea.com for more information!
Winter Park Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity: Winter Park Kappa Foundation, Inc. has awarded $10,000 in scholarships to five area high school seniors for academic achievement and service to their school and community. The recipients are Dylan Adlam, Apopka High School, to attend Rollins College; Stevenson Bassey, Jones High School, to attend University of Florida; Caleb Dawkins, Lake Howell High School, to attend Florida State University; Jalen Muņoz, Freedom High School, to attend Florida A&M University; and Brandhon Sweeney, Winter Park High School, to attend University of Florida. Each will receive $2,000 upon enrollment in their selected college or university.
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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 13. Submit your event information online here.
Preserving a National Legacy: The Historic Artists' Homes & Studios Exhibit
Now - August 14; 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens, 633 Osceola Ave. Winter Park, FL 32789
Visitors will see a traveling photographic exhibition organized by the Historic Artists' Homes & Studios, as well as original objects belonging to HAHS artists, including never-before-seen molds, sculpture tools, and sketches from the Polasek Archives. Explore the grand tradition of the studio and understand the importance of place that inspired these American art icons. Cost: $5 for adults / $4 for seniors / $3 for students / Children 12 and under are free.
Crawfish Boil
June 2 - 5; 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Tibby's New Orleans Kitchen, 2203 Aloma Ave., Winter Park, FL 32792
1,000 pounds of Louisiana Crawfish! $10 per pound (includes potatoes & corn). Plus, happy hour daily from 4 - 6 p.m.! Live music Sunday, June 5 from 1 - 4 p.m.! It's goin' to get cray cray 'round here!
National Doughnut Day
June 3
Krispy Kreme Winter Park, 1031 S. Orlando Avenue (17-92)
In honor of the sweetest day of the year, customers will receive a free doughnut of their choice. Held annually on the first Friday of June, Doughnut Day was established by the Salvation Army in 1938 to honor The Salvation Army's "Doughnut Lassies," who served the treats to soldiers during World War I.
Denning Drive Community Meeting
June 7; 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Rachel D. Murrah Civic Center, 1050 W. Morse Blvd.
As part of the Community Redevelopment Agency's (CRA) five-year Capital Improvement Plan, Denning Drive is one of the first projects the CRA is re-evaluating for performance, needs and possible improvements. The Denning Drive corridor is being evaluated under the city's Complete Streets Resolution and is funded by the CRA. The intent of this evaluation is to improve the experience of walkers, bikers, bus riders and cars without compromising the function and level of service of the road. At this meeting, City staff will summarize the May 12 "walking audit" as well as present sketches and concepts based on the feedback from the first workshop. Attendees at this meeting will have the opportunity to discuss and provide input and suggestions based on the information presented.
An Evening with Diane Rehm
June 9; 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Bob Carr Theater, 401 S. Livingston St., Orlando, FL
Diane Rehm, the host of the award-winning public affairs and call-in program "The Diane Rehm Show," will share her personal reflections on her 35-year run as host as well as timely analysis of the 2016 election. Have burning questions for Rehm? A Q-and-A session will follow her presentation. Tickets are $75 and benefit 90.7 WMFE. Details and tickets at www.wmfe.org/dr.
Brad Meltzer Book Signing & Fundraiser Meet-and-Greet
June 10; 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Winter Park Public Library, 460 East New England Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
A fundraising meet-and-greet will be held at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 and include a plus one and a copy of "The House of Secrets." Funds collected help support the Winter Park Public Library. A general book signing will begin at 6:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public.
Bach @ The Alfond: Michelle Mailhot
June 22; 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
The Alfond Inn, 300 E New England Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
This informal and intimate concert series invites patrons to learn more about Bach Festival visiting soloists, vocalists, and orchestra members and hear them perform some of their favorite repertoire. At this session, hear vocalist Michelle Mailhot, who has performed extensively all around the world. The event includes tea and scones from The Alfond Inn. Cost: $12.50. Details here.
Watermelon 5k
July 4; 7:00 - 8:30 a.m.
Central Park, 251 Park Avenue South, Winter Park, FL 32789
Start your Independence Day the right way with a 5k! Join friends, family and neighbors for a morning celebration featuring ice cold watermelon and American pride. Free kids run, watermelon eating contest and special benefits for active and retired military. Cost: $27-$35. Details at www.TrackShack.com.
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