DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS
Congratulations, OBJ's 2024 Women Who Mean Business!
On Wednesday, March 27th, Orlando Business Journal hosted their annual Women Who Mean Business Awards, honoring 2024's most successful business leaders in Central Florida. These women have exceeded expectations in their roles, driving business success, industry growth, workforce development, and community advancement. DOP's President & CEO, Jill Vaughan, was one of the 22 honorees this year, alongside last year's Downtowner of the Year, Brooke Myers, President of VelocityRED. Congratulations to each of these phenomenal women for your leadership!

Downtown Orlando Dedicates New Mural
One of the largest murals ever painted in downtown Orlando was dedicated this past Tuesday by Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Commissioner Patty Sheehan and representatives from Orlando Health — including ORMC Chief Operating Officer Ohme Entin. The mural, “Achromatic Aria Fresco: An Ode to Harmony,” is located in the Thornton Park District at the intersection of Rosalind Avenue and Central Boulevard and was painted by artists Peterson Guerrier, Chris Jones, and Jordan Justice, of Red Tape Orlando. The artists said they sought out to “weave together the essence of monochrome artistry with the fluidity of a musical masterpiece.” Learn more about the new mural here!

Visit Orlando's Magical Dining Now Accepting Applications
Every Fall, Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining supports area restaurants and gives back to our local community with one dollar from each $40 meal, and two dollars from each $60 meal, donated to one or more nonprofits. This year, donated funds will focus on organizations that offer impactful approaches to creating thriving and sustainable communities. This encompasses not only environmental endeavors like repurposing and recycling goods and materials but also holistic sustainable efforts, including community revitalization and wellness initiatives. All applications must be submitted no later than Friday, April 19, at 12pm. Click here to learn more and apply today!

Orlando Health's New Neuroscience Institute
Orlando Heath added another facility to their downtown Orlando campus; the Neuroscience Institute, located at 76 Underwood St. Hospital leaders cut the ribbon for the new Neuroscience Institute Pavilion yesterday morning, March 28th. The three-story, 45,000 square-foot medical building is a continuation of what Orlando Health is calling its Institute Row. Read the full story here!