DOP'S UPCOMING EVENTS
Chow on Church Tickets Now $25!
We're thrilled to announce that thanks to the incredible support of our sponsors we've been able to significantly reduce ticket prices for the upcoming Chow on Church! Originally priced at $75, tickets are now just $25! That's a savings of 66% off!
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! Join the Downtown Orlando Partnership for Chow on Church, presented by the City of Orlando's Downtown Development Board, from 3:30-6pm on Tuesday, June 18th, at INTER&Co Stadium! Tickets are selling fast, so click the button below to grab yours today!
DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS
Congratulations, Orlando Credit Union!
Earlier this week, Orlando Credit Union was awarded the 2023 Top Community Credit Union for the North Florida Region by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in a ceremony hosted by University of Central Florida (UCF) at the Citrus Club. At the ceremony, UCF and SBA recognized the work of Orlando Credit Union, specifically its recent lending volume. Small business lending is the cornerstone of the American economy providing jobs and careers to many people in this country. This is true for Orlando, and the lending provided by Orlando Credit Union helped more companies, and people achieve more, go farther. Congratulations to the entire Orlando Credit Union team for attaining this recognition and award!
CareerSource Central Florida Announces New Leadership Roles
CareerSource Central Florida recently announced Nilda Blanco and Gina Ronokarijo in new leadership roles at CareerSource Central Florida as they journey towards a BOLD future. Nilda Blanco has transitioned into a new position as Sr. Vice President of Strategic Initiatives. Nilda has more than 20 years of experience in the workforce industry. She will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic initiatives to drive growth and prosperity in targeted counties and municipalities. Gina Ronokarijo has been promoted to Vice President of Workforce Operations. Gina's role includes strategic planning and program development, as well as leading the team delivering critical services to job seekers and businesses. With more than a decade of workforce experience, Gina has created long-standing and strong partnerships built on collaboration and opportunity for career seekers, educational providers, employers, and key stakeholders. Congratulations to both Nilda and Gina on receiving these new leadership roles!
Jewish American Heritage Month
Did you know that May is Jewish American Heritage Month? It is a time to honor and pay tribute to Jewish Americans who have contributed to the rich history of this country. To learn more, the Orange County Library System partnered with Talli Dippold, CEO of the Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center of Florida, to gain insight on this important and historical resource. You can visit the Holocaust Center through the library’s Local Wanderer culture pass program. Now through May 25th, the Holocaust Center is showing special exhibition, "Basic Judaism" in addition to their existing interactive and immersive experiences. Learn more and read Talli's full Q&A HERE!
DTO EVENTS
The Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival 2024
The Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival is running NOW – May 27, 2024! For 32 years, Orlando Fringe has hosted their annual international theatre festival, offering loads of live entertainment, unique theatre experiences, visual art displays, kid friendly shows and activities, and free outdoor concerts. It's a full celebration of independent artists and, with its lottery-based selection, offers a variety of experiences you won’t find anywhere else. Click here for tickets, the digital program guide, schedules, venues, and more!
Orlando Book Festival 2024
Join the Orlando Public Library for the Orlando Book Festival this Saturday, May 18th, starting at 10:30am for panels and talks from all over the state and a keynote from New York Times bestselling author Tayari Jones, author of An American Marriage. The event will also include workshops, literary organization tables, and an author signing from all authors! Click here to learn more and see the schedule.
Disney on Ice at Orlando's Kia Center
Disney On Ice is bringing the party to hometowns across the country and the guest list is jam-packed with audience-favorite Disney characters. Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy have become DJ’s, remixing Disney tunes into colorful stories at this all-new state-of-the-art ice show. Get ready to turn up the fun when Disney On Ice visits Orlando’s Kia Center from August 30 – September 1 for six performances. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, May 21 at 10am or become a Disney On Ice Preferred Customer and receive exclusive access to the pre-sale offer code! Purchase tickets at the Kia Center box office or Ticketmaster.com.