DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS
Giving Back to New Image Youth Center

Yesterday afternoon, the Downtown Orlando Partnership's Jill Vaughan and City of Orlando Downtown Development Board's David Barilla, visited Parramore's New Image Youth Center (NIYC) to present a check from DOP's Chow on Church. On June 18th, DOP hosted the inaugural Chow on Church, presented by the Downtown Development Board, aiming to celebrate and support local downtown businesses over food, fun, and connections. A portion of the proceeds from the event also benefitted NIYC, a safe place for youth to dream while fostering academic, social, physical, and mental well-being. Click here to learn more about New Image Youth Center.

Workscapes Promotes Will Dvorak to Executive Market President
Workscapes, a leading provider of commercial interior solutions, is pleased to announce the promotion of Will Dvorak to Executive Market President overseeing the Orlando and Tampa markets. As a second-generation leader, Will follows in the footsteps of his parents, Elizabeth and Dick Dvorak, who founded the company. Will's extensive expertise and visionary leadership promise to further strengthen Workscapes' successful partnerships within the Central Florida market, continuing the legacy of excellence and innovation that the Dvorak family has established. Read more about Workscapes here, and congratulations, Will!

FORDify the Arts Courtyard Groundbreaking
Mayor Buddy Dyer, District 5 Commissioner Rose, Interstruct Design + Build, and the Downtown Arts District gathered for a ceremonial groundbreaking yesterday morning for the FORDify the Arts Courtyard, adjacent to the historic Rogers Kiene Building. Interstruct's vision for the project has evolved over the past five years, dramatically enhanced through the repurposing of materials donated by Lincoln Property Company from the former Church Street Ballroom. Dr. Paul Skomsky has led the charge to ensure materials such as the steel archways and bricks have been properly salvaged for their use in incorporating downtown's history into its future story. Learn more about the project and see the renderings HERE!

$25 Becomes $50 Gift for Susan G. Komen
Right now through July 31st, your donation to Susan G. Komen will be DOUBLED, thanks to their generous partners at Avis and Budget rental cars. Your support will provide direct patient support programs, including a breast care helpline and financial assistance program, for more than 40,000 people who need help this year. Click here to have your gift matched.