DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS

Ready to Experience Art Like Never Before?
Creative City Project invites you to IMMERSE 2025 this weekend, February 21-23! This unique festival will transform 10 city blocks in downtown Orlando into a one-of-a-kind artistic experience. Highlighted in DOP and the Downtown Development Board's latest edition of our Downtown Voices video series, we explore what makes IMMERSE undefinable and unexpected. Click our video below to discover more!

Road Closures for IMMERSE
In order to safely host IMMERSE 2025 in downtown Orlando, please be advised that the following roads are closed now until Monday, February 24, at 12am. Click here to view current and future road closures.

• S. Orange Avenue from South Street to Anderson Street
• Orange Avenue from Central Boulevard to South Street
• Magnolia Avenue from Central Boulevard to Church Street
• Pine Street from the mid-block west of the Library Garage to Court Avenue
• Pine Street from Court Avenue to Magnolia Avenue
• Church Street from Garland Avenue to Court Avenue
• Jackson Street closed at Orange Avenue westbound

New Executive Director Leads Orlando Ballet into a Successful Season
After only three months as Orlando Ballet's new executive director, Bradley Renner, has led the nonprofit into another record-setting run of "The Nutcracker." The holiday show brought in more than $2 million in ticket-sales. The next show to hit the stage will be "Peter Pan," opening tonight! Renner is focused on increasing philanthropic contributions from $3.2 million to $3.6 million this year, while the organization’s budget grows from more than $10 million to a little over $12 million. Learn more about Renner's vision for Orlando Ballet.

Health Compass Consulting Earns Validation Institute's Fiduciary Seal
Health Compass Consulting announced on Tuesday that it has been validated as a “Fiduciary-Based Benefits Firm” by the Validation Institute in Boston. This initiative identifies and validates fee-based benefits firms that operate with transparency and objectivity, ensuring employers get the best value and advice, free from vendor influence. By partnering with a validated fiduciary like Health Compass Consulting, employers can ensure they are getting the most cost-effective and appropriate benefits packages for their employees. Learn more and schedule a consultation HERE!

Celebrating 10 Years of the Pride
Orlando Pride’s 10th season in the National Women’s Soccer League kicks off in less than a month! To celebrate a decade of passion, resilience, and history, the Pride is excited to introduce "10 Years of Pride," a year-long celebration honoring their incredible journey. Orlando Pride will be bringing back fan-favorite Kickoff to Soccer events, including Pourovers With Pride, the 10 Years of Pride Kickoff Party, Scarf the City, and more! Fans can also look forward to the announcement of marquee theme nights, including the 10th Season Kickoff match on March 14. Read the full announcement here and see all of the exciting activations coming soon!

Soft Plastics Collection Challenge
Get rid of the extra plastic you have lying around to help the City of Orlando make a bench using only donated recycled plastics! Keep Orlando Beautiful has a goal of collecting 1,000 pounds of soft plastics – grocery bags, bubble wrap, bread bags, cereal bags for the project. The new bench will be revealed on July 31 for Orlando's 150th Anniversary! Learn more and get a list of accepted plastics HERE!