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DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS Orlando City SC & Orlando Pride's Home Announces a New Name! Today, January 18, 2024, the new Inter&Co Stadium unveiled long-term naming rights to the home of Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride! This first-of-its-kind international partnership will bring new investment to Orlando's clubs, venues, and community. It is also the first financial institution with Latin-American roots to own the naming rights of a major stadium in the United States. Inter&Co has begun an enhancement project that will bring greater technology to the venue, including five million new LED pixels, a new state-of-the-art video board, new TV monitors throughout the suites, premium spaces, concession stands, and more. The venue will officially re-open to the public on January 27 when Orlando City SC will host a preseason FC Series friendly against Brazil’s Clube de Regatas do Flamengo. The 2024 MLS home opener is slated for February 24, when Orlando City SC hosts CF Montreal, with the Pride season set to kick off in March 2024. Welcome to Orlando, Inter&Co Stadium!
Curley & Pynn has brought clarity to the complex and helped clients fulfill their promises to customers, teams, and stakeholders through research-based communications strategies and uncompromising candor. Join them in celebrating 40 years by checking out their latest insights and news! Interstruct Select ProjectsInterstruct introduces their latest venture, Interstruct Select Projects, a business designed to cater specifically to the unique project demands of your organization. This initiative has been a result of careful consideration and collaboration, aiming to address the challenges many clients face when seeking experienced contractors for smaller-scale, high-urgency projects. Click here to book a 15-minute call with Interstruct to explore potential opportunities that align with your goals and take a tour of Interstruct Select Projects here. New Mural in Downtown Orlando Have you seen downtown's newest mural on the intersection of Rosalind Avenue and Central Boulevard? Downtown Orlando, Thornton Park Main Street, and Art Haus partnered to create a large-scale mural, known as Achromatic Aria Fresco - An Ode to Harmony, sponsored by Orlando Health, on the City Centre building west wall, overlooking the future gateway to Lake Eola Park. Artist Peterson Guerrier and Chris Jones from Red Tape Orlando have been working on this new statement piece since early November and shared that the mural weaves together the essence of monochrome artistry with the fluidity of a musical masterpiece. See drone footage of the new mural here!
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U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Marathon for the chance to represent Team USA at the Olympic Games Paris 2024! Witness the spirit of sportsmanship on Saturday, February 3, 2024 in downtown Orlando's city streets. This marks a significant milestone for Orlando, as we will be the first city in Florida to host this extraordinary event. As we prepare to welcome athletes and spectators from across the nation, we also embrace the opportunity to showcase our vibrant, welcoming and inclusive community to the world. The City of Orlando, Orange County, Track Shack Events, the Greater Orlando Sports Commission, USA Track & Field, and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, are proud to host this monumental event. Click here for more event information!
U.S. Olympic Marathon Team Trials In less than two weeks, Orlando will welcome the nation's elite male and female long-distance runners to compete at theDTO EVENTS Orlando City SC Pre-Sale Tickets The Downtown Orlando Partnership has teamed up with Orlando City to offer you a special pre-sale on 2024 season home matches! Orlando City kicks off their 2024 regular season on February 24th against CF Montreal and we want you there. Grab the best seats before the public by purchasing through this exclusive link. Select the match you want to attend and use the code CITY24 to unlock this offer. If you have any questions or want to purchase for a group of 10+, contact grouptix@orlandocitysc.com. The State of Hospitality & Tourism Summit is Next Week! Join the Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association (CFHLA) and CareerSource Central Florida for The State of Hospitality & Tourism Summit on Monday, January 22 from 9-10am at the Doubletree by Hilton Orlando at Seaworld. Learn the latest industry data trends, hear success stories from hospitality leaders and partners, and discuss solutions with other community experts during round table discussions. Click here for more information and to register! Business & Bands at The SocialThe Block presents Business & Bands, a downtown Orlando business networking event, on Thursday, January 25th, from 6-9pm at The Social. Kickoff 2024 with The Block's first-ever Business & Bands event with FREE live music by The Button Down Collective and complimentary pizza from Planet Pizza. Learn about transformative renovation plans for The Block, meet and mingle with other business professionals, and sign up to play or sing with the live band! Click here to reserve your spot for free. Paws in the Park 2024 is Almost Here! Orlando's largest pet festival returns on February 10, 2024 at Lake Eola! While Pet Alliance celebrates over 4,200 adoptions in 2023, they have also been hard at work preparing for this year's Paws in the Park! The Downtown Orlando Partnership is proud to sponsor the prizes for the top individual fundraisers. The first place prize will win a $100 gift certificate to the Altira Pool & Lounge at the Grand Bohemian Hotel, plus a $175 gift certificate to Hawkers! The second and third place winners will also receive prizes, and every individual fundraiser who raises $100 before the main event will get a limited edition Paws in the Park tumbler! Those who raise at least $20 before the event will get an exclusive Paws in the Park pet bandana, so click here to register to fundraise!