DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS
Welcome The Drake Kitchen + Bar to Downtown
Yesterday evening, DOP officially welcomed The Drake Kitchen + Bar to downtown Orlando at their Grand Opening and ribbon cutting ceremony. Owners and chefs Heberto and Rona Segura have contributed to Orlando's vibrant food scene for years through their food truck, The Duck & Drake, on Edgewater Drive. After partnering with Roger and Theresa Owens, they've now opened the new brick-and-mortar restaurant on North Rosalind. The Drake offers innovative and internationally inspired dishes which evolve throughout the year according to the seasons. As they strive to serve delicious food, they feature local, regional ingredients produced with sustainable practices whenever possible. See the full menu and make reservations at The Drake Kitchen + Bar HERE!

"The Canopy" Coming to Downtown Orlando
The City of Orlando introduced, "The Canopy," earlier this week, the latest iteration of the urban gathering space formerly known as the Under-i Project. The name, The Canopy, was inspired by the newly updated design which blends nature and technology, drawing inspiration from Orlando's beautiful canopy of trees, to create a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable urban oasis. The new space will reflect the spirit of downtown Orlando, connecting its diverse neighborhoods and fostering a sense of belonging for all. As part of the new design, the city will also pilot a temporary rideshare zone and parking concept in the Pine Street and Central Boulevard area. The Canopy is projected to begin construction in early 2025 and is expected to take approximately 24 months to complete. For more details, renderings, and a map of the project area, click here!

DOP's Women's Business Forum Presented by Orlando Credit Union
Women's History Month begins next week! The Downtown Orlando Partnership is celebrating by partnering with Orlando Credit Union to present the Women's Business Forum, on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at the Citrus Club. The forum will feature breakfast and a panel discussion from women in business across Central Florida, led by Karla Ray, Anchor & Investigative Reporter, WFTV. Join us as we hear insights from Tanisha Nunn Gary, President, African American Chamber of Commerce, Anne Marie Hayward, Market President & Publisher, Orlando Business Journal, Misty Heath, Executive Director, SODO District Orlando, Marie Mercato, Co-Founder, Greenery Creamery & Sampaguita Ice Cream, and Jill Vaughan, President & CEO, Downtown Orlando Partnership. Click here to get tickets or reserve a corporate table.