DOP'S UPCOMING EVENTS
2024 Legislative Update Presented Greenberg Traurig & Withum | 8/14/24 | SOLD OUT
First Friday Coffee | JPMorgan Chase | 9/6/24
Downtown Employee Appreciation Week | Downtown Orlando | 9/9/24 - 9/13/24
State of Downtown | Kia Center | 10/15/24
Golf Scramble | Dubsdread Golf Course | 12/6/24
ConnectDTO 2025 | Downtown Orlando | January - June 2025 | Registration Open Now!
Do you work downtown? Join the Downtown Orlando Partnership for our inaugural Downtown Employee Appreciation Week, presented by the Downtown Development Board. This free come-and-go event will reward downtown Orlando’s dedicated workforce with a fun-filled week of incentives, daily giveaways, live music, employee discounts and much, much more. Complimentary treats and giveaways will be available while supplies last each day, courtesy of DDB and community partners. So, round up your co-workers for DOP's Downtown Employee Appreciation Week and let us say THANK YOU for being a part of our downtown community!
DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS
Attorney Alexander Van Heyde Earns Florida Bar Real Estate Board Certification
With just one in 20 Florida Bar members able to call themselves “board certified”, the Board of Legal Specialization has recognized Dean Mead attorney and DOP Board Member, Alexander Van Heyde, for earning The Florida Bar Certification in Real Estate. Board certified lawyers are “evaluated for professionalism and tested for expertise.” The purpose of the Real Estate certification is to “identify attorneys who practice Florida real estate law and have the special knowledge, skills, and proficiency as well as the character, ethics, and reputation for professionalism, to be properly identified to the public as board certified in real estate law.” Click here to read more about Alex and congratulations!
Host Your Next Event at The Monroe
Plan your fall and winter celebrations with The Monroe! This dynamic mid-century modern restaurant and venue offers multiple dining options, and your choice of a partial buy-out for up to 60 guests or a full buy-out for up to 250. Whether you're hosting a business luncheon, friends reunion, or other lifetime event, The Monroe would be delighted to celebrate with you! Read more and book here.
Art² Park Expected to Open in October
Construction for Art², an urban pocket park on the southwest corner of Orange Avenue and Robinson Street, is well underway, and expects to open this October! Park amenities will include a café, art gallery, and a stage with audiovisual equipment to showcase work from local artists and performers. Art² will also feature green space for scheduled activities, space for two food trucks, and a downtown gateway. Learn more and see renderings here!
See The Savings on Your Energy Bill
During the warmer months, your A/C can run twice as long than it does throughout the rest of the year to combat rising temperatures. By taking advantage of OUC's energy-saving tips and programs, you can keep your cool and minimize the impact of hot weather this summer. Visit ouc.com/hotweather for multiple ways to beat the Florida heat.
DTO EVENTS
Beans & Brews Brunch: Gravity Taproom x Lobos Coffee Roasters
Calling all coffee and brunch lovers! Join Gravity Taproom and Lobos Coffee Roasters for a special Beans & Brews brunch on Sunday, August 11th, from 11am-4pm. This unique event will feature a Lobos Coffee pop-up with delicious brews, an exclusive limited-edition Lobos Coffee beer available on draft, and a coffee-infused brunch dish. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the perfect blend of coffee and brunch! Click here to learn more!
50% Off Tickets to Wavelength!
Following the success of 2022’s “The Seasons” and 2023’s “The Carnival,” Creative City Project brings you a brand-new experience, part concert, part multimedia visual art exhibition. Light, lasers and immersive projection fuse with 20 professional singers, 12 orchestral musicians and an ambient, modern six-member rock band to create this unique, in-the-round seating configuration. The journey will transport you to a thrilling world from Creative Director Cole NeSmith; Choral Music Director Chris Keough; Band Director Greg Perkins; and Composer & Conductor Julian Bond. Use code SOUND50 for 50% off tickets here!
2024 CFHLA Hospitality Gala
Registration is now open for CFHLA's 2024 Hospitality Gala, presented by Orlando Health, on Saturday, December 14, from 6-11pm. This dazzling event will feature a reception, recognition of the Members of the Year and 2024 CFHLA Legends, live entertainment, and the presentation of the Charles Andrews Memorial Award for Community Leadership. Guests can also expect to enjoy all inclusive food and beverage (including alcohol) with their tickets. To learn more and register, click here!