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FIRST FRIDAY COFFEE Join us at Serendipity Labs for DOP’s First Friday Coffee and connect with the downtown Orlando community. Members and non-members are welcome. Register Here! DOWNTOWN BUZZ Orlando Business Journal’s 2022 Golden 100 DOP members, Baker Barrios Architects Inc., Charlan Brock Architects, Finfrock, and NextPath Career Partners, were recognized in Orlando Business Journal’s 2022 Golden 100 as Central Florida’s top private companies. The Golden…
Read MoreGET TO KNOW DOP 2021 was a banner year for the Downtown Orlando Partnership. In Orange Appeal’s latest “Women to Watch,” Executive Director Jill Vaughan tells the story of growing the organization’s success despite taking on the role in the midst of a pandemic. Plus, big plans for the future. Read more. Subscribe to Orange Appeal DOWNTOWN BUZZ…
Read MoreCONNECTDTO RECAP This week, we concluded the 2022 Class of ConnectDTO. The “Downtown Horizons” session highlighted the innovation and development of Creative Village. Community leaders, Thomas C. Chatmon Jr., Dr. Eugene Jones, Brooke Myers, Craig Ustler, and Dr. Ross Wolf, joined our panel to discuss Creative Village’s history and the impactful partnerships that…
Read More2022 FLORIDA LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Thank you to everyone who attended the 2022 Florida Legislative Update hosted by the Downtown Orlando Partnership and Dean Mead. Special thanks to our panelists: Representative Kamia Brown Representative David Smith Representative Keith L. Truenow Senator Jason Brodeur Stay tuned for more upcoming DOP and community partner events! DOWNTOWN BUZZ 2022 SPORTYS For the first…
Read MoreUPCOMING DOP EVENT Almost Sold Out! Register Today! JUNE 23: DOP Florida Legislative Luncheon with Dean Mead :: 11:30AM-1PM DOWNTOWN BUZZ 2026 FIFA World Cup Host City Announcement TONIGHT, June 16 at 5pm EST, FIFA will host an internationally televised, one-hour show to announce and reveal the host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Orlando is one of…
Read MoreUPCOMING DOP EVENTS Register Today! JUNE 16: Third Thursday @ Macbeth Studio :: 5-6:30PM JUNE 23: DOP Florida Legislative Luncheon with Dean Mead :: 11:30AM-1PM DOWNTOWN BUZZ Juneteenth Block Party on Wall Street Celebrate Juneteenth in Downtown Orlando. Support small, black owned businesses, enjoy live music, and explore Wall Street. The event will take place from 1-10pm…
Read MoreUPCOMING DOP EVENTS Register Today! JUNE 16: Third Thursday @ Macbeth Studio :: 5-6:30PM JUNE 23: DOP Florida Legislative Luncheon with Dean Mead :: 11:30AM-1PM DOWNTOWN BUZZ Orlando 2022 Special Olympics Don’t miss out on the exciting opportunity to attend the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games Opening Ceremony on June 5 at Exploria Stadium. This event will include appearances…
Read MoreUPCOMING DOP EVENTS Save the Date! JUNE 16: Third Thursday @ Macbeth Studio : 5-6:30PM JUNE 23: DOP Florida Legislative Luncheon with Dean Mead : 11:30AM-1PM DOWNTOWN BUZZ Gorillaz New Tour Announced with a Debut Performance at Amway Center Gorillaz has confirmed its historic, rare, and not-to-be-missed North America Tour Fall 2022. This is the…
Read MoreUPCOMING DOP EVENTS Save the Date! MAY 19: Third Thursday :: 5-6:30pm @ Big Storm Brewing Company DOWNTOWN BUZZ ArtWalk Orlando Join Ace Cafe on Saturday, May 14, from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm for ArtWalk Orlando. This event will feature local visual artists and musicians showcasing their latest work. Orlando Farmers Market This Sunday, May…
Read MoreMEET THE 2021 DOP DOWNTOWNER OF THE YEAR Thomas C. Chatmon Jr. On behalf of the Downtown Orlando Partnership, it is an honor to present Thomas C. Chatmon, Jr. with the Downtowner of the Year Award. Since joining the City of Orlando in 2007 as Executive Director of the Downtown Development Board (DDB) and…
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