DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS
SAK Comedy Lab's Grand Opening at New Venue!
Did you know SAK Comedy Lab is moving to downtown Orlando's 55 West Church Street? Their doors will open to the public following a special ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5:30pm on Saturday, June 8th! The new venue features 175 seats in stadium seating format, a new classroom space with three separate studios, a small office, and a green room for performers. SAK Comedy Lab offers weekly improv shows on Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm and 9pm as well as specialty shows, classes, camps, and more. Click here to learn more and join the celebration this Saturday!

NASA Administrator Proclaims UCF is America's Space University
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson encouraged University of Central Florida graduates to reach for their “moonshot" at last Saturday's commencement address. “Knights, it’s no wonder that since the beginning, NASA has relied on UCF to help in our moonshots,” Nelson told engineering, computer science and optics graduates. “And Knights, it’s no wonder that it’s going to be a member of your generation who leaves their footprints on the red sands of Mars." Not only has UCF partnered with NASA on about 700 projects, but many UCF space researchers and alumni are involved in the Artemis program. Twenty-nine percent of Kennedy Space Center employees are UCF alumni. And UCF repeatedly ranks as the No. 1 provider of graduates to the aerospace and defense industry, according to Aviation Week Network. Read the full article here!

BODYBAR Pilates SODO is Officially Open!
Last night, the Downtown Orlando Partnership, Orlando Main Streets, and District 4 Commissioner Patty Sheehan joined BODYBAR Pilates SODO at their Grand Opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony. BODYBAR Pilates offers challenging and original workouts that empower every member of the class. What really sets them apart is their focus on community and connections. Check out everything BODYBAR Pilates offers HERE, and congratulations to their amazing team!