DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS
Community Partners Unite to Provide New Home for Central Florida Family
The Orlando Magic, AdventHealth, and Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County came together to celebrate the dedication of a new home for a local mother and her daughter in the Holden Heights neighborhood. Through this collaboration, the family received keys to a safe and affordable home, along with surprise gifts including Magic jerseys and courtside tickets. Read more about the collaboration here.

TLC Engineering Expands with TEC Integration
TLC Engineering Solutions has expanded its structural engineering capabilities with the addition of Tarantino Engineering Consultants, a firm known for its expertise in structural design and forensic engineering. By fully integrating TEC into its structural group, TLC strengthens its technical depth and broadens service offerings while enhancing its presence in the Baltimore–Washington, DC region. Congratulations to both teams on this exciting partnership! Learn more about the expansion here.

Orlando Center for Architecture + Design First Look
The Orlando Foundation for Architecture and AIA Orlando have unveiled a first look at the Orlando Center for Architecture + Design, a new 2,500-square-foot space opening in Spring 2026 on the ground floor of the Fulcrum Building. The center will feature a flexible gallery and event space, conference room with a video wall, huddle area, and library and retail gallery designed to host exhibitions, workshops, lectures, and community programs. OCAD will serve as a regional destination for advancing public understanding of architecture and its impact on the built environment. Read more about OCAD here.

Withum Reports Renewed Momentum in M&A Activity
Withum’s Q2 2025 M&A Report shows renewed activity in the market for midsize businesses, as more buyers are returning and deal volume is beginning to rebound. While valuations have softened slightly compared to last year, strong interest from private investors and improved financing conditions are creating a more favorable environment for transactions heading into the second half of the year. Read the full report here.

Hotwire to Deliver Next-Generation Fiber Network for Local Community
Congratulations to DOP member Hotwire Communications for being selected by Isleworth Community Association to provide a full-scale technology upgrade, replacing its previous telecom provider with a next-generation fiber network and integrated security infrastructure. The new system will deliver ultra-fast internet speeds up to 25 Gbps, Wi-Fi 7 coverage, enhanced video services, and unified perimeter surveillance. Learn more about Hotwire's services here.