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DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS Magnolia Avenue Two-Way Conversion Downtown Orlando is preparing to begin the first phase of a major transformation with the conversion of Magnolia Avenue to two-way traffic. The $2.7 million project will add wider sidewalks, new street parking, and improved pedestrian access, with completion expected in 2026. It’s the first step in the city’s $750…

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS Downtown Employee Appreciation Week Headshots Downtown Orlando, you showed up in a big way for Downtown Employee Appreciation Week! With more than 6,500 attendees and over 100 giveaways, the week was an incredible celebration of the people who power our city. One of the highlights was the 2025 Downtown Employee Appreciation Week…

We’re excited to announce that DOP’s Third Thursday is getting a new name and extended hours! Welcome to “4-to-7 in the 4-0-7.” Now running a full three hours, this after-work meetup gives you even more time to connect with fellow members, meet new faces, and enjoy various downtown Orlando locations. The updated name highlights both the extended schedule and our proud…

NEXT WEEK! The Downtown Orlando Partnership and the Downtown Development Board are excited to once again bring you Downtown Employee Appreciation Week! This free, come-and-go celebration is our way of saying thank you to our city’s dedicated workforce. Join us for a week packed with daily giveaways and exclusive incentives, live music and entertainment, special employee discounts, and plenty more surprises! Ready to see…

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS Wall Street Plaza Welcomes Families with Arcade-Bar MakeoverRivals Activity Bar reopens on August 30 as a family-friendly gaming venue, offering modern arcade games, board game tables, and video game stations. Guests can trade winnings for food and drinks, not only at Rivals but at nearby Wall Street Plaza spots. The venue will welcome families until…

We’re excited to welcome Will Bussey as DOP’s new Member Relations Manager! Born and raised in Orlando, Will is a U.S. Army Reserve and Florida National Guard veteran with a career built on connecting people and organizations. He brings experience in government affairs, business development, and relationship management, and he’s excited to bring that expertise…

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS Westcourt Development Moves Forward in Orlando The $500 million Westcourt development in Orlando is moving forward as developers begin submitting construction permits, with groundbreaking expected in late 2025 and completion by 2027. Spanning 8.4 acres just north of the Kia Center, the mixed-use project will include a hotel, luxury apartments, office and retail space,…

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS Dr. Phillips Center Expands with New Land Acquisition The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts has acquired two parcels of land adjacent to its facility in downtown Orlando, adding nearly 44,000 square feet to support future growth. Short-term plans include administrative offices and parking, while long-term discussions have focused on adding a new mid-sized…

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS Greater Orlando Sports Commission Welcomes New CFO Jeanine Scharpf The Greater Orlando Sports Commission announced the retirement of longtime CFO Gary Cohen after 11 years of service and welcomed Jeanine Scharpf as the new Chief Financial Officer. Scharpf brings over 30 years of financial management experience and is poised to support the organization’s continued growth…

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS JUNE Soft Opens Its Doors in Thornton Park Thornton Park’s dining scene welcomes a new wood-fired contemporary Mexican restaurant from Team Market Group. Located at 700 E Washington Street, JUNE offers bold Yucatán-inspired flavors with a clean, elevated approach-featuring wood-fired shareable dishes, fresh cocktails, and a 90% gluten-free menu free from seed oils…