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DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS The Jacksonville Jaguars Are Coming to Orlando in 2027 NFL owners unanimously approved the Jacksonville Jaguars’ temporary relocation to Camping World Stadium for the 2027 season, a deal made possible by Florida Citrus Sports, City of Orlando, and Orange County. The move brings nine regular season home games to downtown Orlando and…

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS BMO’s 2026 Florida Business Outlook BMO Commercial Bank has released its 2026 Business Outlook, highlighting Florida’s continued outperformance of the national economy with real GDP growth of 3.0%. Targeted industries including aerospace, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing are helping offset softness in housing and labor markets, with a housing recovery identified as…

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS OUC Plans to Expand Its Downtown Orlando Footprint OUC – The Reliable One has applied to the City of Orlando’s Municipal Planning Board to build a new electrical substation and add water filtration structures at its Lake Highland facility, responding to surging power demand across the country. The new substation will support…

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS Alex Martins Named 14th Inductee into the Orlando Magic Hall of Fame The Orlando Magic have announced that Alex Martins, who served as the organization’s CEO for 14 seasons, will be inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame on March 23. During his tenure, Martins helped secure Kia Center as the team’s home,…

Save the date for the Downtown Orlando Partnership for our Women’s Business Forum Breakfast, presented by Orlando Credit Union, on Monday, March 30, hosted at the stunning Judson’s Live. This inspiring morning will bring together leaders, innovators, and changemakers for meaningful conversation over breakfast in one of downtown’s most exciting venues featuring influential women shaping business…

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS Plan Your Route Ahead for IMMERSE 2026  Now in its 11th year, IMMERSE is a three-day celebration of art and performance that takes over 10 downtown blocks from February 20–22, featuring live shows, large-scale installations like the Luminarium Arborialis by Architects of Air, and hands-on experiences for the whole community. With road closures on…

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS Pathways Drop-In Center Expansion Breaks Ground to Double Capacity Pathlight Home celebrated the groundbreaking of a $2.4 million expansion project at the Pathways Drop-In Center, which will double the facility’s capacity to serve 100 unhoused individuals daily. Through the Accelerate Orlando Initiative, the project will demolish the existing main building and construct a…

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS Dr. Phillips Center Plans New Outdoor Music Venue Orlando City Council approved a $500,000 state grant for the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts to create an outdoor venue at 445 S. Magnolia Ave. The space will project live performances from Judson’s and Steinmetz Hall via LED screens, increasing public access to the…

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS Travel + Leisure Co. Celebrates Grand Opening of Downtown Headquarters Travel + Leisure Co. has officially opened its new global headquarters at 501 W. Church Street, bringing over 900 employees and a $29 million capital investment to downtown Orlando. The world’s leading membership and leisure travel company now occupies a 182,000-sq-ft building fully…

DOP’S 2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS WELCOME DOP’S 2026 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE & NEW BOARD MEMBERS! The Downtown Orlando Partnership is excited to share its 2026 Executive Committee and newly elected Board members. These accomplished leaders will help guide the organization as it continues working on behalf of downtown Orlando’s business community. Representing a wide range of…