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REGISTER TODAY!     AUGUST 18: Third Thursday @ Artisan’s Table :: 5-6:30PM SEPTEMBER 2: First Friday @ TBA :: 8-9AM   DOWNTOWN BUZZ Caribbean American Heritage Festival & Expo Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is hosting the Caribbean American Heritage Festival & Expo in their front yard this Sunday, August 14, at 1pm. This…

Meet DOP’s Newest Addition; Madi! Welcome Madi Haller to our team as DOP’s new marketing and Experience Specialist! Read her full introduction here. FIRST FRIDAY DOP’s First Friday will take place tomorrow at Serendipity Labs, August 5, 8-9am. Join us for coffee and connections with Orlando’s downtown businesses. Members and non-members are welcome! Register Here!…

2022 Orlando Women’s Conference Announces Speakers FIRST FRIDAY COFFEE     Join DOP on August 5th at Serendipity Labs for First Friday Coffee and connect with the Downtown Orlando community. Members and non-members are welcome. Register Here DOWNTOWN BUZZ 12th Annual Orlando Women’s Conference Announces Speakers The 2022 Orlando Women’s Conference, presented by AdventHealth and Orange Appeal, announces the schedule and speakers for…

Happy Birthday, Greenery Creamery! 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 100DOP 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…

Why Jill Vaughan Loves Downtown Orlando 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…

Swan Boat Rides are Back! Plus, Visit Orlando Wins Big CONNECTDTO 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…

2022 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…

Florida Legislative Update 2022 UPCOMING 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.…

UPCOMING 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…