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DOP’S UPCOMING EVENTS DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS Allen Johnson Honored with 2025 IAVM Foundation Legacy Award The International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) Foundation, an organization dedicated to educating and advocating for critical issues and inspiring professional growth within the venue management industry, announced Orlando Venues Chief Venues Officer and DOP Trustee, Allen Johnson, as the recipient of…

DOP’S UPCOMING EVENTS DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS Celebrate UCF Day of Giving Today is UCF’s Day of Giving, celebrating the community’s support in making the university’s impact possible. Together, UCF is able to fuel student success, take the lead as Florida’s premier engineering and technology university, drive world-changing research, and much more. Every gift made to UCF unlocks…

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS Good Salt Restaurant Group is a Finalist for 2025 James Beard Awards! The James Beard Foundation has released their 2025 Restaurant and Chef Award nominees, which recognizes exceptional talent and achievement in the culinary arts, hospitality, media, and broader food system, as well as a demonstrated commitment to equity, community, sustainability, and a culture…

DOP’S UPCOMING EVENTS PICKLEBALL SURVEY The Downtown Orlando Partnership is exploring the exciting possibility of bringing pickleball to downtown and we need your input! Whether you’re a seasoned player or completely new to the sport, your perspective is crucial in shaping this potential addition to our business community. This brief survey will help us understand the…

DOP’S UPCOMING EVENTS DOP’s Women’s Business Forum Photos In honor of Women’s History Month, the Downtown Orlando Partnership proudly hosted the Women’s Business Forum, presented by Orlando Credit Union, on March 11, 2025. Click the button below to check out the photos. Be sure to share and tag us! DOP’s Women’s Business Forum Photos DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS DTO Action Plan…

DOP’S UPCOMING EVENTS WE’RE HIRING! DOP Member Relations Manager The Downtown Orlando Partnership is currently seeking a Member Relations Manager, responsible for the growth and retention of our membership base. This role involves cultivating relationships with existing members, recruiting new members, and ensuring member satisfaction through our programs and services. The ideal candidate is a highly…

DOP’S UPCOMING EVENTS DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS Celebrating Women in Sports for Women’s History Month Enjoy a night of professional growth during Women’s History Month for Orlando Pride’s Celebrating Women in Sports, presented by the City of Orlando! The event will feature a panel discussion with inspirational women leaders in the sports profession over delicious food and beverages.…

DOP’S UPCOMING EVENTS DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS Art Pollination: Building Food Justice through Creativity This morning, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and his project team announced, “Art Pollination: Building Food Justice through Creativity,” an initiative that leverages temporary art installations to raise awareness and promote solutions around the shared challenge of food insecurity and hunger in our community. Using…

DOP’S UPCOMING EVENTS DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS Ready to Experience Art Like Never Before? Creative City Project invites you to IMMERSE 2025 this weekend, February 21-23! This unique festival will transform 10 city blocks in downtown Orlando into a one-of-a-kind artistic experience. Highlighted in DOP and the Downtown Development Board’s latest edition of our Downtown Voices video series, we explore what makes IMMERSE…

DOP’S UPCOMING EVENTS DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS Orlando Health Unveils Plans for New Institute Orlando Health recently announced their plans to build a new Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery Institute at their downtown campus. The nonprofit health system plans to serve patients across the Southeast through the two-story, 28,000-square-foot medical office building. Services offered there will include weight-loss surgery,…