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ONE MEMBERSHIP, TWO CONNECTED COMMUNITIES Big News for Small Teams: Expanded Access Across Downtown Orlando & Winter Park  The Downtown Orlando Partnership and Winter Park Chamber of Commerce have launched an Extended Membership Partnership designed to expand access and opportunity for small businesses and nonprofits across Central Florida. Eligible organizations (with 1-9 employees) can now access the…

CLOSING OUT A GREAT YEAR! The Downtown Orlando Partnership has experienced an incredible year of growth and support, and it’s all thanks to YOU! In 2025, DOP collaborated with over 100 corporate sponsors/in-kind donors and welcomed over 40 new members.We are proud to recognize all of the members and sponsors who helped shape this year. Explore our full 2025 member and sponsor list,…

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS Record-Breaking $398K Raised Through Magical Dining Program Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining raised a record $398,307 for local charities, a 13% increase over 2024. The program featured over 160 restaurants, including 15 MICHELIN Guide honorees, with up to $2 from each meal supporting the REED Charitable Foundation’s literacy initiatives and six additional Orange County nonprofits.…

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS New Downtown Headquarters for Travel + Leisure Co. Travel + Leisure Co. opens its new downtown headquarters at 501 W. Church St. on December 16, relocating over 900 employees to the five-story building. Remodeled by Interstruct Design + Build, the wellness-focused workspace features collaborative amenities designed to strengthen the company’s community presence and enrich…

DOP’S 2025 STATE OF DOWNTOWN On Tuesday, December 2, the Downtown Orlando Partnership hosted Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer’s annual State of Downtown, presented by OUC – The Reliable One. The program included remarks from Mayor Dyer and a panel conversation spotlighting the people and projects shaping what’s next for our city. Moderator Sheena Fowler (Innovate Orlando) was joined…

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS Withum Launches 2025 Year-End Tax Planning Resource Center A newly launched Year-End Tax Planning Resource Center is now available to help individuals and businesses navigate 2025 planning and recent changes under the OBBBA. Created by Withum, the digital hub offers expert-led webinars, downloadable checklists, and updated guidance on deductions, tax-advantaged accounts, and business incentives.…

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS Orlando to Host 2027 Olympic Volleyball Qualifier The Greater Orlando Sports Commission has announced that Orlando will serve as a U.S. host site for the 2027 FIVB Women’s World Championship qualifier at the Kia Center, marking the city’s first Olympic volleyball qualifying event. The tournament is expected to draw up to 70,000 visitors, generate…

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS Dean Mead Recognized Among 2026 Best Law Firms® for Excellence Dean Mead has been ranked among the nation’s top firms in the 2026 Best Law Firms® report, earning recognition in both the Orlando and Naples markets. The firm received Tier 1 rankings in several practice areas, including Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Tax Law,…

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS Steinmetz Hall Named One of World’s Top Theaters National Geographic has named Steinmetz Hall at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts one of the world’s most remarkable theaters, highlighting its world-class acoustics and design. The Orlando venue, already recognized by Architectural Digest as one of the most beautiful theaters globally, earned praise…

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…