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DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS Orlando City Ranking in Sports Business Journal’s Top Soccer Cities List The City Beautiful ranked 11th in Sports Business Journal’s soccer cities list. This year’s list focused on elements such as long-term tenure of teams in the market, presence of new or upgraded venues, frequency of high-profile soccer events hosted, sponsorship opportunities, and input…
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DOP’S CHOW ON CHURCH IS NEXT WEEK! Join the Downtown Orlando Partnership for an unforgettable food event where gastronomy meets community! DOP’s Chow on Church, presented by the City of Orlando’s Downtown Development Board, aims to celebrate and support local downtown businesses and will take place on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 from 3:30-6pm at Inter&Co Stadium. Admission includes: 🍔 Food tastings from…
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WHAT’S COOKING DOWNTOWN? FIND OUT AT DOP’S CHOW ON CHURCH! DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS HKS 30th Anniversary For three decades, HKS has been an instrumental force in shaping downtown Orlando, designing spaces that foster connection and inspire the community. This remarkable legacy was officially recognized last Thursday by Mayor Buddy Dyer, who proclaimed May 15, 2025, as “HKS Orlando 30th…
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DON’T MISS DOP’S CHOW ON CHURCH! Click Here to RSVP! 2024 GOLDEN BRICK AWARDS View Photos from the 2024 Golden Brick Awards! Rewatch the Category Videos See the Post-Event Digital Program Read about the 2024 Golden Brick Awards In the News! DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS AdventHealth’s Largest-Ever Expansion Project Rob Deininger, AdventHealth’s President & CEO, told Orlando…
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DOP’S UPCOMING EVENTS DOP’S 2024 DOWNTOWNER OF THE YEAR The Downtown Orlando Partnership (DOP) Board of Directors and Trustees is delighted to announce Jarrod Dillon, President of Business Operations for Orlando City SC, Orlando Pride, and Inter&Co Stadium, as the recipient of the prestigious 2024 DOP Downtowner of the Year Award. The annual award honors an individual who has made…
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FEW CATEGORY SPONSORSHIPS REMAIN! The Downtown Orlando Partnership’s prestigious Golden Brick Awards, presented by AdventHealth, will take place on Wednesday May 7, 2025 at the Dr. Phillips Center. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate downtown Orlando’s greatest achievements. See below for available Category Sponsorships and click the button to secure your seats today! AVAILABLE CATEGORIES: Public Works & Placemaking Redesign &…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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