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NEW DOP MEMBERS OPEN BUSINESS DOORS WELCOME GATSBY AND HILTON GARDEN INN + HOME2 SUITES Gatsby on Church: An upscale nighttime venue with a 1920’s twist created by founder and managing owner of Radius National, Timothy Green. Situated next to Kres Chophouse on Church Street, Gatsby fits comfortably in this historic district of DTO. Hilton Garden Inn and Home2…

COVID-19 UPDATE  COVID-19 BY THE NUMBERS According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the level of community transmission in Orange County, FL is high. As of yesterday, July 28, 2021, the Florida Department of Health is reporting that Orange County’s 14-day rolling positivity rate is more than 15.58 percent. Additional County statistics include: Orange…

JOIN US FOR FIRST FRIDAY – AUGUST 6 Register for First Friday here. MORE UPCOMING DOP EVENTS Save the Date! AUGUST 10: Maximize Your Membership :: 8am-9am @ e|spaces AUGUST 19: Third Thursday :: 5pm-6:30pm @ CI Group AUGUST 25: Lunch and Learn – Social Media Strategy :: 11:30am-1pm @ e|spaces SEPTEMBER 1: Lunch +…

3RD THURSDAY: LAST CALL Join Us Tonight! Join us tonight, July 15, from 5-6:30pm at the Grand Bohemian for the first 3rd Thursday of the year! Enjoy light bites, beverages, and connecting with DOP members. RSVP here. Admission Details: Connect Members – 1 complimentary admission Collaborate Members – 2 complimentary admissions Contribute Members – 3…

3RD THURSDAY IS BACK The Wait is Over! Join us on Thursday, July 15, from 5-6:30pm at the Grand Bohemian for the first 3rd Thursday of the year! Enjoy light bites, beverages, and connecting with DOP members. RSVP here.   Admission Details: Connect Members – 1 complimentary admission Collaborate Members – 2 complimentary admissions Contribute…

3RD THURSDAY IS BACK The Wait is Over! Join us on Thursday, July 15, from 5-6:30pm at the Grand Bohemian for the first 3rd Thursday of the year! Enjoy light bites, beverages, and connecting with DOP members. RSVP here.   Admission Details: Connect Members – 1 complimentary admission Collaborate Members – 2 complimentary admissions Contribute…

DOWNTOWN BUZZ OBJ Best Places to Work 2021 The Orlando Business Journal just released Part 1 and 2 of the 2021 Best Places to Work in Central Florida. Congratulations to DOP members FAIRWINDS Credit Union, Hanson Construction and VHB for making the list! Read the full list of Part 1 and Part 2 honorees. OUC Receives Energy Innovator Award OUC recently received the…

DOWNTOWN BUZZ UCF Receives Largest Gift in History Philanthropist and author MacKenzie  Scott and her husband, Dan Jewett, announced on Tuesday a $40 million unrestricted gift to UCF that will strengthen the university’s focus on fostering social mobility while developing the skilled talent needed to advance industry across our state and beyond. This is the largest gift to UCF in…

REMEMBERING PULSE Pulse 5 Year Remembrance Ceremony Livestream  On June 12 of each year, onePULSE Foundation holds an Annual Remembrance Ceremony at the site of the Pulse nightclub. The observance brings together the families of those whose lives were tragically taken and provides them a space to remember their loved ones in peace. We also honor all who survived, the…

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! We invite DOP members to complete this brief, 3 question survey about events. We appreciate and value your feedback! You can fill out the survey here. 2021 FLORIDA CUP PRESALE TICKETS The Summer of Soccer in Orlando continues! The lineup for the 2021 Florida Cup is complete, with Arsenal FC,…