Learn more about the new 7,500 sq. ft. Winter Park facility focused on delivering a broad range of care for all ages, staffed by Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physicians. Located in Lakeside, across from Trader Joe’s, the facility is targeted for opening in December. This unique urgent care center has the clinical capabilities to handle major medical conditions, as well as minor illness and injuries.

Our guest speaker will be Mike Shumer, CEO, Crucial Care. Good Morning Winter Park will take place Friday, November 14, 2014 at Winter Park Welcome Center.
7:45 a.m. – Networking
8:15 a.m. – Program

November 13 the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce presents Happy Hour for Hunger, a fundraiser that features drinks and appetizers provided by your favorite Winter Park Village restaurants, plus live entertainment and a photo booth. All ticket proceeds will benefit Feed the Need Winter Park, a community-wide effort to raise funds for Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.

Let’s all come together to fight hunger in Central Florida!

Participating Restaurants:

• Another Broken Egg
• Edible Arrangements
• Lime Fresh Mexican Grille
• Mitchell’s Fish Market
• Pizzeria Valdiano
• Ruth’s Chris Steak House
• Second Harvest Food Bank’s Catering for Good
• Tea and Tea
• The Gourmet Cuisine at Rollins/ Sodexo

Tickets

Tickets are now on sale. $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Event starts at 5:30pm and runs until 7:30pm.
Tickets may also be purchased at Winter Park Welcome Center, 151 W. Lyman Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789.

As this is a charity fundraiser, Chamber Dollars and Trustee vouchers will not be accepted. Thank you for understanding.

The 2014 Winter Park Christmas Parade will take place on Saturday, December 6, at 9am along the streets of Park Avenue in Downtown Winter Park. The parade features over 100 parade units including marching bands, police and fire departments, and Disney World and Sea World floats. After the parade, go ice skating in the West Meadow in Central Park in the outdoor skating rink.

Pancake Breakfast
Before and during the parade, Leadership Winter Park will host their annual Pancake Breakfast at the Central Park stage from7:00-10:30 a.m.

Tickets for the breakfast are $6.00 for adults and $4.00 for children. Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling (407) 644-8281. Proceeds benefit Winter Park area elementary schools. The parade is free.

Baldwin Park and Downtown Orlando Christmas Parades
Other parades to check out during the Holiday season include the Orlando Christmas Parade in Downtown Orlando that you can find out about here and the Christmas Parade in Baldwin Park that you can find out about here.

Click Here to read our official guide of the best holiday events going on in Winter Park and Baldwin Park during the Christmas season and click here for great Christmas events and things to do all around the Orlando area including the attractions.

Tickets for 2014 Winter Park Concours d’Elegance now available through AAA

Winter Park, FL (Oct. 14, 2014) –Central Florida residents and car enthusiasts can now purchase discounted tickets for the thirteenth annual Winter Park (FL) Concours d’Elegance, in Winter Park, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, at AAA’s online ticket sales site http://www.AAA.com/FUN or by visiting or calling any local AAA office in Central Florida.

AAA Members can save three dollars off the retail prices of $20 Adult and $10 child (4-10).

The Winter Park Concours motoring event features some of the most highly-regarded, judged classic and exotic cars in the United States will be staged 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov 16, 2014 on the grounds of Winter Park Country Club, located on the north side of Winter Park’s popular Park Avenue shopping district.

Since its inception in 2002, the Winter Park Concours has become one of the most prestigious ranked exotic classic car shows in the United States.

The 2014 Winter Park Concours will display more than 160 of the world’s most prestigious automobiles, climaxing three days of related classic auto events throughout the metropolitan Orlando area. Attendees will be able to enjoy close-up access to individual autos and auto groupings for viewing and exclusive photo opportunities, enjoy live music, and select from food and beverage offerings by some of Central Florida region’s most popular food vendors.

Regular ticket prices for the Winter Park Concours are $20 for adults (11 and older) and $10 for children (4-10). There is no admission charge for children three and younger. Information: www.winterparkconcours.com.

AAA members can purchase discounted tickets at Central Florida AAA offices or online at http://www.AAA.com/FUN.

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Media contacts:
Tim Webber, 407-649-9190, Tim@winterparkconcours.com

The Winter Park Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Small Business Resource Network host a monthly educational program for small business owners. The seminar series is designed with small business owners and professionals in mind and provides the necessary fundamentals of, and resources for, growing and sustaining a profitable organization in our community.

Each month features a different speaker and topic. Programs are be held on the third Friday of each month, with few exceptions.

Upcoming Program

Topic: Leadership

“Who’s The Leader of The Club: Walt Disney’s Leadership Lessons“

Presented by:
Jim Korkis, Author and Disney Historian

Description: 

Learn the key leadership strategies of Walt Disney and how they are incorporated into the Walt Disney Company to drive such enormous success. As an accomplished author and teacher, Jim dedicates his passion for Disney into powerful and engaging lessons of leadership from one of the most successful entrepreneurs of our time. In his latest work, Who’s the Leader of the Club?, Jim divulges seven lessons essential for small business owners, community board members and anyone who manages people. Join us to learn the skills crucial to help your organization thrive.

How Will You Benefit:

• Learn about Walt Disney’s approach to leadership and how you can follow similar principles
• Discover how to connect with co-workers and those you manage
• Optimize your leadership potential, personally and professionally

When & Where

Friday, October 17, 2014
8:00 a.m. – Registration & Networking
8:15 – 9:00 a.m. – Program

Seminars will be held in the Winter Park Welcome Center Community Room located at 151 W. Lyman Avenue, Winter Park, 32789.

The series is free for Chamber members and $10 for non-members.

Friday, October 10, 2014
7:45 a.m. – Networking
8:15 a.m. – Program

Winter Park Welcome Center / Chamber of Commerce
151 W. Lyman Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789

Speaker:

• David Parks I-4 Ultimate Public Information Officer

Topic: I-4 Ultimate: Transforming Central Florida

• Learn more about the $2.3 billion, 21-mile I-4 Ultimate Improvement Project and how it will provide congestion relief by giving motorists more choices when they hit the road.

Come and shop the discounts at the Park Avenue Sidewalk Sale. All vendors will participate in the sidewalk sale with racks of gorgeous clothes outside their store from October 9-12. While you’re shopping for bargins, stop inside and see what’s new and stock up for the upcoming fashion week events!

Don’t miss out, grab your friends and take advantage of the deals!

Park Avenue Fashion week is the last stop for Central Florida’s event circuit, providing an unparalleled series of annual fashion events including the renowned runway show in Central Park’s West Meadow. The park is completely transformed with a 20,000 square foot, air-conditioned tent, full runway and lounge area for VIP guests. Modeled after New York Fashion Week’s Bryant Park, PAFW is home to some of Central Florida’s most influential socialites and trendsetters. And this year’s annual show will be an incredible experience you won’t want to miss! To buy tickets visit the link.

Runway Show Details
November 1st, 2014
VIP early entry at 5 p.m.
General admission entry at 6 p.m.
Show begins at 7 p.m.

VIP Experience
Priority Assigned Seating in Rows 1 – 3
Private Access VIP Lounge at the Runway Show
Swag Gifts
VIP reception November 1st 5 – 6 p.m.
Invitation to all Park Avenue Fashion Week Trunk Shows, Boutique Events, and Parties

General Admission (GA) Seats
Rows 5 – 10, Open Seating
Invitation to all Park Ave Fashion Week Trunk Shows, Boutique Events, and Parties
Food bands available for purchase at $10 under the tent

*GA Ticket FLASH SALE through October 2 at 11:59 p.m. Use code Flash2 for $50 tickets. General admission tickets are sold on a first come first serve basis. There is no assigned seating, under any circumstance, regardless of the ticket price.

Friday September 19 is another session of Small Business Series. Join us at 8am for a seminar series is designed with small business owners and professionals in mind and provides the necessary fundamentals of, and resources for, growing and sustaining a profitable organization in our community.

Topic: Internet Marketing
“How to Really Get Business From Google”

Presented by:
Ian Garlic, CEO
AuthenticWEB

Description: 

Ian has been the internet marketing consultant to some of the largest organizations in the world. He developed their proprietary system of online video production, website design and search engine optimization that consistently has AuthenticWEB ranked as one of the top internet marketing companies in the country. Learn from his expertise on how your business can thrive on the internet and reach new customers. His unique Google and SEO strategies will help propel your company to the next level.

How Will You Benefit:

• Learn the keys to how Google works and how SEO works
• Get more business without being #1 in Google
• Discover what your ideal clients are really asking of the internet

When & Where

Friday, September 19, 2014
8:00 a.m. – Registration & Networking
8:15 – 9:00 a.m. – Program

Seminars will be held in the Winter Park Welcome Center Community Room located at 151 W. Lyman Avenue, Winter Park, 32789.

The series is free for Chamber members and $10 for non-members. Download an event flyer here.

September 18 is the next assembly of Winter Park Sip, Shop and Stroll. Spend the evening on a unique wine walk and stroll to your favorite Park Avenue area shops and restaurants.  Discover new merchants, check out the latest fashions, gift ideas and seasonal menu items and enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres along the way.

Tickets

Cost: $25 each.
Tickets are now on sale. Each reservation includes a commemorative wine glass and passport.

Download registration form here. Tickets will not be mailed. Confirmations will be emailed for registrations submitted through PayPal.

Attendees will receive their wine glass and passport at check-in, beginning at 5 p.m. on the day of the event. Check in will be held at the corner of Park Avenue and Morse Boulevard. Guests must check-in by 7:00 p.m.
Must be 21 or older to attend. Please sip responsibly. Event is rain or shine, no refunds.

When & Where
Thursday, September 18, 2014
5 – 8 p.m.

Park Avenue area in downtown Winter Park

Check-in at the corner of Morse Blvd. and Park Ave.

Sip, Shop & Stroll Locations
Be sure to check back as locations are added daily.

Alex and Ani
Barnie’s CoffeeKitchen
Bistro on Park Avenue
Charyli
Cocina 214
Cottonways
Eyes & Optics
Filthy Rich Celebrity Jewelry
Kilwins Chocolate and Ice Cream
Lilly Pulitzer
Luma on Park
M. Marie Boutique
Peterbrooke Chocolatier
See Eyewear
Simmons Jewelers
Ten Thousand Villages
The Ancient Olive featuring Orlando Food Tours
The Doggie Door
The Spice & Tea Exchange
Through the Looking Glass
Timothy’s Gallery
Unique Diamond Boutique
Writer’s Block Bookstore
You Need Art