The next installment of Good Morning Winter Park will take place on Friday, September 12, at 7:45am. This month’s topic is sustainability. As always, come to the Winter Park Welcome Center and network with fellow business professionals and listen to guest speakers give advice and lessons for you to use in your own business practices.

Speakers:

Kris Stenger, Associate Director of Building, Permitting and Sustainability, City of Winter Park
Abby Gulden, Sustainability and Permitting Coordinator, City of Winter Park

Topic: “City of Winter Park Sustainability Program: Creating a Healthier, More Beautiful Place to Live, Work and Play”

Receive an overview of the proposed Sustainability Action Plan and why is was created.
Discover opportunities for engagement and education in our community.
Get answers to frequently asked questions and network with city sustainability staff.

Women Empowering Women in Business. “Together we represent a wealth of knowledge readily available for the best business solutions and your greatest success.”

This women-only Solutions Group at the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce, Winter Park Executive Women is a forum for members to network in a professional, yet informal atmosphere. Discussions include business solutions, as well as personal growth topics. The monthly meetings are held on the first Monday of every month (with few exceptions) over lunch. The cost for lunch is $20 for Chamber members or $25 for non-Chamber members. All late registrations and walk-ins will be charged $25.

Topic: An Interview with Robert Hill

Speaker: Robert Hill, Artistic Director, Orlando Ballet

Not only a renowned teacher and coach, Robert Hill has also served as principal dancer, choreographer and guest artist for ballet companies around the world. His vision and leadership have brought national acclaim to many groups he was associated with and in 2009 was named one of the Most Influential People in Florida. In an interview-style presentation, learn from Robert’s history of success and artistic vision.

Monday, September 8, 2014
11:30 a.m. – Registration & Networking
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. – Lunch & Program

The program will be held at the Winter Park Welcome Center/Chamber of Commerce at 151 W. Lyman Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789.

Download a registration form here.

Networking at its Finest
Each year the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce coordinates a series of Business After Hours events to facilitate networking for its members. Each event is hosted by a different member business or organization in the community as a way to introduce members to there location, staff and products or services. Members look forward to these networking events and the chance to learn more about the community.

At $5 for members and $15 for non-members, this event is affordable and a guaranteed good time!
Join us at RE/MAX Realty 200, 954 S. Orlando Ave. in Winter Park, FL on the 21st of August. The seminar will run from 5:30-7:30pm.

Join the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce and City of Winter Park for the annual Education Update, “Education & Economics: The Value of Great Schools.”  Throughout the morning, panelists will explore how quality educational opportunities help develop intellectual capital, inspire entrepreneurs, add economic value to our community and instill a sense of civic pride. This event will be held at the Winter Park Community Center on Thursday, August 21 from 7:45-9am

Moderator:
Gail Paschall-Brown, Reporter
WESH 2 News

Panelists:
Mark Brewer, President/CEO
Central Florida Foundation

John Caron, Member
City of Winter Park Economic Development Advisory Board

Dr. Harry Kypraios, Associate Professor of Economics
Rollins College

Hon. Sarah Sprinkel, Commissioner
City of Winter Park

Hon. Bill Sublette, Chairman
Orange County School Board

This month’s Small Business Education Series will be feature the topic: “True Life: Small Business Stories of Challenges & Success”

Panelists Include:

David Blumberg, Serial Entrepreneur & Co-Owner, Be On Park

Lambrine Macejewski, Business Manager & Partner, Cocina 214

John Rife, III, Owner, East End Market

Description:

Every successful business owner has a unique path of challenges and celebrations. Hear real life, practical tips from successful local entrepreneurs about building a business from the ground up, and managing finances, people and a personal life beyond work. Also, get your burning questions answered by this panel of successful peers from their first-hand experiences.

Learn how these business owners found the resources to establish their business
Understand the impact and advice for managing life outside the business
Realize how hurdles and unexpected challenges in regards to finances, employees and lifestyle were overcome to ultimately find success.

Join us at the Winter Park Welcome Center for learning and networking.

Get an exclusive sneak peak at Park Avenue Fashion Week 2014 on August 14 between 6-8pm!

This fourth annual event features a fun evening of couture, cocktails and fun photos with everyone’s favorite fashionista, Harriett Lake.

Attendees will enjoy;

Light bites and libations
Official PAFW14 t-shirt
Photo with Harriett and her fabulous hats

It all takes place at the Winter Park Welcome Center.

The Winter Park Chamber of Commerce will host an evening of hob nobbing with the candidates for fall’s hottest races. Attendees can enjoy live entertainment, dinner and drinks. A straw poll conducted by the Orange County Supervisor of Elections will be taken to gather insight into a variety of local, state and federal races, as well as issues facing voters this election season.

When & Where
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
5 – 8 p.m.

Rachel D. Murrah Civic Center
1050 W. Morse Blvd.
Winter Park, FL 32789

Tickets
Tickets can be ordered via PayPal using the Click Here to Register button, at the Winter Park Welcome Center, or download a ticket order form. 

Participants
The following candidates and non-profit political organizations have confirmed their attenance.

Networking at its Finest
Each year the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce coordinates a series of Business After Hours events to facilitate networking for its members. Each event is hosted by a different member business or organization in the community as a way to introduce members to there location, staff and products or services. Members look forward to these networking events and the chance to learn more about the community.

At $5 for members and $15 for non-members, this event is affordable and a guaranteed good time!

Upcoming Event

Thursday, July 17
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Orlando Orthopaedic Center, 2699 Lee Road Ste. 100, Winter Park, FL 32789

Keep safe with us on Thursday, July 17 from 6-7pm at the Winter Park Police Department. “S.A.F.E.” (an acronym for Self-defense Awareness & Familiarization Exchange) is a FREE unparalleled 2-hour educational awareness, crime-victim prevention program designed by the National Self-Defense Institute. This program encompasses Strategies, Techniques, Options, and Prevention – that provides teenaged & adult women with information that may reduce their risk of exposure to violence and introduces them to the basic physical aspects of self-defense. Register for classes online today!

Registration is free, but necessary to attend this event. To register go online to the Winter Park Police Department website to enroll. Be safe and we’ll see you there!

Join us Friday, July 11 for another installment of Coffee Talk. Mayor Bradley’s Coffee Talk will be held in conjunction with the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce’s “Good Morning Winter Park.” If you have a latté beans to grind or you simply want to espresso your thoughts, CoffeeTalk may be the cup for you. The popular Coffee Talk series gives the community an opportunity to sit down and talk with the Mayor, City Manager and City Commissioners over a cup of coffee provided by Palmano’s Cafe, Coffee & Wine Bar. CoffeeTalk provides a more informal setting to share ideas, concerns and thoughts with members of the City Commission.

As always we will be gather from 8-9am at the Winter Park Welcome Center.