The Winter Park Autumn Art Festival celebrates its 42nd anniversary on Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11, 2015. At its permanent home in Central Park, located along beautiful Park Avenue, the Winter Park Autumn Art Festival is the only juried fine art show to showcase Florida artists exclusively.

From over 400 applications, more than 150 of Florida’s outstanding artists will display their works in eight different categories, including ceramics, drawings and graphics, fiber, fine crafts, jewelry, painting, photography and sculpture.

The event is free and open to the public both days from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

For more information, please visit www.autumnartfestival.org or call (407) 644-8281. The festival can also be found at www.facebook.com/autumnartfestival and on Twitter at @WPAutumnArtFest.

Over 150 Central Florida artists display their work at this weekend festival in downtown Winter Park, which includes entertainment, food, and children’s hands-on art workshops. Hosted by the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce; presented by Florida Blue and Subaru, and co-sponsored by the City of Winter Park. Parking is often at a premium during this busy weekend. To accommodate our visitors, complimentary valet parking is available at three locations in downtown Winter Park. Plus, a free shuttle service will be available from near the Winter Park Village. A bike valet will also be available for guests who wish to cycle to the event. A secure area will be available to valet park bicycles at the corner of West Park and New England avenues, near the railroad tracks. The bike valet is being organized by the City of Winter Park’s Pedestrian Bicycle Board.

Business After Hours

WHEN: September 17, 2015 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

WHERE: Park Plaza Gardens
319 South Park Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789
USA

COST: $5 for members, $15 non-members

CONTACT:
Kristen Quinones
407-644-8281

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS CHAMBER FEATURED

Park Plaza Gardens has served the Winter Park community for 30 years and looks forward to continuing the tradition of exceptional dining for 30 more! Enjoy an evening of networking, drinks and hors d’oeuvres in the atrium dining room.

Admission fee payable at the door.

Winter Park Outlook

17th September, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

In-depth conversation and commentary

Join the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce on September 17 for an in-depth conversation on the state of our community. The inaugural Winter Park Outlook luncheon presented by Orlando Health and Rollins College will feature local experts in the fields of government, business, health, real estate and education in a panel discussion moderated by Dick Batchelor at The Alfond Inn.
Unlike other update events, the panel will look ahead to what’s to come in our community, rather than recap news you’ve already heard. You can submit your questions for the panel at registration.
Moderator

Dick Batchelor, President
Dick Batchelor Management Group
Panelists

Grant Cornwell, President
Rollins College
Ken LaRoe, CEO & Chairman
First Green Bank
Randy Knight, City Manager
City of Winter Park
Jill Hamilton Buss, Executive Director
Healthy Central Florida
Pitt Warner, Broker
Winter Park Land Co.
Registration

Tickets to the event have sold out. Registration is now closed.

For additional information on this event and sponsorship opportunities, contact Ashley Fraebel at afraebel@winterpark.org or call 407-644-8281 x3347.

The Winter Park Chamber of Commerce and Park Avenue Merchants Association invite you to experience the charm of Park Avenue.

Stroll to local merchants for appetizer and beverage pairings, discover the latest fashion trends and gift ideas, and sample seasonal menus on a fun fall evening. Fee includes passport and wine glass.

Date: Thursday, September 10, 2015 

Time: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Place: Park Avenue in Downtown Winter Park
Park Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States
Cost: $25

Learn from a panel of impressive and inspiring women who have risen to the top of the careers at Orlando Health. They will share their personal story, lessons learned on their journey and offer advice to other female leaders. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity of women empowering women in business.

Panelists

Karen Frenier, MBA, BSN, RN, NEA-BC
Vice President, Orlando Health and
President, Dr. P. Phillips Hospital and South Seminole Hospital

Quibulah Graham, MSPH, BSN, LHRM
Administrator of Ancillary and Imaging Services, Orlando Regional Medical Center

Anne G. Peach, MSN, RN, NEA-BC
Vice President Patient Care, Orlando Health

RSVP required by Friday, September 11.

Winter Park Executive Women is a solutions group of the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce whose mission it is to empower women in business. Together we represent a wealth of knowledge readily available for the best business solutions and your greatest success.

Date: 14th September 2015
Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Place: Winter Park Welcome Center
151 West Lyman Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789
USA
Cost: $20 for Chamber Members | $25 Non-members, walk-ins, late registrations

Whether you are an Entrepreneur, Manager, CEO or a Business Development Executive, you probably use leadership qualities every day. Our ability to influence others can continually be improved and out of all of the qualities that it takes to be a dynamic leader, the number ONE quality that people hope for in a leader is the ability to inspire! In this seminar you will learn public speaking techniques that will help you sell your idea through story- telling and creating a sizzle speech. You will learn to get over the fear of speaking and to learn how to increase your visibility and influence.

How Will You Benefit:
-Learn the tools to help you engage with your team on a deeper level and attract new customers
-Discover the top qualities of an inspiring leader
-Master the art of effective communication and public speaking

Speaker: Mary Gardener, Chief Motivator, Mary Gardner Communications, LLC

Designed with small business owners and professionals in mind, the Small Business Education Series provides the necessary fundamentals and resources for growing and sustaining a profitable organization in our community. Program details TBD.

Date: 18th September 2015
Time: 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Place: Winter Park Welcome Center
151 West Lyman Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789
USA
Cost: Free for members / $10 for non-members

Small Business Education Series

Aug 21 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am

Designed with small business owners and professionals in mind, the Small Business Education Series provides the necessary fundamentals and resources for growing and sustaining a profitable organization in our community. Join us for this month’s program:

Free Small Business Resources

Panelists

Brittany Conway, Reference Librarian, Winter Park Public Library
David Hyland, Business Counselor, SCORE Orlando
Hal Thayer, Assistant Director, Florida Small Business Development Center at UCF

Description

As a small business owner and professional, you are always looking for opportunities to improve your business. While many opportunities are readily available, most come at a cost—costs that likely are not in your budget. In this program, you will hear from three organizations that share a goal of helping your business grow and thrive—for free! Our panelists will discuss the resources and services they can provide to help you succeed.

How Will You Benefit

Learn what free resources are available for your business
Realize how to access expensive databases, programs and classes at no cost
Hear from representatives who want to help your business grow

Winter Park Executive Women

No SHHH, Sherlock!: Libraries Drive Community Success

Aug 3 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Shawn Shaffer
Executive Director
Winter Park Public Library

Libraries are more relevant than ever, providing educational experiences for all ages. Shawn’s visionary leadership, dynamic personality, and encouragement of staff to risk change without fear of failure has positioned the Library to launch itself into the 21st century as a Library of Tomorrow. Her understanding of how libraries can change lives and a keen eye for strategic community engagement opportunities has brought renewed focus to meeting community needs with innovation and patron-centric service. Shawn will discuss how to build staff enthusiasm, respond creatively to customer demands, and how you can use the finance and business education resources available at the Library for your own success.

RSVP required by Friday, July 31.

Winter Park Executive Women is a solutions group of the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce whose mission it is to empower women in business. Together we represent a wealth of knowledge readily available for the best business solutions and your greatest success.

Creating a Healthier Winter Park

Aug 14 @ 7:45 am – 9:00 am

Learn about how Winter Park Memorial Hospital is creating a healthier Winter Park for all generations, including the new Senior Emergency Room. Join Winter Park Memorial Hospital CEO Ken Bradley and nationally renowned geriatrician and Executive Medical Director of Florida Hospital for Seniors Rosemary Laird, MD, to hear about innovative approaches the hospital is taking to care for all generations of Winter Park residents.

Good Morning Winter Park is the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce’s monthly breakfast gathering featuring speakers who provide perspectives on issues, initiatives and happenings in our vibrant community.

Topic: Buisness Finance

“QUICKBOOKS: FASTER, BETTER, SMARTER II”

Presented by:
John A. Webb, CPA, Partner-Senior Advisor, Strombeck Consulting CPA’s.

Description: 

We’ll quickly review, then build on, last year’s popular session, with tips for getting better and easier access to information within QuickBooks. Better information is necessary for better decisions and business success. In addition to being a CPA, John has been a private and public company CFO with experience in biotech, manufacturing, service, direct selling and technology industries — in companies from startup to over $300 million/year in revenue.

How Will You Benefit:

• See tangible, practical steps you can take within QuickBooks to get better reports on cash flow, sales and profitability
• Uncover ways to use Quckbooks efficiently
• Learn principles to apply to your new-found reports to drive profitability

Tuesday, January 20, 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. Click register button or download an event flyer here.