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

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.

Good Morning Winter Park is the popular monthly breakfast gathering where Chamber members, residents, and community leaders converge.   Each month attracts a key speaker to provide a new perspective on an important community issue.

Attending Good Morning Winter Park is an excellent opportunity to grow your business through interacting with community leaders, gaining insight on a timely topic and networking with fellow business professionals.

Good Morning Winter Park is always free, open to the public and includes a complimentary continental breakfast.

Upcoming Program

Friday, July 11, 2014
7:45 a.m. – Networking
8:15 a.m. – Program
Speaker: Kenneth W. Bradley, City of Winter Park Mayor

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

Topic: CoffeeTalk with Mayor Kenneth W. Bradley

• Join Mayor Ken Bradley for a cup of great conversation as he shares his perspective on current city topics and opens up the floor for questions.

A complimentary continental breakfast will be served. The event is FREE and open to the public.

Shop till you drop at the July sidewalk sale featuring savings from 50-75% off at participating Park Avenue and Hannibal Square merchants. Sale runs from Thursday, July 10-Sunday, July 13.

Enjoy special savings and local treats as you shop the sidewalk sale.

Friday, June 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.

Presented by: Kennan Burch, Founder, Brand Catalyst & Coach, Brand Catalyst Partners, LLC

Description:

After spending over $1 Billion in marketing and branding initiatives in his career, Kennan takes you behind the scenes and teaches you the most important lessons he learned from working the most successful brand-building agencies in the world. The focus of the presentation is NOT on advertising, but on the strategic thinking it requires to ensure that every decision you make is building your brand equity. While many CEO’s might say, “we don’t have a large marketing budget”… Kennan’s response is, “then your brand strategy combined with your payroll budget is your marketing budget.”

How You Will Benefit:

• Learn branding secrets of Fortune 500 companies
• Discover how brand strategy can impact your bottom line
• Realize how your payroll budget is your marketing budget

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

Thursday, June 19
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Regus in Heritage Park, 941 West Morse Boulevard, Suite 100, Winter Park, FL. 32789

Thursday, June 12, the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce and Park Avenue Merchants Association invite you to experience the charm of Park Avenue with Summertime 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, seasonal menu items and enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres along the way.

You must register for this event to attend, to download a registration form click here. Tickets are $25 per person and each reservation includes a commemorative wine glass and passport.  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.  Check-in will be held in Central Park, at the corner of Morse Boulevard and Park Avenue. 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.

Could you use a step up in business? Attend the next Winter Park Chamber Small Business Education Series and learn how to negotiate with out Negotiating Techniques workshop on May 16. Doors open at 8am. Come out to meet and network with other business owners. This is a great opportunity for you to take your business to the next level. For more information call: (407) 644-8281.