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Business After Hours

Thursday September 25 from 5:30-7:30pm join us at the Title Boxing CLub for another session of Business After Hours.

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!

Breakfast Speaker Series

ceWhen & Where

Wednesday, September 24, 2014
7:30 a.m. – Registration
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. – Program

Interlachen Country Club
2245 Interlachen Court
Winter Park, FL 32792

Keynote Speaker
Lauren Rowe
Former WKMG Channel 6 anchor

As someone who is no stranger to the spotlight, Lauren had to make the very public decision to leave her career to focus on her health and family. Challenging a dilemma that is faced by many, she will share her lessons learned and advice for others struggling with finding harmony between work and life outside the desk.

Registration
$25 – Individuals
$250 – Corporate Table (8 guests); includes reserved seating, table sign and recognition in event program. A portion of each corporate table is donated to the Leadership Winter Park Scholarship Fund.
Download a registration form here.

Please note, the registration deadline is September 17.

For additional information, contact Megan Lanier at mlanier@winterpark.org or call 407-644-8281 for more information.

Small Business Education Series

ID-10034343Friday 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.

Winter Park Sip, Shop and Stroll

Winter Park Sip & StrollSeptember 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

Good Morning Winter Park

ceThe 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.

Winter Park Executive Women

ceWomen 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.

Business After Hours

ID-100173113Networking 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.

Educational Update Breakfast

ID-100173113Join 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

Small Business Series

ID-100173113This 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.

Harriette’s Happy Hour

ceGet 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.