Downtown Orlando Partnership

Thank you to Heart of Florida United Way for hosting the 19th Annual Women United Luncheon, and to keynote speaker Kindra Hall for sharing thoughtful insights on storytelling, connection, and leadership. We’re grateful to have joined so many incredible leaders and changemakers from across Central Florida for such an impactful morning 💙

Good food, great company, and a chance to support the downtown community 🍴 Join the Downtown Orlando Partnership for Chow on Church on May 28 at Inter&Co Stadium! Presented by the City of Orlando’s Downtown Development Board, this afternoon event brings together downtown restaurants, local professionals, and community connections all in one place. Proceeds from every ticket sold directly benefit the Parramore District and the Parramore Community Engagement Council. Admission Includes: 🍔 Food tastings from downtown restaurants 🍺 One complimentary beer or seltzer ticket 🤝 Networking opportunities 🥤 Complimentary Pepsi products Event Details: 🗓️ Thursday, May 28, 2026 ⏰ 3:30–6 PM 📍 Inter&Co Stadium

Reminiscing on an unforgettable morning at the 2025 Golden Brick Awards, presented by AdventHealth ✨ Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s celebration so special. We’re grateful to celebrate the projects, leaders, and partnerships continuing to move downtown Orlando forward. The full event photo gallery is now live! Check out the photos here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ev6YCpEm

Get ready for a taste of downtown! 🍴 Join the Downtown Orlando Partnership for an afternoon of local food, networking, and community connections at Inter&Co Stadium. Presented by the City of Orlando’s Downtown Development Board, this one-of-a-kind event brings together downtown restaurants and professionals while supporting the Parramore Main Street District and the Parramore Community Engagement Council through every ticket sold. Admission includes: 🍔 Food tastings from downtown restaurants 🍺 One complimentary beer or seltzer ticket 🤝 Business networking 🥤 Complimentary Pepsi products Event Details: 🗓️ Thursday, May 28, 2026 ⏰ 3:30–6 PM 📍 Inter&Co Stadium | 655 W Church St, Orlando, FL 32805 Get your tickets today! 👉 https://lnkd.in/eyvkBZsp #DowntownOrlando #ChowOnChurch #DTO

There’s a crepe for every craving. Crepe Delicious brings a taste of a European café to downtown Orlando. Located in City District Main Street, they serve sweet and savory crepes made fresh to order, perfect for a quick treat or a midday bite. Beyond crepes, you’ll find smoothies, milkshakes, gelato, and coffee to round out your visit. Stop by and see what you’re ordering next! 📍 55 W Church St, Orlando, FL 32801 ⏰ Monday: 9 AM – 11:30 PM | Tuesday–Saturday: 9 AM – 10 PM | Sunday: 10 AM – 10 PM Sweet or savory? Let us know below👇 #DowntownOrlando #CrepeDelicious #DTO #FindYourselfDowntown

Thank you to everyone who joined the Downtown Orlando Partnership’s 2025 Golden Brick Awards, presented by AdventHealth. From transformational projects and community impact to new businesses and major events, this year’s winners represent the momentum shaping downtown Orlando every day. Congratulations to this year’s winners: 🏆 Arts + Culture: Frontyard Festival at Dr. Phillips Center supported by AdventHealth 🏆 Commercial + Residential Development: Hamlin House 🏆 Community: Drive Out Holiday Hunger Initiative 🏆 Entertainment + Special Events: 2025 Vans Warped Tour 🏆 Hospitality + Dining: Sparrow 🏆 Innovation + Technology: 2025 Orlando Game Jam 🏆 New Local Business: The Good Pour College Park 🏆 New Office Design: AECOM 🏆 Public Works + Placemaking: 407 Connect 🏆 Redesign + Renovation: Orlando Health Cancer Institute — BMT Expansion 🏆 Sports: 2025 FIFA Club World Cup 🏆 Sustainability + Resiliency: Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County – Creating Affordable Homeownership Opportunities in Parramore 🏆 Game Changer: Travel + Leisure Co. Global Headquarters 🏆 Award of Excellence: Steve Hogan and Florida Citrus Sports’ 80 Years of Impact Celebration presented by AdventHealth And congratulations to Ryan Young, AIA, CEO and Co-founder of Interstruct Design + Build, on being named the 2025 Downtowner of the Year 👏 A special thank you to Ken Pozek, founder of The Orlando Real and Pozek Group, for serving as this year’s host and helping guide such a memorable morning. Thank you as well to our presenting sponsor, AdventHealth, event partner Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, and this year’s event sponsors for helping make the morning possible: ✨ City of Orlando ✨ Creative City Project ✨ Downtown Orlando ✨ FAIRWINDS Credit Union ✨ Greater Orlando Sports Commission ✨ Interstruct Design + Build ✨ Orlando Business Journal ✨ Orlando Credit Union ✨ Orlando City SC | Orlando Pride ✨ Orlando Magic ✨ Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC - The Reliable One) ✨ TJNG Partners Inc. Thank you for another incredible year celebrating the people, places, and progress moving downtown forward.

DOP’s Arts & Culture session of ConnectDTO was a great opportunity to showcase the creativity, collaboration, and cultural spaces that make downtown Orlando unique. Thank you to our panelists and business hosts for giving our class a behind-the-scenes look at the industries, experiences, and organizations shaping our city’s arts and culture community. PANELISTS • Barbara Hartley, Executive Director, Downtown Arts District • Chris Jones, Owner, Red Tape Orlando • Peterson Guerrier, Owner, Red Tape Orlando • Cole NeSmith, Founder and Artistic Director, Creative City Project • Thali Sugisawa, Director of Cultural Tourism, United Arts of Central Florida BUSINESS HOSTS • Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts • Orange County Library System • Orange County Regional History Center • Downtown Arts District

Struggling to find and keep the right talent? Join us on May 5th to explore how apprenticeship programs can help you develop skilled employees from within and create long-term workforce solutions. Register at https://bit.ly/4crsFb7. #Apprenticeship #WorkforceDevelopment #WorkforceSolutions #HiringStrategy #TalentPipeline #TalentDevelopment #Businesses #Partners

The Downtown Orlando Partnership is excited to announce Ken Pozek, Founder of The Orlando Real and PozekGroup, as this year’s host of the Golden Brick Awards! 🗓️ Tuesday, May 5 ⏰ Doors open at 7:45 AM | 8:30-10:30 AM Program 📍 Steinmetz Hall at Dr. Phillips Center Ken Pozek is a real estate entrepreneur and media personality based in Orlando, Florida. Over the past 23 years, Ken has served more than 2,500 clients and sold over $1.8 billion in residential real estate. As the founder of Pozek Group, he leads a team of more than 50 agents, creatives, and staff, all focused on helping people achieve the dream of living in Orlando. Ken is also the founder of The Orlando Real, an all-things-Orlando media company covering theme parks, development, and life in the city. Reaching more than 7 million unique accounts each month, Ken and his team are on a mission to ensure Orlando reaches its fullest potential. The Golden Brick Awards are just two weeks away! Secure your seat today 👉 https://lnkd.in/d97Q8Mx4

Congratulations to the team at 4Roots on breaking ground for The Stone Barn Event Center this morning 👏 An exciting next step in creating a space designed to bring people together for meaningful moments, celebrations, and connection. Looking forward to what’s ahead!