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Florida Trend's 2024 Floridian of the Year: The new company housing

12/13/2024 5:48:00 PM|

An apartment development unlike any other in Florida takes shape east of the Orange County Convention Center. Catchlight Crossings will total 1,000 units and have resort-style pools, a fitness center, a game room, technology cafes, bike and walking paths, a community garden, medical offices and a tuition-free, Montessori-inspired Bezos Academy pre-school.

Shaping the Future of Veterinary Medicine: VMX 2025

12/13/2024 5:19:00 PM|

From the hard-working honey bee to the exotic giant ditch frog of the Caribbean islands, VMX 2025, the world's largest and most comprehensive annual veterinary meeting and expo, will feature groundbreaking advances in veterinary medicine aimed at enhancing the health and quality of life of animals across the animal kingdom. Presented by the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC), VMX 2025 will take place Jan. 25-29, 2025 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. This year, V...

Orlando Leads the Way This Winter

12/13/2024 5:11:00 PM|

As the holiday season shines on Central Florida, the Orange County Convention Center continues to boost the region’s economy with record-setting impacts, while nearby dining gems and dazzling holiday events provide locals and visitors with unforgettable experiences. From the latest innovations at Walt Disney World to the frosty magic of ICE! at Gaylord Palms, Orlando proves once again why it’s a top destination for both business and leisure.

AKC National Championship: North America's largest dog show returns to Orlando

12/13/2024 4:44:00 PM|

Thousands of dogs and their owners are gathering in Orlando this week for North America’s largest dog show, with its tests of agility, obedience and conformation to breed standards, hosted by the American Kennel Club.

Insights from IAAPA Expo 2024: key trends and new innovations

12/5/2024 4:41:00 PM|

IAAPA Expo is a leading event for the visitor attractions industry. It unites industry experts to explore innovative products and services, as well as offering engaging educational sessions and valuable networking opportunities. IAAPA Expo 2024 took place from November 18 to 22 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

How PGA 2025 will elevate networking opportunities

12/5/2024 4:39:00 PM|

Unparalleled opportunities for in-person networking and professional growth await PGA of America Golf Professionals, retailers and golf industry executives during the 72nd PGA Show, Jan. 21-24 in Orlando.

New charging station accelerates Orange County’s push for greener transportation

12/5/2024 4:35:00 PM|

The new location in the I-Drive district, just minutes away from the Orange County Convention Center, can charge some cars to 80% in just a half hour. The goal of charging stations like this one is to achieve net zero CO2 emissions by 2050 in Central Florida.

Insider Info: 2024 Spirit Cheer Dance Grand Nationals & Cheer Nationals

11/27/2024 5:04:00 PM|

The Spirit Cheer Dance Grand Nationals & Cheer Nationals will return to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, again in 2024, bringing the most esteemed cheer and dance teams back to the Sunshine State for another round of elite competition.

IAAPA Expo 2024 showcased the mounting excitement within Orlando’s attractions industry

11/27/2024 5:02:00 PM|

Despite an unexpectedly soft summer season, Orlando's attractions are ending the year on a high note. Both Disney and the Tourism Development Tax fund recently reported unexpectedly strong revenue, and expectations for next year's debut of Universal's Epic Universe are so elevated that the International Drive Chamber of Commerce already awarded the upcoming theme park a place of honor on its "Visionary Leadership Award" Wall of Fame, more than six months before its gates of...

Orlando moves up in Media Market rankings

11/27/2024 5:00:00 PM|

The Orlando City Baseball Dreamers ("Orlando Dreamers") announced that Orlando has passed Minneapolis-St. Paul in the U.S. media market rankings and is now the #15 market in the country with an estimated 1,902,420 TV homes. The city had previously topped Miami and Denver in recent years. In 2022, Pat Williams, the iconic Co-Founder of the Dreamers, predicted that the Orlando media market would be in the top 15 markets by 2025.

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