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Membership Committee
2023-01-11 16:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York)
Meets 2nd Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m via Zoom.
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2023 Breakfast Connections - "What Keeps You Up At Night? A seminar for Business Owners”
2023-01-12 08:00 - 09:30 | USTA National Campus, 10000 USTA Blvd. , Orlando, FL, 32827, United States
Helps business owners identify and prioritize risks, employee benefits, exit planning and personal financial security needs. Highlights our client-centered, integrated approach to working with business owners and their advisors.

The mission of the Lake Nona Regional Chamber of Commerce is to enhance economic growth of the Lake Nona area of Orlando, Florida by focusing on education, promotion, and development of the business community, and those areas of the community affecting business.
Our primary goals are to strengthen our local economy, to promote the community, provide networking opportunities, represent the interest of business with government, and develop community leaders. Our Signature Breakfast Event has been designed to promote strong connections, business opportunities, and fun!
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Economic Development and Innovation Committee Meeting
2023-01-16 16:30 - 18:00, 2023-05-15 16:30 - 18:00 | Beep Headquarters, United States
Join our Committee in the MIC
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Young Professionals Group Meeting
2023-01-17 17:30 - 19:00, 2023-05-16 17:30 - 19:00 | Lime Fresh Mexican Grill, 13052 Narcoossee Rd, Orlando, 32832, United States
The purpose of the group is to create networking and educational opportunities for young professionals in the area.
Free for Members and first time guests 40 and under.
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Taft & Oak Ridge Neighborhood Center for Families Job & Resource Fair
2023-01-18 10:00 - 14:00 | 7531 S Orange Blossom Trail, 7531 S Orange Blossom Trail, ORlando, FL, 32809, United States
Professional attire & résumé is a must!
For more information and résumé help, call the
Neighborhood Center for Families and ask for:
Daphne Gonzalez (407) 254-1960 or
Carmen Swanigan (407) 850-5101
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Silent Meditation Retreat (day-long)
2023-01-21 09:00 - 16:30 | Isle of Pines Community, Roberts Island Road, Orlando, FL, 32832, United States
What’s included:
– Sitting meditations
– Walking meditations
– Mindful eating
– Periods of silence
– Periods of rest & reflection
– Time for sharing and Q&A
Do I need to have meditation experince to attend?
No. Every level of experience is welcome – from beginners to the most experienced. What is more important is that we’re all humans looking to de-stress, connect more with ourselves, and create a community with like-minded people.
What to bring?
Meditation cushion, bolster, or a blanket if you prefer to sit on the floor. Chairs will be provided. Refillable water bottle or thermos. Tea, coffee, snacks, and vegetarian lunch will be provided.
About the facilitator:
Denis Karenkin has been facilitating silent day-long and multi-day meditation retreats since 2018. This offering stems from his personal experience with silent retreats and their transformative effect on himself and his students. He honors humanity in its many forms and welcomes each retreat participant to be authentic and to show up exactly as they are.
NO cell phones are allowed during the duration of the retreat.
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Marketing Committee
2023-01-23 15:30 - 16:30
Attend via Zoom.
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Chamber Connections - "Speed Networking"
2023-01-25 08:30 - 09:30 | Culver’s Lake Nona, 11978 Narcoossee Rd, Orlando, FL, 32832, United States
Please join us for the Chamber Connections
“Speed Networking”
We will be speed networking. This gives you a great opportunity to meet a lot of the businesses in our chamber and create some wonderful connections!
The event is free and coffee and soft drinks will be provided by Culver’s!
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Business Luncheon 2023 Preventative Health in the New Year
2023-01-27 11:30 - 13:00 | Ronald McDonald House, 13551 Nemours Parkway, Orlando, FL, 32827, United States
Our monthly Business Luncheon Event Series has been designed to promote strong connections, provide B2B networking & business-matching opportunities, uplift & educate, and keep you “in the know” of the development of local government and community. We offer a professional, yet welcoming, atmosphere for you to gain the connections, tools, and experience to grow and maintain your business.
SPACE IS LIMITED–register today!
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Nona Professional Ladies Group - Social Media Branding and Marketing
2023-01-30 11:30 - 13:00 | XL Soccer World, 12314 Suttner Ave, Orlando, FL, 32827, United States
Bio:
Well, helloooo – I am Brenda Torres, Chief Content Creator of Nik of Time Mktg Co. I love writing, graphic design, photography – and all kinds of pretty things! 🎨 I served as a Pharmacy Technician in the Air Force from 1992 to 2001.

Goals:
Connect and network at the Nona Professional Ladies’ Luncheons to give attendees the opportunity to cultivate relationships with peers while also learning from empowering speakers on topics relative to the needs of women. Topics include health issues that are prevalent in women, success in male-dominated industries, business solutions, leadership topics, personal branding, local community non-profits, female governmental leaders, sales techniques, finance decisions, legal business decisions, PR marketing and more!
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Book Reading & Signing
2023-01-31 18:00 - 20:00
Lake Nona Deli and Market
8510 Insular Ln, Orlando, FL 32827
Join Lake Nona resident and author Kyrie Dunphy as she reads her book “The Wolf in Sheep’s Avatar” at the Lake Nona Deli and Market. Bring the kids for dinner and learn about internet safety. Kyrie’s book is geared toward younger children (3-7 years old) and helps parents talk to them about being safe online in a fun, memorable way.

As always, great food will be available for purchase at the Lake Nona Deli, and for this special event, you can also purchase “The Wolf in Sheep’s Avatar” at a discount (usually $14.99 on Amazon)

See you there!
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Heart Skate at Lake Nona Wave Hotel
2023-02-04 14:00 - 19:00 | Wave Hotel, 6100 Wave Hotel Dr., Orlando, FL, 32832, United States
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2023 Paws in the Park
2023-02-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Lake Eola Park, 512 E Washington St, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
Join us on Saturday, February 11, 2023 for Paws in the Park – Orlando’s Largest Pet Festival! Register today to help support Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando, the region’s oldest and largest animal welfare agency.
Your support will help Pet Alliance save over 4,000 dogs and cats this year by providing shelter, care and love until they find their forever home.
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Dementia Caregiver Support and Book Signing with Mary Ann Drummond
2023-02-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Somerby Lake Nona, 9682 Lake Nona Village Place, Orlando, FL, 32827, United States
Understanding the many facets and stages of dementia is important for all kinds of caregivers including family members gaining an understanding of their loved one’s changing condition. At this free session geared to support caregivers, author and experienced senior living nurse Mary Ann Drummond will share helpful information for interacting with those with dementia or Alzheimer’s. Also open to residents, families and referrals for Somerby Lake Nona.
Date: February 28
Time: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Location/Address: Somerby Lake Nona, 9682 Lake Nona Village Place, Orlando, Fla. 32827
Contact Name: Lifestyle Director
Contact Phone: 321-236-6977
Website: https://bridgeseniorliving.com/community/somerby-lake-nona/
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Club Cardio + Core
2023-03-02 18:00 - 19:00
Get ready to sweat! Join Missy Isom of SOUL Fitness on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at Dockside for an upbeat fitness offering.
Classes are free to the Lake Nona community, but you must sign up.
Click this link to sign up: bit.ly/LN-Club-Cardio-Sign-Up
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Nona Festival Celebration
2023-03-04 10:00 - 15:00 | USTA National Campus Lake Nona, 10000 USTA Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32827, United States
A FAMILY EVENT –
FUN, GAMES, FOOD, BEVERAGES,
MUSIC, PERFORMANCES, SPORTS, SPEAKING SESSIONS
BUSINESSES SHOWCASING THEIR PRODUCTS & SERVICES
CHILDREN’S EVENTS
Date and Time
Saturday Mar 4, 2023
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST

PUBLIC ADMISSION TO NONA FESTIVAL IS FREE

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Commissioner Gray's District 1 Spring Festival
2023-03-04 11:00 - 14:30 | Amhurst Park at Vista Lakes, 6204 Chickasaw Trail, Orlando, FL, 32829, United States
Hayrides, face painting, bounce houses & games, free hot dogs, & hamburgers. Orlando Police & Orlando Fire Department

Second Harvest Food Bank will be accepting donations.
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Knightsbridge Manor- Open House
2023-04-15 11:00 - 14:00 | Knightsbridge Manor, 13857 Marine Drive, ORlando, FL, 32809, United States

Education Committee Meeting
2023-05-09 11:00 - 12:00 | GuideWell Innovation Center, 6555 Sanger Road, 1st Floor, FL, United States
This monthly meeting will be held in person at Guidewell by Board Chair Stuart Gutter ( American Balloon Decor). The Education Committee will discuss current plans, updates, and strategies on how to better interconnect our Chamber with the local Education community.
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Nonprofit Committee Meeting
2023-05-09 12:00 - 13:00
Join the Nonprofit Committee by registering in the MIC
via Zoom
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Membership Committee
2023-05-10 16:30 - 17:30
Meets 2nd Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. via Zoom
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2023 Breakfast Connections - Health Committee Panel Discussion: Orthopedic Health
2023-05-11 08:00 - 21:30 | Valencia College Lake Nona Campus, 12350 Narcoossee Rd, Orlando, FL, 32832, United States
Speakers and topics covered include:
-Pallavi Cherukupally, MD with Regenerative Sport Spine and Spa – topic “Stem Cell Therapy and the Spine”
​-Brittany L. Lambie, MD, FAAOS with UCF Lake Nona – topic “When should I see a spine surgeon?”
-​Vonda Wright, MD, MS, FAOA with Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics – topic “Peak Performance and Optimal Health from the Backyard to the Boardroom”​
-Anita Vijapura, MD with Rothman Orthopedics and AdventHealth – topic “Spine Health”
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NCAA: Lake Nona Nights, Ladies Night (TU)
2023-05-16 18:00 - 19:30 | USTA National Campus Lake Nona, 10000 USTA Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32827, United States
Lake Nona Nights : Ladies Night
Tue, May 16th

6p – 7:30p

Play tennis, meet up with friends, shop, enjoy food and drinks and free giveaways.

Full event from 5:30pm – 8:30pm
On court tennis from 6:00pm – 7:30pm

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NCAA: Lake Nona Nights, League Celebration - Cardio (WE)
2023-05-17 17:30 - 20:30 | USTA National Campus Lake Nona, 10000 USTA Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32827, United States
Lake Nona Nights : League Celebration

Gather your league to celebrate after tennis on campus with food, drink, and off court activities.
Full event from 5:30pm – 8:30pm
On court tennis from 5:30pm – 6:30pm

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NCAA: Lake Nona Nights, Beats and Bites (TH)
2023-05-18 17:30 - 20:30 | USTA National Campus Lake Nona, 10000 USTA Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32827, United States
Lake Nona Nights : Beat & Bites

Dance on and off court while our DJ spins. Enjoy food, drink and games!
Full event from 5:30pm – 8:30pm
On court tennis from 5:30pm – 6:30pm

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Nona Professional Ladies Group - Women Who Mean Business: Learn More About the Role Women Play in the Future of our Chamber
2023-05-22 11:30 - 13:00 | Lake Nona Performance Club, 6775 Chopra Terrace, Orlando, FL, 32827, United States
Speaker: Brandy Bennett
Chairwoman of The Lake Nona Regional Chamber of Commerce
Join us in welcoming our Board Chair as she casts vision on the future of our Chamber as a whole, shares opportunities for NPL attendees to get involved with the Chamber and introduces our new Executive Director, Candy Cole. We cordially invite guests to submit questions in advance for this event! Send your questions to nplchamber@gmail.com

Brandy Bennett is the Director of Membership of the Downtown Orlando Partnership. As a customer-focused professional with nearly 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Brandy brings with her a truly hospitable approach to doing business and building relationships.
Brandy has lived in Lake Nona since 2008 and has been active in the growth and development of the community. She shares her expertise and collaborates with other community builders in order to strengthen our city. She has served as an Ambassador, the Director of Events and is currently the Board Chair for the Lake Nona Chamber of Commerce. She is an absolute champion for our City Beautiful and we are so excited to announce her as May’s Nona Professional Ladies guest speaker.
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See a Live Performance & Meet the Cast of MusicClubKids!
2023-05-27 13:30 - 17:00 | Nona Adventure Park, 14086 Centerline Drive, Orlando, Florida 32827, Lake Nona, 32827, United States
Join us for an Album Release Party at Nona Adventure Park this Saturday and Sunday!
MusicClubKids a short-form scripted live action show in which fun adaptations of smash hit songs narrate each episode’s adventures in stories that inspire kids aged 5 to 12 laugh, play, and sing.

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Pineapple Festival
2023-06-24 16:00 - 22:00 | Lake Nona Town Center, 6900 Tavistock Lakes Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32827, United States
Pineapple Festival is back on June 24! Join us for a Puerto Rican-themed street festival inspired by the Festival De La Piña Paradisíaca with live music, authentic food, live entertainment, and a kid’s zone!
Event entry is free and open to the public.

Boxi Park Opens at: 12pm
Entertainment Starts at: 1pm
Town Center Event Starts at: 4pm
Band: Rika Rumba the Show
Dancers: Kalindá – Bomba Music & Dance

Here’s a list of some of the vendors that will be at our event:
Food & Beverage:
Arepa Pela
Chikiz Colombian grill
Cloud9berries
Cubanito Subz
Gran Arepa
Grandma’s BBQ
Gaucha Food
Kona Ice
Los Pinches Tacos
Macology
Make It Saucy
Mango Kings
Pasta’s Grill
Simmer Down Food Truck
Sweetly Iris
Tea Social
The Pass Kitchen
Un Dulcito
& More!

Artisanal Vendors:
Ace Links Permanent Jewelry
Arterril Becerril
The Apothecary
Boutique Paloma
Concrete Arts
Dami Designs
Diverso By Diana Vera
Flannel Panels
FoSewCo Hair Accessories
Hats & Bags
Kylie’s Face Painting & Henna Tattoos
Indulgences Jewelry
N’Savon Art
Sonrisa Soapery
Style Full of Grace
Sweet & Sour Jewelry
T Candles Creations & More
QuinteArt
& More!

Interested in being a vendor? Email TECevents@Tavistock.com for more information!
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