• Chamber Blog

  • Friday, April 29, 2022
    Member Spotlight: East End Market

    John Rife’s East End Market gives talented, aspiring restauranteurs, artisans and entrepreneurs the opportunity to bring their concept to a shared venue that offers lower overhead costs and a built-in audience of potential customers.

    Stephanie Biddle

    Friday, March 11, 2022
    Member Spotlight: Original Orlando Tours

    Original Orlando Tours lures tourists away from the theme parks and locals away from their daily routines to experience some of the magic that lies within Winter Park. There are seasonal tours like the ghost tour and Christmas lights boating tour, and year-round tours like the foodie tours, historical tours and the popular Mr. Rogers’ neighborhood tour.

    Stephanie Biddle

    Friday, February 18, 2022
    Member Spotlight: Poris Plastic Surgery

    Dr. Stephenie Poris is blazing a trail as the founder of the only female-owned and operated plastic surgery practice in Orlando. Her practice strives to alleviate the stresses that many patients face in the healthcare system. She is able to give patients back their confidence with the support of her staff that cares for patients as deeply as she does.

    Stephanie Biddle

    Thursday, May 20, 2021
    Member Spotlight: Perspire Sauna Studio

    Perspire Sauna Studio is not the sauna at your hotel or gym. The science behind it is different, using full spectrum infrared light to heat your body, not the air or environment around you.

    Stephanie Biddle

    Thursday, May 6, 2021
    Member Spotlight: The Bar Method

    The Bar Method Winter Park, a fitness studio located in the Winter Park Village, will celebrate its 10th year this July. Owner Karen Moreno says, “I love it even more now than when I started it. I love teaching now more than ever, and I especially love the community that we’ve built here.”

    Stephanie Biddle

    Thursday, April 29, 2021
    Member Spotlight - Aeras Technology and Aeras Foundation

    Aeras Technologies, a local startup just over a year old, has been making a splash in both the IT and non-profit worlds.

    Stephanie Biddle

    Thursday, April 22, 2021
    Mother's Day and High School Graduation

    Mother’s Day is Sunday May 9, and college and high school graduations have already started and will continue through June. The best reservations, experiences and gifts go quickly, so make plans now to celebrate your favorite people. We have a roundup of the best places, ideas and experiences to shop, dine or experience:

    Stephanie Biddle

    Thursday, April 15, 2021
    Member Spotlight - Morse Museum

    The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, appropriately called a community resource and a national treasure, shared a recent announcement that will put an exclamation point on the end of that statement: an extraordinary gift from a significant art world family. Theodore E. Stebbins, Jr., and Susan Cragg Stebbins announced that they will be donating their extensive American art collection of 65-plus works to the museum. Stebbins had a long career as a historian, curator, published author and

    Stephanie Biddle

    Thursday, April 8, 2021
    Member Spotlight - Winter Park Playhouse

    After a year of endless Netflix, the opportunity to see live theatrical performances feels like having a Thanksgiving dinner after months of leftovers. Live musical theater has returned at The Winter Park Playhouse, and they have a full lineup of events and performances for 2021.

    Stephanie Biddle

    Thursday, March 25, 2021
    Member Spotlight: Go Travel

    For many people, not being able to travel has been one of the most missed aspects of life for the past year. As vaccines roll out to more segments of the population, savvy travelers are already booking their summer vacations and their 2022 plans to beat the expected demand, especially for cruises. Julia Bales, vice president of Go Travel, a full-service locally owned and operated travel agency, says that three major cruise lines – Royal Caribbean, Celebrity and Crystal – just announced the return of cruises

    Stephanie Biddle