In 2023, the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce celebrated our 100th anniversary. Throughout the year, we hosted events to commemorate 100 years of economic vitality and progress in Winter Park. Explore the historic celebration below.
100 Years of Economic Vitality Historical Video
As part of our Centennial Celebration, we created a time capsule video of Winter Park's founding and its growth over the past 100 years. Enjoy this reflection and historic footage from the past. This video is for public use and may be used by museums, educational institutions, businesses and citizens.
70th Annual Christmas Parade
Our Centennial Celebration kicked off with a special float in our 70th Annual Christmas Parade. The float was accompanied by 26 former board chairs to celebrate 100 years of economic vitality in Winter Park.
Winter Park History Museum Exibition
The Winter Park History Museum featured the "Retailing Our Story: 100 Years of Winter Park's Bistros, Boutiques and Businesses" exhibition. This exhibition featured artifacts from our business community's history, and showcased past and present businesses that have become icons of the Winter Park community.
Cheers to You!
Our annual Cheers to You! event is an evening of cocktails, dinner and awards as we recognize people who have made important contributions to our city. The annual Membership Awards event is a tribute to the members and volunteers who make the Winter Park Chamber and the Winter Park community exceptional.
FunHundred! Immersive Entertainment Experience
FunHundred!, an immersive art and entertainment experience, was created by hundreds of volunteers from our community to celebrate the Chamber's Centennial Anniversary and 100 years of economic progress in Winter Park. From the uniquely designed "100" signs at the entrance to the wildly creative garden zones featuring repurposed materials reimagined into sculptures and scenes that tell a visual story of Winter Park's roots and ingenuity, FunHundred! inspired, educated and entertained more than 50,000 visitors.
Century Club Dinner
To celebrate our long-standing members of 20 years or more, we hosted them at our Century Club dinner at the Rice Family Pavilion at Rollins College. This dinner honored the businesses that are the anchors in Winter Park and recognized the legacy that these long-term stakeholders from across the community have built.
Be a Part of the Next 100 Years
The Winter Park Chamber of Commerce actively supports our business community and economic progress in our community. The Chamber unites business owners, professionals, community leaders, arts and cultural institutions, and residents through unique events, programs and membership.
Explore our host of member benefits here.
Questions? Contact our Senior Director of Membership Lauren Bloom at lbloom@winterpark.org.