A new program of the Downtown Orlando Partnership, Connect DTO is a six-month series that offers in-depth insights into Downtown Orlando. Participants are Orlando area business professionals who are passionate about the growth and vibrancy of Downtown Orlando and want to plug in further to the business and civic community. Class members will have the opportunity to network with their cohort and participate in educational sessions, tours and conversations with community leaders. Each class will be made up of 40-50 members, hand-selected by the Connect DTO committee. The cost to participate is $750 for DOP members and $1,000 for non-members and includes meals, parking, supplies and program administration. APPLY TODAY @ DOPOrlando.com/ConnectDTO
Session 1: DTO Art + Culture January 10, 2017 8 a.m. 1 p.m. Check-In and Breakfast at the Abbey 8:30 8:45 a.m. Connect DTO overview Beth Smith and Chris McDirmit 8:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Downtown Arts Overview Barbara Hartley, Executive Director, Downtown Arts District Beth Smith Community Relations Manager Orlando Health 9:00 a.m. 9:20 a.m. Creative City Project Cole Nesmith, Creator and Curator 9:20 a.m. 9:30 a.m. BREAK 9:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. DTO Art and Culture Panel May include representatives from the Dr. Phillips Center, Orlando Philharmonic, Orlando Ballet, Orange County Cultural Affairs, Florida Theatrical Association, SNAP Gallery and/or the Orange County History Center. 10:45 a.m. 12:00 p.m. See Art Orlando Tour Chris McDirmit Audit Partner Berman Hopkins CPAs 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. Lunch + Networking at World of Beer
Session 2: DTO Sport + Entertainment February 14, 2017 8 a.m. 1 p.m. Check-In and Breakfast at the Amway 8:30 8:50 a.m. Sport + Entertainment Overview Allen Johnson and Jason Siegel 8:50 a.m. 9:15 a.m. Coming Up in Sport SEAD District or E-Sport Presentation Allen Johnson Executive Director Orlando Venues 9:15 a.m. 9:30 a.m. BREAK 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. DTO Sport Panel May include representatives from Florida Citrus Sports, CureBowl, Orlando Magic, Orlando Solar Bears, UCF Athletics, Stetson Athletics and/or USTA. 10:30 a.m. 11:45 a.m. Orlando City Soccer Club Stadium Tour 11:45 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Lunch + Networking at Chef Eddie s Jason Siegel Interim President + CEO Central Florida Sports Commission
Session 3: DTO Quality of Life March 14, 2017 8 a.m. 1 p.m. Check-In and Breakfast at OUC 8:30 8:45 a.m. Session Overview David Swanson and Paul Gloersen Dr. David Swanson Senior Pastor First Presbyterian Church 8:45 a.m. 9:15 a.m. Solar Tour Mike Matthews, OUC-The Reliable One 9:15 a.m. 9:30 a.m. BREAK / TRAVEL 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. DTO Living Panel May include representatives from Lymmo, Juice, SunRail, Orlando Mainstreets, Lake Eola, and others. 10:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m. Travel / History Tour 11:15 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Central Florida Commission on Homelessness presentation Paul Gloersen Executive Director Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. Lunch + networking at the Citrus Club
Session 4: DTO Real Estate April 11, 2017 8 a.m. 1 p.m. Check-In and Breakfast at Landmark Center 8:30 8:50 a.m. Real Estate Overview Catherine Reeves and Scott Pamplin 8:50 a.m. 9:50 a.m. DTO Commercial Real Estate Panel May include representatives from Colliers, Cousins, JLL, CBRE and others. Catherine Reeves Leasing Director Highwoods Properties 9:50 a.m. 10:10 a.m. BREAK / Travel 10:10 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Tour of Aspire 10:45 a.m. 11:45 a.m. DTO Residential Real Estate Panel May include representatives Pizutti, GDC Properies, Olde Town Brokers, Urbanista, Lincoln Properties, Mainframe and others. 11:45 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Lunch + networking at Aspire Club Lounge Scott Pamplin Vice President Avison Young
Session 5: DTO Tech + Innovation May 9, 2017 8 a.m. 1 p.m. Check-In and Breakfast at PowerDMS 8:30 9:00 a.m. Session Overview Stephanie Darden and Suneera Madhani 9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Open Data Presentation Matt Broffman, City of Orlando Stephanie Darden President Prismatic 9:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. BREAK 9:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m. DTO Tech Panel May include representatives from the Orlando Tech Association, Canvs, Starter Studio, FireSpring Fund, UCF FIEA, Metro Orlando EDC and others. 10:45 a.m. 11:45 a.m. Pitch Competition Preview Dennis Pape, Catalyst 11:45 a.m. 12:00 p.m. BREAK / TRAVEL Suneera Madhani Co-Founder and President Fattmerchant 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. Lunch + Networking at Ferg s Depot
Session 6: DTO Lodging + Dining June 13, 2017 8 a.m. 1 p.m. Check-In and Breakfast at the Aloft 8:30 8:50 a.m. Session Overview Craig Leicester and Melissa Jean 8:50 a.m. 9:20 a.m. Lodging Presentation Erin Walsh, CFHLA Craig Leicester General Manager Aloft Orlando Downtown 9:20 a.m. 9:50 a.m. Tourism Update Visit Orlando 9:50 a.m. 10:40 a.m. Future of DTO Lodging and Dining Panel May include representatives from the City of Orlando Planning Division, GDC Properties, CNL, Church Street Entertainment, V-Group and others 10:40 a.m. 10:55 a.m. BREAK / TRAVEL 10:55 a.m. 11:35 a.m. Grand Bohemian Hotel Tour Melissa Jean Marketing Manager Crowne Plaza Orlando 11:45 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Lunch + Networking at TBD