Winter Park Chamber of Commerce

Let's discuss why your ability to connect with people is your strength. Being authentic and building a relationship is a key part of business because people usually want to help someone they know and like. Learn more great advice from Betsy Gardner, IOM and Tim Lesnick's conversation on the B Student podcast. Search for "B Student" anywhere you get your podcasts, or follow the links in our comments. #sales #relationshipbuilding #businessadvice

Relaunch is an internationally awarded program developed by the Chamber as a talent pipeline for our business community. It gives women who have a taken a career pause the tools they need to confidently reenter the workplace. Tell a woman you know who is on the sidelines about this program, and better yet, bring her to our free information session about Relaunch on Feb. 26! Relaunch has changed the lives of more than 140 graduates. Sessions are virtual, and the opportunities are unlimited for these graduates. Register at the link in comments for the Relaunch Power-Up info session. Thank you to Orlando Health for sponsoring our Relaunch program. #workforcedevelopment #careerreentry #returntowork

Meet the candidates running for Winter Park City Commission and learn about their platforms at Good Morning Winter Park this Friday, Feb. 7. We will welcome Commissioner Kris Cruzada, running for reelection for Seat 3, candidate Justin J. Vermuth, running for Seat 3, and Commissioner-elect Warren Lindsey, unopposed candidate for Seat 4. This program is free and open to the public, but seats are limited. Register at the link in our comments. This event will also be livestreamed on our Facebook page for anyone unable to attend in person. Thank you to AdventHealth for their support of Good Morning Winter Park.

Learning at every stage of your career is one of the reasons we launched "B Student" podcast. We're sharing some of the insights our President and CEO Betsy Gardner, IOM, learned from this experience, and hope you have listened to the first episode and absorbed some piece of insight or expertise that can help you in your business. Share below what your favorite piece of advice was from Betsy and Tim Lesnick's conversation on secrets to success in sales. #podcast #businesspodcast #sales #salesadvice #careergrowth

The First Episode of the "B Student" Podcast is out now! Listen to our premiere episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or the Winter Park Chamber’s YouTube channel. Our host Betsy Gardner, IOM, dives into conversation with Tim Lesnick about the power of one great hire, how sales skills are essential across organizations and roles, and why strengthening your connections leads to sustainable success. Follow the links in comments to subscribe to the B Student Podcast and never miss an episode. Comment below which guests you would love to see on our debut season. #businessdevelopment #recruiting #salesdevelopment #businesspodcast

Sneak peak of Episode 1 of "B Student" Podcast! Host Betsy Gardner, IOM, interviews Tim Lesnick of Trova, discussing the secret ingredients of a successful salesperson. Follow the link in comments to register for the launch party on Jan. 29, and to subscribe to the "B Student," produced by Hi Hello Labs.

Come celebrate the launch of "B Student" podcast, hosted by Chamber President and CEO, Betsy Gardner, IOM, this Wednesday, Jan. 29, at the Chamber. "B Student" brings you into the extraordinary conversations that Betsy has daily with some of the most remarkable people connected to the Chamber, exploring their "B" side -- a side you don't typically get to see on the surface. It's an opportunity to learn from and be inspired by the experts and leaders who are shaping our community. Network, enjoy light refreshments, then watch a live podcast recording of "B Student" by Hi Hello Labs. 

Cheers to our Members, Community Partners and Board of Directors! It was a privilege to celebrate all extraordinary leaders and businesses doing good in our community at Cheers to You! presented by AdventHealth Central Florida Rothman Orthopaedic and toast our collective accomplishments in 2024. Congratulations to Our Award Winners: 2024 Lydia Gardner Citizens of the Year Peg Cornwell & Grant Cornwell, Rollins College Debra Hendrickson Leadership Volunteer of the Year Vince Giardino, MBA, Leadership Winter Park Lifetime Achievement Award Fred Jones, Leadership Winter Park Chamber Hero Cathleen Daus, City of Winter Park Champion of the Year Drew Byrnes, Park Smiles Dentistry Community Organization of the Year Central Florida Vocal Arts & Opera del Sol Chairman of the Year Christopher Kendall, Valley Bank Volunteer of the Year Brittany Pilcher, CFRE, Quest, Inc. Ambassador of the Year Latonya Pelt, Welbourne Nursery and Preschool Emerging Leader Nasser Weaver, Homespun Digital Business of the Year Porsche of Orlando Small Business of the Year SIMPLY CHEESE. New Business of the Year Bricks & Bowls, Johnny Nartowicz, MBA & Colton O'Dwyer Join us in raising a toast to our collective accomplishments in 2024! The full album of photos from Hughes Fioretti Photography is coming soon.

Last night, we honored Peg Cornwell & Grant Cornwell as the 2024 Lydia Gardner Citizens of the Year at the Cheers to You! awards dinner presented by AdventHealth Central Florida Rothman Orthopaedics. Established in 1985, this award recognizes outstanding citizens who devote their time, passion and talents to improving Winter Park and strengthening our community for generations to come. Peg & Grant Cornwell have demonstrated these qualities throughout their 10 years at Rollins College and have meaningfully contributed to the legacy of the college and community. Thank you to Carroll Hanley Goggin, MAS, MASI, Micki Meyer and Allan Keen for helping us honor and reflect on their impact on our community.

The Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College is hosting an AI for Executives Bootcamp, Feb. 28. Register today at: https://lnkd.in/eSEmG3p8