Lake Nona is Making History!

By Candy Cole

History is made every day in our beautiful community. From autonomous vehicles to medical breakthroughs to incredible small businesses, there is something here for everyone.

Most recently, we were privileged to host Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and get his thoughts on the state of Lake Nona and how Lake Nona is progressing and impacting Central Florida. We will continue to see thousands of jobs coming to our community to join companies like Tavistock, UCF, and the VA Hospital, alongside small businesses already thriving here.

Soon, we will have a 60-Acre campus with approximately 2,000 employees from Disney’s Parks, Experiences, and Products division, a new Aloft Hotel, an incredible SIMCOM Aviation Training facility, and an assortment of restaurants and shops.

Thursday, May 11, at 8 am will be our monthly Breakfast Connections event at the Valencia College Lake Nona Campus. The event will feature a panel discussion on Orthopedic health featuring Dr. Vonda Wright, Dr. Anita Vijapura, Dr. Brittney Lambie, and Dr. Pallavi Cherukupally.

Monday, May 22, at 11:30 am will be our Nona Professional Ladies luncheon at the Lake Nona Performance Club featuring speaker Brandy Bennett, Board of Directors Chair for the Lake Nona Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Friday, May 26, at 11:30 am will be our monthly Business Luncheon featuring Stavo Marrero, the Director of Strategic Partnerships for the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

All of this growth is happening fast, but it is all with careful contemplation of the character and charm of the area. Together we can ensure Lake Nona will continue to be a beautiful, familyfriendly place where we can all work, live, and play. The Lake Nona Regional Chamber of Commerce continuously works with business owners and operators to create the community you’ve always wanted.

For information about Lake Nona, contact the Lake Nona Regional Chamber of Commerce at 407-7962230. We would love to hear from you!