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FusionFest Mission – To celebrate the people and the many cultures that make Central Florida awesome

By Paula Wyatt 06/10/2021Arts and Culture, Diversty and Inclusion, Event Planning, Fashion Shows, Festivals and Events, Fundraising Strategies, Nonprofit Industry News, Philanthropy

FusionFest has its mission: to celebrate the people and the many cultures that make Central Florida awesome. FusionFest organizes weekly and monthly, both virtual and in-person, events that keep the community engaged and connected to the cultural diversity in Central Florida. They participate in parades and create dining experiences and workshops from January to November. And we all know their signature event held each year on Saturday and…

The New Event Planning – Variables, Contingencies, and COVID

By Paula Wyatt 02/12/2021Conferences and Conventions, Event Planning, Festivals and Events, Fundraising Events & Galas, Healthcare Events and Marketing, Medical Conferences, Shows and Performances

The world is spinning and it doesn't appear to be slowing anytime soon. As each industry is buzzing to find its unique new (COVID) default setting, we are learning that our biggest value is likely in responding creatively in the face of uncertainty.Of all the industries that have been turned upside down - the event industry (trade shows, meetings, conventions, fundraising, social events) is near…

FBC MORTGAGE CURE BOWL SET KICK FOR PRIMETIME – televised by ESPN

By Paula Wyatt 12/21/2020Event Planning, Festivals and Events, Sports Entertainment

ORLANDO, FL – Kickoff for the 2020 FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl is set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, December 26, 2020 - televised by ESPN. The matchup between No. 12 Coastal Carolina and No. 23 Liberty will take place at Camping World Stadium.ESPN Events and the Orlando Sports Foundation (OSF) announced today that FBC Mortgage, LLC, will continue as the title sponsor of the Cure Bowl.…

FusionFest Returns To Downtown Orlando On Thanksgiving Weekend, November 28 & 29, With Enhanced Safety Measures

By Paula Wyatt 11/19/2020Arts and Culture, Diversty and Inclusion, Empowerment, Event Planning, Festivals and Events, Shows and Performances

Celebrate the People and Many Cultures That Make Central Florida Awesome at the Free Two-Day Festival That Features Over 1,000 Local Artistsand Draws People From More Than 110 Different Cultures to Experience Music, Dance, Food, Visual Arts, Spoken Word, Games and ActivitiesFusionFest Now to Take Place Solely on Seneff Arts Plaza at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing ArtsOrlando, FL (November 10, 2020)– Downtown Orlando’s annual…

CURE BOWL TO BE PLAYED SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26 ON ESPN

By Paula Wyatt 11/01/2020Festivals and Events, Sports Entertainment

Thirteen ESPN Events Owned and Operated Bowl Games ESPN will televise a 35-game college football bowl season schedule in 2020-21, continuing its long-standing commitment to the sport. The schedule features 13 ESPN Events owned and operated games, the College Football Playoff Semifinals (Friday, Jan. 1) and the entire New Year’s Six, culminating with the College Football Playoff National Championship (Monday, Jan. 11) from Hard Rock…

‘BOWL SEASON’ ANNOUNCED AS NEW NAME OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL’S POSTSEASON Logo and visual identity developed for the annual “Celebration of College Football”

By Paula Wyatt 10/23/2020Festivals and Events, Sports Entertainment

PRESS RELEASEDALLAS, TEXAS (October 23, 2020) -- The Football Bowl Association is getting a new name and brand: Bowl Season. The debut of the name change, logo and website for the organization is part of a major brand overhaul announced today by Executive Director Nick Carparelli.The new Bowl Season tagline, “A Celebration of College Football,” embraces the grand tradition of the bowl system and its…

A Thanksgiving Tradition – Fusion Fest 2020 – Downtown Orlando

By Paula Wyatt 08/26/2020Fashion Shows, Festivals and Events

Join our Diversitastic Community as we safely continue to celebrate the people and the many different cultures in Central Florida through music, dance, fashion, film, food, visual arts and interactive activities. Learn about wonderful traditions in one of our monthly events and at the free, outdoor, family-friendly, festival on November 28 & 29 in Downtown Orlando. It’s the New Thanksgiving Tradition in Central Florida!Visit FusionFest.org and discover…

CITY OWNED EVENT FACILITIES IN CENTRAL FLORIDA

By Paula Wyatt 07/22/2020Festivals and Events

The Collage Companies completed a $3.9M expansion and renovation of the Ocoee Lakeshore Center, part of Ocoee Lakefront Park (located on the shores of Starke Lake at 125 North Lakeshore Drive in Ocoee). The project was completed in the fall of 2019 and the city has already confirmed event contracts through 2021. The city is planning a grand re-opening event to be held on Tuesday,…

Taking the “event” out of the Event – New Rules for Virtual Event Planning

By Paula Wyatt 07/21/2020Festivals and Events

The world is spinning and it doesn't appear to be slowing anytime soon. As each industry is buzzing to find its unique new default setting, we are learning that our biggest value is likely in responding creatively in the face of uncertainty.Of all the industries that have been turned upside down - the event industry (trade shows, meetings, conventions, fundraising, social events) is near the…

Fundraising without Events – $50,000 to Central Florida Charities

By Paula Wyatt 07/14/2020Festivals and Events, Fundraising Strategies, Nonprofit Marketing

PRESS RELEASELocal Indian Physician Organization Doing Their Part(Orlando, Florida) The Central Florida Association of Physicians from the Indian subcontinent (CAPI) represents over 700 physicians and surgeons of Indian origin. The organization facilitates professional growth and leadership development amongst its members, promotes health and wellness awareness in the community, and raises funds to support a variety of nonprofit organizations.CAPI’s annual fundraising strategy relies on two key…