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

11/19/2020Posted inArts 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

11/01/2020Posted inFestivals 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”

10/23/2020Posted inFestivals 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

08/26/2020Posted inFashion 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

07/22/2020Posted inFestivals 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

07/21/2020Posted inFestivals 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

07/14/2020Posted inFestivals 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…

Six Things to Know – About Postponing Your Event – Post COVID

03/23/2020Posted inFestivals and Events, Fundraising Strategies
If you are planning an event of any size for any reason in 2020 - here are some things to keep in mind if you are canceling, postponing or rescheduling your event.1. Notify Your Event Venue in Writing - As convention centers, hotels and event venues are scrambling to build their own COVID-19 event plan safety protocol, I've been successful with 100% of the Central Florida…

Six Things to Know – About Postponing Your Event – Post COVID

03/23/2020Posted inFestivals and Events, Fundraising Strategies
If you are planning an event of any size for any reason in 2020 - here are some things to keep in mind if you are canceling, postponing or rescheduling your event.1. Notify Your Event Venue in Writing - As convention centers, hotels and event venues are scrambling to build their own COVID-19 event plan safety protocol, I've been successful with 100% of the Central Florida…

COVID-19 – Event Cancellation and Postponement Check List

03/22/2020Posted inFestivals and Events
You won't find the "events and event marketing" industries on the list of recession-proof businesses. That's for sure! Having worked in events and event marketing for over 15 years - I've seen the impact that a natural disaster or a terrorist attack can have on the industry. While no one can report knowing what will happen with COVID-19 and how it will impact their respective…