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ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER HELPS DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION WEEK MAKE IMPACTFUL DONATIONS TO SUPPORT AFFORDABLE HOUSING

5/11/2022 1:42:00 PM|

There is no doubt that when an event goes the extra mile to make a positive difference in its host community, the impacts can be incredibly meaningful. Case in point: the 9th annual Design & Construction Week (DCW), held at the Orange County Convention Center Feb. 8-10, which generously donated $13,300 in leftover kitchen, bathroom, living room and outdoor items to an Orlando-area nonprofit with support from the venue’s sustainability coordinator.

Orange County CC Supports Affordable Housing Donations from Design and Construction Week

5/11/2022 1:39:00 PM|

Source: Orange County Convention Center; Published by: Exhibit City News staff As the largest in-person tradeshow hosted at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) since the onset of the pandemic, Design and Construction Week, held February 8 – 10, left a lasting impact on a local non-profit agency.

ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER HELPS DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION WEEK MAKE IMPACTFUL DONATIONS TO SUPPORT AFFORDABLE HOUSING

5/3/2022 12:24:00 PM|

There is no doubt that when a trade show goes the extra mile to make a positive difference in its host community, the impacts can be incredibly meaningful. Case in point: the 9th annual Design & Construction Week (DCW), held at the Orange County Convention Center Feb. 8-10, which generously donated $13,300 in leftover kitchen, bathroom, living room and outdoor items to an Orlando-area nonprofit with support from the venue’s sustainability coordinator.

Global Pet Expo Fetches Strong Event Turnout

5/2/2022 10:27:00 AM|

ORLANDO, Fla.– The importance of having a Kitty or Fido in people’s lives was pronounced during the pandemic, when more than 23 million American households — nearly 1 in 5 nationwide — adopted a pet, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). That same enthusiasm greeted the return of the pet industry’s Global Pet Expo, held this March 23-25 at the Orange County Convention Center, in Orlando, Fla.

Chef Q&A: Chef K, Orange County Convention Center

4/14/2022 2:01:00 PM|

James Katurakes, known as Chef K, is the Executive Chef at the Orange County Convention Center. He is classically trained by some of the world’s best chefs and consistently cooks for large events, which is no small feat (pun intended!).

Orange County Convention Center: Conventional Wisdom

4/5/2022 9:07:00 AM|

An almost-forgotten air of excitement fills the once-empty and echoing grand exhibit hall. Attendees file in, and any lingering silence is quickly replaced by sounds that room hasn’t heard for months: Old friends spot each other and, beaming with warm smiles, go in for a handshake or an elbow bump. “Good to see you!” and “How have you been?” can be heard throughout the crowd, along with plans to grab a cup of coffee or meet for drinks later in the day.

Orlando to recoup more than $2.5 billion in economic impact from convention events

4/1/2022 11:15:00 AM|

ORLANDO, Fla. — The pandemic cost the region more than $2 billion in canceled convention and tradeshow business. But greater Orlando is on track to recoup more than $2.5 billion in economic impact, just from Orange County Convention Center events this year.

2022 PGA SHOW IN ORLANDO IS A HOLE IN ONE FOR THE GOLF INDUSTRY’S COMEBACK

3/28/2022 3:54:00 PM|

The 69th PGA Show reunited the global golf industry in person for the first time in two years, and while it was smaller in scale than previous events due to COVID-19, it drove big business for those who attended during a time of strong growth for the sport.