Semoran Business Partnership Meeting

June 2012

The June meeting of the Semoran Business Partnerhsip (SEBUPA) will be on Thursday, June 21, 2012.  They will meet at the Acceleration Academy located at 2274 S. Semoran Boulevard, Orlando, FL at 8:00 am.

May 2012

April 2012

March 2012

 The March meeting of the Semoran Business Partnerhsip (SEBUPA) was on Thursday, March 15, 2012.

During this month's meeting guests speakers were: Ms. Sharlene Dewitz from Just 1 Book and SEBUPA Committees' Chair Persons gave brief description of their goals and objectives for this year.

February 2012

The February meeting of the Semoran Business Partnerhsip (SEBUPA) was on Thursday, February 16, 2012. 

During this month's meeting the SEBUPA Committee Leaders for Organization, Business Development and Crime Prevention introduced themselves and presented a brief description of their plans for this year.

Additionally, two Orange County Code Enforcement Employees talked about their responsibilities and how their fine system works.

Commissioner Ortiz provided also some 2012 Legislative Session updates.

 January 2012

The Semoran Business Partnership met on Thursday, January 19, 2012. 

This month they enjoyed and applauded the Acceleration Academy Dance Group, a presentation by Mr. Jeffrey Arms, City of Orlando, Public Works/Improvements who gave updates and described how the City and County will use the 1.4M in FDOT funding to improve the appearance along the Semoran Corridor.

This month they added a new segment.  SEBUPA began to highlight reputable businesses along the Corridor, featured merchants this month were 407 Cakes and Orlando Table Tennis Academy.

December 2011

No meeting this month.

November 2011

The Semoran Business Partnerhsip (SEBUPA) met on Thursday, November 17, 2011.  Facilitators during this month's meeting were: Mrs. Kea Council, OPD Neighborhood Watch Coordinator, Ms. Wanda Diaz, Florida Highway Patrol Senior Trooper and Mr. Jason Reynolds, Orange County Government Neighborhood Preservation Department.

October 2011

September 2011

The Semoran Business Partnership met on Thursday, September 22, 2011. Commissioner Tony Ortiz and Jackson Middle School Principal, Eddie Ruiz, explained how the College and Career Readiness Program is going to work and announced that it will be launched on November 16, 2011.  State Representative Darren Soto gave updates from Tallahassee and Antwan Nelson and Ada Tirado of Orange County Neighborhood Preservation and Revitalization introduced the Community Design Assistance Program.

August 2011

The Semoran Business Partnership met on Thursday, August 18, 2011.  Pauline Eaton, City of Orlando Economic Department Coordinator and Orlando Main Street/Market Street Coordinator, gave a presentation on the SEBUPA Designation as a Market Street.

July 2011

The Semoran Business Partnership met on Thursday, July 21, 2011.  Special guest this month was: Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings.  New members: Orlando International Airport (GOAA), Ana G. Mendez University and Palkiper Commercial Real Estate Services.

June 2011

The Semoran Business Partnership met on June 16, 2011 at the Acceleration Academy.  Special guests this month were: Orlando Deputy Chief Larry Swieg, Orange County Sheriff's Office Sector 2 Commander, Captain Lee Massie and OPD Captain April Hastings.

May 2011

The Semoran Business Partnership met on May 19, 2011 at the Acceleration Academy.  Special guests during this month's meeting were Mayor Buddy Dyer and Orange County Commissioner Lui Damiani.

April 2011

The Semoran Business Partnership celebrated their regular monthly meeting at the Acceleration Academy on April 21, 2011.

March 2011

The Semoran Business Partnership celebrated their regular monthly meeting on March 17, 2011. Starting this month, they will meet at Acceleration Academy, located at 2274 S. Semoran Boulevard.

February 2011

The Semoran Business Partnership celebrated their regular monthly meeting at the Denny's Restaurant on February 17, 2011.

January 2011

The Semoran Business Partnership celebrated their regular monthly meeting at the Denny's Restaurant on January 20, 2011.

December 2010

On December 16, 2010, the Semoran Business Partnership joined District 2 Neighborhood Leaders Council for a Holiday Celebration.

November 2010 Meeting

District 2 Business Owners Council met on Thursday, November 18, 2010. This time the Council met at the Orlando Police Department Communications Center located at 110 Andes Avenue, Orlando, FL.  They toured the 9-1-1 Center and received two presentations.  One by Mr. Juan Triana, President of the Semoran Business Partnership and one by Mr. Bruce Hossfield, City Senior Planner, who gave them updates on the Semoran Vision Plan.

It was informed to the members that the name of the District 2 Business Owners Council changed to Semoran Business Partnership effective 11/18/2010. 

September 2010 Meeting

The September meeting of the District 2 Business Owners Council was held on Thursday, September 16, 2010 at the Dover Shores Community Center.  A presentation by the Dr. Phillips Performance Arts Center was given to the Business Owners.

July 2010 Meeting

The July 15, 2010 meeting of the District 2 Business Owners Council included a tour of the Orlando Police Department Training Center (Gun Range) located at 100 Andes Avenue.  Several members enjoyed the tour that included a live demonstration of fire arm shooting.

June 2010 Meeting

The June District 2 Business Owners Council meeting was a special one.  Both councils met and a Semoran Vision presentation was given by Mr. Bruce Hossfield, City Senior Planner.  More than 30 members attended the meeting.

April 2010 Meeting

The District 2 Business Owners Council met on Thursday, April 8, 2010 at the Engelwood Community Center.  During this meeting Commissioner Ortiz showed a PowerPoint presentation related to the Sun Rail.  After the presentation the floor was opened to questions.  

February 2010 Meeting

The District 2 Business Owners Council met on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at the Dover Shores Community Center.  Guest speaker during this meeting was Mr. J. Edward Ramos, Area Manager for the U.S. Small Business Administration, who provided a presentation about the services provided by his office.

December 2009 Meeting

The District 2 Business Owners Council meeting took place on Thursday, December 10, 2009 at the Engelwood Community Center.  This year instead of a meeting, Commissioner Ortiz combined both councils (Business Owners and Neighborhood Leaders) for an evening of networking and Holiday sharing.

October 2009 Meeting

The District 2 Business Owners Council Meeting took place on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at the Engelwood Community Center.  The participating Businesses discussed the formation of the Semoran Business Partnership Group.

August 2009 Meeting

The District 2 Business Owners Council met on Thursday, August 13, 2009 at the Engelwood Community Center.  Bruce Hossfield, City Senior Planner and Commissioner Ortiz gave a presentation on the "Vision of the Semoran Boulevard"

Below are pictures of some of the participants:

NEXT MEETING - The next meeting of the District 2 Business Leaders' Council meeting will be on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at the Engelwood Community Center

May 2009 Meeting

The fifth meeting of the District 2 Business Leaders' Council was held on Thursday, May 21, 2009 at the Dover Shores Community Center.  Twelve Business Leaders attended.  Lucia Soto, from Fairwinds Credit Union gave a presentation on their services.

March 2009 Meeting

The fourth meeting of the District Two Business Leaders' Council was held on Thursday, March 19, 2009 at the Engelwood Community Center.  Twenty-Six Business Leaders  from different businesses got together for an evening of sharing information and ideas.  The council meets every other month.