Greater Orlando

Peter Mendez named one of HCCMO’s 2024 “Ignitor of the Year” Awardees

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

This prestigious award is being presented as a recognition to Peter’s business success and contributions to the Central Florida community.

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  • This prestigious award is being presented as a recognition to Peter’s business success and contributions to the Central Florida community.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240206646479/en/
    1st SOS Staffing has been helping job seekers find new opportunities and employers building better teams since their inception in 2010.
  • Their journey has been marked by significant milestones, including:
    Achieving DBE, ACDBE, and NMSDC Corporate Plus certifications.
  • With a majority minority staff, we're not just offering employment; we're providing over 1,200 families a gateway to improved opportunities and a stronger position in society,” said Peter Mendez.

Provident Healthcare Partners Advises Mid-Florida Cancer Centers

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

BOSTON and NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Provident Healthcare Partners ("Provident"), a leading healthcare investment banking firm, announced it has advised Mid-Florida Hematology and Oncology d/b/a Mid-Florida Cancer Centers ("MFCC") in signing a partnership agreement with OneOncology.

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  • BOSTON and NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Provident Healthcare Partners ("Provident"), a leading healthcare investment banking firm, announced it has advised Mid-Florida Hematology and Oncology d/b/a Mid-Florida Cancer Centers ("MFCC") in signing a partnership agreement with OneOncology.
  • We are grateful for the expertise and experience that Provident provided.
  • "We're excited to have had the opportunity to advise and guide Mid-Florida Cancer Centers through this transaction process.
  • The resources provided by OneOncology will help strengthen MFCC's position in the Orlando market and we wish both entities nothing but success in their partnership," added Dustin Thompson , Director at Provident Healthcare Partners.

EyeSouth Partners Unveils Two Ambulatory Surgery Centers For Its Affiliates In Orlando and Chicago Areas

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

EyeSouth Partners (“EyeSouth” or “the company”) is pleased to unveil its two latest surgery centers, Heathrow Surgery Center , and the EyeSouth Surgery Center at Oak Lawn, representing its first official Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASC) in both the Greater Orlando and Greater Chicago areas.

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  • EyeSouth Partners (“EyeSouth” or “the company”) is pleased to unveil its two latest surgery centers, Heathrow Surgery Center , and the EyeSouth Surgery Center at Oak Lawn, representing its first official Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASC) in both the Greater Orlando and Greater Chicago areas.
  • The new centers are its 19th and 20th ASCs in the EyeSouth network overall, both of which are CMS certified.
  • This includes 19 surgery centers strategically situated throughout Georgia, Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Tennessee, Ohio, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Illinois, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
  • To learn more about EyeSouth Partners and the shared services it offers its affiliates, visit www.eyesouthpartners.com or contact Chris O’Dekirk, VP of M&A and Business Development, [email protected] .

Young Entrepreneur Brings His 6th Marco's Pizza to the Orlando Area

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Friday, June 30, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla., June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The newest locally owned and operated Marco's Pizza has opened in Orlando, FL on June 26th. Located at 10226 Curry Ford Road Suite 108, pizza lovers can expect only fresh, high-quality ingredients.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The newest locally owned and operated Marco's Pizza has opened in Orlando, FL on June 26th.
  • The new Marco's Pizza is locally owned and operated by Orlando resident Sam Sobh.
  • "The Orlando area is a perfect fit for the growth of Marco's Pizza and the high-quality, authentic pizza experience we will provide," said Sobh.
  • For more information about the Marco's Pizza location opening in Orlando, please visit www.marcos.com , download the mobile app or call (689) 266-0111.

Purpose Built Communities Names Curtis Hunter Vice President of Marketing and Communications

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

ATLANTA, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Purpose Built Communities announces Curtis Hunter as its new Vice President of Marketing and Communications. He brings over two decades of relevant experience to the national nonprofit from Fortune 500 companies, including The Walt Disney Company, Pfizer, and Abbott Laboratories. In this role, he will lead all marketing and communications efforts for Purpose Built and its Network.

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  • ATLANTA, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Purpose Built Communities announces Curtis Hunter as its new Vice President of Marketing and Communications.
  • In this role, he will lead all marketing and communications efforts for Purpose Built and its Network.
  • Hunter will oversee brand, marketing strategy, creative, stakeholder insights, and communications for Purpose Built.
  • Additionally, he will consult with Purpose Built Network Members to help facilitate the development of local marketing and communications strategies.

Hertz and Mayor Dyer Launch "Hertz Electrifies Orlando"

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hertz (NASDAQ: HTZ) chair and CEO Stephen Scherr and Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer launched Hertz Electrifies Orlando, a public private partnership aimed at accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and expanding the environmental and economic benefits of electrification across Orlando.

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  • In addition, Hertz is working with Orange Technical College (OTC) to help bring EV tools and training to its auto servicing students.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with Mayor Dyer to launch Hertz Electrifies in Orlando, the largest rental car market in the world," said Stephen Scherr, Hertz chair and CEO.
  • "Our partnership with Hertz Electrifies will help us meet our goal of accelerating electric vehicles and expanding charging infrastructure.
  • Orlando is the fourth City to partner with Hertz through Hertz Electrifies, as part of a multi-city rollout of this national public-private initiative.

Triple-I: 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast to be ‘Slightly Below-Average’

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

Major hurricanes are defined as those with wind speeds reaching Category 3, 4 or 5 on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale .

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  • Major hurricanes are defined as those with wind speeds reaching Category 3, 4 or 5 on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale .
  • All it takes is one storm to make it an active season for you and your family, so it is time to prepare as the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season’s start nears,” said Sean Kevelighan, CEO, Triple-I.
  • Through its Resilience Accelerator and other educational materials, the Triple-I offers numerous hurricane season preparedness tips .
  • Sea surface temperatures in the eastern and central Atlantic are much warmer than normal, so if a robust El Niño does not develop, the potential still exists for a busy Atlantic hurricane season,” Klotzbach said.

Rockefeller Global Family Office Welcomes The Jones Connolly Pollock Group, of Winter Park, FL – Firm’s First Private Advisor Team in Greater Orlando Market

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Friday, February 17, 2023

Rockefeller Capital Management today announced the addition of The Jones Connolly Pollock Group of Winter Park, FL, to its Rockefeller Global Family Office – the firm’s first private advisor team in the Greater Orlando market.

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  • Rockefeller Capital Management today announced the addition of The Jones Connolly Pollock Group of Winter Park, FL, to its Rockefeller Global Family Office – the firm’s first private advisor team in the Greater Orlando market.
  • “We are delighted to welcome Garrett, Sean, Gregory and their team to the Southeast Division of Rockefeller Global Family Office,” said Sario.
  • The team includes Managing Director and Private Advisor Trent Cowles, Vice President and Senior Client Associate Jennifer Ruble, and Investment Analyst Charlie Moffitt.
  • The team includes Managing Director and Private Advisor, Paul Leach, and Associate Vice President and Senior Client Associate, Jerry Daly.

EL CAR WASH ACQUIRES BILL'S CAR WASH EXPANDING FOOTPRINT TO ORLANDO

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

MIAMI, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- El Car Wash ("ECW"), the largest and fastest growing high-end express car wash operator in Florida has expanded into Brevard County and the Greater Orlando market with the acquisition of the three Bill's Car Wash locations.

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  • MIAMI, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- El Car Wash ("ECW"), the largest and fastest growing high-end express car wash operator in Florida has expanded into Brevard County and the Greater Orlando market with the acquisition of the three Bill's Car Wash locations.
  • Following the acquisition, El Car Wash operates 25 locations with an additional 25+ sites in development across Florida and plans to significantly expand its footprint through both greenfield openings and acquisitions of existing car washes.
  • "Bill's combination with El Car Wash further enhances an already regionally dominant platform with a market-leading position in South Florida, stretching from Miami up to Greater Orlando," said Mike Hill, who will be joining El Car Wash as VP Orlando.
  • El Car Wash plans to invest substantial capital to convert the Bill's locations to the El Car Wash brand.

Verano Announces the Opening of MÜV Orlando Colonial, the Company’s 64th Florida Location and 122nd Retail Location Nationwide

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

MÜV Orlando Colonial, located at 11247 East Colonial Drive, is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., local time.

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  • MÜV Orlando Colonial, located at 11247 East Colonial Drive, is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., local time.
  • MÜV Orlando Colonial is the third MÜV retail location in Orlando, complementing existing dispensaries that are situated on Garland Avenue and Vineland Avenue.
  • The Orlando Metropolitan Area is the third largest metropolitan region in Florida, with a population of 2.6 million2 people.
  • “We’re thrilled to open another convenient MÜV dispensary to provide the growing Orlando medical cannabis community with access to our suite of premium cannabis products,” said John Tipton, President of Verano.