Twice each month the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce publishes What's Up Wednesday, an e-newsletter designed to provide news and event information to its valued members, as well as community leaders and other subscribers.  Readers receive updates on Chamber news, events and programs, as well as announcements and events submitted by other members.

In 2011 What's Up Wednesday will be distributed on the first and third Wednesdays of each month.  To review the publication schedule, learn more about advertising in the e-newsletter or read a past edition, please click the corresponding links below.

2012 What's Up Wednesday Publication Schedule

What's Up Wednesday Advertising Opportunities

What's Up Wednesday Archives

November 17, 2011 - Learn how your Chamber of Commerce is really a Chamber of Community and mark your calendar for upcoming shop local opportunities, including Red Bag Days and Small Business Saturday.

November 2, 2011 - Today's issue includes information on the upcoming groundbreaking for the Alfond Inn at Rollins, as well as other Chamber and member events.

October 19, 2011 - The Chamber and Park Avenue Area Association will be paricipating in Small Business Saturday in November.  Find out how you can be involved in this national shop local movement.  Also sign up for upcoming events including Oktober-fete, the Leadership Winter Park Rockin' the Rooftop Social and more!

October 5, 2011 - The Chamber showed its appreciation for our members at the Membership General Assembly last week.  Check out the latest information on the Winter Park Autumn Art Festival and how your company can take advantage of a great marketing opportunity at the Winter in the Park ice skating rink.

September 21, 2011 - Our 2011 Chamber Cares project will benefit the Winter Park Day Nursery.  Read how you can make a difference at this important community organization in today's edition.  Also check out the Pink Out campaign to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer.

September 7, 2011 -  Meet Andrea Hall, our new events manager, and learn about our newest Chamber Trustee, US Signworks of Winter Park.  Also, RSVP for the Membership General Assembly happening this month.

August 27, 2011 - Today's edition features the Alfond Inn at Rollins College and highlights several upcoming Chamber events, including this month's Business After Hours.

August 3, 2011 - Get a sneak peak at the fifth anniversary of Harriett's Park Avenue Fashion Week in today's edition and for more insight, sign up for Harriett's Happy Hour.  Also, mark your calendar for Good Morning Winter Park when we'll learn some exciting news about the Alfond Inn at Rollins College.

July 20, 2011 - WPCC welcomes our newest staff member, Megan Lanier, to coordinate our leadership programs.  Read more about her background in today's edition and participate in the online CommUNITY Conversation and share your thoughts on the treasures, needs and opportunities for Winter Park.

July 6, 2011 - Leadership Winter Park programs offer unique opportunities for all members of our community.  Today's edition showcases graduates from our Leadership Legends pilot program and the June session of Youth Leaders Class XI.  Also, Winter Park Executive Women takes a summer vacation, but returns in August with Beth Kassab from the Orlando Sentinel as our speaker.

June 15, 2011 - Speak up for SunRail! Learn important facts on Central Florida's commuter rail project and how you lend your voice in support.  Also in today's edition, sign up to donate blood at our blood drive later this month and receive a FREE Business After Hours pass, among other thank you gifts.

June 1, 2011 - Today's edition provides a recap of the Political Update Breakfast, previews the month's events, links to a podcast from the recent James Gamble Rogers Colloquium on Historic Preservation and shares information on the Winter Park Savings Guide - a new program that is a win for consumers, businesses and the community!

May 19, 2011 - The Orange County Property Appraiser's Office and Orange County have launched new tools to help your business and we've included links and information in today's issue.  You can also learn more about the panel for the Political Update Breakfast, review your listing for the new printed membership directory and save the date for the next Winter Park Sip & Stroll coming in June.

May 4, 2011 - Learn more about all of our leadership programs, from Youth Leaders to Leadership Winter Park and our latest offering, Leadership Legends.  We've also included news on the latest exhibit on display in the Galloway Gallery in the Winter Park Welcome Center and information on how your non-profit organization can be the recipient of the 2011 Chamber Cares program.  

April 20, 2011 - Preview tonight's Taste of Winter Park, register for Leadership Winter Park's graduation luncheon and mark your calendar for the Winter Park Sip!  All of these events and more are included in today's edition of What's Up Wednesday!

April 6, 2011 - Be the first to know the list of restaurants participating in this year's Taste of Winter Park.  Readers will also find details for several upcoming events, including Winter Park Executive Women.  If you missed John Holland's presentation on the new Community Center at Good Morning Winter Park, you can still get the scoop at May's luncheon.

March 16, 2011 - This edition features plans for the Hannibal Square Wine Tasting and St. Patrick's Day Street Party, a recap of the new Community Center presentation from Good Morning Winter Park and details about the Leadership Winter Park Class XXI project to create a gathering space outside of the Community Center upon its opening in Fall 2011. 

March 2, 2011 - If you missed the Economic Update or the recent Candidate Forum at Good Morning Winter Park, you can download the information shared at the breakfast or view a podcast of the forum in this edition. We've also included information on this summer's Youth Leaders program and the spring sidewalk sale.

February 16, 2011 - The Economic Update Breakfast returns this year with an all-star panel.  Read about their credentials and the topics that will be addressed in the latest edition of What's Up Wednesday.  Also, reserve your tickets for the Hannibal Square Wine Tasting & St. Patrick's Day Street Party, join the next class of Leadership Winter Park and check out the remaining sessions in the Chamber Cares project "Money Matters."

February 2, 2011 - In this edition, you can learn more about upcoming Candidate Forums featuring candidates running for the City Commission, the Valentine Concert in Central Park and the businesses and individuals recognized by the Park Avenue Area Association for their service and contributions at the recent Meet & Greet.

January 19, 2011 - Preview the nominees for Business of the Year and other prestigious awards from the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce to be presented at the Membership Awards Celebration later this month.

January 5, 2011 - Kick off your year with the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce.  Check out the latest information on the annual Mayor/City Commission Luncheon, Membership Awards Celebration and news from your fellow members.