Orlando ranked No. 1 as the Best Sports Business City for Attracting and Hosting Events
ORLANDO, Fla. (March 18, 2024) – Sports Business Journal (SBJ) presents its much-anticipated 2024 Best Sports Business Cities (BSBC) rankings, a comprehensive analysis focusing on U.S. cities that have demonstrated recent success in attracting and hosting a diverse array of sporting events. The unveiling of this year's results is a testament to the booming sports travel and tourism sector, with significant investments, increased sporting event bids and a surge in municipal funding earmarked for event
Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton, Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer Ice Show Returns to Kia Center
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Solar Bears announced today Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton and his charity figure skating program, "Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer" will be performing following Sunday afternoon's Hockey Fights Cancer game between the Solar Bears and the Atlanta Gladiators on February 25. Puck drop is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. with the ice show to begin shortly after the conclusion of the hockey game. Appearing in the program along with CARES Founder and Cancer survivor Scott Hamilton, will
VyStar Credit Union Opens Fourth Branch in Seminole County Expanding Growth and Economic Impact in
Jacksonville, Florida — VyStar Credit Union is proud to announce its Altamonte Springs location is now open at 151 N. SR 434 in Altamonte Springs, Florida. This is VyStar’s 75th full-service branch and joins branches in Sanford, Oviedo, and Lake Mary in Seminole County. “We’re excited to open our Altamonte Springs branch and expand our credit union’s presence in Central Florida,” said VyStar EVP/Chief Operations Officer Chad Meadows. “VyStar’s fourth branch in Seminole County will provide residents and
Orlando Solar Bears Announce Pickleball Night on FRIDAY, March 1 vs. Jacksonville
ORLANDO, Fla. - Come celebrate as the Orlando Solar Bears & the Orlando Squeeze team up for Pickleball Night on Friday, March 1st! Watch the Orlando Solar Bears take on the division rival, Jacksonville Icemen at 8pm! Exclusive meet and greet tickets will include access to a pregame event with the Major League Pickleball Champion, Orlando Squeeze players! More information will be sent out regarding paddle pickup and meet & greet logistics to those who purchase.Get Tickets Here!
VyStar Credit Union Opens Fourth Branch in Seminole County Expanding Growth and Economic Impact in Altamonte Springs
Jacksonville, Florida — VyStar Credit Union is proud to announce its Altamonte Springs location is now open at 151 N. SR 434 in Altamonte Springs, Florida. This is VyStar’s 75th full-service branch and joins branches in Sanford, Oviedo, and Lake Mary in Seminole County. “We’re excited to open our Altamonte Springs branch and expand our credit union’s presence in Central Florida,” said VyStar EVP/Chief Operations Officer Chad Meadows. “VyStar’s fourth branch in Seminole County will provide residents and
Orlando Solar Bears Announce Vendor List For Craft Beer Fest Presented By Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company on March 1
ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Tampa Bay Lightning, announced today (Jan. 17) the vendor list for Craft Beer Festival presented by Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company ahead of the Solar Bears home game Friday, March 1 against the Jacksonville Icemen at Kia Center in Orlando. The following vendors are expected to participate in the 2024 Craft Beer Festival from 5:30p-7:30p: Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company Broken Strings Brewery Park Pizza
Orlando's Premier Downtown Sports and Entertainment Destination to be Renamed Kia Center
ORLANDO — Orlando’s premier downtown sports and entertainment destination – and home of the ECHL's Orlando Solar Bears and National Basketball Association’s Orlando Magic – will be renamed the Kia Center. Starting December 20, 2023, the Amway Center will take on the new name. Kia America’s partnership will include new indoor and outdoor signage, the installations of EV charging stations, Kia vehicle displays and the Kia Terrace, a hospitality lounge for the enjoyment of automotive enthusiasts and
Solar Bears, Pink Whitney By New Amsterdam® Vodka Announce Pink Whitney Night Jan. 23, 2024
ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Tampa Bay Lightning are proud to partner with Pink Whitney by New Amsterdam® Vodka to announce Pink Whitney Night, when the Solar Bears host the Atlanta Gladiators on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at AdventHealth Rink at Amway Center. Media personalities and former NHL stars Paul Bissonnette and Ryan Whitney will be in attendance and taking in the game at the Pink Whitney Party Zone located in Sections
Solar Bears announce Shades' White Out Night presented by Dewitt Law Jan. 27, 2024
First 9,000 fans in attendance receive Solar Bears White Out T-Shirt ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Solar Bears, proud affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Tampa Bay Lightning, announced today details ahead of Shades’ White Out Game presented by Dewitt Law on Saturday, January 27 when the Solar Bears host the Atlanta Gladiators at 7:00 p.m. at the AdventHealth Rink at Amway Center. For the first time in team history, the Solar Bears will be wearing a white out uniform which will include white
BOGO Ticket Offer from the Solar Bears & Launch Orlando
Score a BOGO Solar Bears ticket offer for Thursday, October 26 against the Florida Everblades or Friday, October 27 against the Jacksonville Icemen for Boo with the Bears featuring Trick or Treating on the concourse at Amway Center, and get One (1) free loaded pass at Launch Orlando. Launch Orlando is an entertainment park located at 610 N. Alafaya Trail in Orlando that has many experiences to choose from including full court trampoline basketball, bowling, laser tag, axe throwing, and arcade
Solar Bears Announce New Mobile App Presented By Planet Smoothie, New Website
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Solar Bears have announced that the team’s new mobile app for Apple and Android devices is now available for download in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store and new website through Patchboard at www.orlandosolarbearshockey.com. The Solar Bears have partnered with FanThreeSixty to develop their new mobile app. FanThreeSIxty partners with high school, collegiate, and professional teams, as well as live entertainment venues to enrich fan data. The new mobile app can be
VyStar Credit Union Opens New Branch, Contact Center Hub in Winter Park
Jacksonville, Florida — VyStar Credit Union is proud to announce its Winter Park branch is now open at 605 North Orlando Avenue in Winter Park, Florida. The Winter Park branch is VyStar’s 71st full-service branch and joins Downtown Orlando and Winter Garden branches as its third location in Orange County. Winter Park is one of our dynamic HUB locations with both a branch and a Contact Center in the same building. This allows employees to pivot as needed to provide exceptional service for members how and
VyStar Announces Unprecedented Volunteer Blitz for ‘Good is everywhere’ Celebration
Jacksonville, Florida — VyStar Credit Union is proud to announce the return of Good is everywhere, a celebration of VyStar’s commitment to supporting its members and communities in Central and North Florida and Georgia. More than 1,200 VyStar employees, including those who provide member services at branches, work in the VyStar Campus and serve as support staff at contact centers across the credit union’s footprint, will Do Good by volunteering in the places VyStar calls home. The VyStar volunteer blitz,
VyStar Credit Union Opens New Branch, Contact Center Hub in Winter Park
Jacksonville, Florida — VyStar Credit Union is proud to announce its Winter Park branch is now open at 605 North Orlando Avenue in Winter Park, Florida. The Winter Park branch is VyStar’s 71st full-service branch and joins Downtown Orlando and Winter Garden branches as its third location in Orange County. Winter Park is one of our dynamic HUB locations with both a branch and a Contact Center in the same building. This allows employees to pivot as needed to provide exceptional service for members how and
Be One of The First to Secure Your Solar Bears Opening Night Tickets
Be one of the first to get your tickets to the Orlando Solar Bears Opening Night on Thursday, October 19th as they kick off the 2023-24 season against the Florida Everblades! Grab a mystery ticket to the home opener today and you could end up with the best seat in the house. You will have the chance to be seated in the Attack and Defend zones, Center Ice, Club Level, and even the potential for premium seating and even all-inclusive. Tickets purchased together will be seated together. There are
New podcast launches from AdventHealth and the Orlando Business Journal
Inspiring Wholeness to spotlight people who make Central Florida a better place ORLANDO, Fla., June 23, 2023 — Inspiring Wholeness, a new podcast series from AdventHealth and the Orlando Business Journal, debuted this week with a conversation between Randy Haffner, CEO of AdventHealth Florida, and Alex Martins, CEO of the Orlando Magic. Haffner and Martins talked about the longstanding relationship between the organizations and how they’re both working to enhance the overall health of the
Solar Bears Welcome Tampa Bay Lightning To Orlando For 2023 Preseason Game Against Panthers
AdventHealth Rink at Amway Center will play host to Lightning for fifth time ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Solar Bears, “AA” affiliates of the National Hockey League’s three-time Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning, are proud to welcome their parent club to the AdventHealth Rink at Amway Center when the Lightning host the Florida Panthers in NHL Preseason action on Tuesday, October 3 at 7:00 p.m. “We are thrilled to welcome the Tampa Bay Lightning back to the Amway Center for their preseason contest
Solar Bears 2023-24 Home Opener Is Oct. 19 Vs. Florida Everblades
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Solar Bears, in conjunction with the ECHL, have announced the preliminary draft of their schedule for the 2023-24 season. Orlando will open its 12th season of ECHL competition hosting their in-state rival Florida Everblades on Thursday, October 19 at AdventHealth Rink at Amway Center. The puck drops at 7:00 p.m. ET. The remainder of Orlando’s schedule for the 2023-24 season is subject to change, pending the release of the 2023-24 NBA and Orlando Magic schedule later this
Save the Date: Solar Bears School Day Game is November 7, 2023
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Solar Bears have announced that schools and students throughout Central Florida will be welcomed back to experience hockey in an educational setting at the team’s seventh annual School Day Game, when the Solar Bears take the ice at AdventHealth Rink at Amway Center on Tuesday, Nov. 7 at 10:30 a.m.. All Central Florida K-12 schools are invited to spend the morning with Orlando’s professional hockey team in a field trip atmosphere, where students will enjoy a unique educational
Rothman Orthopaedics, AdventHealth provide orthopedic physicians for Orlando Solar Bears
ORLANDO, Fla., April 11, 2023 — Rothman Orthopaedic Institute was announced as the Orlando Solar Bears’ official orthopedic team physicians at the start of the season in partnership with AdventHealth, the team’s official health care provider. In addition to providing world-class orthopedic care to the team, Rothman and AdventHealth will have logo exposure on-ice, in arena and the use of the Solar Bears trademarks to activate the partnership in the community. “We are thrilled to partner with Rothman