Thank You to Our Back of the House Sponsors
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Final Board Meeting and Silver Partner Luncheon
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This week, the CFHLA Board of Directors held its November Board Meeting and Silver Partnership Luncheon at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center. CFHLA would like to thank Clean Tec Outsourcing for their generous sponsorship of this important and final Board meeting of the year. We also would like to thank CFHLA Board Member and General Manager Ross Barker, along with his team for hosting the meeting and this outstanding luncheon!
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CFHLA also thanks our Silver Partner Members for their strong support of our events and initiatives throughout 2025. These Silver Partner Members include:
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Did you know that the Orange County Convention Center had a record breaking year in 2024 - 2025 with 184 total events and more than 2 Million attendees? This resulted in a $4.6 Billion in positive economic impact for our region!
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Additionally, the CFHLA Board of Directors approved several organizational changes for 2026, and we look forward to sharing our newly elected CFHLA Board of Directors and leadership soon.
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We are incredibly thankful for the strong leadership of our outgoing 2025 Board Chair Chris Mueller and looking forward to our incoming 2026 CFHLA Board Chair Jon McGavin beginning in January.
Lastly, we'd like to recognize and thank our outgoing CFHLA Board Members for their time, dedication and support by serving on the Board of Directors.
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New Member Orientation Welcomes 14 New Members!
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This week, we were excited to welcome 14 Member businesses to our most recent New Member Orientation! This orientation is a fantastic opportunity to introduce our members on the best ways to maximize your CFHLA membership and get immediately connected within Central Florida’s hospitality industry.
Thank you to each of the businesses below who attended the New Member Orientation and to our host the Doubletree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld. We also appreciate our CFHLA Board Member and Assistant Treasurer Jason Lopez, Managing Director of the DoubleTree By Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld, for sharing your personal testimony about the value of our Allied Members and the benefits of joining the organization.
If you are interested in joining us for a future one, please be on the lookout for registration in 2026!
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Jumpstart! 2026 Sponsorship Opportunities will be LIVE starting December 4th!
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Mark your calendars! CFHLA’s 2026 Sponsorships officially open for purchase on Thursday, December 4, 2025 and will once again follow a three-stage release schedule to ensure all members have access during their dedicated window:
- 8 :00am – VIP Members
- 9:00am – Silver Partners
- 10:00am – All CFHLA Members
You will receive an email reminder when it is your designated time to purchase.
Through these opportunities, you can reach your targeted audience and heighten your company’s visibility in 2026!
Please note: additional information regarding CFHLA Foundation (council events) sponsorships and CFHLA PAC/PC sponsorship opportunities will be shared throughout 2026 and are not available for purchase on December 4th.
For more sponsorship nformation, please contact Kim Gordon at kim.gordon@cfhla.org or click below to explore all of our sponsorship opportunities!
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Valencia College Hosts Successful Grand Buffet
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Each semester, students at Valencia College’s School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management get the opportunity to showcase their talents at the grand buffet. Thank you, Valencia College, for the invitation to join family members and other community partners as we experienced their wonderful culinary skills and outstanding hospitality service provided by students, including several of our CFHLA Foundation scholarship recipients!
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Help Support the December CARES Shoe Drive
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Partners in Action - Loews Hotels Connects with Colonial High School Hospitality Students
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Colonial High School recently welcomed Landy Mitchell of Loews Hotels as a guest speaker for their hospitality program. Landy, who serves as a recruiter, shared valuable insights into the many entry-level opportunities available within the hospitality industry. Students learned about résumé building, transferable skills, and career pathways that can help them get started in the field. It was an engaging and inspiring session that left students excited about the possibilities ahead. CFHLA thanks Loews Hotels for supporting the next generation of hospitality talent!
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Partners in Action - Summit Broadband partners with Leesburg Elementary in memory of teacher & students
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Thank you to Summit Broadband who generously donated school supplies, magnolia trees, and commemorative plaques to Leesburg Elementary School. These donations were made in memory of three beloved members of their school community, a teacher and two students, who tragically passed away last year. These thoughtful tributes provide a lasting way for the school to honor their lives and legacy.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR
MEMBERS OF THE MONTH
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To nominate a future CFHLA Allied and/or Lodging Member of the Month, please CLICK HERE.
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Check out the latest hospitality employment opportunities in Central Florida.
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About CFHLA
6675 Westwood Blvd #210, Orlando, FL 32821
The mission of the Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association is to represent the Central Florida Hospitality Industry, by setting the standard of excellence through advocacy, collaboration, education, recognition, and service.
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