2016 State of Downtown Orlando Address at Bob Carr Theater

This is a photo of Bob Carr, the namesake of the 1978 theatre built on the site of the former 1926 building known as the Municipal Auditorium. All that remains of the "Muni Aud" as locals called it are the three front walls. The original building was gutted. 

The annual State of Downtown Address was created in 1982 as a fundraising event for the Downtown Orlando Partnership (Website) which mission is to enhance business and community relationships through collaborative events and initiatives in Downtown Orlando.

The next State of Downtown Address will be delivered on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at the Bob Carr Theater (401 West Livingston St., Orlando, FL 32801) which was recently deemed a historic landmark despite 99% of it having been constructed in 1978. 

Tickets are $45 for DOP members and $60 for nonmembers. Advanced registration is required. Register online.

Mayor Dyer will share the latest on the continued revitalization of Downtown Orlando, as well as plans and advancements for the community.

• 3:00 p.m. – Doors Open and Registration Begins
• 3:30 p.m. – Mayor Dyer’s State of Downtown Address

The 2016 Board of Directors of the Downtown Orlando Partnership include the following:

Rob Allen Senior Estimator, Austin Commercial	Roger Cook Central Florida Market Executive, JP Morgan Chase
Stephanie Darden President/Creative Director, Prismatic	Paul Gloersen Associate Executive Director, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
John Harris Vice President, Balfour Beatty Construction	David Hathaway Shareholder, Dean Mead
Timothy Haughee Senior Associate, Lowndes Law	Kai Isaac CEO and Producer Filmscape Production
Melissa Jean Director of Sales and Marketing, Crowne Plaza Orlando Downtown	Allen Johnson Executive Director, Orlando Venues
Craig Leicester General Manager, Aloft Orlando Downtown	Sharon Line Clary Vice President of Marketing, Florida Hospital
Suneera Madhani CEO/Founder, Fattmerchant	Maritza Martinez Associate Vice President, UCF Community Relations DOP Secretary
Mike Matthews Manager, Marketing Research & E-Commerce, OUC – The Reliable OneDOP Vice President	Chris McDirmit Audit Partner, Berman Hopkins Wright & LaHam, CPAs DOP Treasurer
Scott Pamplin Vice President, Avison Young DOP President	Catherine Reeves Director of Leasing, Highwoods Properties DOP Past President
Beth Smith Community Relations Manager, Orlando Health	Dr. David Swanson Senior Pastor, First Presbyterian Church of Orlando