Valencia College Community Affairs serves as a liaison between the college and the Central Florida community. We work to create opportunities for connection between the college and the business community, and work on the college’s economic development initiatives with the Orlando Economic Partnership. We also develop and maintain relationships with the area’s non-profit organizations through events, partnerships, outreach, and civic initiatives.
Sponsoring and attending events is an essential part of our community affairs work. These events allow us to support important community initiatives, expand the depth and breadth of our external presence, and allow us to reach new audiences.
For tips and guidelines on attending community events, take a look at our community event toolkit.
We are all ambassadors of Valencia College and it’s a privilege to represent our organization in the community.
For more information on community events, contact:
Stephanie Howell
Valencia College may authorize the use of college buildings and facilities by external groups, organizations or agencies. A facilities use request form must be completed for consideration. If you are interested please submit a request form, which includes information on requirements and use restrictions.
Insurance is required. Please see the minimum requirements. These may change based on the events/activities taking place. Sample insurance form and minimum requirements.
Check out the ways that Valencia College is connecting to the community and helping positively shape the Central Florida area.
Events
2025 Upcoming Events
September 17, 2025
Early Learning Coalition of Orange County
Destination Kindergarten Breakfast
Florida Hotel & Conference Center
1500 Sand Lake Rd, Orlando FL 32809
September 17, 2025
Samaritan Resource Center
Transforming Lives Breakfast
Whole Life Church
2800 N. Orange Ave, Orlando FL 32804
7:30am - 9:30am
September 20, 2025
St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce
2025 Annual Banquet
Osceola Heritage Park Events Center
1901 Chief Osceola Trail, Kissimmee FL 34744
5:30pm
October 1, 2025
Osceola Heritage Park
State of Osceola County 2025
Osceola Heritage Park Events Center
1901 Chief Osceola Trail, Kissimmee FL 34744
11:00am - 1:30pm
October 2, 2025
Hispanic Chamber of Metro Orlando
Osceola Star Awards
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
6000 W. Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee FL 34746
11:00am - 2:00pm
December 13, 2025
Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association
2025 Hospitality Gala
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
One Grand Cypress Blvd, Orlando FL 32836
6:00pm - 11:00pm
2025 Past Events
January 24, 2025
Lake Nona Regional Chamber
2025 Illumination Awards
The Aloft
7215 Corner Dr., Orlando FL 32827
7:00pm - 11:00pm
January 24, 2025
United Abolitionists, Inc.
2025 Polaris Star Awards:End Modern Day Slavery
UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management
9907 Universal Blvd, Orlando FL 32819
6:00pm - 9:00pm
January 30, 2025
Orange County Public Schools
15th OCPS Culinary Competition
Orange County Convention Center
9800 International Dr, Orlando FL 32819
9:30am
January 31 - February 2, 2025
Preserve Eatonville Community
ZORA! Festival 2025
Historic Eatonville
227 E Kenedy Blvd., Eatonville FL 32751
Friday 9:00am-5:00pm, Saturday 9:00am-6:00pm and Sunday 10am-5:00pm
February 8, 2025
The Osceola Chamber
100th Annual Meeting: 2025 Boots to Suits
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
1000 W. Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista FL 32830
6:00pm - 11:30pm
February 22, 2025
The West Orange Chamber of Commerce
The Big Orange Awards
Disney's Coronado Springs Convention Center
1000 W. Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista FL 32830
7:00pm - 10:00pm
February 25, 2025
Orlando Economic Partnership
Barbecue in the Park
Luminary Green Park
437 N. Terry Avenue, Orlando FL 32801
5:00pm - 8:00pm
February 28, 2025
Winter Park Chamber of Commerce
2025 State of the City Luncheon
The Alfond Inn
300 E. New England Ave, Winter Park FL 32789
11:30am
February 28, 2025
African American Chamber of Central Florida
21st Annual Eagle Awards Gala
Disney's Colorado Springs Resort
1000 W. Buena Vista Drive, Buena Vista FL 32836
7:00pm - 11:00pm
March 1, 2025
Central Florida Concerns of Police Survivors
The 13th Annual Bluelight Gala
The Rosen Centre
9840 Internantional Drive, Orlando FL 32819
6:30pm
March 12, 2025
School District of Osceola
2025 Education Awards
Osceola Heritage Park
1875 Silver Spur Ln, Kissimmee FL 34744
TBA
April 4, 2025
Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida
2025 Celebrate the Children - Club OZ
Rosen Shingle Creek
9939 Universal Blvd, Orlando FL 32819
6:30pm - 10:30pm
April 4, 2025
Victim Service Center of Central Florida
Cheers to Change
Orlando Science Center
777 East Princeton Street, Orlando FL 32803
6:00pm - 9:30pm
April 10, 2025
Heart of Florida United Way, Inc
2025 Women United Luncheon
Hilton Orlando
6001 Destination Parkway, Orlando FL 32819
10:00am - 1:30pm
April 16, 2025
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Ignite Luncheon 2025
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
445 S. Magnolia Ave, Orlando FL 32801
10:00am - 2:00pm
April 22, 2025
Scouting America - Central Florida Council
Osceola County Golden Eagle Dinner
Osceola Heritage Park
1875 Silver Spur Lane, Kissimmee FL 34744
Reception 6:00pm - Dinner 7:00pm
April 22, 2025
The Osceola Chamber of Commerce
Poinciana Council Scholarship Awards Luncheon
Poinciana High School
2300 S. Poinciana Blvd, Kissimmee FL 34758
11:30am - 1:30pm
May 2, 2025
Orlando Economic Parnership
2025 Regional Leadership Conference
Disney's Yacht Club Convention Center
Walt Disney World Resort
1700 Epcot Resorts Blvd, Lake Buena Vista FL 32830 8:00am - 2:00pm
May 2, 2025
The Salvation Army of Orange & Osceola Counties
An Evening for 'Others"
SeaWorld Orlando's Ports of Call
7007 SeaWorld Drive, Orlando FL 32821
6:00pm - 9:00pm
May 5 - 7, 2025
Florida College Access Network (FCAN)
Talent Strong Florida Summit
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort
1 Grand Cypress Blvd, Orlando FL 32836
May 7, 2025
Downtown Orlando Partnership
Golden Brick Awards
Dr. Phillips Center
445 South Magnolia Ave, Orlando FL 32801
8:30am - 10:30am
June 5, 2025
The Osceola Chamber
Osceola Update 2025
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
6000 W. Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee FL 34746
11:30am - 1:30pm
June 6, 2025
CFHLA-Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association
2025 State of Orange County Address
Orange County Convention Center-West Concourse
9800 International Dr, Orlando FL 32819
9:00am
June 9, 2025
Orange County Public Schools
State of the Schools
Innovation High School
12401 Dowden Rd, Orlando FL 32832
7:15am Breakfast/8:00am - 9:00am
September 6, 2025
East Orlando Chamber of Commerce
Bravatto Awards
Valencia College East Performing Arts Center
701 N. Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando FL 32825
6:00pm - 10:00pm
September 16, 2025
Career Source of Central Florida
Rise & Thrive
Winter Park Events Center
1050 W. Morse Blvd, Winter Park FL 32789
8:00am - 11:00am
Event Toolkit
For tips and guidelines on attending community events, take a look at our
community event toolkit.