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
November 14, 2025
Hope Partnership
4th Annual Hope Gala
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
6000 Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee FL 34746
6:00pm - 10:00pm
November 20, 2025
Junior Achievement of Central Florida
48th Annual Hall of Fame
Rosen Shingle Creek Resort
9939 Universal Blvd, Orlando FL 32819
6:00pm
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
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
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
October 21, 2025
CFHLA Gives
Scholarship Luncheon
Embassy Suites Orlando-Lake Buena Vista South
4955 Kyngs Heath Road, Kissimmee FL 34746
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Event Toolkit
For tips and guidelines on attending community events, take a look at our
community event toolkit.