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Experience fashion, culture, and community impact at HATitude! Southern Belle & Cowboy Rodeo Party in Orlando. Don't miss Business Summit 2025 and Plates & Partners cooking competition!

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The HATitude! Cultural Flair Event: Fashion, Culture, and Community Impact in the Southeast.

The HATitude!

Cultural Flair Event is a highly anticipated fashion-infused cultural gathering in the Southeast, part of the Zora Neale Hurston Festival of the Arts and Humanities Season.

Celebrate style, culture, and community impact while supporting the work of the Association to Preserve the Eatonville Community, Inc.

Featured designer Alexandria Alli of F&W Style creates elegant, modern handbags.

Enjoy live entertainment, a fashion showcase by Lake Lily, and networking with influencers and community leaders.

Proceeds support P.E.C.'s mission to preserve Eatonville's rich cultural heritage.

Join in for a day of fashion, culture, and giving back.

Website link: Register.

"Join us for the Southern Belle & Cowboy Rodeo Party in Orlando featuring a cash prize competition, line dancing, music, and more!"

The Rodeo is back with a cash prize competition for Southern Belles & Cowboys in Orlando!

Enjoy line dancing, games, drinks, mechanical bull riding, hookah, and more, with DJ's spinning tunes.

The event will take place at Wall Street Plaza on Sunday, October 5 from 2pm-7pm for those 21 and older.

VIP tables are available, and early arrival is recommended.

Contact 321-277-9511 for more information.

This is the #1 African American rodeo party experience you don't want to miss!

Let's put on our cowboy hats and have some fun!

Business Summit 2025: Accelerating Growth and Networking Opportunities

Join us for Business Summit 2025, where you'll gain insights from industry leaders, connect with professionals and entrepreneurs, and discover strategies for business growth.

This conference will provide you with the tools and knowledge needed to make smarter decisions and scale your business with confidence.

Network with influential delegates and like-minded individuals to foster partnerships and have meaningful conversations.

Whether you are looking to build momentum or break through to the next level, this event is where strategy meets opportunity.

Don't forget to notify us of any dietary restrictions.

Contact Events@ghacc.org for more information.

Event Spotlight

🍴 Plates &Partners: Can You Cook?

Date/Time: Saturday, January 31, 2026
Location: Orlando, Florida
Registration: Email guru.platespartners@gmail.com

🔥 Do you have what it takes to be the next big culinary star? The Plates & Partners Competitive-Collaborative Dining Experience is hosting an open call for Florida chefs, food vendors, and culinary entrepreneurs.

This exciting soul food competition brings together ten talented participants who will showcase their culinary expertise and unique flavors. More than just a competition, it’s also a collaborative experience, celebrating culture, creativity, and community.

What’s at stake?

A chance to impress Mrs. O, a celebrity chef, and become her next tour partner.
An opportunity to appear in a docu-series, shining a spotlight on your skills and culinary story.
The chance to elevate your food business and gain valuable exposure.

With flavors sizzling, creativity flowing, and community cheering, this is more than an event—it’s a movement celebrating the power of food to connect people.

👉 Registration is open now! Don’t miss your chance to step into the spotlight.

Trivia Question❓

In 1961, the iconic Enchanted Tiki Room attraction opened at Disneyland in California. The attraction features a group of singing birds, flowers, and tikis that come to life through audio-animatronics technology. What famous Disney Imagineer spearheaded the development of the Enchanted Tiki Room?

Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

Interesting Facts

Orlando is one of the most visited cities in the United States, with millions of tourists flocking to attractions like Walt Disney World and Universal Studios each year.

The city is known as "The Theme Park Capital of the World" due to its numerous theme parks and entertainment complexes.

Orlando is home to more than 100 lakes, which contribute to its nickname as "The City Beautiful."

Secret Little Hack

Stay hydrated and pack snacks when visiting the theme parks to save money and avoid long lines at food stands.

💡 Answer to Trivia Question:

The Enchanted Tiki Room was spearheaded by legendary Disney Imagineer, John Hench.

Tip of The Day

Check out the Orlando Farmers Market on Sundays for delicious local produce, unique crafts, and live music!