About Us
The idea for the City District has been over a decade in the making. Conceived during the Great Recession of the early 2010s as merchant association Church Street District to serve businesses along Church Street, the district expanded in October of 2019 and rebranded to City District. City District is comprised of business owners working together to strengthen the economic vitality of Downtown Orlando. With the support from many of our local merchants, City District has continued to grow as an Orland Main Street and nationally accredited member of Main Street America. Together, we build better businesses, are good neighbors, and strengthen the community at large.
Mission
City District is a nationally accredited Orlando Main Streets not-for-profit 501(C)(6) organization that promotes and advocates for the stakeholders and businesses within the historic core and urbanized downtown Orlando corridor. The District seeks to serve as a policy influencer and a vehicle for business and community enhancement, while supporting and ensuring economic stability through event programming, design, and heightened community marketing promotions.
Vision
City District aspires to foster activity and prosperity among its stakeholders, and to be the premier downtown Orlando destination for visitors and locals alike by showcasing its homegrown businesses and exceptional surrounding venues. City District has hosted and will continue hosting quality events and preserving the iconic history and culture of our community while embracing extraordinary growth.



District Regions
Creative Village
Orange Blossom Trail
Parramore Heritage
Church Street
Orange Ave
Wall Street
Board Members
Doug Taylor
President
Founder/Owner, Church Street Entertainment
George Maltezos (VP)
Vice President
Founder/Owner, Foundation Presents
Jay Manji (T)
Treasurer
Owner, 7-Eleven (Pine)
Jorge Becerra
Cultural Affairs Committee Chair
Partner, CFS Coffee Downtown
Graham Jarrett
East Promotion Committee Co-Chair
Publisher, Orlando Weekly
Mitchell Ruiz
East Promotion Committee Co-Chair
Owner, Barnes Supply
Justin Williams
East Economic Vitality Chair
General Manager, Grand Bohemian Orlando
Aida R. Martin
Parramore Economic Vitality Chair
Broker Owner, Midtown Realty
John Henry
Parramore Design Committee Chair
Owner, Henry’s Barber Shop
Thomas Bonds
Parramore Promotion Committee Chair
Owner, Exit Realty
Ryan Davis
General Manager
Harry Buffalo
Despina McLaughlin
Public Information Officer
Orange County Government
Stacy Papp
Owner
Bay Hill Jewelers
Kirk Wingerson
Marketing Division Manager
Orlando Venues
Jose Lightner
Owner
City2Nite
Dominque Greco
Nighttime Economy Manager
City of Orlando
Terrence Miller
Planner II
City of Orlando
Keith Mawardi
Owner
Mathers Social Gathering
Justin Sullivan
Owner
V Group
Keri Burnes
Executive Director
FRLA
Staff
Rosangela Parker
Executive Director
Natasha Gaye
Associate Director