Say Hello to The West Lakes District
Pictured: Antoinette Giles, Executive Director of the West Lakes District
In 2021 the West Lakes District became an official part of the thriving Orlando Market Street program. A part of the Main Street America™ Coordinating Program, Orlando Market Streets help to lead a powerful, grassroots network consisting of over 40 Coordinating Programs in Orlando committed to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. Lift Orlando was proud to provide the newly formed West Lakes District with the funds needed to activate the City of Orlando’s matching grant for new Market Street programs.
The West Lakes District established a board of directors, composed of West Lakes business owners and entrepreneurs and hired long-time West Lakes resident, Antoinette Giles, as executive director of the West Lakes District. Under their leadership, plans are underway for a community clean-up, façade and landscape improvements at select businesses, and special events that will unify residents and business owners. One of the District’s primary goals is to shine a light on the successful businesses that abound in West Lakes, to keep West Lakes businesses top of mind for local consumers. Lift Orlando is a proud supporter of the West Lakes District and looks forward to continuing our financial commitment to local small businesses and entrepreneurs in the coming years.
When you invest in Lift Orlando, you are investing in the future success of small businesses in West Lakes.
Learn more about Lift Orlando’s work in The Communities of West Lakes and all of the exciting events and milestones happening last year in West Lakes by reading the 2021 Annual Report!