SEMINOLE COUNTY
Seminole Business Calendar: October 5–11, with the Week Ahead
Published October 5, 2026 · Go Central Florida
Choose a meeting by its purpose, eligibility and cost. This week's verified calendar includes seven Chamber or independent business gatherings, plus a career fair and a volunteer-opportunity expo. A members-only benefit is different from free public admission; prices below preserve that distinction.
No verified in-county networking occurrence is listed here for Monday, Saturday or Sunday.
This week: October 5–11, 2026
River Council Business Networking
The Seminole County Chamber brings members together for morning business introductions. This meeting does not include a promise of zoo admission.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026: 7:30 AM–9:00 AM Eastern. Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, 3755 W Seminole Blvd, Sanford, FL 32771. Cost: Free member benefit; visitor eligibility not published. Ages: Not published. Registration: RSVP by October 5, 2026 at 4 p.m.; registration through source page.
Parking: Not published. Accessibility: Not published. Weather: Not published.
Source and current organizer details: https://business.seminolebusiness.org/events/details/river-council-business-networking-42187
Chamber After Five at Marlow’s Tavern
The Oviedo-Winter Springs Regional Chamber hosts an evening for business introductions and conversation. Visitor pricing makes the membership distinction clear before you register.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026: 5:30 PM–7:00 PM Eastern. Marlow's Tavern, 352 Mike Roberto Way, Oviedo, FL 32765. Cost: Members free; nonmembers $5. Ages: Not published. Registration: Register through Chamber listing; deadline not published.
Parking: Not published. Accessibility: Not published. Weather: Not published.
Source and current organizer details: https://business.owsrcc.org/events/details/ca5-chamber-after-five_2025-10-06-2026-45996
Business Connections Breakfast with Remo Eyal
Sanford Chamber's breakfast pairs networking with Remo Eyal's discussion of veterans in the workforce. Note this occurrence's Teen Challenge venue when planning your route.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026: 7:30 AM–9:00 AM Eastern. Teen Challenge Southeast Region Men's Center, 3706 S Sanford Ave, Sanford, FL 32773. Cost: Members free; prospective members' first two visits free, then $10. Ages: Not published. Registration: Register through Chamber listing; deadline not published.
Parking: Not published. Accessibility: Not published. Weather: Not published.
Source and current organizer details: https://business.mysanfordchamber.com/events/details/business-connections-networking-breakfast-guest-speaker-remo-eyal-26794
Virtually Seminole Council Networking
This Seminole County Chamber session gives professionals a way to make introductions without travelling to a meeting venue.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026: 9:30 AM–10:30 AM Eastern. Online via Zoom; meeting link emailed to registered attendees. Cost: Members free; nonmembers $5. Ages: Not published. Registration: Register by October 7, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.; Zoom details sent at 8:30 a.m..
Parking: Not published. Accessibility: Not published. Weather: Not published.
Source and current organizer details: https://business.seminolebusiness.org/events/details/virtually-seminole-council-networking-42165
Entrepreneurs Anonymous small-business meetup
Hollerbach With Purpose offers a facilitated discussion for aspiring and established small-business owners. Bring a business question or experience to discuss with peers. Coffee, tea and cookies are listed.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026: 4:00 PM–5:30 PM Eastern. Hollerbach With Purpose, 112 Sanford Ave, Sanford, FL 32771. Cost: Free. Ages: Not published. Registration: Organizer asks attendees to register; limited space; deadline not published.
Parking: Not published. Accessibility: Not published. Weather: Not published.
Source and current organizer details: https://hollerbachwithpurpose.com/workshops/p/entrepreneurs-anonymous
Supporting source: https://business.mysanfordchamber.com/events/details/entrepreneurs-anonymous-free-monthly-meetup-for-small-business-owners-10-07-2026-26578
Brews, Boos & Business
Seminole County Chamber's Halloween-themed after-hours gathering includes a costume contest and Chamber bingo. It suits professionals looking for informal conversation; food and drink inclusion is not established.
Thursday, October 8, 2026: 5:30 PM–7:00 PM Eastern. Dees Brothers Brewery, 210 Magnolia Ave, Sanford, FL 32771. Cost: Members free; nonmembers $20. Ages: Not published. Registration: Register through organizer listing; deadline not published.
Parking: Not published. Accessibility: Not published. Weather: Not published.
Source and current organizer details: https://business.seminolebusiness.org/events/details/business-after-hours-brews-boos-business-39667
The Swell Center grand opening and ribbon cutting
The Oviedo-Winter Springs Regional Chamber lists a ribbon cutting for this social wellness business. This is an opening celebration and introduction to the business, not a verified offer of free services.
Thursday, October 8, 2026: 5:30 PM–7:00 PM Eastern. The Swell Center, 1955 W State Road 426, Oviedo, FL 32765. Cost: Not published. Ages: Not published. Registration: Register through Chamber listing; deadline not published.
Parking: Not published. Accessibility: Not published. Weather: Not published.
Source and current organizer details: https://business.owsrcc.org/events/details/grand-opening-ribbon-cutting-the-swell-center-46692
Recruiting and volunteering
Call to Service volunteer-opportunity expo
Leadership Seminole's expo connects residents with nonprofit volunteer opportunities. The organizer plans participation from about 40 nonprofits and lists coffee and a light breakfast.
Friday, October 9, 2026: 8:30 AM–11:00 AM Eastern. The Rink at Northland Church, 522 Dog Track Rd, Longwood, FL 32750. Cost: Free. Ages: Not published. Registration: Not published.
Parking: Not published. Accessibility: Not published. Weather: Not published.
Source and current organizer details: https://leadershipseminole.org/default.aspx
Supporting source: https://business.seminolebusiness.org/events/details/7th-annual-call-to-service-43408
Seminole State Fall Career Fair
Seminole State's Office of Career Success offers students and community members a chance to meet employers. This is a recruiting event, distinct from a Chamber networking meeting.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026: 10:30 AM–12:30 PM Eastern. Outside Wayne M. Densch Partnership Center (Building UP), Seminole State Sanford/Lake Mary Campus, 100 Weldon Blvd, Sanford, FL 32773. Cost: Not published. Ages: Not published. Registration: Event information: https://seminolestate.campuslabs.com/engage/event/12498161 ; deadline not published.
Parking: Not published. Accessibility: Not published. Weather: Not published.
Source and current organizer details: https://www.seminolestate.edu/newsroom/article/6558/fall-2026-events
Business support: Heathrow consolidation
UCF's Business Incubation Program announced that its Seminole County operations would be consolidated at Seminole State College's Heathrow campus starting October 1, 2026. Entrepreneurs using the program should check the current location before travelling to the former Winter Springs office. This is a published organizational announcement, not a first-hand visit or a claim that any specific service is available without an appointment.
UCF announcement: https://incubator.ucf.edu/ucf-business-incubation-program-expands-seminole-county-incubator/
Advance planning: October 12–18, 2026
These four meetings fall after this edition's coverage week. They are saved here so readers can plan membership eligibility, cost and registration deadlines ahead of time.
Lake Mary Council Coffee Club
This Seminole County Chamber morning meeting offers member introductions in Lake Mary. It is advance planning for the week after the October 5 edition.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026: 7:30 AM–9:00 AM Eastern. Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 780 N Sun Dr, Lake Mary, FL 32746. Cost: Free member benefit; visitor eligibility not published. Ages: Not published. Registration: RSVP required by October 12, 2026 at 4 p.m.; waitlist if full.
Parking: Not published. Accessibility: Not published. Weather: Not published.
Source and current organizer details: https://business.seminolebusiness.org/events/details/lake-mary-council-coffee-club-42184
WIN — Women’s Inspiration Network
The Oviedo-Winter Springs Regional Chamber's group supports women in business. Plan ahead for this lunchtime networking gathering in the following week.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026: 11:30 AM–1:00 PM Eastern. Lutheran Haven, 1451 Haven Dr, Oviedo, FL 32765. Cost: Chamber members $25; future members $35. Ages: Not published. Registration: Register through organizer listing; deadline not published.
Parking: Not published. Accessibility: Not published. Weather: Not published.
Source and current organizer details: https://business.owsrcc.org/events/details/win-women-s-inspirational-networking_2026-10-14-2026-45972
Altamonte Small Business Networking
Seminole County Chamber lists its October 16 member meeting at Eastmonte Park. Use this occurrence's location; earlier meetings used a different venue.
Friday, October 16, 2026: 7:30 AM–9:00 AM Eastern. Eastmonte Park, 830 Magnolia Dr, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701. Cost: Free member benefit; visitor eligibility not published. Ages: Not published. Registration: RSVP required by October 15, 2026 at 4 p.m.; waitlist if full.
Parking: Not published. Accessibility: Not published. Weather: Not published.
Source and current organizer details: https://business.seminolebusiness.org/events/details/altamonte-small-business-networking-42183
Seminole County Chamber Mayors’ Update
A municipal panel is scheduled after a half-hour of networking. Networking starts at 11:30 a.m.; the program runs noon–1:30 p.m. This listing is advance planning, outside the October 5–11 coverage week.
Friday, October 16, 2026: 11:30 AM–1:30 PM Eastern. Westin Lake Mary, Orlando North, 2794 International Pkwy, Lake Mary, FL 32746. Cost: Individual seats: members $45, nonmembers $65; tables of eight: members $550, nonmembers $650. Ages: Not published. Registration: Register through Chamber listing; general deadline not published. Dietary-request deadline October 2 has passed; accommodations no longer guaranteed..
Parking: Not published. Accessibility: Not published. Weather: Not published.
Source and current organizer details: https://business.seminolebusiness.org/events/details/mayors-update-39790
Choose the right kind of gathering
River Council, Virtually Seminole and Brews, Boos & Business are Seminole County Chamber events. The Sanford breakfast is hosted by Sanford Chamber. Chamber After Five, WIN and the Swell ribbon cutting are listed by the Oviedo-Winter Springs Regional Chamber. Entrepreneurs Anonymous is an independent Hollerbach With Purpose program. The Swell event is a business promotion and opening celebration; the career fair concerns recruiting; Call to Service concerns volunteer opportunities.
Use the organizers' dated registration pages and check visitor rules before attending.
