OCOEE, United States
Kenyon Congdon
Principal Product Designer at PlanetBids
Hi Orlando UXers!
It’s almost time for our next meetup in our new home, Tech Hub Orlando!
Mark you calendar for Wednesday, November 5th at 6pm. We’ll gather at Tech Hub for our UX discussion. I’ll share the agenda once confirmed with our guest speaker, so stay tuned!
Last time we had an after party at The Corner Pizza Bar at 150 S Magnolia Ave. A great time was had by all so I think this needs to be a recurring pattern!
Tech Hub Orlando’s address is 36 W Pine Street, Orlando 32801 in the UCF Ying Academic Building.
Please see nearby parking/transit options:
55 West Garage – 60 W Pine St (across from the fire station)
Garland Surface Lot – 109 W Pine St.
3 Hour Parking lot – Under i4 between Church and Pine St. Park Mobile 77001
No street parking on Pine St, but there is in surrounding areas
SunRail – Exit/Enter at the Church Street Station
DTO options (bikes, scooters, Ride DTO $1 rides, : https://www.downtownorlando.com/Parking-Getting-Around
NOTE: Do NOT park in any of the lots next to the building or across the street, you will be towed.
OCOEE, United States
Kenyon Congdon
Principal Product Designer at PlanetBids
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