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UPDATE: The space was gifted to Junior Achievement of Central Florida by Lake Nona.
Junior Achievement of Central Florida (Website) has just announced a major gift from Board Member Jesse Eisner that will support the development of its new state-of-the-art education facility in the heart of Lake Nona.
The new 13,400 SF Junior Achievement Eisner Family Dreamers Center will open in the fall of 2026 and serve as a “flagship hub for innovative, hands-on learning experiences that equip students with vital skills in financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and career readiness.”
The first program in the Center will be called the JA BizTown, a fully immersive simulated city where students assume real-world roles in business, government, and civic life. According to a press release, It will provide after-school and summer programming and is expected o work with more than 30,000 young people each year.
“I’ve always believed that when young people are given the chance to build confidence and real-world skills, their potential is limitless,” said Jesse Eisner. “Supporting Junior Achievement’s mission is both a privilege and a personal passion. The Dreamers Center represents a place where students are encouraged to think beyond limits and truly believe in their potential. I was deeply inspired by the late Pat Williams, co-founder of the Orlando Magic and a visionary leader whose dreams helped shape this city, and I’m proud to honor his legacy through the Dreamers name.”
The Center will be located at 1 Performance Plaza, in the heart of the Lake Nona Town Center.
