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AWEsome Women in Orlando: Linh Dang, Addition Financial

Linh Dang, chief development officer of Addition Financial Credit Union, shares what made Orlando her home and why she thinks the region should get an NFL team called the Orlando Astronauts!

Orlando Tech Council Weekly Round Up: June 18, 2021

This week in the Orlando region, we reflect on the acknowledgement of the newest national holiday Junteenth and we celebrate a game changing private donation to one of the nation’s largest universities. Read these stories and more in this week’s Orlando Tech Council Weekly Tech Round Up.

Orlando Inno

New ‘Orlando Inno’ Media Platform Showcases the Region’s Innovation Economy

In Partnership with the Orlando Business Journal, the Orlando Tech Council is among the Founding Partners of a portal focused on amplifying the stories of startups, growth, technology and innovation.

New ‘O The Innovation’ Podcast Spotlights Orlando’s Innovation and Tech Ecosystem

The podcast produced by the Orlando Tech Council features interviews and stories from the Orlando region’s top startup founders and business leaders.

Orlando Tech Council Weekly Round Up: June 11, 2021

This week in the Orlando region, we take time to reflect – one year after the death of George Floyd. In headlines, big partnerships that will change the way we travel and the way AI “sees” as well as more exciting company announcements.

Profiles in Tech: Carlos Carbonell, Echo Interaction Group

Carlos Carbonell, CEO of Echo Tech Strategy & Apps discusses how “cheese” and an inclusive, collaborative spirit make Orlando the perfect place for him and his business.

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COVID-19

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Federal Relief Arrives for the Holidays – What Small Businesses Need to Know

Federal relief for small businesses has been passed by Congress. Here’s what you need to know. On December, 28 President…

Q3 2020 Orlando Economic Update

Q3 2020 Orlando Economic Update

This third quarter 2020 economic update explores the conflicting dynamic between the number of permanently unemployed individuals and business’ struggle to find skilled workers to fill open positions.

Indicators to Measure Orlando’s Economic Recovery: October 2 Update

A weekly update to high-frequency indicators through October 2 that will signal worsening or better economic recovery outcomes for the Orlando region.

Indicators to Measure Orlando’s Economic Recovery: September 24 Update

This week’s economic update analyzes leading indicators and key takeaways from COVID-19 impacts put into historical context over the last 20 years, with the August job report fueling much of this analysis.

Industries

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AVT Simulation Opens New Offices in Orlando

Homegrown Tech Company AVT Simulation Opens New Offices Supporting Collaboration in the Modeling, Simulation, and Training Field

Industry: Technology Facility Function: Headquarters Location: Orange County (Close to University of Central Florida) Local Employees: 100 Year Business Started…

Profiles in Tech: Carlos Carbonell, Echo Interaction Group

Carlos Carbonell, CEO of Echo Tech Strategy & Apps discusses how “cheese” and an inclusive, collaborative spirit make Orlando the perfect place for him and his business.

Profiles in Tech: Rear Adm. Paul Sohl (USN Ret.), Florida High Tech Corridor Council

Paul Sohl, retired Rear Admiral of the US Navy and CEO of the Florida High Tech Corridor Council, describes the Orlando region’s boundary-breaking collaboration and tells out-of-towners to “imagine if…”

Our Community

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Route 429

Governor DeSantis Expands Electric Vehicle Charging on Florida Turnpike

The announcement is another advancement in the Orlando region’s development of next-generation transportation infrastructure.

Suntrax

Orlando Poised to Become Capital of Autonomous Vehicle Research

The region’s designation as a national AV proving ground, history in space exploration, cluster of defense and aerospace contractors, specialized university research and unified government buy-in make it a prime location for AV research.

Regional Initiatives

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April 2021 Employment Memo

April 2021 Employment Memo: Multiple Months of Job Gains

March 2021 employment highlights how Orlando’s Leisure and Hospitality industry continues to rebound. The following key takeaways from the monthly jobs report focus on the most recent data available for the Orlando region.

Orlando Economic Recovery Indicators Report

Orlando Regional Workforce Data Analysis of 2020 Trends

This month we focus analysis on combining 2020 trends in the unemployment rate, industry employment, labor force size, and consumer spending to bring you insights into the emerging opportunities and challenges for the regional economy.

Q3 2020 Orlando Economic Update

Q3 2020 Orlando Economic Update

This third quarter 2020 economic update explores the conflicting dynamic between the number of permanently unemployed individuals and business’ struggle to find skilled workers to fill open positions.

Indicators to Measure Orlando’s Economic Recovery: October 2 Update

A weekly update to high-frequency indicators through October 2 that will signal worsening or better economic recovery outcomes for the Orlando region.

Indicators to Measure Orlando’s Economic Recovery: September 24 Update

This week’s economic update analyzes leading indicators and key takeaways from COVID-19 impacts put into historical context over the last 20 years, with the August job report fueling much of this analysis.