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Nominations Open for Community and Economic Awards
The Orlando Economic Partnership is now accepting nominations for the 2019 recipients of the James B. Greene and the Schwartz Innovation Awards to be announced at the Orlando Economic Partnership Annual Dinner on November 19, 2019. These awards honor those who have made the greatest impact on the economy and community through innovation and service to the Orlando region.
4 Industries Ripe for Blockchain Disruption
Industries including finance, logistics, healthcare and legal services are set to be disrupted by the adoption of distributed ledger and…
Cultivating Autonomous Vehicle Technology Through Legislation
During the 2019 Florida Legislative Session, Rep. Fischer, along with Florida Senator Jeff Brandes, cosponsored autonomous vehicles bill CS/HB 311, which was signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis in June at SunTrax in Polk County.
How AdventHealth Is Making The Most of a Healthcare Revolution
Daryl Tol believes healthcare is on the cusp of a digital transformation. As President and CEO of AdventHealth’s Central Florida…
Partnership Announces New Vice President of Innovation
The Orlando Economic Partnership (The Partnership) proudly named Sheena Fowler as Vice President of Innovation. In this new role, Fowler will oversee the Partnership’s efforts toward expanding the regional innovation economy.
Investor Profile: Timbers Resort
The Orlando Economic Partnership welcomes Timbers Resorts, one of the largest independent developers and operators of world-class boutique resorts, hotels…
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Talent Attraction in a Hot Market
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Alliance for Regional Transportation: Educational Series
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Synapse Orlando
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The Orlando Economic Partnership unifies our community’s strategies to create a more prosperous economy for all. Through the power of our partnerships we strengthen our regional assets and businesses, advocate for regional priorities and write the next chapter of Orlando’s story.
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4 Industries Ripe for Blockchain Disruption
Industries including finance, logistics, healthcare and legal services are set to be disrupted by the adoption of distributed ledger and…
Johnson & Johnson Human Performance Institute® Builds Global Headquarters in Orlando
The new global headquarters for the Johnson & Johnson Human Performance Institute® opened its doors in Orlando’s Lake Nona community…
How AdventHealth Is Making The Most of a Healthcare Revolution
Daryl Tol believes healthcare is on the cusp of a digital transformation. As President and CEO of AdventHealth’s Central Florida…
Our Community
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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. Orlando, Fla. – Florida Governor Ron…
Orlando Poised to Become Capital of Autonomous Vehicle Research
Orlando is poised to become a hub for autonomous vehicles because of its designation as a national AV proving ground,…
Innovative Collaboration Drives Orlando Regional Transportation Priorities
With more people on the Orlando’s roadways, transportation leaders are shifting focus toward multimodal solutions fueled by public-private partnerships. Transportation…
Why Transportation is Key to Broad-Based Prosperity
International Transit Consultant Jarrett Walker shares his recommendations for Orlando regional transit including calling on a coalition of community leaders…
How Innovation and Tourism Work Side by Side in Orlando
Most communities have a core industry they nurture, investing in new ideas and technologies and developing partnerships with investors and…
Regional Initiatives
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Q2 2019 Orlando Economic Update: Expansion Turns 10
The U.S. economy has been growing for a decade, with the economic expansion officially turning 10 in June 2019. If…
Orlando’s Population Growth Fueled by International Migration
As the rate of natural population increase in the U.S. declines, migration will become the dominate force behind national population…
Q1 2019 Orlando Economic Update: Threat of a Looming Recession
As quarter one of 2019 ends, one thing seems certain: the current economic expansion will not last forever; the scales…
7 Forecasts for the Orlando Region in 2030
At the Orlando Economic Partnership, we aren’t just planning for 2019 – we’re looking at the decade ahead and where…
Orlando Leads Nation in Job Growth Four Years in a Row
The Orlando region is No. 1 in the nation for job growth for the fourth consecutive year. According to the…
Orlando’s Fast Growth in a Category All Its Own
Orlando is adding 1,000 new residents a week. In fact, the larger seven-county region has been adding that many people…
