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Women’s Initiatives

PNC Bank Finds Strength in Serving A Greater Purpose

Discover how PNC serves as a powerful proponent of women in leadership.

Orlando Tech Council

Orlando Emerges as the Center of the Metaverse

The world’s leading location where tech companies & a deep talent pool intersect, turning dreams into reality for the metaverse & Web3 development

Orlando Economic Partnership

Visit Orlando and Orlando Economic Partnership Unveil Orlando’s New Global Brand: ‘Unbelievably Real’ Orlando

The new “Unbelievably Real” brand platform will provide a consistent message, look and feel for marketing Orlando to leisure, meetings and…

Regional Talent Initiatives

New Report Dives Deep into Orlando’s Cybersecurity Talent Opportunities

The report specifically focuses on tactics to recruit and develop Orlando’s cybersecurity talent and invest in the strength of its cybersecurity workforce.

Orlando Economic Partnership

New Investor Profile: Curium Solutions

Daniel Entwistle, Curium Solutions Co-Founder and U.S. managing director, explains why his company chose to invest in Orlando and how the region’s diverse population helps drive growth.

Orlando Regional Chamber

Honoring the Legacy of Lonnie Bell, A Groundbreaking Chamber Chair

This week we learned of the passing of Lonnie Bell, the 2002 chair of the Orlando Regional Chamber and the first African American elected to serve that role.

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Critical Conversations: Celebrating Freedom and Advancing DEI in Orlando

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Orlando Economic Partnership 2022 Annual Dinner featuring the James B. Greene Award

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COVID-19

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First Workforce Data Released for 2021

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity released January 2021 employment data as well as revised employment data for all of…

COVID19

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…

COVID19

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.

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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.

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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

Orlando Tech Council

Orlando Emerges as the Center of the Metaverse

The world’s leading location where tech companies & a deep talent pool intersect, turning dreams into reality for the metaverse & Web3 development

Accenture Orlando Digital Lab of the Future

Life Sciences and Healthcare

Accenture Builds Specialized Life Sciences Consulting Capabilities in Orlando

Industry: Life Sciences Facility Function: Training, Delivery & Innovation Center Location: SouthPark Center Local Employees: 185 Year Business Started in…

Cleanroom space in BRIDG in Osceola County's NeoCity

Advanced Manufacturing

Osceola County Leads Florida with $500,000 Build Back Better Award for NeoCity

The Osceola-led Central Florida semiconductor coalition was the only organization to be awarded a grant in Florida.

Our Community

Alliance for Regional Transportation

Do You Need a Car to Succeed Economically?

Paul Skoutelas, president and CEO of American Public Transportation Association, believes regions like Orlando have an obligation to provide a standard and comprehensive set of mobility services to citizens

Transportation

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.

Advanced Manufacturing

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.

Alliance for Regional Transportation

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…

Alliance for Regional 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…

Regional Initiatives

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Research

August 2021 Employment Data Signals Strong Economic Recovery

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity August 2021 employment data shows continued recovery for the Orlando region.

Research

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

Research

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.

Research

Why Orlando’s Growth Rate is The Second Fastest of The 30 Largest U.S. Cities

The Orlando region is welcoming more than 1,000 new residents a week, and in fact, it has been adding that…

COVID19

Q3 2020 Orlando Economic Update

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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.