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Orlando’s First Self-Driving Bus Hits the Road
The first fully electric, driverless shuttles operating in Lake Nona represent the next step toward public acceptance and adoption of automated vehicle technology research, testing and deployment in the Orlando region.
Future Political Leaders Graduate from 2019 Central Florida Political Leadership Institute
A total of 19 participants graduated from the Central Florida Political Leadership Institute (PLI) Class of 2019.
Q&A with Blue Zones Founder Dan Buettner
Blue Zones is a global movement that has improved health and well-being for entire communities and cities. This new way…
California Prop-Tech GlobalListings.com to Open Regional Office in Orlando
GlobalListings.com announced today that Orlando will become its future regional sales and marketing office location.
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
Blue Zones to Explore Community Well-being Project
The Orlando Economic Partnership’s Foundation for Orlando’s Future, along with leaders in the business community, is working with Blue Zones to begin building a plan for a well-being transformation.
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2019 Florida Simulation Summit
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Synapse Orlando
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Idea to Profit One-Day Workshop
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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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Synapse Orlando
Synapse, the non-profit organization founded to accelerate innovation throughout the state, will debut its first regional business event “Synapse Orlando”…
Lockheed Martin Expands R&D in Orlando
Lockheed Martin has found success in Orlando for decades. The region’s steady pipeline of aerospace engineers and technicians combined with…
TechMatch Embodies Orlando’s Collaborative Community
Orlando’s annual company match-making event, TechMatch, underscores the community’s collaborative business environment. Major employers like Orlando Magic, Siemens, and AdventHealth…
Our Community
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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
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 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.
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…
Regional Initiatives
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Q2 2019 Orlando Economic Update: Expansion Turns 10
The US 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…
