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Orlando Economic Partnership Announces Transition of Innovate Orlando and Appointment of Sheena Fowler as Vice President of Innovation
In her new role, Fowler will lead regional innovation initiatives, strengthen partnerships with industry and community stakeholders, support entrepreneurs and high‑growth companies, and align innovation activity with the region’s broader economic development priorities.
Barbecue in the Park 2026 Recap: City Barbeque Wins Best in Park
With 915 attendees and strong partner support, Barbecue in the Park 2026 brought together the region’s best, with City Barbeque earning top honors from attendee votes and taking home the Best in the Park award.
This Week’s Regional Perspective | February 27, 2026
Welcome to the Regional Perspective, where I share stories that bring the Orlando 2045 Vision to life and highlight the progress shaping our region’s future.
The PLI’s Civic Leaders Track Returns in 2026
The OEP’s Public Leadership Institute Civic Leaders Track is returning in 2026. Applications are open until March 6.
This Week’s Regional Perspective | February 20, 2026
Welcome to the Regional Perspective, where I share stories that bring the Orlando 2045 Vision to life and highlight the progress shaping our region’s future.
Orlando Economic Partnership Earns National Recognition for Advancing Skills-First Workforce Strategies
The OEP was selected as one of only 12 organizations nationwide to join the Jobs for the Future’s Inquiry into Building Regional Skills First Ecosystems initiative
This Week’s Regional Perspective | February 13, 2026
Welcome to the Regional Perspective, where I share stories that bring the Orlando 2045 Vision to life and highlight the progress shaping our region’s future.
VanTrust Real Estate’s Sunbridge Acquisition to Bring One Million Square Feet of Industrial Space to Orlando Region
The investment stands to significantly expand the region’s industrial development pipeline.
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2026 Regional Leadership Conference
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The Orlando Economic Partnership (the OEP) is an economic and community development organization that works to advance Broad-based Prosperity®. Through the power of partnerships, we grow the economy, attract companies that create new jobs, drive investment, improve competitiveness and fuel regional leadership. Learn why opportunity in Orlando is Unbelievably Real™ at InvestOrlando.org.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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Travel + Leisure Co. Celebrates New Downtown Orlando Global Headquarters
The relocation brings more than 900 associates into Orlando’s urban core and reflects a capital investment exceeding $36 million, reinforcing Orlando’s emergence as a dynamic hub for innovation, talent, and global corporate leadership.
Novartis Selects Winter Park for New Radioligand Therapy Manufacturing Facility
The state-of-the-art, 35,000-square-foot facility represents a major milestone in Novartis’ $23 billion U.S. investment strategy and underscores the Orlando region’s growing reputation as a hub for advanced manufacturing and life sciences innovation.
Industries
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Travel + Leisure Co. Celebrates New Downtown Orlando Global Headquarters
The relocation brings more than 900 associates into Orlando’s urban core and reflects a capital investment exceeding $36 million, reinforcing Orlando’s emergence as a dynamic hub for innovation, talent, and global corporate leadership.
Novartis Selects Winter Park for New Radioligand Therapy Manufacturing Facility
The state-of-the-art, 35,000-square-foot facility represents a major milestone in Novartis’ $23 billion U.S. investment strategy and underscores the Orlando region’s growing reputation as a hub for advanced manufacturing and life sciences innovation.
Our Community
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Orlando Takes Center Stage at the Florida Film Festival
Now in its 34th year, the Florida Film Festival is an Oscar®-qualifying event showcasing over 160 films. For 10 days, film lovers can enjoy screenings, mingle with filmmakers and celebrities, and savor handcrafted cocktails and delicious food at Eden Bar and Enzian Theater.
How Walt Disney World is Fueling Jobs and Economic Prosperity
Walt Disney World is spreading more than magic. For more than half a century, the company has been fueling the Orlando region and Florida’s economy, creating thousands of jobs, and supporting small businesses and nonprofits. As one of the largest economic drivers in Orlando, Walt Disney World is preparing for more growth and opportunity in the future.
Regional Initiatives
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What We Learned from the Closing the Gap: 2025 Orlando Talent Report
The Orlando Economic Partnership’s new report Closing the Gap: 2025 Orlando Talent Report examines the trajectory of the Orlando region’s workforce in relation to its labor demand and calls for bold steps to strengthen the region’s talent pipeline.
Massey Services Announced as Presenting Sponsor of Orlando Economic Partnership’s Public Leadership Institute
Massey Services, Inc. serves as the new lead sponsor and supporter of the OEP’s Public Leadership Institute (PLI), a nonpartisan leadership development program designed to cultivate the next generation of civic, business, and nonprofit leaders shaping Central Florida’s future.