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How to Become a Political Frontrunner: Q&A with Political Leadership Institute Consultant Mark R. Mills
The Partnership recently sat down with him to discuss the philosophy behind the program, why business-minded leaders should apply to PLI and how it prepares them for public leadership as a prospective elected or appointed leader.
Member of the Month: Orlando Credit Union
The Orlando Regional Chamber congratulates Orlando Credit Union for being selected as the Member of the Month for February, 2020….
Orlando Technology Community Support Program Awards 15 Recipients
In collaboration with the Orlando Economic Partnership, the City of Orlando announced the Orlando Technology Community Support Program has awarded 15 recipients a portion of the $65,000 grant to develop tech-focused events that will unite the local tech workforce and community.
Simulation Industry Opens New Vista for Training Tomorrow’s Workforce
Simulation is taking training to new levels, with cutting-edge innovations enabling new ways to implement workforce readiness. In an oak-lined…
Synapse Returns to Orlando
The Orlando Economic Partnership will bring Synapse Orlando back to downtown Orlando for the second regional business event on Friday, October 16, 2020.
Q4 2019 Orlando Economic Update
Orlando is among the fastest-growing job markets in the U.S. Data emerging from the final quarter of 2019 shows that…
Upcoming Events
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Listening to Leaders: Leading Through Innovation
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DEADLINE TO ENROLL | Leadership Orlando 2.0 Team II: The Impact Project
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Barbecue on the Boulevard presented by TD Bank
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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.
Industries
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Simulation Industry Opens New Vista for Training Tomorrow’s Workforce
Simulation is taking training to new levels, with cutting-edge innovations enabling new ways to implement workforce readiness. In an oak-lined…
Lockheed Martin Launches Small Business Investment, Innovation Program In Orlando
The innovative program invites small businesses in Lake, Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties to submit proposals and compete for $100,000 to execute a variety of research and development projects.
Frontier Airlines Announces Maintenance Hangar in Orlando and Opens New Training Facility
The $10 million capital investment will create 45 new high-wage jobs compensated 50 percent above the average wage for the City of Orlando.
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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Q4 2019 Orlando Economic Update
Orlando is among the fastest-growing job markets in the U.S. Data emerging from the final quarter of 2019 shows that…
Debugging the Economy
How educators and employers will need to get creative and partner to meet the increasing demand for developer talent. The…
Q3 2019 Orlando Economic Update
Conflicting feelings surrounding the national economy create insights about the future of the current economic expansion and the Orlando region….
NOW HIRING: Software Developers a Fastest Growing Occupation in Orlando
Application software developer was the sixth fastest growing occupation in metro Orlando in 2018, indicating a growing demand for tech workers in the region.
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…
