Orlando-Based Stax Raises $245 Million to Become Fintech’s Newest Unicorn Press Release
Led by brother and sister co-founders Suneera Madhani, CEO, and Sal Rehmetullah, president, this announcement makes Stax Orlando’s first-ever homegrown unicorn.
Announcing the Return of Synapse Orlando and the First Ever Orlando Digital Twin Press Release
The largest innovation conference of the year returns to unite Orlando’s thriving tech community on October 21, 2022.
Orlando Executives Sign First-Ever Regional Corporate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Pledge Press Release
The regional effort focuses on raising the growth potential of residents by creating opportunities for those long-affected by racial inequality by ensuring pathways for participation in the economy.
Orlando Economic Partnership and Skillful Bring New Tools and Training to Orlando Region Employers Press Release
The collaboration aims to help employers in the Orlando region hire more effectively and create more opportunities for jobseekers by providing training in skills-based practices through the Skillful Talent Series.
Fiserv Gives Back to Help Small Businesses Get Back to Business Press Release
The Back2Business program will now offer $10,000 grants to small, minority-owned businesses in Orange County disproportionately impacted by the pandemic and systemic inequities.
Orlando Technology Community Support Grant Program Returns Press Release
The program provides lump-sum, matching grants up to $10,000 from a total pool of $65,000 to help organizations and companies develop tech-focused events that will unite the local tech workforce and community.
JPMorgan Chase Invests $325,000 to Orlando Economic Partnership’s Foundation for Orlando’s Future Program Press Release
The grants will fund two initiatives, including the new regional talent strategy called UpSkill Orlando and BRACE (Business Recovery Assistance and Collaborative Engagement) to support economic recovery in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Orlando Region Launches Safety Communication Campaign “Safer, Stronger, Together” for Businesses & Residents to Combat COVID-19 Spread Press Release
The campaign encourages business and resident participation in COVID-19 safety guidelines, and invites consumers to positively support businesses that adhere to strong, visible safe measures.
Orlando Economic Partnership Launches New Small Business Support Program Press Release
The Business Recovery Assistance and Collaborative Engagement (BRACE) program will connect business owners with resources to save their companies.
“Pick Up Orlando” Challenge to Support Local Business During COVID-19 Crisis Press Release
Community members are encouraged to post how they #PickUpOrlando by sharing a photo of themselves supporting a local business, tagging three friends and asking them to do the same.
Orlando Economic Partnership Launches COVID-19 Business Impact Survey Press Release
The survey is first in a series that will measure the changing business environment in the Orlando region.
Solai & Cameron Chooses Orlando as New Headquarters Press Release
Solai & Cameron Technologies and its subsidiary, Novatio Solutions, a software company that focuses on the Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) industry, is relocating its headquarters and training center operations from Chicago to the City of Orlando, creating 200 new high-wage jobs for the region.