Why the CEO of SAHARA Decided to Open a Global Office in Orlando
SAHARA CEO and co-founder Sigurdur “Siggi” Svansson shares why he decided to expand to Orlando and how the company has been adapting to the move.
Orlando Technology Community Support Grant Program Awards Four Recipients Press Release
Each Orlando-based organization will receive a portion of a $65,000 grant to develop local tech-focused programs and events
Global Leader in Renewable Energy CMG Clean Tech Announces U.S. Expansion in Osceola County Press Release
The first-of-its-kind Green Garden Village tech center for manufacturing renewable energy products is estimated to create 1,200 jobs in next three years.
2023 Central Florida Political Leadership Institute (PLI) Class Graduates Press Release
This year’s 20 graduates bring decades of experience spanning the public, private, and non-profit sectors.
Echo Interaction Group Brings Metaverse Applications to the Masses
Orlando-based mobile app developer Echo Interaction Group can take a static image and use AR to create an eye-popping experience using video, animation or a 3D object.
The Partnership celebrated its Annual Dinner featuring James B. Greene Awards Press Release
The James B. Greene Awards honor individuals who have exhibited community leadership that contributes to the Orlando region’s growth, quality of life and economic well-being.
Orlando Universities Fuel the Region’s Booming Metaverse Industry Growth Press Release
University of Central Florida, Full Sail University and other regional higher educational institutions are at the forefront of specialized AR/VR, 3D simulation, IoT and blockchain degree programs, solidifying Orlando’s status as the MetaCenter.
Orlando Tech Community Support Grant Returns for Fourth Year
The program provides four lump-sum grants to help develop tech-focused events that will unite the local tech workforce and community.
MELON Brings Burritos, Gaming to the Metaverse
MELON’s team of software engineers, artists and developers are bringing games and even real-life concert experiences into what they’ve named the “Melonverse.”
A New Skills Matching Dashboard Can Help Local Companies Meet Their Hiring Needs Press Release
Employers who implement skills-based hiring practices saw an incremental improvement in candidate diversity, equity and inclusion.
Casey Evans Wins DCI 40 Under 40 in Economic Development Award Press Release
The biennial award recognizes rising stars under 40 years old in the economic development industry.
ORLANDO: Driving Toward a Digital Future
Central Florida is Emerging as a Nucleus of the Budding “Metaverse,” with Unlimited Potential to Transform the Economy and Much of Life.