Orlando Economic Partnership’s Chief Development Officer, Danielle Permenter leads OEP’s strategic work in programs and events, investor retention and engagement, and marketing and communications.

Danielle Permenter, Chief Development Officer at the Orlando Economic Partnership
Danielle Permenter, Chief Development Officer at the Orlando Economic Partnership

Orlando, Fla. – Danielle Permenter, Chief Development Officer at the Orlando Economic Partnership (OEP), is among the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) 40 Under 40 list of emerging leaders shaping the chamber of commerce industry. 

This annual recognition program showcases 40 of the industry’s top emerging leaders who have demonstrated success in their careers and made significant contributions to the communities they serve. The list includes CEOs and staff professionals from a wide variety of roles and chamber sizes, honored for their creativity, dedication, and commitment to identifying innovative solutions that will help shape the future of the chamber profession. 

“I am truly honored to be recognized among such talented and passionate professionals,” said Permenter.

This acknowledgment highlights the impactful of the work we’re doing at the Orlando Economic Partnership, and I’m excited to continue driving programs that strengthen our community and economy.

Danielle Permenter, Chief Development Officer,
Orlando Economic Partnership

Permenter leads OEP’s strategic work in programs and events, investor retention and engagement, and marketing and communications. She has been a driving force behind the organization’s talent and community development initiatives, including UpSkill Orlando and Leadership Orlando, as well as its programs and events and much more. 

Danielle’s dedication to innovation and community development exemplifies the Orlando Economic Partnership’s mission to advance our region as a global, creative capital.

Tim Giuliani, President and CEO,
Orlando Economic Partnership

“This well-deserved recognition speaks to her leadership and the critical role she plays in shaping our organization’s success,” Giuliani added.

A graduate of Florida State University, Permenter is also recognized as one of Orlando Business Journal’s 40 Under 40. She contributes her expertise to the ACCE Education & Workforce Development Fellowship and the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s Talent Pipeline Management National Learning Network. 

These remarkable leaders exemplify the talent and commitment that drive meaningful change.

Sheree Anne Kelly,
ACCE President & CEO

“Their inspiring passion to advance their communities and promote innovation in the chamber profession shape a promising future for those they impact.” 

Eligible chamber professionals must be nominated by their chamber’s president/CEO, direct supervisor, or board chair. Candidates must demonstrate meaningful involvement in the advancement of their community and proven professional success within their chamber. 

ACCE has over 1,600 chambers of commerce and related business and economic development organizations as members, representing more than 9,000 professionals in the industry. In 2023, the ACCE named the OEP as the 2023 Chamber of the Year at its annual conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Chamber of the Year award is the most prestigious and competitive honor in the chamber industry, recognizing outstanding leadership, performance, and innovation and Permenter played a key role in making that nomination and recognition a reality. 

The full 2024 Forty Under 40 list was announced publicly in the Fall 2024 edition of Chamber Executive, ACCE’s digital magazine. View all the honorees online at https://magazine.acce.org/

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About the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) 
ACCE is the professional society supporting the people who lead local, regional, statewide, and international chambers of commerce and related business and economic development organizations. Our membership includes more than 1,600 business/civic organizations worldwide. We provide our members with information resources, thought leadership, education programs, original research, benchmarking, retirement security, and access to a network of peers. Learn more about us by visiting www.ACCE.org

About the Orlando Economic Partnership 

The Orlando Economic Partnership (the Partnership) is the Orlando region’s economic and community development organization that is seizing the moment to advance Broad-based Prosperity® by growing the diversity of the economy and driving investment into the region. The Partnership catalyzes the collaborative ethos of the region to fuel regional leadership and improve the region’s competitiveness. Learn why opportunity in Orlando is Unbelievably Real™ at InvestOrlando.org.