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Orange County Convention Center Hosts 2016 Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference
The 2016 Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC), the world’s largest modeling, simulation and training conference, kicked off its weeklong annual event at the Orange County Convention Center on Nov. 28. Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs provided remarks during the opening night reception and congratulated I/ITSEC on celebrating its 50th anniversary. “This event has […]
Orange County Recognizes Central Florida Workplace Challenge
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) on Nov. 15 recognized winners of the Central Florida Workplace Challenge, a...
International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Kicks Off 2016 Attractions Expo
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs joined the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) for the opening of the 2016 Attractions Expo on...
Orange County Convention Center Completes Sustainable Center-to-Table Gardens
Orange County’s leadership joined Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) staff members and sustainability industry leaders to celebrate the completion of the Center-to-Table Gardens at...
Orlando Celebrates Come Out with Pride with Record Attendance
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs joined City of Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer as a Grand Marshal for the 2016 Orlando Come Out with Pride...
Orange County BCC Approves TDT Plan, Including Funding to Complete the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
In early September, Mayor Teresa Jacobs sent a letter to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) announcing her support for an additional $45 million...
Westgate Resorts Foundation Announces $1 Million in Grants to Central Florida Nonprofits
The Westgate Resort Foundation recently celebrated its 15th anniversary and announced a contribution of $1 million in grants to benefit regional nonprofit organizations in...
Orange Fiesta in the Park Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Orange County and the Hispanic Heritage Committee of Greater Orange County (HHCOGOC) recently hosted the fourth annual Orange Fiesta in the Park at Jay...
Orange County’s Regional Affordable Housing Summit Highlights Creative Housing Solutions
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs hosted the inaugural Regional Affordable Housing Summit on Oct. 20 at the Orange County Convention Center. Planners, developers and...
Orange County Farm Bureau Hosts 2016 Membership Dinner
The Orange County Farm Bureau recently held its annual Membership Dinner at the Central Florida Fairgrounds. The event recognizes the contributions of local...
