Business
Growing a Business? BizLink Orange is a One-Stop Resource to Help
Orange County Government has launched a new website called BizLink Orange to help businesses as they build their presence in Orange County. The site is a one-stop shop to access entrepreneurial resources including how-to guides, coaching and other tools to help them start and grow their businesses. BizLink Orange is a new economic development program […]
2021 Florida Simulation Summit: Three Key Takeaways
Orange County Government’s annual Florida Simulation Summit highlights the region’s multibillion-dollar Modeling, Simulation and Training (MS&T) industry. This year, the event focused on cybersecurity and...
Orange County’s Pollution Prevention Champion Spotlight: Avalon Eatery
UPDATE: This restaurant is no longer in business as of January 2022. It takes a great deal of careful thought and creative planning to...
Job Alert: Pandemic Leaves Great Oaks Village in Need of Counselors for Foster Children and Young Adults
Working virtually became the norm during the COVID-19 pandemic, and many remote workers want to keep it that way. This has created a challenge...
2021 State of Orange County: Five Things You Need to Know
Although the past 12 months have been challenging for families and businesses, Orange County’s future remains bright. That is the message Mayor Jerry L....
County Honors Business Compliance ‘Strike Teams’ for Protecting Local Businesses During the Pandemic
Orange County’s Business Compliance “Strike Teams” were created in July 2020 with the goal of helping local businesses achieve CDC compliance through the implementation...
A Merge to Better Serve Residents: Orange County Code Enforcement Joins with Neighborhood Services Division
Orange County Code Enforcement, which works to maintain the quality of local neighborhoods, recently merged with Orange County Neighborhood Services, which also focuses on...
Orange County’s Division of Building Safety’s Economic Incentive has Reduced Permit Costs and Spurred Activity During Pandemic
In May 2020, Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings challenged County staff to work with the development community to find out what type of...
Community Redevelopment Areas in Orange County | FAQs
Q: What is a Community Redevelopment Area (CRA)? A: A Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) is a special district within defined boundaries created to meet...
Saving Small Businesses: Orange County Invests Nearly $80 Million through CARES Funding
Andreas Afxendiou, owner of Athena Chicken in Maitland, had run a successful “Mom and Pop” restaurant since opening in 1988, but when the COVID-19 pandemic...
