Business
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 become a Pollution Prevention (P2) champion, and Avalon Eatery has done just that. The Orange County Environmental Protection Division is thrilled to recognize the environmentally-friendly restaurant for its innovative practices. Located […]
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...
A Sustainable Idea that Truly Holds Water: Orange County Public Works’ Successful Stormwater Harvesting Project
When Orange County was asked to take part in a stormwater harvesting demonstration project, it readily agreed. Stormwater harvesting involves collecting, storing and treating...
Orange County Utilities Recognized with J.D. Power Customer Satisfaction Award
Orange County Utilities provides a safe and reliable water supply for over 150,000 residential and commercial customers and has been ranked No. 1 in...
