Business

Avoid Scams After Disaster Strikes: Seek Licensed Contractor

Navigating the aftermath of a hurricane can be a lengthy and emotional process that includes evaluating damages and potential reconstruction. Unfortunately, during these challenging times, there is a heightened risk for scammers to exploit those already in a vulnerable situation. Orange County experts strongly recommend residents to differentiate between licensed and unlicensed contractors before rebuilding […]

Orange County Government Division of Building Safety Hosts Building Safety Month Featuring Education and Events

Orange County Government takes a proactive stance toward building safety with a series of events and educational initiatives to celebrate Building Safety Month. Now...

Orange County’s “Dream Builders”: First-ever Conference Celebrates Team 400

Orange County issues roughly 81,000 vertical building permits a year — including projects small in scope, like a 150-square-foot addition to a single-family home,...

Orange County Construction Update: Kirkman Road Extension Moving Ahead

With Universal’s Epic Universe theme park scheduled to open by the summer of 2025, road construction has begun on the Kirkman Road extension project...

Orange County Consumer Protection Office Helping Victims of Fraud

Consumer protection is the practice of safeguarding buyers of goods and services, and the public, against unfair practices in the marketplace. If you believe you...

Orange County’s Budget Addresses Top Priorities for Resident Quality of Life

One of Orange County Government’s most important budget functions is to invest in all aspects of the local community to enhance the quality of...

Inaugural Orange County Contracting Academy Helps Businesses Navigate Bid Process

For the first time ever, Orange County Government held a free comprehensive Contracting Academy on July 21, to provide information to area businesses and...

Orange County Small Business BOOST Program Helps Those Still Recovering from Pandemic

Many local business owners are still struggling as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to assist them, Orange County has introduced the...

Orange County Expands ESOL Pilot Program for International Drive Employees

With preliminary research indicating positive outcomes in student learning and employer experience, Orange County Government recently expanded its ESOL for Working Adults pilot program to include...

Chief Innovation & Emerging Technologies Officer Profile | Simone Babb

When Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings appointed Simone Babb as the new Chief Innovation & Emerging Technologies Officer in September 2022, she came...