Business

Going Digital: Procurement Office Introduces New eProcurement Software

Orange County Procurement Office has transitioned to an eProcurement Software Solution platform called OpenGov Procurement intended to make the County’s procurement, contracting and purchasing processes more efficient. The new platform will go live on December 3, 2021. To facilitate a smooth transition, currently advertised solicitations will be accepted on the legacy e-bids/Mercell system AND the […]

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...

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...