Community & Services
Central Florida International Trade Office Celebrates Five Years of Connecting Local Businesses to the World
The Central Florida International Trade Office (CFITO) celebrated five years of successfully connecting local businesses to the global marketplace on April 18, 2019 at the National Entrepreneur Center. In late 2013, Orange County Government and JPMorgan Chase & Co. partnered with the National Entrepreneur Center to establish the CFITO. Soon after, the City of Orlando became a sponsor and together they have been providing support and funding for the office to assist local businesses achieve international connectivity.
“Orange County is proud to have been one of the founding partners of the Central Florida International Trade Office,” said Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings. “Marketing beyond the borders of the United States is an important element of a company’s strategy for growth and risk mitigation in a global economy. CFITO has been instrumental in connecting local businesses to global opportunities.”
Orange County’s Corrections Department Creates Culture of Sharing, Caring and Giving Back
In the last month alone, the Orange County Corrections Department has donated 500 pairs of obsolete but brand new cargo-style uniform pants to 10...
Orange County’s Social Media and Technology Workgroup Expands Citizen Engagement Efforts
Orange County’s Social Media and Technology Workgroup recently met with Mayor Jerry L. Demings to share ideas on digital trends, best practices and community...
Housing for All Task Force Begins Tackling Affordable Housing Crisis
According to the 2016 American Community Survey, an estimated 31 percent of Central Florida households are considered cost burdened and carrying housing costs that...
National Forum for Black Public Administrators Meet In Orange County to Discuss Community Leadership and Engagement
The National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) recently held its annual national conference at the Hilton Orlando and hosted more than 1,000 African-American...
Orange County Head Start Division Recognized Nationally for Community Partnerships
Orange County’s Head Start Division recently co-hosted more than 2,000 guests at the National Head Start Association’s (NHSA) annual Parent and Family Engagement...
Orange County Celebrates East Orange District Park Recreation Center Ribbon Cutting
Orange County Parks and Recreation held its ribbon cutting ceremony for the East Orange District Park Recreation Center on April 2, 2019....
Orange County Regional Economic Summit Highlights Importance of Regional Partnerships
Mayor Jerry L. Demings joined partners from across Central Florida and the Orlando Economic Partnership to host the 2019 Orange County Regional Economic...
Animal Services Continues Enrichment with Addition of New Training Class
Orange County Animal Services has now entered its 50th year in operation. Animal sheltering has drastically evolved since that time, when initially the sole...
Orange County’s Adopt-A-Highway Program Engages Community Members to Volunteer and Clean Up County-Maintained Roads
Since 1989, Orange County Government has managed a fun and educational program designed to allow citizens to make a positive impact by enhancing the...
