Email: PIO@ocfl.net
Orange County Hosts Preview of New Innovation Center
WHAT:
Orange County Government will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at the new Innovation Center, located within the complex of the Orange County Multicultural Center and the new Senior Center. Immediately following the ribbon-cutting, members of the media are invited preview the facility, which is set to officially open in the Fall.
WHERE:
Orange County Innovation Center
7149 W. Colonial Drive
Orlando, FL 32818
WHEN:
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Community Open House
2:30 – 6:30 p.m.
PHOTO/VIDEO OPPORTUNITY:
Ribbon-Cutting ceremony and Innovation Center Preview
INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:
Mayor Jerry L. Demings
District 6 Commissioner Mike Scott
Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost
Orange County Innovation Manager Kunal Patel
ABOUT:
The Innovation Center will provide residents with a variety of innovative programs, technologies, and hands-on learning opportunities for all age groups. In partnership with the Orange County Library System (OCLS), residents will have access to 3D printing, makerspace prototyping, and fiber arts workshops.
In addition, through its Community Hub program, CareerSource Central Florida will connect residents to immersive career exploration opportunities, STEM-focused camps, innovative workforce readiness training, and occupational upskilling programs that prepare participants for high-demand careers. The Innovation Center will also serve as a hub for Orange County Government’s innovation initiatives, empowering staff to develop creative solutions.
MEDIA:
Media interested in attending should RSVP to: PIO@OCFL.net
For more information and programs offered at the Orange County Innovation Center, please visit http://www.ocfl.net/InnovationCenter.
About Orange County Government: Orange County Government strives to serve its residents and guests with integrity, honesty, fairness and professionalism. Located in Central Florida, Orange County includes 13 municipalities and is home to world-famous theme parks, one of the nation’s largest convention centers and a thriving life science research park. Seven elected members make up the Board of County Commissioners, including the Mayor, who is elected countywide. For more information, please visit www.OCFL.net or go to Orange County Government’s social media channels.