Economic Development
Division of Building Safety Launches Convenient Electronic Plan Submittals for Licensed Contractors
Operations Coordinator for Meritage Homes Kelli Tremblay used to go through three cases of paper every week to meet the requirements for in-person permit...
Amazon Expands with New Fulfillment Center in Orlando, Creating 1,500 New Full-Time Jobs
SEATTLE – Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) today announced plans to open a new fulfillment center in Orlando, Fla. When the site opens in 2018, Amazon...
Orange County Celebrates KPMG Groundbreaking in Lake Nona
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs joined Governor Rick Scott for the highly anticipated KPMG groundbreaking ceremony in Lake Nona on May 22. KPMG, which...
Mayor Jacobs Delivers 2016 State of the County Address
On Earth Day, April 22, Mayor Teresa Jacobs welcomed the community to the 2016 State of the County address at the Hyatt Regency Orlando...
Nation’s Largest Public-Private Natural Gas Fueling Facility Opens in Orange County
Orange County is now home to the largest public-private compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling facility in the nation.
SquareTrade Expands Operations into Orange County
SquareTrade, a highly-rated extended warranty service provider, has opened its second US location in Orange County. The business expansion is expected to bring 180...
Orange County Strengthens Economic and Cultural Ties with Czech Republic
Orange County Government recently welcomed the Czech Republic Ambassador to the United States Petr Gandalovič and a delegation of nearly 30 dignitaries from the...
Orange County Welcomes Delegation from Dubai to Expand Partnerships
Mayor Teresa Jacobs and the Central Florida International Trade Office recently hosted the Dubai Government Mission, a delegation of leaders from business organizations in...
Trade Commissioner of Spain Visits Orange County
Mayor Teresa Jacobs and representatives from Orange County’s Office of Economic Development met recently with Inmaculada Gutierrez, Trade Commissioner of the Embassy of Spain...