Business

Unlock Contract Success: Orange County’s Contracting Academy Empowers and Educates Businesses

There’s a secret weapon to help business owners and contractors become informed on opportunities to compete for more than $700 million worth of County-managed contracts. Orange County’s second annual Contracting Academy on July 12 will offer valuable tips from industry experts on navigating the bidding process to help underrepresented businesses better compete and fuel growth. […]

2024 Florida Simulation Summit – A Tech Showcase to Transform Healthcare

The Florida Simulation Summit, themed “Transforming Healthcare Through Intelligence Technologies” was recently held in Orange County. Visionary leaders, pioneering researchers and innovative practitioners all...

We Can Only Build Better Together: Mayor Demings Delivers 2024 State of the County Address

On Friday, June 7, residents and community leaders gathered at the Linda Chapin Theatre inside the Orange County Convention Center to hear Orange County...

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...

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...