Our Economic Development Strategy

Our economic development strategy has three elements.

  • Attract and support high quality enterprise.
  • Encourage invention, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
  • Provide economic opportunity for all.

An Optimistic Future

The future of Orange County is filled with optimism as we continue to drive smart economic growth as one of the highest performing regions in Florida, the nation, and around the world.

Our skilled workforce, excellent quality of life, new cutting-edge Medical City and vast concentration of locally headquartered Fortune 500 companies makes us the best place to live, work, and play.

ACCOLADES

TOP 100PLACES TO LIVE IN THE NATION - U.S. News & World Report

66.1 MILLIONVISITORS IN 2015 - Visit Orlando

NUMBER 1IN THE NATION FOR JOB CREATION AND WAGE GROWTH FOR MILLION+ SIZED CITIES - Orlando Economic Partnership

127,000 NEW JOBS CEATEDUNEMPLOYMENT RATE HAS DROPPED FROM A HIGH OF 11.0% IN NOVEMBER 2010 TO 4.2% IN FEBRUARY 2017 - Orange County Government

NUMBER 3WHERE TO INVEST IN HOUSING IN 2017 - Forbes

TOP 10 CITIESAMERICANS ARE MOVING TO RIGHT NOW - Forbes