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View Our Economic Development Partners

These organizations work with the city to aggressively attract, retain and grow jobs in the Greater Orlando area.

Orange County Government

In addition to its world-class international airport, second-largest convention center in the U.S., blockbuster theme parks and entertainment options, Orange County is brimming with excitement, arts, culture, sports, recreation and economic opportunity.

Orlando Economic Partnership

Through the power of its partnerships, the Orlando Economic Partnership strengthens our regional assets and businesses, advocates for regional priorities and helps write the next chapter of Orlando’s story.

National Entrepreneur Center

Founded in 2003, this “shared facility” and collaborative approach to small business development has attracted national attention for its financial efficiencies and the ability to leverage the resources and skills of each resident organization.

BizLink Orange

In partnership with Orange County Government, BizLink Orange strives to accelerate the growth and development of small business communities by providing easy access to a growing network of more than 80 entrepreneur support organizations serving the six county region of Central Florida.

Central Florida International Trade Office

Founded in 2014 with the support of Orange County Government and J.P. Morgan Chase, the Central Florida International Trade Office provides a single location to connect with a variety of trade resources in Central Florida.

Enterprise Florida

Enterprise Florida is a public-private partnership between Florida’s business and government leaders and is the principal economic development organization for the state. Its mission is to expand and diversify Florida’s economy through job creation.

UCF Business Incubation Program

Since 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has been helping startup companies develop into financially stable, high impact businesses by providing the tools, training, and infrastructure that help facilitate smarter and faster growth.

Greater Orlando Aviation Authority

This governmental entity is tasked with the operation, maintenance and administration of all public airports in Orange County, Florida, including any public airports that may be built in Orange County in the future.

Visit Orlando

Visit Orlando is the official tourism association for Orlando, the most visited destination in the United States. It represents all segments of the area’s leading industry — one that supports 41 percent of the workforce and generates over $70 billion in annual economic impact.

Greater Orlando Sports Commission

With the goal of attracting and hosting a diverse array of world-class sporting events in Greater Orlando, the commission works with works with local, regional, and statewide partners and an extensive network of sports leaders.

The National Center for Simulation

Formed in 1993 and based in Orlando, this organization aims to facilitate networking among its growing local, national and international membership and potential partners and customers in government, industry, education and commerce.

Starter Studio

This robust entrepreneurial community aids tech-enabled startups and other innovators with events, programs, accelerators, collaborative work spaces and partners, mentors and other valuable supporters.

Prospera

Founded in 1991, Prospera is an economic development, nonprofit organization that specializes in providing bilingual assistance to Hispanic entrepreneurs trying to establish or expand their business.

U.S. Small Business Administration

The SBA was created in 1953 as an independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation.

BBIF Florida

BBIF Florida is the state's leading non-traditional lender and financial coaching provider specialize in bridging the gap between small businesses and the money and education they need to reach their economic potential.

Cenfluence

By leveraging synergies, existing regional strengths and a well-established global network, Cenfluence addresses the needs of businesses and citizens resulting in expanded economic opportunities and job creation for Central Florida.