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January 9, 2012 BBA Aviation We have worked hard over the last eight years to build Downtown Orlando into the ideal location for corporate and division headquarters in the region and Monday, we celebrate the growth and retention of one of our very own Downtown Orlando companies. BBA Aviation, is the parent company of Signature
Flight Support which services the aviation industry with ground handling
operations including fueling, hangar and office rentals, and a wide
range of crew and passenger amenities at strategic domestic and
international locations. On January 9, 2012, we approved a CRA High Value, High
Wage Job Program and QTI incentive to BBA Aviation, which will allow
them to expand their corporate headquarters to 60,000 square feet in its
current building, create 100 new jobs paying 200% of the Orlando MSA
average annual wage, and retain nearly 200 jobs right here in Downtown
Orlando. December 22, 2011 ORMC announces $300M expansion to begin in 2012 One of Central Florida's largest hospital systems announced today that it would begin expanding its main campus near downtown Orlando in 2012 and close a part of the facility that had once been a separate hospital.
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/health/os-ormc-redesign-new-tower-20111222,0,1906407.story December 20, 2011 Pollack Shores Starts $40M Apartment Construction in FL More good news for Downtown Orlando and our effort to
create jobs and give people more residential options: Categories: Economic News December 5, 2011
As we enjoy another holiday season filled with the hustle and bustle of shopping, parties and decorations, I want to remind everybody that the holidays are also a great time to help those less fortunate. Many of our Central Florida neighbors are in need this year. In the spirit of the season, we are launching ORLANDO SHARES, a community campaign to encourage every resident and business to do what they can to make someone else’s holidays a little brighter. Here are a few ways to show that ORLANDO SHARES:
Categories: Mayor Dyer in the Community December 1, 2011 Incentives Lure Buca di Beppo HQ to Orlando During these tough economic times, it is especially important to nurture our home-grown businesses. We are proud to be working with Planet Hollywood to create nearly 100 high-value, high-wage jobs for our residents and the establishment of a new headquarter office right here in our City. http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/os-bucca-di-beppo-incentives-20111129,0,4700292.story Categories: Economic News, Job Announcements November 14, 2011
Federal Grant Helps Local Company, AMCOR PLASTICS,
Expand and stay in Orlando This particular grant allows municipalities to apply for funds to eliminate transportation obstacles to businesses that wish to relocate to or expand in the State of Florida. AMCOR, a global leader in packaging products, needed to create the additional driveway access from Tradeport Drive to accommodate tractor-trailer movements at its new facility in AIPO industrial park. Earlier this year, City Council approved a local Qualified Target Industry (QTI) Tax Refund Resolution for Amcor because they were looking for a new site for their Southeast Operations facility and had identified Georgia and Alabama for potential relocation options. The City of Orlando is pleased to be able to support Amcor through funding for the QTI program and applying for the Transportation Fund grant. Amcor’s decision to stay in Orlando results in the creation of 29 additional jobs, the retention of 97 jobs in our community and a capital investment of nearly $20 million in construction and equipment at their new facility. Categories: Economic News, QTI November 9, 2011 WAWA Breaks Ground in Orlando Today, I was excited to be a part of the groundbreaking for the first Wawa store in the State of Florida. This means construction jobs for our residents. Five stores are expected to be open throughout Central Florida by the summer of 2012. Categories: Economic News November 9, 2011 Orlando is a "Hot Spot" for Job Growth for Companies Under 100 Employees Check out a new piece from Inc. Magazine which highlights Orlando's job growth among small businesses. http://www.inc.com/magazine/201111/data-bank-where-owners-are-hiring-and-not.html Categories: Economic News November 7, 2011
Orlando’s Amway Center and Community Venues are
Making a Difference in the Lives of our Residents Categories: Economic News November 1, 2011
SunRail Means Jobs Categories: Job Announcements October 26, 2011
Talking About How the NBA Lockout Impacts Jobs and
Our Local Economy on Fox Business Channel Categories: Mayor Dyer in the Community October 25, 2011
Mayor Buddy Dyer’s State of Downtown Address Categories: Mayor Dyer in the Community October 13, 2011
An Open Letter to the NBA from Orlando Mayor Buddy
Dyer and the Mayors of America’s NBA Cities http://www.usmayors.org/pressreleases/uploads/20111013-letter-nba.pdf Categories: Mayor Dyer in the Community October 11, 2011
Buy Local Orlando to Launch Free Smartphone App Categories: Economic News, Buy Local Orlando September 14, 2011
Connextions Hosts Job Fair September 14 to Fill
Supervisor-Level Positions Categories: Job Announcements September 12, 2011 Dyer: Orlando Has Lots to Offer Relocating Businesses For the last several weeks, we have been talking about
how the City of Orlando is in the best financial shape of any major city
in Florida. Categories: Economic News, Mayor Dyer in the Community September 12, 2011 Orlando Sentinel My Word - Pensions I want to pass along a “My Word” column I wrote that
appeared in the Orlando Sentinel today. Categories: Economic News, Mayor Dyer in the Community August 9, 2011 Orlando Small Business Defense Procurement Summit This week, I partnered with U.S. Senator Bill Nelson to host a day-long summit aimed at giving Orlando’s Small Businesses new tools to help them secure contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense. The Orlando Small Business Defense Procurement Summit drew 500 small business owners from around Central Florida and featured presentations by Cecilia Muñoz, Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of White House Intergovernmental Affairs and Dr. Ashton B. Carter, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology & Logistics. The event is part of a larger effort by the White House and the Defense Department to encourage more small businesses to pursue DOD contracts and give those businesses a greater understanding of how to interact with the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal contracting agencies. The event also included panel discussions with federal contractors and provided Orlando’s small businesses with the opportunity to engage in matchmaking sessions with major prime contractors and government contracting officials. The event is featured on the White House Blog at: Categories: Economic News, Mayor Dyer in the Community August 1, 2011
Today I visited GE's Downtown Orlando office. GE's presence in Orlando includes GE Capital as well as a portion of the company's "Ecomagination" unit which focuses on creating solutions to the world's sustainability challenges. Categories: Mayor Dyer in the Community Helpful Links for a Down Economyy
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I
am often moved by the generosity of our residents and their willingness
to help those in need. Our City’s culture of caring and service is one
of its greatest strengths.