{"id":2398,"date":"2015-12-21T09:37:23","date_gmt":"2015-12-21T09:37:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ocfl.flywheelsites.com\/2015\/12\/orlando-edc-insider-update-highlights-orange-countys-economic-successes\/"},"modified":"2022-01-12T12:12:21","modified_gmt":"2022-01-12T17:12:21","slug":"orlando-edc-insider-update-highlights-orange-countys-economic-successes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/2015\/12\/orlando-edc-insider-update-highlights-orange-countys-economic-successes\/","title":{"rendered":"Orlando EDC Insider Update Highlights  Orange County\u2019s Economic Successes"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>[Above L-R] Valencia College\u2019s Director of Community Affairs Executive Director Elisha Gonzalez, Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs, Orange County District 2 Commissioner Bryan Nelson and Bill Moss from CBRE at the EDC Insider Update event.<\/h3>\n<p>Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs joined local investors and business leaders at the Orlando Economic Development Commission\u2019s (EDC) Insider Update event at the Orlando Citrus Bowl Stadium on Dec. 4.<\/p>\n<p>The event aims to encourage networking and discussion of economic development strategies and goals for the upcoming year, while providing attendees insight on the future strategic initiatives for the region.<\/p>\n<p>While speaking to attendees, Mayor Jacobs highlighted the Orange County Convention Center, and how the County is investing in the center and International Drive as key economic development tool.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur business community has worked to create a thriving business climate that welcomes capital investment and entrepreneurship,\u201d Mayor Jacobs said. \u201cI look forward to our work together as we continue to build a strong and prosperous community for our guests and citizens to enjoy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Orlando Economic Development Commission (EDC) is a not-for-profit, public-private partnership that attracts, retains and grows jobs for the region. 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