{"id":13815,"date":"2020-04-17T16:11:07","date_gmt":"2020-04-17T20:11:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/?post_type=press-release&p=13815"},"modified":"2020-05-18T07:55:02","modified_gmt":"2020-05-18T11:55:02","slug":"mayor-demings-forms-orange-county-economic-recovery-task-force","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/media-advisories\/press-releases\/2020\/04\/mayor-demings-forms-orange-county-economic-recovery-task-force\/","title":{"rendered":"Mayor Demings Forms Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Mayor<\/strong><\/p>\n

George Aguel and Tim Giuliani Named as Co-Chairs<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Orange County, Fla.<\/strong> \u2013 In an effort to work on a measured approach to restarting the local economy from the COVID-19 pandemic, Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings announced the creation of the “Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force,” which will be co-chaired by George Aguel, president & CEO of Visit Orlando and Tim Giuliani,\u00a0 president & CEO of the Orlando Economic Partnership.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese are some of the best and brightest minds in our community, and the public-private Task Force will come up with recommendations to reopen Orange County using the safest and most sensible avenues possible,\u201d said Mayor Demings. \u201cI am confident we’ll be able to get Orange County and Orlando on the road to economic recovery while we save both lives and livelihoods.\u201d<\/p>\n

The group will consist of nearly 50 individuals representing local hospitals, theme parks, financial institutions, hotels, small businesses and non-profit economic development agencies. The Task Force will also include representatives from Lake, Osceola and Seminole counties.<\/p>\n

“One of the most significant strengths we have as a destination is our history of working together as a community, especially in times of crisis,\u201d said Aguel. \u201cOn behalf of the thousands of tourism businesses we represent, we’re grateful for Mayor Demings\u2019 leadership in establishing this Task Force as a united effort to achieve a successful recovery.\u201d<\/p>\n

The group will focus on recommendations for reopening Orange County, including a phased approach to easing restrictions, while also ensuring the safety of employees and the public.<\/p>\n

“The Partnership continues to hear from our local businesses that have been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. While many are hoping to reopen soon, we must ensure a safe and thoughtful environment so our economy can thrive once again,\u201d said Preside Giuliani. \u201cI am eager to serve our business community as the co-chair of the Task Force, and I applaud Mayor Demings for his leadership throughout this difficult time. We stand ready to work together.”<\/p>\n

The first meeting will be Wednesday, April 22, 2020 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and will be conducted virtually.<\/p>\n

Orange TV will carry the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force meeting live.\u00a0 Viewing options include Channel 488 on Spectrum, Channel 9 on Comcast, 1081 CenturyLink Prism TV, \u00a0WSWF Channel 10.2 (over the air), and stream live at www.ocfl.net\/orangetv<\/a> and you can view via the Orange TV app on ROKU in the Education category.<\/p>\n

For more information and upcoming meetings, visit www.ocfl.net\/EconomicRecovery<\/a>. For questions or additional information regarding the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force contact EconomicRecovery@ocfl.net.<\/p>\n

Co-Chairs<\/strong>:<\/p>\n