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In the News
What
Others Are Saying.....
"Historically
noted for its tourism... Orlando is more much than a one-trick pony. It's
also a high-tech mecca nurtured by an attractive climate, a reasonable
cost of living and of doing business, and a world-class international
airport."
Entrepreneur Magazine
"Tourism
is still the big moneymaker, but Orlando aims to diversify into high tech,
starting with a cluster of laser-related businesses growing out of the
University of Central Florida."
INC
"What
led us to choose the City of Orlando was the sincere interest shown by
local officials in wanting us here. It was an easy decision when we
evaluated Orlando's location advantages, coupled with the community's
overwhelming desire and support."
Tom Eff
FlightSafety
"Orlando
is ranked the fifth-best U.S. city in which to raise kids."
Child magazine
"Barely
five years after the creation of Florida's High-Tech Corridor along
interstate 4 the area has become the state's high-tech leader,
encompassing some 60% of Florida high-tech industries."
Florida Trend
Metro
Orlando was ranked first in air quality among fifty major metropolitan
areas in the nation
Governing magazine -
Sourcebook 2001
"An
estimated $424 million was directly spent in the region to manufacture
film, television and digital media product in 2000"
Metro Orlando Film and
Television Commission
"We were considering several
communities for the relocation of Chep USA's corporate headquarters, all
of which met the company's short- and long-term goals. What led us to
choose the metro Orlando region was the sincere interest shown by the
local officials in wanting us here and the financial inducements offered
by the state and local governments. It was an easy choice when we looked
at Orlando's location advantages, coupled with the communities
overwhelming cooperation and assistance."
Bobby L. Moore, President and CEO,
Chep USA
"With its strategic global location, modern infrastructure and more than 3,000 high-tech companies, Orlando means business."
Site Selection
"The region of Metro-Orlando will hold the title of fastest growing job market through 2007."
Woods and Poole
"Orlando has become the high-tech manufacturing jewel in the region's crown."
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