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July 8, 2005- City News
This Friday's edition will spotlight the City of Orlando's Department of Economic Development, Business Development Division. If
you have questions about this City News edition, please send them to me, Mayor Buddy Dyer, at:
buddy.dyer@cityoforlando.net.
Sincerely,
Buddy Dyer
Mayor
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Spotlight on City Services
Department of Economic Development- Business Development Division
One priority for the City of Orlando is to make our City competitive in the new economy, and the City's Business Development Division is key in successfully achieving this goal.
By creating an entrepreneurial climate that fosters the growth of companies, supporting the creation of high wage jobs for our residents, and building strategic partnerships, the Business Development Division is helping to create a stable and diversified economy.
The City's Business Development Division focuses on the following areas:
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Building strategic partnerships with other business development agencies
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Promoting the City's targeted growth industries which include: technology, business services, manufacturing, information industries, and financial services
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Nurturing and cultivating small business development including women and minority businesses
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Encouraging redevelopment within the City's core that creates additional jobs for the citizens of Orlando
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The Business Development Division facilitates more than 10 economic development programs, two of which are highlighted, addressing the focus areas above.
The Business Assistance Program (BAP) encourages the location and expansion of small businesses within City limits to provide jobs for our citizens.
BAP provides matching funds to new and expanding businesses in the City to assist in offsetting development fees including sewer and transportation
impact fees and building permit fees.
The Business Assistance Team is a valuable City resource created to ensure that businesses within the community have every opportunity to succeed.
The Business Assistance Team acts as a contact, leading businesses to the appropriate City Hall departments, serving as a liaison and, ensuring every
effort is made to make certain that business needs are met.
If you would like assistance, you can make a request on line at:
cityoforlando.net/executive/eco_dev/batrequest.htm.
For more information on these and other economic incentive programs, please visit:
cityoforlando.net/executive/eco_dev/incentives3_old.htm.
Budget Camp
The City of Orlando Budget Camp for City Council members will be held July 11-13, in City Council Chambers. During these sessions, City Departments will present their proposed budgets for Fiscal Year 05-06. Budget Camp presentations can be viewed on Orange TV during the day on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. In addition, there will be a rebroadcast of Monday's presentations on Wednesday, July 13, at 7:00 pm. and a rebroadcast of Tuesday and Wednesday's presentations on Sunday, July 17, at 2:00 p.m. Below is the schedule for Department presentations:
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Revenue
Management, Budget & Accounting
General Administration
Housing
Families, Parks & Recreation
Executive Offices
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Public Works
Economic Development
Finance
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Police
Fire
Transportation
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Mayor Dyer in the Community
 On July 6, 2005, Mayor Dyer joined Orlando Police Officers in a door-to-door campaign to share valuable City information on housing rehabilitation
and public safety programs, as well as to begin building relationships with residents.
 Fireworks at the Fountain, this year's City of Orlando Fourth of July celebration, was an outstanding event setting unprecedented
attendance records with over 150,000 citizens and visitors. Mayor Dyer, joined by his family, welcomed the crowd, before the spectacular fireworks display.
On June 29, 2005, Mayor Dyer and representatives from the City's Housing Department traveled to Washington D.C. to accept a Robert L. Woodson
Jr. Award. The City of Orlando is one of only thirteen cities across the Nation selected to receive this award for outstanding efforts in
reducing regulatory barriers to provide affordable housing.
On June 23, 2005, Mayor Dyer traveled to San Juan to participate in the Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce's 2nd annual Business and Community
Exchange with sixty Central Florida business and community leaders. While there, Mayor Dyer met with Puerto Rican Governor Anibal Acevedo Vilar
and Secretary of Commerce Jorge Silva to discuss opportunities between Orlando and the island. The goal of the Exchange was to develop new channels
for economic activity and prosperity in Central Florida and Puerto Rico.
On June 17, 2005, Mayor Buddy Dyer assisted City employees in dumpster maintenance, painting, and welding and cutting dumpsters in need of repair.
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Upcoming Events
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On July 9, 2005, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Terry Bowden will hold a Junior Football Camp at Thunder Field. This FREE camp is for local youth 7 - 14
years of age who are interested in learning the fundamentals of football. More experienced youth players are also encourage to attend, and will have the
opportunity to learn new football techniques and develop their athletic skills. Call (407) 246-2723 for more information.
Come view the art exhibit "Orlando City Artworks…art by those who serve" displayed in the City Hall Terrace Gallery through August 28, 2005. This
showcase displays artwork by City employees and their family members.
The Orlando Philharmonic presents the Sounds of Summer Series at Harry P. Leu Gardens through August 2005. The next performance, Traveling Music, is on
Thursday, July 7, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. These diverse programs will highlight the musicians of the Philharmonic. For more information please contact the Orlando
Philharmonic Box Office at (407) 770-0071 or visit:
http://www.orlandophil.org/.
The next Orlando Fire Department Open House will take place on July 9, 2005 at Firehouse 13 at 3464 5th Street in District #1. Activities will be scheduled from
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Demonstrations of various special operations will be showcased throughout the day, as well as the availability of blood pressure checks
and blood sugar testing.
Fun Fridays at the
LYNX Central Station will be held from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
every third Friday of the month. The dates for Fun Fridays are July 15th, August 19th and September 16th.
Fun Fridays will include: live music, contests, and giveaways.
Downtown Farmer's Market every Saturday 65 E. Central Blvd. 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
For information about events at Leu
Gardens please visit:
www.leugardens.org/events.html
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 For upcoming Centroplex events please visit:
www.orlandocentroplex.com.
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Road Closure
Now until October 14, 2005, Alden Road from Princeton Street to Rollins Street will be closed for construction associated with the underground
utility improvements and road realignment to improve roadway quality. Take note of the detour posted for this closure. For other street closures please visit:
www.cityoforlando.net/public_works/traffic/Road%20Closure%20PDF/Road%20Closure%20Report.PDF.
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