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Osceola County Business Survey
Published: Tue, May 15, 2012
Business leaders, we would appreciate you taking a few minutes of your time to respond to a short survey so that we may better serve you.
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Construction Job Fair
Archived: Fri, May 18, 2012
Published: Mon, May 14, 2012
PR12-44
Welbro/Quinn Constructors and Osceola County Economic Development Department will host a construction job fair to fill positions related to the West Osceola Library project. The event will take place on Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Osceola Cooperative Extension Services from 9 to 11 a.m.
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Effort to Improve East U.S. Highway 192 Corridor
Published: Wed, April 18, 2012
PR12-33
Osceola County Commissioners recently moved forward with steps to improve a section of its East U.S. Highway 192 corridor. Commissioners unanimously approved establishment of an East U.S. 192 Community Redevelopment Agency board for a 2.8-mile segment of U.S. 192 stretching from Kissimmee City limits to Partin Settlement Road.
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Local Manufacturer Expands Food Product Production
Published: Mon, April 9, 2012
Unlimited Harvest Group, a manufacturer of natural fruit ice pop products is expanding their operations within the Kissimmee/Osceola County Enterprise Zone, the Osceola County Economic Development Department announced today.
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Fonza Bat Relocates to Osceola County
Published: Mon, April 9, 2012
Fonza Bat, a manufacturing company is relocating from Puerto Rico to Osceola County, the Osceola County Economic Development Department announced today.
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Gilligan & Ferneman Relocates to Osceola County
Published: Mon, April 9, 2012
Gilligan & Ferneman, LLC a company that focuses on E-Commerce and specializes in bedding and clothing all designed to help the consumer get a better night's sleep, is relocating to Osceola County, the Osceola County Economic Development Department announced today.
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2012 Legislative Update: March 12th
Published: Mon, March 12, 2012
The 2012 Legislative Update for March 12th is now available. Each week, Economic Development Administrator Maria Toumazos provides a Legislative Update to the Board of County Commissioners. It summarizes some of Osceola County's priorities and areas it is watching with its lobbyists during lawmakers' 60-day session in Tallahassee. Find out more in this article.
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2012 Legislative Update: March 5th
Published: Mon, March 5, 2012
The 2012 Legislative Update for March 5th is now available. Each week, Economic Development Administrator Maria Toumazos provides a Legislative Update to the Board of County Commissioners. It summarizes some of Osceola County's priorities and areas it is watching with its lobbyists during lawmakers' 60-day session in Tallahassee. Find out more in this article.
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Construction Job Fair
Archived: Sat, March 10, 2012
Published: Mon, March 5, 2012
On Friday, March 9th, 2012 from 9 to 11am, WELBRO, ChampionsGate and Osceola County EDC will host a Job Fair with all subcontractors and vendors who have been awarded work on the Osceola County Conference Center project. Please visit www.chooseosceola.com for further information.
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Transportation Impact Fee Next Steps
Published: Fri, March 2, 2012
PR12-21
At their transportation workshop Monday, Osceola County Commissioners directed staff to find alternative sources of funding to cover what has been supported through traditional impact fees. The move comes as Commissioners work to prioritize transportation projects and simultaneously stimulate the economy and create jobs.
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ABCs of Exporting Seminar
Archived: Fri, March 23, 2012
Published: Thu, March 1, 2012
Enterprise Florida and the Osceola County Economic Development Department invite you to attend the "ABC's of Exporting Seminar". Our featured speaker, Michael Schiffauer, Vice-President, International Trade and Development, EFI, will discuss a number of issues related to export business.
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2012 Legislative Update: February 20
Published: Tue, February 21, 2012
The 2012 Legislative Update for February 20th is now available. Each week, Economic Development Administrator Maria Toumazos provides a Legislative Update to the Board of County Commissioners. It summarizes some of Osceola County's priorities and areas it is watching with its lobbyists during lawmakers' 60-day session in Tallahassee. Find out more in this article.
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Existing Industry: Infrastructure Engineers
Published: Mon, February 20, 2012
Since 1994, Infrastructure Engineers has continued to have double digit growth, which has evolved the company into one of the most progressive and dynamic engineering firms in the United States. With an office in St. Cloud and other nationwide locations, Infrastructure Engineers serves clients in transportation and federal markets with integrity, technical excellence and a commitment to exceptional performance.
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Enterprise Zone: Sunstate Aviation
Published: Thu, February 16, 2012
SunState Aviation has added two Cessna 162 Skycatchers to its fleet at Kissimmee Gateway Airport. The new aircraft gives students an option to begin training for a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Sport Pilot license at lower cost and with fewer training hours.
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Impact Fee Moratorium Extended
Published: Mon, February 13, 2012
The Osceola County Commission last month approved an extension of a moratorium on the collection of road, Fire/Rescue and park impact fees on all commercial and residential building projects as a way to continue to stimulate local construction activity.
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Poinciana Hospital Groundbreaking
Published: Tue, February 7, 2012
The long-awaited, much-anticipated Poinciana Medical Center broke ground today. The new facility is located at the corner of Cypress Parkway and Solivita Boulevard, about 10 miles South of Kissimmee. The first phase of the Medical Center, a Freestanding Emergency Department is expected to open its doors in early 2013. The Emergency Department will be 11,000 square feet and house 12 exam rooms.
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UCF Business Incubation Program Updates
Published: Tue, February 7, 2012
Inspire Travel, a kinder, gentler online travel company that provides a platform that can be leveraged to support social causes and community organizations, has joined the University of Central Florida Business Incubator in Kissimmee. Inspire Travel is a startup company with a conscience and a business model that combines the best features of online booking agencies with group discounting and social media while promoting social entrepreneurship.
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Enterprise FL Program Aims to Boost Activity
Published: Fri, January 27, 2012
Osceola County businesses with an eye on international markets should take a look at a new Enterprise Florida program aimed at boosting export activity.
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UCF Business Incubation Program Updates
Published: Wed, January 18, 2012
Inspire Travel, a kinder, gentler online travel company that provides a platform that can be leveraged to support social causes and community organizations, has joined the University of Central Florida Business Incubator in Kissimmee. Inspire Travel is a startup company with a conscience and a business model that combines the best features of online booking agencies with group discounting and social media while promoting social entrepreneurship.
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