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State of the County at OCCC

6/10/2024 10:52:00 AM|

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings took the stage at the Orange County Convention Center on Friday morning to deliver his State of the County address, with a theme of "We are building a better Orange County together."

Mayor Demings to present 2024 State of the County

6/7/2024 10:45:00 AM|

The Mayor highlights Orange County Government’s accomplishments and challenges over the past year and emphasize its strategic public, private, and philanthropic partnerships that have fostered a community culture of building better together.

A Gift for Teaching Great Backpack Build at OCCC

6/4/2024 10:42:00 AM|

A Gift For Teaching’s The Great Big Backpack Build came back this summer stronger than ever with over 400 volunteers full of smiles and great energy!

Global Pet Expo named #1 Pet Trade Show in North America

6/4/2024 10:30:00 AM|

Pet trade shows are a great place for pet companies to showcase their products and services, which also means they offer a great opportunity to network with suppliers and companies.

25% International Visitor Growth to Orlando in 2023

5/31/2024 4:00:00 PM|

The Orlando destination welcomed 6.13 million international visitors in 2023, an increase of 25% over 2022 numbers. The 2023 international visitation numbers represent 94% of pre-pandemic (2019) levels.

Orlando Named Top City for Meetings and Events by Cvent

5/22/2024 3:38:00 PM|

On Tuesday, May 14, Virginia-based event software company Cvent released its 2024 list of the Top 50 Meeting Destinations in the U.S., with the City Beautiful taking the top spot.

Surf Expo Sneak Peak: Surf Brands Sign Up in Full Force

5/15/2024 3:27:00 PM|

Choice will be served to buyers traveling to Orlando for the Surf Expo September show. A preview of the upcoming trade show’s floor has it shaping up to be a representation of today’s surf industry: emerging, up-and-coming, and legacy labels, all looking to write orders and nab more space on retailer shelves.

Orlando Continues Its Reign as North America’s Top Meeting Spot for the Ninth Year

5/15/2024 3:25:00 PM|

Orlando has once again secured its position as the premier meeting destination in North America, according to Cvent, a leading provider of meetings, events, and hospitality technology.

Orlando named Top Meeting Destination in North America

5/15/2024 3:22:00 PM|

Cvent named Orlando as the Top Meeting Destination in North America by the industry-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider. This is the ninth time Orlando has been recognized by Cvent as the #1 meetings destination in the country.

NPE2024 Recap

5/13/2024 3:18:00 PM|

50,000 attendees. 2,300 exhibitors. 1.2 million square feet of exhibition space. After 6 years, there’s a lot to look for at this year’s NPE. From keynotes and sustainability talks to parties and networking, step into the heart of the action and experience the vibrant atmosphere firsthand as we showcase memorable moments from the show.

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