Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: October 29, 2025
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
THROUGH: Roseann Harrington, Chief of Staff
FROM: Dennis Holste, Economic Development Administrator
CONTACT: Alyssa Baracat, Economic Development Program Coordinator
PHONE: 407-836-7314
DIVISION: Office of Economic, Trade and Tourism Development
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approval and execution of Orange County, Florida and University of Central Florida Research Foundation, INC. FY 2026 NEC Grant Agreement and authorization to disburse $317,775. (Office of Economic, Trade and Tourism Development)
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PROJECT: N/A
PURPOSE: The purpose of this agreement is to position the National Entrepreneur Center (NEC) as the regional hub for entrepreneurial assistance through marketing, programming and resource enhancements. The University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Inc. has applied to the County for grant funding for small business programs operated in association with the NEC.
BUDGET: $317,775