Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: November 13, 2024
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
THROUGH: N/A
FROM: Dennis Holste, Economic Development Administrator
CONTACT: Jessica Kinkle, Administrative Assistant
PHONE: 407-836-7366
DIVISION: Office of Economic, Trade and Tourism Development
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approval and execution of Orange County, Florida and Starter Studio Fl, INC. FY 2025 Grant Agreement and authorization to disburse $162,843 to be used to support Starter Studio’s operations, which consist of highly skilled staff in technical assistance provision to startup tech and budding founders. The programs they offer are targeted to serving tech and tech-enabled startups at various early-stages of development, from the earliest ideas to investment seeking. (Office of Economic, Trade and Tourism Development)
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PROJECT: Orange County, Florida and Starter Studio Fl, INC. FY 2025 Grant Agreement
PURPOSE: The County has determined that there is a public interest for such activities/programs in order to support existing tech startups and other aspiring entrepreneurs desiring to start a tech business venture in Central Florida through education, mentorship, investment pursuits and other activities conducive to Orange County’s economy.
BUDGET: $162,843