Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: October 30, 2024
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
THROUGH: Roseann Harrington, Chief of Staff
FROM: Dennis Holste, Economic Development Administrator
CONTACT: Lee Peters, Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator
PHONE: 407-836-5391
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 2025 Grant Agreement for the period of October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025 for the National Entrepreneur Center in the total amount of $317,775. (Office of Economic, Trade and Tourism Development)
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PROJECT: FY 25 NEC Grant Agreement
PURPOSE: Funds will be used to support the National Entrepreneur Center’s (NEC) operations, which consists of highly skilled staff providing expertise in international trade and entrepreneurial ecosystem building. These funds will contribute to Orange County-driven programs managed by the NEC, which includes the Central Florida International Trade Office and the Central Florida BizLink program. These programs offer a range of valuable resources, including free educational workshops, one-on-one business coaching, and engaging events that provide valuable information and connections for small business owners in Orange County.
BUDGET: $317,775