The Burnham Institute for Medical Research was one of the first facilities to open in the medical city in April 2009. When fully staffed, it will employ more than 300 scientists and staff. With the launch of the University of Central Florida Medical School this past month and the opening of the Burnham Institue for Medical Research building in the spring, the Lake Nona Science and Technology Park is poised to fuel a multi-billion dollar impact on the Central Florida economy. Lake Nona will be home to a medical city which assures to attract intellectual and talented visitors from around the world.... Read more
The world of small business is an exciting place to be right now. With dozens of new businesses starting in our area every day, there is no shortage of intellectual property in East Orlando as residents adapt to push forward. In fact, many are becoming small business owners for the first time for one reason or another. Whether starting over or starting up, East Orlando is poised to ride the new business wave into the future. Dozens of businesses are started every week in East Orlando creating new challenges and opportunities for the region. “There are a lot of people changing careers entirely... Read more
If you’ve been within the city limits of the City of Orlando recently, then you’ve probably seen at least one of the numerous Buy Local Orlando stickers, signs or promotions. But, what exactly is Buy Local Orlando and how can we make it work in East Orlando? The Buy Local Orlando program actually launched this past February when Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer unveiled his Strength of Orlando Initiative. Considered a local economic stimulus plan by city officials, the initiative was implemented to connect residents to vital resources to help people and businesses get through the economic... Read more
After almost a year of operating without a director, the East Orlando Chamber of Commerce recently announced they have brought on Elaine Hinsdale, a former public relations executive and Lockheed Martin spokesperson, to lead the group. With more than 600 members and businesses east of Semoran Boulevard, the EOCC is responsible for an area that includes everything from the growing Alafaya Trail and University of Central Florida corridor, through Waterford Lakes and even the new medical city in Lake Nona, among others. Elaine Hinsdale, executive director of the East Orlando Chamber of Commerce.... Read more
Imagine finding out that after 14 years of service you were getting laid off from one of the only jobs you ever knew. What would you do? Where would you turn? For Michael Ehalt, there was only one answer: fly higher. Ehalt, a former area manager for a large delivery company, turned his layoff into an opportunity to combine his passions of aircraft and food, all the while pursuing his dream to be a small business owner. His new venture, a quaint, aviation-themed Italian restaurant called The Flying Pizza Company, is less than a month old and clear for take off, and take-out, in East Orlando. Michael... Read more
