Disney Entrepreneur Center 2008 – 2009 Year 6
Inception The Post 9/11 Economy 90.5% of all Orange County businesses have fewer than 10 employees * Leverage Resources through Efficiency * Source: Edward Lowe Foundation
Efficiency in Action Shared: Facility Technology Resources Administration Saves:Time Money …and Leverages Resources
The Power of 10 UCF Small Business Development Center SCORE Hispanic Business Initiative Fund Metro Orlando Urban League UCF Incubation Program The U.S. Dept of Commerce The African American Chamber The British American Chamber - new The Hispanic Chamber The Chamber for Persons with Disabilities - new
Activity Since9 mo. Inception 2008-’09 Training attendees46,903 6,289 People Coached27,487 3,853 Total Contacts 388,393 72,590 ( , telephone, coaching, training) New Business Starts Business Loans Assisted
’08 Fast Facts Disney Entrepreneur Staff3.5 Reduced Rental Space 6,468 sq ft. Net Savings in Rent $ 59,984 Added 2 new resident organizations Added Orlando Magic as Sponsor
Just One Story Redi Pedi Cab Company Catherine Ojeda
A Collaborative Partner – Orange County Economic & Business Development Depts. Outreach Invitations – Central Florida Regional Chamber – Think Tank – Florida High-Tech Corridor Council – 23 counties – Florida Innovation Caucus 2020 – US Department of Commerce – District Export Council
Looking Forward 4 th Annual Entrepreneur Fair – August 26 th U.S. Stimulus Package Events Executive Board Strategic Plan Location-Gaps in Service -Collaboration Opportunities -Funding Sources Technology Upgrades – Community Outreach / Awareness / Impact