Open for Business Presented by: Presented to: Orange County Board of County Commissioners June 7, 2011 Open for Business Coalition

Organizing Committee Project managed by myregion.org

Open for Business Coalition established:  Address economic recovery of the region  Focus on identifying barriers to economic growth & expansion  Make recommendations on ways to collectively encourage economic prosperity

Open for Business – Project Plan Phase I: Conduct baseline research to collaboratively identify, analyze, and seek correction to current economic and regulatory barriers that prevent or complicate economic recovery in Central Florida

Organization Headquarters

“In which of the following counties do you do business?”

“In which jurisdiction does your agency or department have authority?” Government Survey

“How would you rate the health of your business?”

How important is it for your city and county government to work on the following to help you and your business? Business Survey

Open for Business – Summary Implications for Moving Forward  Businesses cite 3 issues as needing regional solutions: 1)Streamline Permitting & Licensing 2)Review Impact Fees 3)Open Up Access to Capital & Credit

Open for Business Summit Congress of Regional Leaders & the Open for Business Coalition will host a Summit on June 15, 2011 Action Requested:  Orange County Commission & Staff participation in the summit  Orange County leadership & participation in Regional Task Forces

Organizing Committee Project managed by myregion.org