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Corporate Guide 2005
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WORKFORCE CENTRAL FLORIDA
Seminole County at a Glance
STATISTICS
Population Trends
Population by City
Workforce
Per Capita Income
WELCOME
Dear Reader,
We are proud to present the 2005 Seminole County
Corporate Guide which has been prepared to share the
Seminole story. During the past decade, Seminole County
has enjoyed significant success in attracting both corporate
investment and a creative workforce. Strategic planning
and a shared long term vision from both the public
and private sectors contributed to the superb quality of
life which Seminole County has become known for in
resent years.
The Seminole County Board of County Commissioners
is committed to sustaining this cherished quality of life
through continued investments in key infrastructure and
maintaining a business friendly government. If you are visiting
Seminole County, please enjoy our hospitality, and
while you are here consider living and working here on a
permanent basis.
I hope you enjoy the 2005 Corporate Guide and if you
would like to know more about the many atributes of
Seminole County, Please contact our economic development
department.
Sincerely,
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Chairman Calton D. Henley
creativity...diversity...
endless possibility
Putting imagination to work
ORLANDO
SEMINOLE
Corporate Guide 2005
2 SEMINOLE COUNTY AT A GLANCE
3 WELCOME LETTER
6 THE COMPLETE PACKAGE
A hotbed for high-tech and other industry
12 BUSINESS MATTERS
Balanced growth, tech start-ups, major
employers and a top rated school system.
17 FUN AND FINE ARTS
Where opportunities abound.
21 HEAD OF THE CLASS
Strong public schools plus innovative
higher education programs.
26 BY LAND, WATER AND AIR
An international airport, fresh-water port and
new highways.
30 SMART, HEALTHY GROWTH
Where progressive leaders balance an attractive
lifestyle with growth.
33 LOCATION, LOCATION
A thriving real estate market
OVERVIEW
The Complete Package
OVERVIEW
Q & A with Ray Gilley
OVERVIEW
Orlando Sanford
International Airport
has the third-
greatest volume of
international flights
in Florida.
A TERRITORY IDEAL FOR GROWTH.
AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TEAM
READY TO NURTURE IT.
INDUSTRY TRENDS
BUSINESS MATTERS
Balanced growth, tech start-ups, major employers and a top-rated educational
system forge an excellent climate for companies.
INDUSTRY TRENDS
Healthy Demands
Major Private Employers
INDUSTRY TRENDS
FUN AND FINE ARTS
Opportunities abound to experience rich entertainment,
the arts and cultural amenities.
LIFESTYLE
LIFESTYLE
Head of the Class
A strong public school system and innovative higher education
programs make for a desirable workforce.
EDUCATION
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EDUCATION
TRANSPORTATION
BY LAND, WATER AND AIR
An international airport, fresh-water port and new highways make
Seminole a highly accessible destination.
TRANSPORTATION
GOVERNMENT
SMART, HEALTHY GROWTH
Progressive leaders have been able to balance an attractive lifestyle with the
needs of a growing business community.
Quality Living
GOVERNMENT
REAL ESTATE
LOCATION, LOCATION
An improving commercial market coupled with new townhome,condomini-
um and single-family home communities make for a thriving real estate mix.
WE STRUCTURE OUR BUSINESS TO BUILD YOURS.
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
Expect to see the county relatively
built out on the residential side within
five years.
Style and Substance...
Why companies are making the jump
to the other side of Orlando.