Jacobs to Host 2015 Orange County Economic Summit

Mayor Teresa Jacobs will host the 2015 Orange County Economic Summit to discuss the expanding economy, international trade, business-related programs and the region’s new branding campaign. The event will be held at the Orange County Convention Center on Jan. 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. The event is free and open to the public, although seating is limited. For registration and directions, visit the Orange County Government’s website page.

WHAT: Mayor Jacobs will be joined by elected officials, local experts and distinguished panelists including:

• Sean Snaith, Ph.D., Director of the University of Central Florida Institute for Economic Competitiveness
• Rick Weddle, CEO of Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission (EDC)
• Jerry Ross, Executive Director of the National Entrepreneur Center
• Manny Mencia, Senior Vice President of International Trade & Business Development for Enterprise Florida
• Jim Bacchus, Chair of the Global Commission on Trade and Investment Policy
• Ken Potrock, Senior Vice President & General Manager of Disney Vacation Club & Adventures by Disney

• Sean Snaith, Ph.D., will present his annual economic update. Snaith is the director of the University of Central Florida’s Institute for Economic Competitiveness and a nationally recognized economist in the field of business and economic forecasting.
• The EDC will discuss its new branding campaign (Orlando. You don’t know the half of it), which is the culmination of a branding summit held by Mayor Jacobs in 2012 and subsequent efforts of the Regional Branding committee. The initiative highlights the many corporate assets Central Florida has to offer.
• Other experts and leaders will share their insights as well as information about resources available in Orange County and an update on the region’s international trade efforts.

WHERE: Orange County Convention Center, North Concourse, Room 320.

WHEN: Thursday, January 15, 2015, from 8:30 to 11 a.m.