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Disney Entrepreneur Center. 2008 – 2009 Year 6. Inception - 2003. 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
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Disney Entrepreneur Center 2008 – 2009 Year 6
Inception - 2003 • 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 Since 9 mo. Inception2008-’09 • Training attendees 46,903 6,289 • People Coached 27,487 3,853 • Total Contacts 388,393 72,590 (Email, telephone, coaching, training) New Business Starts 767 64 Business Loans Assisted 874 96
’08 Fast Facts • Disney Entrepreneur Staff 3.5 • 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 • www.flvec.com – 23 counties • Florida Innovation Caucus 2020 • US Department of Commerce – District Export Council
Looking Forward • 4th Annual Entrepreneur Fair – August 26th • U.S. Stimulus Package Events • Executive Board Strategic Plan 2020 -Location -Gaps in Service -Collaboration Opportunities -Funding Sources • Technology Upgrades • Community Outreach / Awareness / Impact