International Resources

THE WORLD COMES TO ORLANDO

As the world’s 15th largest economy, Florida’s international sector continues to grow. One of Florida’s top metro areas, Orlando, leads that growth. In fact, recent expansions at our key transportation centers, Orlando International Airport and Port Canaveral, further connect our community with the rest of the world.

1000+ People per Week Added to the Population

U.S. Census Bureau
NO State Income Tax
3 Major Ports Less than 2 Hours Away

Global Orlando

Exploring the Orlando Region’s Connections to the World

Produced by Orlando Economic Partnership’s Research & Strategy team, this analysis establishes a baseline monitor of the region’s emergence on the international scene.

Highlights:

1 in 5 of the Orlando region’s current residents were born overseas.
Orlando’s foreign-born population is the fastest-growing among large regions in the U.S.
The Orlando region’s trade with the world exceeds $25 billion annually.
The Orlando region has attracted foreign direct investment totaling $1.2 billion in capital investment over the last decade.

International Services

The Partnership works directly with international companies looking to expand into the United States and offers global business assistance, market intelligence and site selection services.

Coordination of counseling sessions on visa/immigration issues, tax laws and corporate structure with professionals in these areas.

Recommendations for professionals for business service providers including payroll preparation and employee benefits.

Assistance in locating qualified labor and connection to workforce agencies.

Referrals to residential housing realtors.

Preparation of customized data and reports to meet the needs of each client.

Identification of property sites that meet project-specific requirements, including transportation.

The Partnership works in partnership with international organizations in the region, including:

Central Florida International Business Task Force

Central Florida International Trade Office at the National Entrepreneur Center

Consulate Offices – Austria, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, France, Germany, Haiti, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Ivory Coast, Japan, Mexico, Namibia, The Netherlands, Samoa, St. Vincent & Grenadines, Spain, Switzerland

District Export Council

World Trade Center Orlando

20+ chambers of commerce representing international countries and cultures – including the African American Chamber of Commerce, Asian American Chamber of Commerce, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando

50+ international trade and business associations

Consulates

Throughout the Orlando community, you will discover international support organizations and resources focused on helping your business succeed. The region is home to 20 Consulate offices, 20+ chambers of commerce representing international countries and cultures, and 50+ international trade and business associations. Use the links below to find more information of particular help to companies with global ties.

Meet Central Florida’s Diplomatic Representatives

Austria – Honorary Consul Toby Unwin

Chile – Honorary Consul Sergio Larach

Colombia – Consul Hon. Eliana Pedrozo

Czech Republic – Honorary Consul Roman Inochovsky

Ecuador – Honorary Consul Galo Enríques

France – Honorary Consul/Dean of Orlando Consular Corps Brigitte Dagot

Germany – Honorary Consul Brock McClane

Haiti – Consul Hon. Natalie Fourcand

Iceland – Honorary Consul Kristjan Ingvarsson

Ireland – Honorary Consul Terry Delahunty

Italy – Honorary Consul Carmela Loredana Cicchetti