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Greetings,
I invite you to join me in recognizing the instrumental contributions made by Hispanics and Latinos in our community as we commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month. Celebrated annually from September 15 through October 15, Hispanic Heritage Month honors the culture and traditions of Latinos throughout Central Florida and the United States.
From vibrant cultural offerings to entrepreneurship, we value the contributions from our Hispanic and Latino residents to make Orange County the best place to live, work, and raise a family. Orange County's Board of County Commissioners (BCC) officially commemorated Hispanic Heritage Month with a proclamation at our BCC meeting on September 18 with the Hispanic Heritage Committee of Greater Orange County (HHCGOC), a volunteer-based organization founded in 1999 with the purpose of providing opportunities that promote and highlight the contributions made by individuals of Hispanic descent in our community.
HHCGOC proudly hosts several events annually, and on September 18, the Committee hosted Orange County's annual kick-off celebration on the lawn of the Orange County Administration Center, featuring a vibrant mix of cultural music and dance performances, delicious food, a beautiful exhibit featuring the incredible talent of local Hispanic artists and a proclamation presentation.
On October 21, join us as Orange County celebrates the fourth annual Mayor's Cup Soccer Tournament Finals and Trophy Ceremony, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Young Pine Park, 5201 Young Pine Rd. Adult and youth teams began competing in a series of matches on September 16, and tournament finalists will compete to win at the Mayor's Cup Championship. I know the players have been working hard to represent their teams and academies. I look forward to cheering them on!
Soccer has quickly grown in popularity throughout the United States and specifically in Orange County. Nicknamed the "Soccer Capital of the South," Orange County has emerged as a top American soccer destination thanks to our amazing Orlando City Soccer and Orlando Pride teams.
The diversity of our Central Florida population is one of our key strengths. From extraordinary culture, arts and leadership, to our Hispanic businesses and organizations, including the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando and Prospera, our Latino communities are truly essential to Orange County's success.
I am extremely proud to commemorate the accomplishments of our Hispanic community and invite you to join me in celebrating our cultural diversity as we continue to observe Hispanic Heritage Month.
Sincerely,
Teresa Jacobs
Orange County Mayor
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 Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs' High School Internship Program Introduces Students to Growing Vocational Workforce
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs hosted nearly 30 students from across Orange County for a special graduation ceremony at the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Chambers on Aug. 8, 2018. This group of high school juniors and seniors represented the inaugural class of Mayor Jacobs' Leadership, Employment and Development Success Program (OCFL LEADS). Learn More>
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KPMG Celebrates Construction Milestones at New Innovation Center
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs joined KPMG leaders and local dignitaries to recognize the construction crew and designers responsible for building KPMG's Learning, Development and Innovation Center in Lake Nona on Aug. 8, 2018. The event celebrated construction milestones and the Center's scheduled opening in 2020. Learn More>
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Prospera Hosts Annual 2018 Success Stories Luncheon
Orange County Government and community leaders attended Prospera's 2018 Annual Success Stories Luncheon on Sept. 5 in support of Hispanic entrepreneurs throughout Central Florida. Formerly named the Hispanic Business Initiative Fund, Prospera is a nonprofit economic development organization that serves Orange County's Hispanic business owners by providing quality bilingual business development and training services.
The event recognizes excellence in small business ownership and celebrates the spirit of entrepreneurship within the Hispanic community. Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs presented a proclamation to Victor R. Rivera, the chair of Prospera's statewide board of directors, and Prospera president and chief executive officer Augusto Sanabria. The proclamation recognized Sept. 5, 2018, as Prospera's Success Stories Luncheon Day in Orange County. Learn More>
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Digital Twin Technology and the Internet of Things
Focus of 2018 Florida Simulation Summit
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and the National Center for Simulation (NCS) hosted the fourth annual Florida Simulation Summit on Sept. 6, 2018, at the Orange County Convention Center. The Summit continues to showcase the strong progress, synergy and development of the Modeling, Simulation and Training (MS&T) industry in Central Florida and statewide. This year's event highlighted Digital Twin Technology and the Internet of Things (IoT) with a focus on virtual system simulations. Learn More>
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News Worth Noting
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Mayor Teresa Jacobs met with University of Central Florida president, Dr. Dale Whittaker, to discuss Orange County Government's continued partnership with UCF. Orange County is proud to collaborate with UCF on student success and strategic partnerships.
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Did you know, Orange County offers special needs programs and access to emergency medical services for eligible residents during storms or hurricanes? Here is some need-to-know information about emergency preparedness for Orange County's special needs community.
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