OCCC in The News

FABTECH 2024 Professional Development

10/15/2024 4:01:00 PM|

As we prepare for FABTECH 2024, the conversation around workforce development has never been more critical. Metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing are evolving and seeking to advance technology, automation, and a growing emphasis on sustainability. But as these processes continue to change, the demand for highly skilled professionals to keep pace with these innovations is more pressing than ever.

Visit Orlando representing OCCC at IMEX 2024

10/9/2024 3:59:00 PM|

IMEX America 2024, the largest trade show for the global meetings, events, and incentive travel industry, is hosting some of the most influential convention centers from the United States, including those from Philadelphia, Orlando, Washington DC, and Hawaii.

Effects of Hurricane Milton on Business Events Industry

10/9/2024 3:55:00 PM|

As Hurricane Milton, a powerful Category 4 storm, barrels toward Florida’s Gulf Coast, the impact on the state’s business events industry is already being felt. With winds reaching up to 150 miles per hour, Milton is projected to make landfall in the Tampa Bay region, potentially disrupting major conferences, conventions, and trade shows across Florida.

How Hurricane Milton is influencing FL events

10/9/2024 3:53:00 PM|

As Hurricane Milton, a powerful Category 4 storm, barrels toward Florida’s Gulf Coast, the impact on the state’s business events industry is already being felt.

Specialty Crepes from Sodexo Live!

10/9/2024 3:50:00 PM|

Crepes, pancakes’ paper-thin French cousins, are a once-and-future trend that just might make your customers flip. Sodexo Live!’s Warner Peck of the Orange County Convention Center shares his expertise in this wow-worthy concept.

50 Most Powerful People of 2024 In Orlando: Tourism & Transportation

10/8/2024 4:46:00 PM|

Meet the most powerful people in the Tourism and Transportation category.

August TDT Collections near record amount

10/4/2024 3:48:00 PM|

Collections have outpaced forecasts and last year's revenues. The haul generates money for construction projects and the Visit Orlando tourism agency.

ASIS GSX Recap

10/4/2024 3:47:00 PM|

Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2024 has concluded at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Presented by ASIS International, the world's largest association for security management professionals, the event offered discussion and idea exchanges for the global security community.

Orange County Convention Center Provides Nearly $4 Billion in Economic Impact to Central Florida Region

10/4/2024 3:44:00 PM|

The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) generates approximately $3.9 billion in economic impact for the Central Florida economy each year – a significant increase that highlights the Center’s business activity according to a recent study by PFM Group Consulting (PFM).

OCCC Economic Impact Update

10/4/2024 3:42:00 PM|

The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) generates approximately $3.9 billion in economic impact for the Central Florida economy each year – a significant increase that highlights the Center’s business activity according to a recent study by PFM Group Consulting (PFM).