New Tupperware CEO Laurie Ann Goldman brings deep omnichannel expertise
Laurie Ann Goldman, who was named to the role of CEO of Tupperware on Oct. 17, has a resume including major brands such as Spanx, Avon and Guess.
What to expect during Startup Weekend Orlando
This is the first year Startup Weekend Orlando is being sponsored by both the city of Orlando and Orange County, and Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings will be a keynote speaker.
Come Out With Pride Orlando event to grow despite state controversy
Come Out With Pride, a parade to rival even a Mardi Gras procession, typically lasts for hours. More than 210,000 watchers of all ages flood downtown Orlando.
Amazon plans 77 satellite launches for Project Kuiper
Seattle-based Amazon has lined up 77 launches to deploy its constellation of 3,236 telecommunications satellites.
Mayor Jerry Demings announces new Pine Hills innovation lab
A vacant 17,000-square-foot building at 7149 W. Colonial Drive which was once a Gooding's supermarket will be home to a new “innovation lab” come the end of 2025.
6 Orlando startups to watch now
Central Florida’s nonprofit membership organization for tech startups — Orlando Tech Community — has chosen six local companies to represent the region at MetaCenter Global Week.
Orlando hackathon uses tech to solve food insecurity
Jasky Foundation, the family foundation of Stax Payments co-founder Jacques Fu, has partnered with the global nonprofit DataKind to assemble and guide volunteers to use their tech skills to solve a persistent problem: food insecurity.
Orlando technology workers earn over 100% more than others
A new deep dive into tech salaries by tech trade association CompTIA found that the median tech wage for Orlando's tech workers was $87,114, or 132% higher than the overall median wage.
Lake County to get new UCF Business Incubator-Eustis in August
The new Eustis incubator will be housed at 343 N. Bay St., a 99-year-old Mega Properties building of about 10,000 square feet size, most of which is dedicated to the incubator.
Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship Orlando chapter to launch this month
Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship, a member-led community of women working in the technology and startups space, is launching its Orlando chapter on May 19.
Orlando’s access to fast-charging EV stations slated to grow
Hertz on May 11 announced a new private-public partnership, Hertz Electrifies Orlando, with the city of Orlando that will benefit the local rideshare market and some of the metro's low-income communities while supporting the city's sustainability objectives.
CEO Austin Russell says car-tech firm 'Luminar is firing on all cylinders'
Last month, Volvo Cars unveiled the new Luminar-equipt 4-seater EX90 Excellence. According to Russell, the relationship with Mercedes-Benz also is going strong.
Istari CEO Will Roper on simulation, digital twins and the engineering metaverse
A computer simulation, or digital twin, should represent reality well enough — in the sphere of its intent — that it can be relied upon for strategic decision making.
Orlando events promoter Ricky Padilla moves to FLY 103.1 with DJ Nasty
By sharing music, creating events and entertaining audiences, Ricky Padilla has built an entertainment kingdom in Orlando.
A post-pandemic boost for Winter Park retailers
Backstage at Winter Park Fashion Week, new friendships were formed as the shop owners worked with models and bonded over their shared love of fashion.
Long-running comedy open mic returns to downtown
The Monday mic at The Other Bar is back for good, and now it's Jarri Knows at the helm.
Tivid Technologies' fresh take on content distribution lands investor
Metro Orlando's Tivid Technologies, an alternative to major film and TV streaming services that touts itself as "the future of movie rental," has landed a new partnership with Techrupt Innovations.
DeLand rapper Goldenboy Countup to drop new mixtape ‘Love Golden 2’
DeLand rapper Goldenboy Countup has a big fanbase among women, which helped secure his record deal with Simple Stupid Records, an imprint of Geffen Records.
Orlando comedians hope Wednesday open mics at Bull and Bush survive
In Orlando, an important breeding ground for local comedic talent is the Wednesday night open mic at Bull & Bush, the British pub in the Milk District.
Carmen Morales and Ken Miller come 'Home' to the Orlando Improv
The Orlando Improv typically reserves prime nights for touring headliners, but this week, two comedians who came up in Orlando, Ken Miller and Carmen Morales, are treating everyone to two special nights.