Miami fintech Biller Genie opens 2nd HQ in Orlando
After securing $5 million in a series A investment in 2022, company spokeswoman Lucia Gonzalez told Miami Inno that Biller Genie would look for office space in Orlando. Now, the space has been found.
SideQuests esports arena headed to downtown Orlando
SideQuests will sprawl through 64 North, The Corner and other interior spaces upon approval from the city. The arena will open in 2024.
Grammy award-winning producer Ayo to open downtown Orlando studio
The business will be called Hidden Sound Studios and is slated to open in 2024, according to Owens. It will be within the cluster of venues known as The Block, which includes The Beacham, a 102-year-old theater — the city’s first — originally built for vaudeville performances.
Some Orlando bars and restaurants bank on late-night parties. Here's why.
The top promoters have legions of trusting followers who constantly check social media for information about upcoming parties and events — including ones at Central Florida's restaurants and bars.
Techonomy retreat headed to Lake Nona in November
Techonomy, a product of New York City-based Worth Media Group, is coming to town, now that Orlando managed to lure the heady three-day tech retreat away from Silicon Valley.
Downtown Orlando venues known for nightlife soon to get daytime business
Managing Partner John SanFelippo of The Block has hired Dap Design to help transform the connected venues at the corner of East Washington Street and North Orange Avenue.
Plug & Play partners with UCF, Tavistock and more on new business accelerator
Sunnyvale, California-based Plug & Play Tech Center — which already has plans for an Osceola County location — is teaming up with the University of Central Florida, Orange County, Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) and Tavistock Development Co.'s Lake Nona Land Co. to launch a business accelerator in Orlando.
Duke Energy to bring unique green tech solution to Volusia County
Duke Energy Corp. (NYSE: DUK) plans to build a first-of-its-kind green hydrogen system at its existing facility in DeBary. The combustion turbine will be the first such system deployed anywhere.
How Cape Canaveral contractor taps into $1B pool for disaster response
A new contract was awarded to support the U.S. Navy’s responses to disasters around the world as needs arise.
2 big orders for F-35s from Lockheed mean business for Orlando
Lockheed Martin Corp. will score two contracts. Romania and Czech Republic are buying F35s for $6.5 billion and $5 billion, respectively.
Siemens Innovation Center brings high-tech help to businesses
A local business got sophisticated manufacturing support from a major tech company Siemens Energy. Here's what happened.
Trillions tied to Orlando's development of simulation technology
Because of the DoD's ongoing digital transformation, often the contracts specify that programs "start digital" — built on a digital foundation that includes simulation technology.
Orlando's pride parade this year took security to the next level
For the first time, an outside event strategy firm was hired to bring a new level of security to Come Out With Pride, making it the safest ever.
Paychex acquires Orlando firm Alterna Capital Solutions
Orlando-based Alterna Capital Solutions LLC has joined the Paychex family, according to an SEC filing. Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX) paid a base purchase price of $94.8 million.
SpaceX to close out 2023 with this aggressive Brevard launch schedule
So far in 2023, SpaceX has had 58 launches out of Central Florida, its most ever in a given year. The company plans to up that number in 2024.
Orlando tech biz accelerator going public
Orlando-based Innventure LLC — a fast-track business scaler — will merge with Los Angeles-based special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Learn CW (NYSE: LCW) and make its initial public offering soon after.
Windermere e-commerce company PlantOGram sees growth spurt
Windermere-based PlantOGram.com is an online shopping portal that offers exotic fruit trees for sale, the most popular among them being mango and avocado trees.
Orlando's big M&A deals of 2023, and what to expect in 2024
Six companies found desirable assets in Central Florida businesses this year, and the transactions that followed became some of the most notable acquisitions of 2023 so far.
How financial deal is helping Apopka firm Thumbprint grow
The branding agency got a $5 million line of revolving credit secured with help from 1858 Capital Partners.
Future entrepreneur's key takeaways from MetaCenter Global Week
Orlando Inno caught up with CEO David Adelson of Innovate Orlando, the organization that produced the conference. Adelson said he was satisfied with the first-year effort and that it gave him and his team a foundation to build on.