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Economic Recovery Task Force

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Task Force Working Groups

The Task Force formed Working Groups that will develop strategies and recommendations based on the Task Force priorities. The Working Groups will meet frequently and report on priorities and recommendations to the full Task Force.

Approach to Reopening Business - Guidelines:

  • Align with guidelines established by President Trump and Governor DeSantis
  • Establish clear guidelines for businesses and monitor compliance
  • Ensure consistent implementation across all industries
  • Monitor health data and use in decision making process
  • Comply with new federal and state regulations

1) Working Group: Guidelines for Reopening Business

Role Nombre
Co-Chair John Henry, Owner, J Henry’s Barbershop
Co-Chair Chuck Whittall, President, Unicorp National Development
Staff Lead Eric Ushkowitz, Economic Development Administrator
Miembro Allen Johnson, City of Orlando & Orlando Venues
Miembro Dave George, Darden Restaurants
Miembro Kathy Ramsberger, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Miembro Steve Garrity, Highwoods Properties
Miembro Alex Leitao, Orlando City Soccer Club
Miembro Brad Gilmour, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment
Miembro Harold Mills, VMD Ventures, LLC
Miembro Thomas Mazloum, Walt Disney World Resort
Miembro Todd Souders, WaWa, Inc.
Miembro Dan Wilcox, YMCA of Central Florida
Miembro Rich Costales, Universal Orlando
Miembro Alex Martins, Orlando Magic
Miembro Dr. Barbara Jenkins, Orange County Public Schools
Miembro Scott Brady, MD., AdventHealth
Miembro George Ralls, MD, Orlando Health
Miembro Brian Comes, Area Vice President, Hyatt Regency Orlando
Miembro Keri Burns, Central Florida Regional Director
Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association

Ver

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Recursos

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2) Working Group: Business Readiness

Role Nombre
Co-Chair Doug Taylor, Managing Partner, Church Street Entertainment
Co-Chair Deborah Linden, Owner, The Vineyard Wine Bar & Healthy Bistro
Staff Lead Andrea Wesser-Brawner,
Chief Innovation & Emerging Technologies Officer
Miembro Conrad Santiago, The Trentham Santiago Group
Miembro Jerry Ross, National Entrepreneur Center
Miembro Mary Chau, M.C. Spa & Nail Spa
Miembro Douglas Love-Ramos, Orlando Shakespeare Theater
Miembro Mike Van den Abbeel, Mosaic Hair Studio
Miembro Monesia Brown, Walmart, Inc.
Miembro Pamela Nabors, CareerSource Central Florida
Miembro Florencio “Larry” Rodriguez, Don Julio’s Mexican Kitchen
Miembro John Newstreet, President/CEO,
Kissimmee/Osceola County Chamber of Commerce
Miembro Pastor Roderick Zak, CEO, Rejoice in the Lord Ministries & President, African American Council of Christian Clergy
Miembro Johnny Rivers, Johnny Rivers Grill & Market
Miembro Stacey Papp, President, Bay Hill Jewelers Group

Ver

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Recursos

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3) Working Group: Business Compliance & Consumer Confidence

Role Nombre
Co-Chair Evelyn Cardenas, CEO, Central Florida Auto Dealers Association
Co-Chair Pastor Roderick Zak, CEO, Rejoice in the Lord Ministries & President, African American Council of Christian Clergy
Staff Lead Jason Reynolds, Neighborhood Services Manager
Miembro Augusto Sanabria, Prospera
Miembro Steve Jamieson, The Mall at Millennia
Miembro Tricia Johnson, Seminole County Government
Miembro Wayne Rich, Nelson Mullins
Miembro Inez Long, BBIF
Miembro Dan Ward, President, Curley & Pynn Public Relations
Miembro Chris Earl, United Safety Council
Miembro Nadine R. Tarpley, OhSoooJazzy Hair Salon
Miembro Major Robert Anzueto, Orange County Sheriff’s Office
Miembro John Madison, Owner, John Madison Landscape, Inc.

Meeting Dates

  • Monday, July 20, 2020 | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m

Recursos

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4) Working Group: Bringing Back Tourism

Role Nombre
Co-Chair Jesse Martinez, General Manager, The Alfond Inn
Co-Chair Dr. Youcheng Wang, Dean, UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management
Staff Lead Carol Palacio, Economic Development Program Coordinator
Miembro Brandon Matulka, Lake County Agency for Economic Prosperity
Miembro Dan Giordano, Rosen Shingle Creek
Miembro Phil Brown, Orlando International Airport
Miembro Sandy Hostetter, Truist
Miembro Michael Thomas, John Michael Exquisite Weddings & Catering
Miembro Brian Comes, Area Vice President, Hyatt Regency Orlando
Miembro Adrian Jones, Merlin Entertainment
Miembro Frank Goeckel, Wyndham Destinations

Ver

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Recursos

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Contáctenos

Orange County Office of Economic Development
201 S. Rosalind Avenue
Orlando, FL 32801

Preguntas generales

EconomicRecovery@ocfl.net

Public Comment
  • Residents can submit their comment to Public.Comment@ocfl.net before 5 PM the day before the Economic Recovery Task Force or Working Group Meeting. The resident’s name, address, phone number, and the topic of public comment are required components of the email. The resident will need to indicate the specific Working Group they are addressing in public comment.
  • At the beginning of public comment period, Orange County staff will read your submission and add it to the public record. Please note emails that extend beyond the set time limit will not be read in their entirety. The citizen's entire email however will be entered into the public record.
  • Please note that the time allocated to each individual for public comment (via email or in person) shall be at the sole discretion of the Mayor and may be reduced from the normal 3 minutes based on the number of speakers.
  • Orange County Government reserves the right to modify, amend, or discontinue these temporary procedures for public comment, with or without notice, in order to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations; to rectify technological or logistical difficulties; or to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the public.
  • Thank you for your patience and understanding during this challenging time. We will get through this together.
Media Inquiries

PIO@ocfl.net

All e-mail sent to this address becomes part of Orange County public record. Comments received by our e-mail subsystem can be read by anyone who requests that privilege. In compliance with "Government in the Sunshine" laws, Orange County Government must make available, at request, any and all information not deemed a threat to the security of law enforcement agencies and personnel.