Disney Entrepreneur Center

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Disney Entrepreneur Center

• 2008 2009
• Year 6

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Inception - 2003

• The Post 9/11 Economy
• 90.5 of all Orange County businesses have fewer
  than 10 employees
• Leverage Resources through Efficiency
• Source Edward Lowe Foundation

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Efficiency in Action

• Shared Facility
• Technology
• Resources
• Administration
• Saves Time
• Money
• and Leverages Resources

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The Power of 10

• UCF Small Business Development Center
• SCORE
• Hispanic Business Initiative Fund
• Metro Orlando Urban League
• UCF Incubation Program
• The U.S. Dept of Commerce
• The African American Chamber
• The British American Chamber - new
• The Hispanic Chamber
• The Chamber for Persons with Disabilities - new

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Activity

• Since 9 mo.
• Inception 2008-09
• Training attendees 46,903 6,289
• People Coached 27,487 3,853
• Total Contacts 388,393 72,590
• (Email, telephone, coaching, training)
• New Business Starts 767 64
• Business Loans Assisted 874 96

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08 Fast Facts

• Disney Entrepreneur Staff 3.5
• Reduced Rental Space 6,468 sq ft.
• Net Savings in Rent 59,984
• Added 2 new resident organizations
• Added Orlando Magic as Sponsor

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Just One Story

• Redi Pedi Cab Company
• Catherine Ojeda

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A Collaborative Partner

• Orange County
• Economic Business Development Depts.
• Outreach Invitations
• Central Florida Regional Chamber Think Tank
• Florida High-Tech Corridor Council
• www.flvec.com 23 counties
• Florida Innovation Caucus 2020
• US Department of Commerce District Export
  Council

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Looking Forward

• 4th Annual Entrepreneur Fair August 26th
• U.S. Stimulus Package Events
• Executive Board Strategic Plan 2020
• -Location -Gaps in Service
• -Collaboration Opportunities -Funding Sources
• Technology Upgrades
• Community Outreach / Awareness / Impact

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