Orlando marks 150 years while diversifying economy beyond tourism

While Orlando celebrates 150 years of history, her mayor is looking for her future as a destination known for more than just recreational gardens.

“We are much more than just tourism,” the mayor of Orlando Dyer told Fox Business, adding that over the past twenty years, the beautiful goal of the city has focused on diversifying the economy and adding high -quality jobs.

“So we are always looking to add it to our industrial groups,” he said. “Modeling is a simulation and training one of the most important groups we have. Most people do not know that we are the center of the country.”

While many industries benefit from simulation and training modeling, Dyer highlighted the research park associated with the University of Central Florida; Biotechnology, with a part that takes place in the medical city of Nona Medical; The high -tech digital media, which is displayed in creative villages such as the Eastern Coast of Electronic Arts (EA).

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When asked if there were any works in states such as New York or California, Orlando tries to move to the center of Florida, Dyer said no. Instead, the city – which led the country that led the country in the growth of jobs last year – focuses on “local companies”.

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From the left: John Hughes, the mayor of Orange County Jerry Demings, Conner Mantz, Clayton Young, Mayor of Orlando Body Dyer, Sam Chilianga, Scott Fallbble, Pittsi Hughes, CEO of Orlando Sports Committee Jasson Siegel Boss in the Winfis newspaper (Kirby Lee-usa Sports Day / Reuters)

He said, “We are a city for small companies,” while we also realize the economic power in Disney.

Harry B Gardens presented. Liu is a free entry on July 31, 2025, to celebrate the 150th birthday of Orlando. (Pilar Arias / Fox News Digital / Fox News)

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Another plus to live in the area?

“We are really a cooking destination,” said Dyer. “We have a lot of Michelin -classified restaurants.”

Michelin Orlando’s guide includes 59 restaurants, 11 restaurants have been added this year, according to the Orlando visit. Dyer said that the most prominent foods in Orlando are Asian, which includes the stars -classified Sorikara.

Disney World vacationer can also enter advanced cooking experiences through the Capa Steakouse team, which was classified by the one stars, which is located in the Four Seasons Orlando resort in Walt Disney World Resort.