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Disney Entrepreneur Center: Empowering Small Businesses for Success

The Disney Entrepreneur Center, founded in 2003, supports small businesses in Orange County by providing resources, training, and networking opportunities. Through efficiency and collaboration, it has helped launch new ventures and secure business loans. With a focus on community outreach and technology upgrades, the center aims to drive local economic growth. Join us in our mission to empower entrepreneurs!

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Disney Entrepreneur Center: Empowering Small Businesses for Success

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  1. Disney Entrepreneur Center 2008 – 2009 Year 6

  2. 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

  3. Efficiency in Action Shared: Facility Technology Resources Administration Saves: Time Money …and Leverages Resources

  4. 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

  5. Activity Since 9 mo. Inception2008-’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

  6. ’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

  7. Just One Story Redi Pedi Cab Company Catherine Ojeda

  8. 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

  9. 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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