First of all, for the record, OrlandoJobs.com does support the building of the venue project in Orlando Florida. This would include a new arena, performing arts center and refurbishing of the Citrus Bowl. What makes this billion dollar project such a hot topic is just that…a billion dollars! The money is coming from many sources and the economic impact for Central Florida will be great.
Also for the record, we are not in any way a part of Orlando City or Orange County government. I will leave the voting up to our elected officials who have done the homework we can’t do as a citizens trying to figure out how all the pieces fit together. It is a massive project that will shape Orlando for years to come.
Why does OrlandoJobs.com support the project? It is very simple…jobs. Yes, we understand the new arena replace jobs already being performed at the Amway arena. However, the new arena will create more jobs at these events and more events each year. Also, a major performing arts center will create numerous jobs.
While we do get some great events in Central Florida, our community can go after even more. With new facilities, Orlando is a no brainer to entice incredible entertainment, arts and sports events. With these events are jobs.
YES, Jobs. Jobs of all kinds. Event day jobs, sales jobs, marketing jobs, advertising jobs, maintenance jobs, landscaping jobs, food service jobs, management jobs, medical jobs, technology jobs, website jobs, telecommunication jobs, logistic jobs, purchasing jobs, legal jobs, administrative jobs and many other opportunities.
How about the jobs created around the venues? You bet. If you look at any venue project in any city, major development has moved in and creates and/or expands business districts. Think about all of the possibilities.
But what gets me most excited about the venue project is the fact that companies in other parts of the country that are considering moving their operations to Central Florida will now be able to factor in world class facilities during their decision process. Why is this important? Smart companies who understand that human capital (employees) are their biggest asset need to “protect their investment”. The more a region can offer its citizens not only benefit the companies already here, but the ones considering relocating! For example, Burnham has made a great commitment to our area!
Finally, I have had the opportunity to recruit many professionals to Central Florida over the years. I truly believe we will have a better shot of attracting talented people to the area and also retain professionals that are already here. While Orlando is a great place to live, people who come from cities like Boston, Chicago, Denver, Dallas and many others parts of the country will turn jobs down. I have had many excuses, but the one the always hurts the most is we have no culture.
It is time we change that perception. With the new venues, we know new jobs will be created. We know new business will come. Orlando will truly be a world class city.
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