Duke Energy to bring unique green tech solution to Volusia County
Duke Energy Corp. (NYSE: DUK) plans to build a first-of-its-kind green hydrogen system at its existing facility in DeBary. The combustion turbine will be the first such system deployed anywhere.
How Cape Canaveral contractor taps into $1B pool for disaster response
A new contract was awarded to support the U.S. Navy’s responses to disasters around the world as needs arise.
2 big orders for F-35s from Lockheed mean business for Orlando
Lockheed Martin Corp. will score two contracts. Romania and Czech Republic are buying F35s for $6.5 billion and $5 billion, respectively.
Siemens Innovation Center brings high-tech help to businesses
A local business got sophisticated manufacturing support from a major tech company Siemens Energy. Here's what happened.
Trillions tied to Orlando's development of simulation technology
Because of the DoD's ongoing digital transformation, often the contracts specify that programs "start digital" — built on a digital foundation that includes simulation technology.
Orlando's pride parade this year took security to the next level
For the first time, an outside event strategy firm was hired to bring a new level of security to Come Out With Pride, making it the safest ever.
Paychex acquires Orlando firm Alterna Capital Solutions
Orlando-based Alterna Capital Solutions LLC has joined the Paychex family, according to an SEC filing. Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX) paid a base purchase price of $94.8 million.
SpaceX to close out 2023 with this aggressive Brevard launch schedule
So far in 2023, SpaceX has had 58 launches out of Central Florida, its most ever in a given year. The company plans to up that number in 2024.
Orlando tech biz accelerator going public
Orlando-based Innventure LLC — a fast-track business scaler — will merge with Los Angeles-based special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Learn CW (NYSE: LCW) and make its initial public offering soon after.
Windermere e-commerce company PlantOGram sees growth spurt
Windermere-based PlantOGram.com is an online shopping portal that offers exotic fruit trees for sale, the most popular among them being mango and avocado trees.
Orlando's big M&A deals of 2023, and what to expect in 2024
Six companies found desirable assets in Central Florida businesses this year, and the transactions that followed became some of the most notable acquisitions of 2023 so far.
How financial deal is helping Apopka firm Thumbprint grow
The branding agency got a $5 million line of revolving credit secured with help from 1858 Capital Partners.
Future entrepreneur's key takeaways from MetaCenter Global Week
Orlando Inno caught up with CEO David Adelson of Innovate Orlando, the organization that produced the conference. Adelson said he was satisfied with the first-year effort and that it gave him and his team a foundation to build on.
New Tupperware CEO Laurie Ann Goldman brings deep omnichannel expertise
Laurie Ann Goldman, who was named to the role of CEO of Tupperware on Oct. 17, has a resume including major brands such as Spanx, Avon and Guess.
What to expect during Startup Weekend Orlando
This is the first year Startup Weekend Orlando is being sponsored by both the city of Orlando and Orange County, and Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings will be a keynote speaker.
Come Out With Pride Orlando event to grow despite state controversy
Come Out With Pride, a parade to rival even a Mardi Gras procession, typically lasts for hours. More than 210,000 watchers of all ages flood downtown Orlando.
Amazon plans 77 satellite launches for Project Kuiper
Seattle-based Amazon has lined up 77 launches to deploy its constellation of 3,236 telecommunications satellites.
Mayor Jerry Demings announces new Pine Hills innovation lab
A vacant 17,000-square-foot building at 7149 W. Colonial Drive which was once a Gooding's supermarket will be home to a new “innovation lab” come the end of 2025.
6 Orlando startups to watch now
Central Florida’s nonprofit membership organization for tech startups — Orlando Tech Community — has chosen six local companies to represent the region at MetaCenter Global Week.
Orlando hackathon uses tech to solve food insecurity
Jasky Foundation, the family foundation of Stax Payments co-founder Jacques Fu, has partnered with the global nonprofit DataKind to assemble and guide volunteers to use their tech skills to solve a persistent problem: food insecurity.