Success Stories
“407 Day embodies the vibrant spirit of Orlando and inspired community support for local businesses...”
- Jerry L. Demings
Mayor, Orange County
“What began five years ago as a way to rally support for our local businesses has grown into an iconic celebration of all that makes the Orlando region so special...”
- Tim GIuliani
President & CEO, Orlando Economic Partnership
“I believe that if we plan strategically as we continue to grow, we can transform our already wonderful region into a global creative capital...”
- Rena Langley
SVP, Communications and Public Affairs, Disney Signature Experiences and Disney Consumer Products, Games & Publishing
“Our community is filled with incredibly creative leaders who are all coming together in the spirit of innovation and collaboration to play a role in shaping the future of Central Florida...”
- Rena Langley
SVP, Communications and Public Affairs, Disney Signature Experiences and Disney Consumer Products, Games & Publishing,
“This expanded model allows us to meet more leaders where they are—whether they see themselves in elected office or influencing policy from the private sector...”
- Bob O’Malley
Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, Orlando Economic Partnership
“PLI stands out nationally as a successful model for turning business talent into public leadership and one of most unique and successful public leadership programs of its kind...”
- Mark R. Mills
President, Mills Strategic Communications, Inc.,
“PLI helps prepare the kind of informed, thoughtful leaders our region needs as we continue to grow and evolve...”
- Tim Giuliani
President & CEO, Orlando Economic Partnership
“Lift Orlando has put forth such an effort in giving the homeowners a sense of pride and a voice...”
- Paula Kittrell
West Lakes resident for 12 years
“Through this podcast, we aim to foster a deeper understanding of Orlando’s tech ecosystem, while also celebrating the spirit of progress and innovation that defines the region...”
- Laureen Martinez
Vice President, Marketing, Branding and Communications, Orlando Economic Partnership
“Without a clear vision, we can be very well-intentioned. But if all the arrows point in different directions and we're not in alignment, how will our efforts add up...”
- Tim Giuliani
President & CEO, Orlando Economic Partnership
“Lift Orlando is reversing decades of disinvestment in the inner-city...”
- Tim Giuliani
President & CEO, Orlando Economic Partnership
“Lift Orlando is a place-based community development organization in Orlando, Florida that works with residents, business leaders, and community partners to strengthen neighborhoods so people can thrive...”
- Eddy Moratin
President, Lift Orlando