The Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission (EDC) is an organization that helps business. We are dedicated to meeting the needs of today's industries and creating a competitive economic climate where businesses can thrive. To meet this goal, the EDC provides key services and support, which range from relocation and expansion expertise to export counsel to long-term planning with our community partners.

Our charge is basically two-fold. To attract new business investment, we market the Orlando region worldwide as a top location for business. In addition, we work with local companies to assist them with expansion plans and other business concerns.

The EDC is also home to the Metro Orlando Film & Entertainment Commission, which markets the region as a top production location.

With the support of our community partners, the EDC, since its start in 1977, has successfully assisted thousands of companies relocate, expand and grow in Metro Orlando. This has led to the creation of more than 158,000 jobs; over $8.8 billion in capital investment; and almost 75 million square feet of office and industrial space leased or constructed. More than 2,000 film and television production projects have been filmed here during the past 10 years.

A not-for-profit, private/public partnership, the EDC serves Orange, Seminole, Lake and Osceola counties and the City of Orlando. We are proud to have been recognized among the top economic development groups in the world.