The Metro Orlando EDC's bioOrlando initiative recently unveiled a new "Medical Marker" program designed to celebrate and visually recognize the medical, research and biotech companies that are the cornerstone of Metro Orlando's burgeoning life science industry.
"Medical Markers" will be presented to life science and biotechnology organizations identified by bioOrlando as leaders in scientific research and medical technology, as well as companies who have contributed substantially to the evolution of this industry in Central Florida. Twelve members of the inaugural class of Medical Marker designees will be announced on June 25th at the EDC's Annual Economic Outlook event, which will be held at the Embassy Suites in Downtown Orlando.
To commemorate establishment of this celebratory new program, the first marker designation was given to Florida Hospital Orlando, which this year celebrates its 100-year anniversary in Metro Orlando. Florida Hospital's seven campuses give it a footprint throughout the region, and its Celebration Health Campus was also recognized with a marker. Celebration Health is the site of both the Nicholson Center for Surgical Advancement and Global Robotics Institute.
In addition to a certificate noting Medical Marker designation, a physical "marker" will be developed as a recognizable sign of this honor. To assist in development of this physical symbol - visualized as a form of public art that identifies the organization as part of the "medical destination" in Metro Orlando - the EDC is working with United Arts of Central Florida to invite artists to submit design concepts for the "Medical Marker". Click here to view competition details.
In a time when things to celebrate seem in too short supply, bioOrlando's new "Medical Marker" program will help to point out the bright spots in Metro Orlando's increasingly diverse economy.
