We all know about the Lake Nona Medical and Sports City plans, but not all might know about another nearby development in our region: The NeoCity, the new advanced manufacturing facility 15 minutes southwest of Medical City. We moved to Orlando six years back to join the startup that is Lake Nona. On our first visit here for my wife's interview with the brand new UCF College … [Read more...]
An Inspirational Story – The American Dream in Lake Nona
As I enter Planet Smoothie, I notice a sign on the door offering a discount to military, police, and firefighters: “Thank you for your service – we salute you!” I'm there to interview Heidi Bedell, a Lake Nona resident with an inspiring story. Heidi was born in Korea and lived as an orphan in her youngest years. She was transitioned from home to home until she ended up … [Read more...]
The Winning Culture of the Lake Nona Publix
I teach a customer service class to corporate and government clients. Fairly early in the material, students are asked to name companies that give the best customer service. Two names have been at the top of the list of responses 100 percent of the time. Those two companies are Chick-fil-A and Publix Supermarkets. If you are a Floridian (especially a native), Publix is in … [Read more...]
Certara Comes to Lake Nona
When we think of pharmaceutical research, it’s easy to imagine scientists in a far-off land tucked away in a secret room. The location for this story: GuideWell Innovation Research. Far off and tucked away? Not so much. Welcome Certara. Certara is the global leader in model-informed drug development and regulatory science. Certara optimizes drug development and improves … [Read more...]
A Message from Mayor Dyer
Dear Friends, Working together, we’ve transformed Orlando from a place that was packed with potential into a city that is realizing its potential. Today, I delivered my annual State of the City address and emphasized how we’re transitioning from our role as the young upstart to being a more mature, global city. Incredible opportunities lie ahead, but so do big … [Read more...]
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