2021 Corporate Guide Published By corporate guide Seminole County Florida Permit 1183 Permit Orlando, FL Orlando, US Postage Paid Postage US Presort Std Presort Meet Your Seminole County Health Navigator Cynthia Hawley, MSN, RN Your care should be convenient, coordinated and seamless. That’s why our health navigators are here. Cynthia’s goal is to provide quality care and make your health care journey easy by partnering with local providers. She provides one-on-one support and guidance at every step of your unique health journey. This includes: • Answering your • Connecting you with questions resources and support • Booking private tours • Explaining information of facilities • Finding you a doctor • Communicating with or specialist your health care team • Scheduling appointments To speak with your trusted health navigator, visit AHaltamonte.com/HealthNavigator. 20-ALT-10034 2021 EXCELLENCE EDITION CONTENTS 4 COUNTY GOVERNMENT 14 TRANSPORTATION Seminole County’s government Area residents enjoy the works tirelessly to maintain benefits of I-4 renovation and a positive environment for reconstruction programs along Vol. 21 No. 18 residents and to develop diverse with Amtrak’s unique Auto Train Seminole County, Florida, is known throughout the world for its ecosystem and it ranks second in the nation for opportunities for businesses. experience. future business growth. Excellence In Seminole is an annual publication published for Seminole County. It is intended to be a source for business and quality-of-life issues in 5 CITIES OF SEMINOLE 17 EDUCATION Seminole County. Every city in Seminole has a unique Seminole County provides a broad PUBLISHER charm that contributes to the at- range of educational options to Albert R. Sciuto mosphere that makes our county a promote enrichment and stimulate EDITOR David Lamontagne great place to live and work. personal development for all [email protected] students. ACCOUNTING 11 HEALTHCARE Mary L. Sciuto Seminole County residents 20 QUALITY OF LIFE DIRECTOR SALES AND MARKETING Betty Harper continue to enjoy the security Long-time locals and first-time SALES REPRESENTATIVE brought by the presence of three visitors can always find all kinds Diane Glassman hospitals focused on development of fun diversions at Seminole SPECIAL EDITIONS PUBLISHING of cutting-edge healthcare County’s shopping venues and PRESIDENT technologies. natural parks and trails. Albert R. Sciuto EDITOR SPECIAL FEATURE David Lamontagne DIRECTOR SALES AND MARKETING 7 SANFORD IT’S TIME TO INVEST Betty Harper Seminole County’s oldest and ACCOUNTING largest city is Central Florida’s Mary L. Sciuto center for development and DESIGN & LAYOUT Where Business Flourishes Donna Dorman, Forms Plus, Inc. he City of Sanford tourism. Learn more about is the largest city in Seminole County and Tgrowing daily. Home to 61,791 residents as well as Excellence In Seminole is published annually by the City’s continuing focus on some of the county’s largest employers—like Orlando Sanford International Special Editions Publishing, Inc. Airport and Central Florida Regional Hospital—the City sustainable growth and new truly is the beating heart of P.O. Box 953813 • Lake Mary, FL 32795-3813 the northern metro Orlando area. Sanford is committed to Phone: 407-862-7737 • Fax: 407-862-8102 opportunities for business. economic development and growth. Although the past year has brought a great E-mail: [email protected] number of new challenges to the local economy, the City remains dedicated to Served by Website: www.specedpub.com revitalizing and supporting • 3 opportunity zones local business. • Amtrak Auto Train • Tax abatements and/or Current and past devel- • SunRail Commuter Rail opment has already paid rebates dividends in the form of • Interstate 4 • S.R. 417 (Greeneway) • 2,650 new residential For a copy of Excellence In Seminole, call (407) 862-7737. steady growth in both busi- units currently ness and population, result- • Orlando Sanford planned ing in commercial property International Airport All rights are reserved. Excellence In Seminole is a registered values that steadily increase • Port of Sanford • $58,032 average by 2–15% annually. This household income appreciation is among the in partnerships and trademark. Reproduction or use of the material that appears highest in Seminole County. collaborations that help our from both Daytona to the • 90.4% of Sanford Sanford also understands residents meet immediate north and Orlando to the population has at least the importance of job needs and prepare for south is a major asset. The a high-school diploma in this publication is prohibited without written permis- investment in work support the jobs of the future. City’s international airport, • 474,700 population services and has created Businesses and workers easy access to I-4 and S.R. within 20 minutes initiatives to develop jobs also require a well- 417, the Amtrak Auto Train, sion. Information contained in Excellence In Seminole is and help workers navigate connected transportation and the Sanford SunRail • 45 minutes from the uncertainty of the network, and Sanford’s commuter rail station all Orlando and Daytona current labor market. The central location make Sanford the gateway Beach compiled from sources deemed reliable. City is an active participant approximately 45 minutes to Central Florida. 2021 EXCELLENCE EDITION COUNTY GOVERNMENT (from left to right) Seminole County Board of County Commissioners: Commissioner Bob Dallari (District 1), Vice Chairman Amy Lockhart (District 4), Chairman Lee Constantine (District 3), Commissioner Andria Herr (District 5), and Commissioner Jay Zembower (District 2). A HOME FOR BUSINESS SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA Creating high-wage jobs for Seminole (SFB), the 24th most-active airport in the United geographically in the state, it is home to a County is essential to Seminole States (2019), is undergoing a $64.5 million expan- diverse group of seven cities (Altamonte C County’s future prosperity. Through sion project. Over 3.2 million passengers traveled Springs, Casselberry, Lake Mary, Longwood, strategic partnerships, business development through SFB to and from more than 82 non-stop Oviedo, Sanford, and Winter Springs). Each services, business retention and expansion destinations (2019). CSX rail runs throughout the possesses unique appeal and a commitment programs, and professional and technical County and offers access to multimodal transpor- to economic growth mixed with a devotion outreach, County leadership has continued tation such as the expanding SunRail network. to maintaining the local culture. Additionally, to foster a business climate that cultivates Though Seminole is the fourth smallest county with dozens of colleges and universities quality development. within a 50-mile radius, Seminole is home to Total Population (2020): 477,987(Source:Emsi) Industry growth in Seminole has taken a diverse and well-trained workforce; 49% of several forms. The County is home to Total Market Value: $50.8 Billion County residents have a college degree. corporate headquarters such as American Total Real Estate Parcels: 177,937 Seminole County Economic Development Automobile Association (AAA), Mitsubishi manages various business development Total Households: 167,304(Source:Emsi) Power Systems, Scholastic Book Fairs, Sears incentives in partnership with Seminole’s Median Age: 39.2(Source:Emsi) Home Improvement Products, and lead- constituent cities, the Orlando Economic ing private employers including JP Morgan Per Capita Income: $33,419(Source:Emsi) Partnership, and Enterprise Florida, includ- Chase, Deloitte Consulting, Verizon Corporate Median Household Income: $63,760(Source:Emsi) ing the Jobs Growth Incentive Fund (JGI). Resources, Paylocity Holding Corporation, In partnership with organizations such as Civilian Labor Force (Oct 2020): 240,780(Source:Emsi) Liberty Mutual, and Veritas Technologies. Seminole State College Center for Economic Personal Income Tax: None Seminole County is uniquely positioned Development, Prospera, and the UCF–Winter to offer a variety of connectivity options, Personal Property (millage rate): 11.2495–18.5745 Springs Incubator, countless jobs and busi- including access to major roadways such as Corporate Income Tax: 5.5% nesses have been created. For more infor- I-4, S.R. 417, Florida Turnpike, and I-95. mation, visit www.seminolecountyfl.gov or Sales Tax: 7% The Orlando Sanford International Airport contact 407-665-7135. 4 • EXCELLENCE IN SEMINOLE: CORPORATE GUIDE 2021 www.specedpub.com 2021 EXCELLENCE EDITION CITY OF ALTAMONTE SPRINGS ALTAMONTESPRINGS INNOVATORS FOCUSED ON COMMUNITY or 100 years, Altamonte Springs reduce the City’s carbon footprint, and has celebrated community pride, lower costs. The floating solar array is the F dedication to innovation, forward- third largest in the United States and is thinking leadership and sustainable vision. expected to be operational in 2021. The City was established with the future in Altamonte Springs’ efforts in mind, and today it is a vibrant and bustling sustainability rank among global industry community that is an internationally leaders. The City was recognized as a known innovator. 2020 Water Resources Utility of the Future In a year unlike any other, the unexpected by the Water Environment Federation. challenges of COVID-19 changed daily life understand the prevalence of the virus locally. Altamonte Springs operates one of the for communities around the world. As part With residents in mind, Altamonte Springs