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Osceola County Chairwoman Praises Tokyo Electron/BRIDG Partnership

A partnership between Tokyo Electron (TEL) with BRIDG announced this week to develop tool and process technology needed to further enable collaborative approaches for development-to-commercialization of technologies and applications that accelerate commercialization of emerging technologies drew praise for Osceola County officials.

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Scott OKs $5.8 Million Grant for NeoCity Infrastructure

NeoCity will use $5.8 million from a key infrastructure grant awarded by Gov. Rick Scott today to complete a high-profile gateway road for the 500-acre technology district that is integral to enhancing the project’s connectivity and encouraging new partnerships. “I’m glad that Governor Scott recognizes the significance that NeoCity will have in creating jobs and...

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Osceola Receives “AA” Rating for NeoCity Office Building

Global rating agency Fitch assigned an “AA-” rating to a $26.3 million bond issue that will be used to build and equip a 100,000 square foot office building at NeoCity, the County’s 500-acre technology district.

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What's Ahead for Osceola's Smart Sensor Hub

As he walks through what is now a large empty building made up of thick, explosion-proof concrete walls, Eamonn Hassett uses one word to describe a massive Osceola County project: Courage

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Global player in nanotech boosts Osceola high-tech effort

Osceola County’s growing effort to become a hub for high-tech jobs is getting a big boost, with a global player in micro-electronics and nanotechnology opening a new office near Kissimmee with potentially more than 100 jobs. Belgium’s Imec is set to announce Friday plans to have 100 scientists and personnel working at the fledgling Florida...

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Manatees migrate to Kissimmee

Osceola County officials and members of the Brevard County Manatees’ ownership and management announced the Class A Florida State League team will move to Kissimmee, starting with the 2017 season.

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ICAMR-led group finalist for $70M federal funding award

2nd MMI Grant Possible A group formed within the Kissimmee-based International Consortium for Advanced Manufacturing Research is closer to snagging federal funding for smart-sensor development.

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Margaritaville Resort Renderings, Concept Art

The Margaritaville Resort Orlando project is giving a look at what its first guests will see in 2017 when its first phase is complete.

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Smart sensor group’s latest deal to create 120 new high-wage jobs

Leaders for the International Consortium for Advanced Manufacturing Research are busy securing deals to build up the Florida Advanced Manufacturing Research Center in Kissimmee — and the latest one will lead to plenty of new high-wage jobs. Osceola County on May 23 approved $15 million in research funding to help the Kissimmee-based group develop a design center. Because of...

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Valencia College to break ground on new Poinciana campus

Valencia College at Poinciana Campus opens in the fall of 2017. The 65,000-square-foot building was designed by architect DLR Group to complement its natural surroundings.  .   (Valencia College)

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