The City of Winter Garden’s Economic Development Department is dedicated to providing an economically sustainable community by providing an economic development approach focused on business retention, business expansion, business attraction and encouragement of entrepreneurial growth. Winter Garden sets itself apart by focusing on the people and providing services and an environment enriched in culture, community and place. As one of the fastest growing cities in Central Florida, we can offer all the advantages of a metropolis with small town charm.

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Winter Garden is an economic and cultural leader of West Orange County that allows its citizens to embrace the past while developing a diverse and environmentally sound community. Winter Garden is rich with opportunities for all current and future residents, visitors and businesses to work, play, learn and enjoy life.

 

NEW DEVELOPMENTS

TARGETED INDUSTRIES

RECENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Where the Best Invest!
The City of Winter Garden is excited about the latest redevelopment of the existing 8.2-acre People’s Plaza Shopping Center located on West Colonial Drive. Read More>

Square Footage Estimates
View the Square Footage Estimates for 2006 thru 2016. Click here>

Winter Garden’s location within Central Florida provides opportunities for the city to target the digital media, software and hardware, and medical industries for new jobs and businesses in the City.

DIGITAL MEDIA
Regional impact:

  • 12,000+ companies
  • 30,000 workers
  • Annual revenue of $9 billion
  • Serves modeling & simulation and training, film and television production, theme parks, and interactive entertainment

SOFTWARE & HARDWARE
Regional impact:

  • 1,000 businesses
  • 12,000 employees
  • $1 billion in annual revenue
  • Serves industries such as banking finance, education, consumer products and utilities automation
  • Centered on financial services

MEDICAL
 Regional impact of new medical school:

  • 25,000 jobs
  • $250 billion economic impact
  • Increases state revenue by $365 million
  • Economic return on investment is $33 for every $1

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City of Winter Garden offering Small Business Class
Developing your idea for a small business is complex—but not impossible. Learn More>

Newly opened 'Saris Restaurant' — Nestled into a side street of downtown Winter Garden is an elegant Latin and French- inspired fine cuisine restaurant. Read More>

Winter Garden Showcase
In partnership with 11 developers, the City of Winter Garden is hosting a “Showcase” of the new commercial development throughout the City. Read More>

WINTER GARDEN STATS
  • Established in 1850
  • Square Miles: 17
  • 2007 Estimated Population: 28,440
  • 2000 Census Labor Force: 7,200
  • 2004 – 2014 MSA Projected
  • Employment Growth Rate: 25.4%
  • 2000 Census Median Household Income: $37,129
  • 2000 Per Capita Income:$18,082

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