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The ease of doing business in downtown Kissimmee increased with the ribbon-cutting of a new 802-space Courthouse Square Parking Garage on Monday.

A significant increase in the number of permit and license applications submitted via the Internet and fax is resulting in a change in office hours for the Osceola County Permitting Intake Office, officials said. The office, located at 1 Courthouse Square, Suite 1400, will close at 4 p.m. daily starting Monday.

Millions of dollars for health care projects in Osceola County survived Gov. Rick Scott's veto pen this week when he signed off on the state's $70 billion budget.

Osceola County Commissioners recently moved forward with steps to improve a section of its East U.S. Highway 192 corridor. Commissioners unanimously approved establishment of an East U.S. 192 Community Redevelopment Agency board for a 2.8-mile segment of U.S. 192 stretching from Kissimmee City limits to Partin Settlement Road.

Unlimited Harvest Group, a manufacturer of natural fruit ice pop products is expanding their operations within the Kissimmee/Osceola County Enterprise Zone, the Osceola County Economic Development Department announced today.

Fonza Bat, a manufacturing company is relocating from Puerto Rico to Osceola County, the Osceola County Economic Development Department announced today.

Gilligan & Ferneman, LLC a company that focuses on E-Commerce and specializes in bedding and clothing all designed to help the consumer get a better night's sleep, is relocating to Osceola County, the Osceola County Economic Development Department announced today.

The 2012 Legislative Update for March 12th is now available. Each week, Economic Development Administrator Maria Toumazos provides a Legislative Update to the Board of County Commissioners. It summarizes some of Osceola County's priorities and areas it is watching with its lobbyists during lawmakers' 60-day session in Tallahassee. Find out more in this article.

The 2012 Legislative Update for March 5th is now available. Each week, Economic Development Administrator Maria Toumazos provides a Legislative Update to the Board of County Commissioners. It summarizes some of Osceola County's priorities and areas it is watching with its lobbyists during lawmakers' 60-day session in Tallahassee. Find out more in this article.

At their transportation workshop Monday, Osceola County Commissioners directed staff to find alternative sources of funding to cover what has been supported through traditional impact fees. The move comes as Commissioners work to prioritize transportation projects and simultaneously stimulate the economy and create jobs.

The 2012 Legislative Update for February 20th is now available. Each week, Economic Development Administrator Maria Toumazos provides a Legislative Update to the Board of County Commissioners. It summarizes some of Osceola County's priorities and areas it is watching with its lobbyists during lawmakers' 60-day session in Tallahassee. Find out more in this article.

Since 1994, Infrastructure Engineers has continued to have double digit growth, which has evolved the company into one of the most progressive and dynamic engineering firms in the United States. With an office in St. Cloud and other nationwide locations, Infrastructure Engineers serves clients in transportation and federal markets with integrity, technical excellence and a commitment to exceptional performance.

SunState Aviation has added two Cessna 162 Skycatchers to its fleet at Kissimmee Gateway Airport. The new aircraft gives students an option to begin training for a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Sport Pilot license at lower cost and with fewer training hours.

The Osceola County Commission last month approved an extension of a moratorium on the collection of road, Fire/Rescue and park impact fees on all commercial and residential building projects as a way to continue to stimulate local construction activity.

The long-awaited, much-anticipated Poinciana Medical Center broke ground today. The new facility is located at the corner of Cypress Parkway and Solivita Boulevard, about 10 miles South of Kissimmee. The first phase of the Medical Center, a Freestanding Emergency Department is expected to open its doors in early 2013. The Emergency Department will be 11,000 square feet and house 12 exam rooms.

Inspire Travel, a kinder, gentler online travel company that provides a platform that can be leveraged to support social causes and community organizations, has joined the University of Central Florida Business Incubator in Kissimmee. Inspire Travel is a startup company with a conscience and a business model that combines the best features of online booking agencies with group discounting and social media while promoting social entrepreneurship.

Apply for a building permit online, by fax, via email or in person. All of your associated documents and drawings can then be uploaded electronically for review by the County staff. You can monitor the review and all associated comments, as well as the drawings markups, 24/7. After the review is complete and your permit is ready for issuance, you can download the approved documents.

Osceola County businesses with an eye on international markets should take a look at a new Enterprise Florida program aimed at boosting export activity.

Inspire Travel, a kinder, gentler online travel company that provides a platform that can be leveraged to support social causes and community organizations, has joined the University of Central Florida Business Incubator in Kissimmee. Inspire Travel is a startup company with a conscience and a business model that combines the best features of online booking agencies with group discounting and social media while promoting social entrepreneurship.