Economic Recovery Task Force

Task Force Working Groups

The Task Force formed Working Groups that will develop strategies and recommendations based on the Task Force priorities. The Working Groups will meet frequently and report on priorities and recommendations to the full Task Force.

Approach to Reopening Business - Guidelines:

Align with guidelines established by President Trump and Governor DeSantis
Establish clear guidelines for businesses and monitor compliance
Ensure consistent implementation across all industries
Monitor health data and use in decision making process
Comply with new federal and state regulations

1) Working Group: Guidelines for Reopening Business

Role	Name
Co-Chair	John Henry, Owner, J Henry’s Barbershop
Co-Chair	Chuck Whittall, President, Unicorp National Development
Staff Lead	Eric Ushkowitz, Economic Development Administrator
Member	Allen Johnson, City of Orlando & Orlando Venues
Member	Dave George, Darden Restaurants
Member	Kathy Ramsberger, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Member	Steve Garrity, Highwoods Properties
Member	Alex Leitao, Orlando City Soccer Club
Member	Brad Gilmour, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment
Member	Harold Mills, VMD Ventures, LLC
Member	Thomas Mazloum, Walt Disney World Resort
Member	Todd Souders, WaWa, Inc.
Member	Dan Wilcox, YMCA of Central Florida
Member	Rich Costales, Universal Orlando
Member	Alex Martins, Orlando Magic
Member	Dr. Barbara Jenkins, Orange County Public Schools
Member	Scott Brady, MD., AdventHealth
Member	George Ralls, MD, Orlando Health
Member	Brian Comes, Area Vice President, Hyatt Regency Orlando
Member	Keri Burns, Central Florida Regional Director Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association

Watch

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Resources

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2) Working Group: Business Readiness

Role	Name
Co-Chair	Doug Taylor, Managing Partner, Church Street Entertainment
Co-Chair	Deborah Linden, Owner, The Vineyard Wine Bar & Healthy Bistro
Staff Lead	Andrea Wesser-Brawner, Chief Innovation & Emerging Technologies Officer
Member	Conrad Santiago, The Trentham Santiago Group
Member	Jerry Ross, National Entrepreneur Center
Member	Mary Chau, M.C. Spa & Nail Spa
Member	Douglas Love-Ramos, Orlando Shakespeare Theater
Member	Mike Van den Abbeel, Mosaic Hair Studio
Member	Monesia Brown, Walmart, Inc.
Member	Pamela Nabors, CareerSource Central Florida
Member	Florencio “Larry” Rodriguez, Don Julio’s Mexican Kitchen
Member	John Newstreet, President/CEO, Kissimmee/Osceola County Chamber of Commerce
Member	Pastor Roderick Zak, CEO, Rejoice in the Lord Ministries & President, African American Council of Christian Clergy
Member	Johnny Rivers, Johnny Rivers Grill & Market
Member	Stacey Papp, President, Bay Hill Jewelers Group

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Resources

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3) Working Group: Business Compliance & Consumer Confidence

Role	Name
Co-Chair	Evelyn Cardenas, CEO, Central Florida Auto Dealers Association
Co-Chair	Pastor Roderick Zak, CEO, Rejoice in the Lord Ministries & President, African American Council of Christian Clergy
Staff Lead	Jason Reynolds, Neighborhood Services Manager
Member	Augusto Sanabria, Prospera
Member	Steve Jamieson, The Mall at Millennia
Member	Tricia Johnson, Seminole County Government
Member	Wayne Rich, Nelson Mullins
Member	Inez Long, BBIF
Member	Dan Ward, President, Curley & Pynn Public Relations
Member	Chris Earl, United Safety Council
Member	Nadine R. Tarpley, OhSoooJazzy Hair Salon
Member	Major Robert Anzueto, Orange County Sheriff’s Office
Member	John Madison, Owner, John Madison Landscape, Inc.

Meeting Dates

Monday, July 20, 2020 | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m

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4) Working Group: Bringing Back Tourism

Role	Name
Co-Chair	Jesse Martinez, General Manager, The Alfond Inn
Co-Chair	Dr. Youcheng Wang, Dean, UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management
Staff Lead	Carol Palacio, Economic Development Program Coordinator
Member	Brandon Matulka, Lake County Agency for Economic Prosperity
Member	Dan Giordano, Rosen Shingle Creek
Member	Phil Brown, Orlando International Airport
Member	Sandy Hostetter, Truist
Member	Michael Thomas, John Michael Exquisite Weddings & Catering
Member	Brian Comes, Area Vice President, Hyatt Regency Orlando
Member	Adrian Jones, Merlin Entertainment
Member	Frank Goeckel, Wyndham Destinations

Watch

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Resources

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Contact Us

Orange County Office of Economic Development
201 S. Rosalind Avenue
Orlando, FL 32801

General Questions

EconomicRecovery@ocfl.net

Public Comment

Residents can submit their comment to Public.Comment@ocfl.net before 5 PM the day before the Economic Recovery Task Force or Working Group Meeting. The resident’s name, address, phone number, and the topic of public comment are required components of the email. The resident will need to indicate the specific Working Group they are addressing in public comment.
At the beginning of public comment period, Orange County staff will read your submission and add it to the public record. Please note emails that extend beyond the set time limit will not be read in their entirety. The citizen’s entire email however will be entered into the public record.
Please note that the time allocated to each individual for public comment (via email or in person) shall be at the sole discretion of the Mayor and may be reduced from the normal 3 minutes based on the number of speakers.
Orange County Government reserves the right to modify, amend, or discontinue these temporary procedures for public comment, with or without notice, in order to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations; to rectify technological or logistical difficulties; or to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the public.
Thank you for your patience and understanding during this challenging time. We will get through this together.

Media Inquiries

PIO@ocfl.net

All e-mail sent to this address becomes part of Orange County public record. Comments received by our e-mail subsystem can be read by anyone who requests that privilege. In compliance with "Government in the Sunshine" laws, Orange County Government must make available, at request, any and all information not deemed a threat to the security of law enforcement agencies and personnel.