Business Development Division

Mission: To expand access to contracting opportunities and promote the growth and participation of Small Business Enterprises in alignment with the SBE Ordinance.

Purpose: The purpose of the Business Development Division is to support and strengthen Small Business Enterprises so they can compete, grow, and contribute to Orange County’s economy.

Notice to the Community:

Effective July 1, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) voted to suspend the Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Program until further notice.

July 15, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved the implementation of a new Small Business Enterprise (SBE) program. You can now view the SBE Ordinance on this site.

Please continue to visit this page for the latest updates on the proposed SBE Program and future opportunities.

Businesses seeking to apply or search for Registered Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned companies may do so through the following link: Orange County, Florida – Business Management System.

The draft Policies and Procedures are tentatively scheduled to return to the Board of County Commissioners for consideration and approval on March 24, 2026.

SBE Ordinance

DRAFT SBE Policy and Procedures Manual

Leave Feedback Regarding the DRAFT SBE Policy and Procedures Manual

INFORMATION & SERVICES

FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS

NEW VENDOR

If so, please refer to our new vendors page tailored just for you.

We Want Your Feedback – SBE Program Survey

Orange County values your voice. We invite businesses and community stakeholders to share feedback on the Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program. Your input will play a key role in strengthening program development and ensuring it effectively serves the small business community.

Please complete the SBE Feedback Survey using the link below.

https://form.jotform.com/260254781424052

Survey closes:
February 20, 2026, at 11:59 PM

We appreciate your participation and continued engagement.

Other Vendor Advocates

State of Florida
(850) 487-4698
Florida Department of Transportation
(850) 921-7383
Central Florida Expressway Authority
(407) 690-5000
Orange County Public Schools
(407) 317-3739
Orange County Library System
(407) 425-4694
Small Business Administration
(904) 443-1900
Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council (FSMSDC)
(407) 251-7021

opens in a new tab

Contact Us

Business Development Division
Internal Operations Centre II, 2nd Floor
400 E South Street
Orlando, FL 32801

Phone: (407) 836-7317
Fax: (407) 836-5477
Email: BusinessDevelopment@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.