WHILE MAKING A NAME FOR ITSELF, LAKE NONA ATTRACTS BIG NAMES

Lake Nona is grabbing headlines and making news. Fox News recently recognized it as a “healthtopia.” The New York Times reported on its remarkable growth. Fortune magazine featured it on the cover with a story entitled “How to Build a Great American City.”

But Lake Nona isn’t just being talked about. It’s attracting huge companies who want to be a part of it all.

For example, in January global auditing giant KPMG announced that Lake Nona would be home to its new $430 million KPMG Learning, Development & Innovation Facility. 

Lake Nona won out over 49 other locations under consideration. The community’s healthy, innovative vibe and proximity to Orlando International Airport were among the factors that swayed KPMG.

Construction began in May on the company’s 55-acre corporate training campus, which will include offices, hotels, outdoor recreation facilities and restaurants. It’s scheduled for completion in late 2019.

Another household name, Amazon, is expected this summer to finalize a deal to create an $86 million, 131-acre fulfillment distribution facility in Lake Nona. 

In February, Lake Nona announced plans to partner with Jiyo, the digital platform of renowned alternative-medicine pioneer Deepak Chopra. Jiyo is an app that will connect residents with wellbeing information, including localized content. 

Another health-related connection has been announced with Technogym, a leading global manufacturer of commercial and home fitness equipment. The company will create the first U.S. “Connected Wellness Ecosystem” in Lake Nona.

Residents can expect to see Technogym equipment in various locations, ranging from residential areas to businesses, sports facilities and medical offices. The long-term vision includes a large, state-of-the-art facility that will serve as a central hub for Technogym.