Orlando Power 100 / Most Influential Business Leaders

Overview

Orlando Business Journal’s Power 100 / Most Influential Business Leaders is a marquee editorial list that recognizes 100 executives and entrepreneurs shaping Central Florida’s economy and community. Produced by the Orlando Business Journal newsroom (part of The Business Journals), it highlights leaders’ business impact, innovation, and civic engagement across industries. Companies and executives value it as a high-visibility, third‑party editorial recognition in a key growth market, often used in branding, recruiting, and investor relations. Selection is newsroom-driven and curated rather than pay‑to‑play, giving it strong regional credibility.

Eligibility Requirements

• Nominee must be a senior business leader (e.g., owner, founder, C‑suite, or top executive) with significant decision-making authority
• Nominee’s primary business operations or clear sphere of influence must be in the Orlando / Central Florida region
• Nominee must demonstrate measurable business impact and broader community or civic leadership during the past 12–18 months