The FICPA on Feb. 8 officially opened its new headquarters in the Park Building at 250 S. Orange Ave. in Downtown Orlando.
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer joined FICPA President & CEO Shelly Weir, Board Chair Julian Dozier, professional staff and volunteer leaders in a ceremonial ribbon cutting to mark the occasion.
"I'm thrilled that the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants has selected downtown Orlando as the site of its new headquarters," said Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer. "As we continue our work to create a downtown for everyone, attracting headquarters is a big part of our efforts. With our community's high-quality of life and diverse and talented workforce, I know that FICPA will thrive from its new location."
The ceremony marked the completion of the FICPA’s multi-year relocation to Orlando from Tallahassee, where it retains an office for its legislative and regulatory affairs teams.
“More than seven years ago, FICPA leadership identified Central Florida as the ideal location to establish our new home,” Dozier said. “Operating from Orlando while still maintaining a full-time presence in Tallahassee allows us to best serve our statewide membership and remain close to policymakers at the Capitol. I am honored to represent all current and prior FICPA volunteer leaders who have helped guide us to this moment.”
The 11,000-square-foot office will house more than 30 FICPA staff members. The space was chosen specifically for its proximity to FICPA member firms and organizations likewise located in the downtown area.
The FICPA has spent the last two years establishing its local presence, as Orlando staff occupied a temporary residence in the Fairwinds Tower on Central Ave. from April 2021 through December 2022.
“I am immensely grateful to the FICPA staff members and volunteer leaders who worked so diligently to navigate this transition and execute our relocation,” Weir said. “We are excited to hit the ground running in our new home and to write the next chapter in the proud history of the FICPA. From our headquarters in Orlando, we will continue to provide CPAs and other financial professionals across the state, from the Panhandle to South Florida, with exceptional member value.”
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