Navigate Orlando and Florida State Government with Capital Arc
We help regulated industries map decision-makers, assemble the right lobbying teams, and coordinate advocacy across Orlando City Hall and the Florida Legislature.
$10M
Deployed on state and federal engagements as the client
State + Federal
Vetoes, proposed bans, extensions, negotiated legislation
Multi-firm
Lobbyists, firms and pollsters hired, managed and measured
Selective
Engagements accepted only where there is a credible path to impact
Florida — the landscape you're in
What's actually moving in Orlando.
Operating in Orlando requires navigating a complex dual-layered regulatory environment. At the local level, businesses must engage with the Orlando City Council and municipal departments on zoning and procurement, adhering to strict local rules. For example, the city requires lobbyists to register annually and report expenditures before engaging with decision-makers[1]. Simultaneously, the broader regulatory framework is dictated by the state capital in Tallahassee, where executive agencies and the legislature shape the rules governing commerce. For regulated industries, success in Central Florida means understanding how local municipal priorities intersect with state-level mandates.
Governor
Ron DeSantis
Key legislative leaders
- Sen. Ben Albritton — Senate President
- Rep. Daniel Perez — Speaker of the House
- Sen. Blaise Ingoglia — Chair, Banking and Insurance
- Sen. Tom Leek — Chair, Commerce and Tourism
- Sen. Corey Simon — Chair, Education PreK - 12
- Sen. Debbie Mayfield — Chair, Rules Committee
Why Capital Arc in Orlando
Access mapped to the offices that decide.
Capital Arc provides a structured, non-partisan approach to government relations in the Orlando market. We do not rely on partisan hype; instead, we focus on methodology. We help businesses map the exact local and state decision-makers relevant to their operational goals, ensuring that advocacy efforts are targeted and efficient. Rather than acting as a single point of failure, we help you hire and manage the right specialized lobbyists for your specific issue, whether that requires a local Orlando procurement expert or a Tallahassee-based legislative strategist. By coordinating your entire advocacy team in one trackable place, Capital Arc ensures your government relations strategy is transparent, accountable, and aligned with your business objectives.
Map the decision
Every official in Florida with jurisdiction over the matter.
Staff the engagement
The right people for this specific Florida matter. The client holds the contracts; the firm coordinates.
Report every week
Structured reporting from everyone on the engagement, consolidated into one briefing.
Industries we serve in Florida
Built for the industries Florida actually runs on.
Central Florida's economy is driven by tourism, real estate development, healthcare, and a rapidly growing aerospace sector. These industries face constant policy friction, from local zoning and tourist development tax allocations to state-level insurance regulations and environmental permitting. Healthcare providers navigate complex state funding and facility regulations, while developers must manage both local municipal codes and state-level growth management laws. Aerospace and tech firms frequently engage in state procurement battles and seek economic development incentives, requiring precise advocacy at both the agency and legislative levels.
Access at the state capitol
Relationships where the votes are.
Access to the Florida Legislature in Tallahassee is heavily driven by the committee process and leadership structure. The Senate President and House Speaker hold immense authority, appointing committee chairs who ultimately determine which bills advance[1]. For example, key figures like Sen. Blaise Ingoglia in Banking and Insurance or Sen. Tom Leek in Commerce and Tourism shape the regulatory environment for major sectors[2]. Effective advocacy requires engaging these chairs and committee members long before a bill reaches the floor. Beyond the legislature, significant regulatory power resides in the Executive Office of the Governor and state agencies. Building access means establishing credible, substantive relationships with both elected officials and agency staff, ensuring your business's operational realities are understood before regulatory decisions are finalized.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to register as a lobbyist in Orlando?
Yes. The City of Orlando requires lobbyists to register annually before engaging with the City Council, board members, or staff decision-makers[1]. Lobbyists must also submit expenditure reports for the preceding six-month period.
How does Capital Arc help businesses in Orlando?
We help regulated businesses map local and state decision-makers, hire the right specialized lobbyists, and coordinate advocacy efforts. Our non-partisan methodology ensures your government relations strategy is trackable and aligned with your business goals.
What is the difference between lobbying in Orlando and Tallahassee?
Orlando lobbying focuses on municipal issues like local zoning, city procurement, and municipal ordinances. Tallahassee lobbying involves state-level legislation, executive agency regulations, and state budget appropriations that impact the entire state.
How are legislative committees structured in Florida?
The Florida Legislature is bicameral. The Senate President and House Speaker appoint committee chairs and members[1]. These committee chairs have significant power to determine which legislation is considered and advanced.
Can Capital Arc help with state procurement in Florida?
Yes. We help businesses map the procurement landscape within state agencies, such as the Department of Management Services, and assemble the right team of experts to navigate competitive bids and government contracts.
Work With Us
Tell us what you are up against in Florida.
A short application tells the firm the industry, the offices involved in Orlando and Florida, who is already engaged and what is at stake. If there is a credible path to impact and no conflict, the next step is a strategy call. If there is not, the firm will say so.
Capital Arc is non-partisan. References to public officials in Florida are informational and do not constitute endorsements.