The EMLRC (educational facility), four years in the planning, will be located on five acres adjacent to the Orlando International Airport. Approximately two acres will be used to construct the 35,000 square foot center.

The EMLRC will feature a primary educational center, break out lab areas with simulation equipment, and distance learning capabilities. While based in Central Florida, the EMLRC will recognize the constantly changing educational needs of the healthcare community at the local, state, national level, and beyond.

The total cost to purchase the land from the city of Orlando, build the Center and to cover all costs associated with the capital fundraising campaign are estimated to be $6 million. The Building on Excellence Capital Campaign is a public/private venture that seeks $3 million in government funding and another $3 million in philanthropic gifts from grateful individuals whose lives were saved by an Emergency Medical team, corporations, hospital foundations, private and family foundations, and special groups such as civic and social clubs.

To date nearly $3 million has been collected and pledged from a combination of sources including the Federal
Government, the state of Florida, members of the Florida College of Emergency Physicians, medical groups, and vendors of emergency medical equipment and services.

When completed, the EMLRC is expected to have $10 million annual economic impact on Central Florida. This figure is based on the Orange County Convention and Visitors Bureau estimate that the average conference attendee spends nearly $1,200 per person. The EMLRC estimates that over 8,000 emergency medical professionals will attend its conferences, seminars and symposiums in any given year.