JAX Chamber | Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce. Questions? Looking for networking opportunities? Want to join as a member and promote your business? Contact the JAX Chamber at 904-366-6600. JAX Chamber is a business advocacy organization and exists to serve the needs of its members.
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JAX Chamber | Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce | Small Business Center. If you have questions, contact the JAX Chamber at 904-366-6618. We assist the growth and development of Jacksonville’s small businesses community by constantly assessing their needs, collaborating with service providers and offering technical assistance, mentoring and access to capital.
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Beaver Street Enterprise Center | Start-Up and Small Business Incubator. Questions? Contact the Beaver Street Enterprise Center at 904-265-4700. The Center is a 25,000 square foot professional office facility offering modern workplace amenities for startup and existing small businesses as well as business technical assistance, counseling, mentoring and assistance in marketing and obtaining business financing.
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CoWork Jax. Questions? Looking for networking opportunities? Want to join as a member and grow your idea or existing business? Contact CoWork Jax at 904-586-8678. CoWork Jax is a place where you can collaborate, conspire, and build with a community of inspired, independent workers.
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First Coast Workforce Development | WorkSource | Professionals Network. Questions? Contact First Coast Workforce Development | WorkSource at 904-356-5627. The WorkSource Professional Network offers career transition services to professional job seekers through networking, workshops and business partnerships. Meetings are held monthly and include networking opportunities along with career advice and job search tips from guest speakers.
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impactJAX | Young Professionals Networking Group of the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce. Questions? Looking for networking opportunities? Contact impactJAX at 904-366-6600. impactJAX provides a venue for young professionals to network with each other, develop personally and professionally, engage in the Chamber and support activities and ideas to make Jacksonville an increasingly attractive city for young workers.
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Jacksonville Sister Cities Association, Inc. (JSCA) | International Partnerships / Networks. Questions? Contact the Jacksonville Sister Cities Association at 904-630-2518. We all share a common goal: to create and nurture partnerships between citizens in Jacksonville and those in our eight Sister cities. We strive to promote cultural understanding, foster educational exchanges and stimulate economic development.
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Jacksonville SCORE (SCORE JAX). Questions? Looking for networking opportunities and business workshops? Contact SCORE JAX at 904-366-6618. The SCORE Association is a nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneurial education and the formation, growth and success of small businesses nationwide.
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The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of North Florida (UNF). Questions? Contact the SBDC at UNF at 904-620-2476. We help businesses become more successful and meet the challenges of tomorrow. Whether you are starting a business, buying a business, growing a business, selling a business or looking for financing, we can help you!
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Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of North Florida (UNF) | Workshops, Seminars and Events. Questions? Contact the SBDC at UNF at 904-620-2476.
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Florida Chamber of Commerce. Questions? Looking for networking opportunities? Want to join as a member and promote your business? Contact the Florida Chamber of Commerce at 850-521-1200. The Florida Chamber aggressively works within the legislative, judicial, and executive branches of state government to advocate legislation critical to the continued improvement of Florida's business climate and sustained economic development across the state.
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Florida Chamber of Commerce | Small Business Council. Questions? Contact the Florida Chamber of Commerce at 850-521-1265. A council of the Florida Chamber of Commerce comprised of small business members united to be the voice of small business in transitioning Florida to a new and sustainable economy.
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Florida Economic Gardening Institute at the University of Central Florida | GrowFL. Questions? Contact the Florida Economic Gardening Institute (GrowFL) team at 407-823-6384. GrowFL collaborates with statewide partners to support the growth of second-stage businesses through localized entrepreneurial ecosystems.
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Florida International Bankers Association. Questions? Contact the Florida International Bankers Association at 305-579-0086. FIBA has long been recognized by industry peers and regulators for its serious commitment to the growth of international trade and finance. FIBA also takes a proactive position in education, offering in person and on line training in nearly every area of international banking.
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Florida Venture Forum | Counseling, Educational Advice & Managerial Assistance. Questions? Contact the Florida Venture Forum at 813-335-8116. The goal of the Florida Venture Forum is to help ensure the success of entrepreneurial ventures by offering expert counsel, educational advice and managerial assistance.
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Florida Venture Sourcing | A free place for Florida's technology venture community to connect. Are you building a high growth, technology oriented company in Florida? Join Florida Venture Sourcing to give your startup visibility to the Florida investor and mentor community.
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Igniting | Innovation | Florida's Capital Acceleration Program. Questions? Contact the Igniting | Innovation at 321-872-1050. Florida’s i2 Accelerator was launched in early 2011 to provide promising technology companies in Florida accelerated access to industry and capital. i2 has quickly grown into a “front door” for growth-based technology companies to identify and access the rich array of technology entrepreneurship resources, industry partners, and investors that are located throughout Florida.
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Manufacturers Association of Florida (MAF) | Networking, Training and Advocacy Organization. Questions? Would you like to join our organization and gain access to training programs as well as networking opportunities? Contact the Manufacturers Association of Florida at 850-402-2954. The Manufacturers Association of Florida is an advocacy organization that serves to improve the business climate for manufacturers in Florida.
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To be an effective networker, you should constantly be strengthening your relationships with referral sources. This Entrepreneur.com article outlines 10 great ways to strengthen and build out your network.
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National Association of Foreign Trade Zones | Foreign Trade Zone Network. Questions? Contact the National Association of Foreign Trade Zones at 202-331-1950. The FTZ program was created by the U.S. government to facilitate international trade and increase the global competitiveness of U.S.-based companies.
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A written guide to starting and running your business successfully is essential. A business plan will encourage loans, promote growth, and provide a map for you to follow.
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These 10 easy steps provided in this U.S. Small Business Administration guide will help you ensure you are compliant with key federal and state regulations when hiring.
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Many people dream of having their own business. To see if starting a business is right for you, ask yourself these important 20 questions provied by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
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Whether you are starting a new business or expanding an existing business, you will need to follow some basic steps to ensure you have all the necessary licenses, permits and registrations needed to legally operate. Learn more through this guide provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
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The CDC/504 loan program is a long-term financing tool, designed to encourage economic development within a community. The 504 Program accomplishes this by providing small businesses with long-term, fixed-rate financing to acquire major fixed assets for expansion or modernization. Learn more from this U.S. Small Business Administration guide.
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