Central Florida SCORE | Small Business Counselors for Polk, Hardee and Highlands Counties. If you have questions or are looking for networking opportunities and business workshops, contact the Central Florida Score at 863-619-5783. 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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City-Data | Bowling Green, Florida Demographics. These demographics cover a wealth of information including population statistics, estimated median household income, housing details, demographic data, crime statistics, and much more for the Bowling Green, Florida area. Consult City-Data for additional demographic information.
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City-Data | Hardee County, Florida Demographics. These demographics cover a wealth of information including population statistics, estimated median household income, housing details, demographic data, crime statistics, and much more for the Hardee County, Florida area. Consult City-Data for additional demographic information.
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City-Data | Wauchula, Florida Demographics. These demographics cover a wealth of information including population statistics, estimated median household income, housing details, demographic data, crime statistics, and much more for the Wauchula, Florida area. Consult City-Data for additional demographic information.
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City-Data | Zolfo Springs, Florida Demographics. These demographics cover a wealth of information including population statistics, estimated median household income, housing details, demographic data, crime statistics, and much more for the Zolfo Springs, Florida area. Consult City-Data for additional demographic information.
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Enterprise Florida | Hardee County, Florida Economic Profile. An overview of Hardee County including: population; income; labor force; private sector employers; employment by industry; taxation; education; transportation. Questions about starting, expanding or relocating your business in Hardee County? Contact the Hardee County Economic Development Council at 863-773-3030 at or visit the State of Florida Economic Development Agency, Enterprise Florida.
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Florida High Tech Corridor Council (FHTCC) | Matching Grants Research Program. Questions? Contact the Florida High Tech Corridor Council at 407-708-4630. From the outset, the Florida High Tech Corridor Council’s (FHTCC) primary focus has been to foster applied research between Corridor universities and their high tech industry partners. Every year, dozens of companies across the 23-county Corridor participate in the Matching Grants Research Program to develop commercially applicable emerging technologies.
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Progress Energy | Economic Development Florida Region | Targeted Industries. Questions? Contact Progress Energy Florida Region at 407-905-3443. With its unique geography and engaged universities, Florida is an ideal backdrop for 21st century commerce and industry. A wide array of physical and human assets, along with pro-business government officials, facilitate the success of globally minded companies of all sizes.
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Small Business Development Center at South Florida State College | Business Assistance and Counseling Services. Questions? Contact the Small Business Development Center at South Florida State College at 863-784-7378. The SBDC free confidential counseling as well as business training seminars to current and potential entrepreneurs. Free individual counseling is by appointment and there is a nominal charge for training workshops.
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Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of South Florida (USF) | SBDC at USF | Small Business Development Center at USF | USF SBDC | USF Small Business Development Center. If you have questions, contact the Small Business Development Center at the University of South Florida at 813-905-5800. We provide business training and consulting in Tampa to help start-ups.
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U.S. Census Bureau | Hardee County, Florida Demographic and Business QuickFacts. Business quick facts will help you identify key industry competitors and possible niche markets not already occupied. Consult the U.S. Census Bureau for additional demographic details.
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Enterprise Florida | Florida Industry Clusters. Questions? Contact Enterprise Florida at 407-956-5600. Florida's leading industry clusters play a key role in the state's continued economic success and competitiveness.
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Enterprise Florida | Statewide Economic Statistics. Questions? Contact Enterprise Florida at 407-956-5600. This page outlines statewide economic statistics including: population; labor force & employment; gross domestic product & income; knowledge & innovation; and global economic linkages.
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Enterprise Florida | University Technology Transfer Offices. Questions? Contact Enterprise Florida at 407-956-5600. Florida universities are highly regarded as some of the best in the country in technology transfer. Many university tech transfer offices are experienced in working with the private sector to commercialize the valuable research generated at Florida’s universities and research institutes.
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The Florida Chamber of Commerce Foundation provides several economic research reports on this page. These reports include; Immigiration and Florida's Economy; Florida Trade & Logistics Study; Affordable Living and many others.
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Florida is a great state to start, expand or relocate your business. Are you looking for statistics on how the number of businesses operating within the state and the respective filing classifications? Consult this page for additional information.
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The Florida Institute for the Commercialization of Pubic Research. Questions? Contact the Florida Institute for the Commercialization of Public Research at 561-368-8889. The Florida Institute for the Commercialization of Public Research is Florida's One-Stop-Shop for investors and entrepreneurs who seek to identify new opportunities based on technologies developed through publicly-funded research
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Florida Small Business Development Center Network | Business Technology Commercialization Program. If you have questions, contact the Florida Small Business Development Center Network at 866-737-7232. Through the Business Technology Commercialization Program, the Florida Small Business Development Center Network provides support for small and medium-sized enterprises engaged in R&D or manufacturing in Florida.
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Florida Small Business Development Center Network | Consulting. If you have questions, contact the Florida Small Business Development Center Network at 866-737-7232. Consulting is available to entrepreneurs and existing businesses in Florida and is provided by professionally trained and experienced SBDC Certified Business Analysts (CBAs).
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Through the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs, the Small Business Administration ensures that the nation's small, high-tech, innovative businesses are a significant part of the federal government's research and development efforts. Eleven federal departments participate in the SBIR program; five departments participate in the STTR program awarding $2billion to small high-tech businesses.
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Technological Research & Development Authority. If you have questions, contact the Technological Research & Development Authority at 321-872-1050. TRDA offers a variety of programs designed to foster technology entrepreneurship, with an emphasis on the formation, financing and growth of early-stage companies. We serve as catalysts for emerging companies by providing business mentoring, professional development, investor networking, and access to a network of innovative expert resources - increasing the odds of success and decreasing time to capital and markets.
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American Bar Association | Business Name Registration and Trademarks. If your business is going to be active in several states, or if you foresee that your trademark is going to be a valuable asset, then you’re well advised to register it with the federal government.
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American Patent and Trademark Law Center Federal and State Trademark Registration. Once developed through advertising, marketing, trade shows, and other means, trademarks become one of your most valuable assets. Your customers identify your firm with your trademark. Consult this page for additional information.
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American Patent & Trademark Law Center Business Strategy. This site can provide you with strategies for obtaining a patent idea domestically or foreign. Using this resource can give you an advantage over your competitors.
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American Patent & Trademark Law Center, Patent Information. This site will provide you will general patent information on application preperation, fees, governmental & legal, lump sum pricing, and provides interviewing tips. This site will keep your organized and aware.
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