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Florida's Research Coast | Entrepreneurial Development. If you have questions, contact Florida's Research Coast at 772-335-3030. Florida's Research Coast is committed to helping entrepreneurs be successful. A variety of local resources and programs are available throughout the region.
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Indian River State College | Business & Technology Incubator. Questions? Contact Indian River State College at 772-419-5690. The mission of the IRSC Business and Technology Incubator is to help entrepreneurs launch and build successful companies and turn innovation into commercialization through an array of business support resources and services.
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Indian River State College | Entrepreneur Development Institute. Questions? Contact Indian River State College at 772-462-7630. Entrepreneurs and local business owners seeking continued success, profitability and sustainability of their products and services are able to attend EDI seminars and events presented by local and nationally known 'Industry Experts' in Business, Banking, Finance, Marketing, Advertising, Human Resources, and Technology and more.
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Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce. If you have questions or are looking for networking opportunities, contact the Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce at 772-589-5969. Since 1958, the Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce has worked to promote business development, encourage growth of tourism & enhance the quality of life in the Sebastian River Area.
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Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Indian River State College. Questions? Contact the SBDC at Indian River State College at 772-462-7296. The Small Business Development Center helps 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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The SCORE Association is a nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneurial education and the formation, growth and success of small businesses nationwide. Their public service mission is to provide face-to-face and email business counseling to help small businesses evaluate plans, stabilize, grow, innovate and succeed. If you have questions, contact this SCORE Chapter at 772-489-0548.
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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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Small businesses looking to increase sales and profit, reduce dependence on the domestic market and stabilize seasonal fluctuations should consider exporting. Learn more through this U.S. Small Business Administration resource.
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The 7(a) Loan Program includes financial help for businesses with special requirements. For example, funds are available for loans to businesses that handle exports to foreign countries, businesses that operate in rural areas, and for other very specific purposes. Learn more from this U.S. Small Business Administration guide.
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Think you have a great product? Unfortunately, no one's going to know about it unless you advertise. Advertising, if done correctly, can do wonders for your product sales, and you know what that means: more revenue and more success for your business. Learn more from this U.S. Small Business Administration guide.
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