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 mentor is someone who has been been down the same path you're taking. A mentor is experienced, successful and willing to provide advice and guidance–for no real personal gain. Learn more through this guide provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
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