Auburndale (Florida) Chamber of Commerce. If you have questions or are looking for networking opportunties, contact the Auburndale Chamber of Commerce at 863-967-3400. The Auburndale Chamber serves as a primary store front and public relations office representing the entire community. Your membership is an investment.
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The Greater Bartow (Florida) Chamber of Commerce. If you have questions or are looking for networking opportunties, contact the Bartow Chamber of Commerce at 863-533-7125. Together we create actions and initiatives that are aimed at promoting business and economic development for the benefit of our community.
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The Greater Bartow (Florida) Chamber of Commerce | ENGAGE! | Bartow Chamber Young Professionals. If you have questions, contact the Bartow Chamber of Commerce at 863-533-7125.
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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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Dundee (Florida) Area Chamber of Commerce. If you have questions or are looking for networking opportunties, contact the Dundee Area Chamber of Commerce at 863-439-3261. The Chamber creates superior value for all chamber members large and small; cultivates economic and personal development; promotes and protect a competitive enterprise system of business; serves as a community leader, while embracing Polk County’s opportunities and challenges.
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Fort Meade (Florida) Chamber of Commerce. If you have questions or are looking for networking opportunties, contact the Fort Meade Chamber of Commerce at 863-285-8253. The Fort Meade Chamber of Commerce is an organization of business leaders who take a personal interest in their community.
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Frostproof (Florida) Chamber of Commerce. If you have questions or are looking for networking opportunties, contact the Frostproof Chamber of Commerce at 863-635-9112. As a member of the Frostproof Chamber of Commerce, businesses gain a competitive advantage through networking opportunities and promotional services.
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Lake Alfred (Florida) Chamber of Commerce. If you have questions or are looking for networking opportunties, contact the Lake Alfred Chamber of Commerce at 863-875-7800. Lake Alfred is a growing community with much open space for new businesses and industry.
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Lake Wales (Florida) Area Chamber of Commerce. If you have questions or are looking for networking opportunties, contact the Lake Wales Area Chamber of Commerce at 863-676-3445. The mission of the Lake Wales Area Chamber of Commerce is to promote and enhance a strong business climate while supporting a desirable quality of life in the greater Lake Wales area.
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Lakeland (Florida) Area Chamber of Commerce. If you have questions or are looking for networking opportunties, contact the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce at 863-688-8551. The Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce is your one-stop resource for living and working in Lakeland, FL and the surrounding areas.
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Lakeland (Florida) Area Chamber of Commerce | Leadership Lakeland. If you have questions, contact the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce at 863-688-8551. Leadership Lakeland enhances the development of long-term leadership in the community.
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Lakeland (Florida) Council for Entrepreneurial Development. Questions? Looking for networking opportunities? Contact the here at 863-687-3788. LCED is a network group established in February 2010 to fuel the formation and development of high-skill, high-wage companies and innovative technologies in the Lakeland and central Florida area. LCED provides an atmosphere for mentoring, training, and accelerating innovative ideas, as well as helping start-up companies with capital formation in an effort to get the potential product to market.
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The Greater Mulberry (Florida) Chamber of Commerce. If you have questions, or are looking for networking opportunties, contact the Mulberry Chamber of Commerce at 863-425-4414. The vision of the Greater Mulberry Chamber of Commerce is to promote a healthy business climate, which enhances our community.
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National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Lakeland Metro. If you have questions, contact NAWBO Lakeland Metro at 863-940-0070. The Lakeland Metro chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners is central Florida’s premier organization for entrepreneurial women. Our mission is to strategically develop an inclusive and dynamic community that is centered on personal and professional growth.
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Polk County (Florida) Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the Central Florida Development Council. Questions? Contact the Polk County Small Business Development Center at 863-534-5915. 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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Rollins College | Center for Advanced Entrepreneurship. Questions? Contact Rollins College at 407-691-1125. The CFAE provides MBA students, alumni and business owners of growth companies with a variety of practical experiences, both in and out of the classroom, that promote successful entrepreneurship and family enterprise. The CFAE’s primary area of focus is traditional entrepreneurship, with emerging areas of focus in social entrepreneurship and sustainable enterprise, and family enterprise and private wealth.
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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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Greater Winter Haven (Florida) Chamber of Commerce. If you have questions or are looking for networking opportunties, contact the Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce at 863-293-2138. The mission of the Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce is to be the premier organization providing leadership that enhances the business climate and quality of life of the greater Winter Haven area.
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Greater Winter Haven (Florida) Chamber of Commerce | Leadership Winter Haven. If you have questions, contact the Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce at 863-293-2138. In the course of the program, participants are exposed to the spectrum of business, industry, governmental and social issues that confront Winter Haven's current leaders and will challenge the leaders of tomorrow.
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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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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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