American Advertising Federation of Tampa Bay. Questions? Contact the American Advertising Federation of Tampa Bay at 813-988-0737. The AAF Tampa Bay exists to support its members, the community and the advertising industry. Its mission is to promote fellowship, education and career enhancement among members of the advertising community; foster and recognize excellence in advertising; champion public service causes; build an understanding of the role and benefits of advertising at all levels; and encourage advertising self-regulation and continuous improvement to raise industry benchmarks.
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Citrus County (Florida) Chamber of Commerce. If you have questions or are looking for networking opportunities, contact the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce at 352-795-3149. The Citrus County Chamber of Commerce is an organization of businesses unified in efforts to advance the economic growth of the region, promote the interests of the business community, provide key laeadership on key commerce issues and preserve the county's quality of life.
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Citrus County, Florida SCORE | Free Small Business Advice. If you have questions or are looking for networking opportunities and workshops, contact Citrus County SCORE at 352-249-1236. 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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Citrus County (Florida) Veterans Coalitionm Inc. If you have questions, contact the Citrus County Veterans Coalition at 352-400-8952. The Citrus County Veterans Coalition's philosophy is 'Veterans Helping Veterans.' Their assistance starts with serving coffee and donuts at the V.A. Clinic once a month, to helping needy veterans and their families with a food bank and temporary monetary assistance, to establishing a 'Re-Education Center and Program' for Veterans who are trying to make the transition from military life to civilian life.
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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 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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Link to Expert | Connecting Executives and Experts. Questions? Contact the Link to Expert at 727-791-7338. LinktoEXPERT is an interconnected network of expert consultants, speakers, coaches, trainers, event professionals and executives from around the world. Our advanced search engine, comprehensive profiles and video previews of expert consultants, coaches, speakers, trainers and event professionals will allow executives to find the best possible experts for their needs quickly and effortlessly.
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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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Geazle | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Community. If you have questions or would like additional information, please visit the Geazle website by clicking here. We welcome all who want to acquire new knowledge, share new ideas, grow intellectually, and advance the purposes of humanity.
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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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National Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. Questions? Contact the National Minority Supplier Development Council at 212-944-2430. Providing a direct link between corporate America and minority-owned businesses is the primary objective of the National Minority Supplier Development Council, one of the country's leading business membership organizations.
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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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