The Florida Venture Forum is a statewide member organization that helps entrepreneurs obtain funding through education, strategic partnering and effective networking. The Forum's educational programs provide in-depth information on topics such as raising debt and equity capital, human resources, finance, management, term sheet negotiation, valuations, marketing and R&D.

We represent businesses all over the East Polk County area, helping to create a climate where business can flourish to create good community relations and support important opportunities for advertising throughout the area.

If your business is located inside the Town limits, you must submit the business tax receipt application to our office.

Enterprise Florida recruits new business to the state, and works to retain and expand existing industry and business. We provide site selection services, demographic information, incentive information and much more.

We are charged with licensing and regulating businesses and professionals in the State of Florida, such as cosmetologists, veterinarians, real estate agents and pari-mutuel wagering facilities.

Here, you will find information about workforce programs, community development opportunities, and economic development initiatives and programs.

Our activities include a variety of business entity filings, trade and service mark registrations, federal lien recordings, judgment lien filings, uniform commercial code financing statements, fictitious name registrations, notary commissions, and cable and video service franchises.

Since 1964, the Florida Economic Development Council has promoted economic development throughout the state of Florida. Today we are its primary resource for developing economic development professionals, issues education, networking, and recognition of excellence among members of the profession. 500+ professionals count on FEDC to educate, advocate, and connect on their behalf.

A 23-county region spanning from Florida’s Sun Coast to Space Coast, The Corridor is a place where research and innovation thrive. Chaired by presidents of the University of Central Florida (UCF), the University of South Florida (USF) and the University of Florida (UF), the Florida High Tech Corridor Council drives progress in the region. Our mission is to attract, retain and grow high tech industry and the workforce to support it. We envision a 23-county Florida High Tech Corridor region with a high-wage, high-value economy that leads the nation and world in technology invention and innovation.

The Florida Medical Manufacturers Consortium (FMMC) is a state-wide association of medical device firms, that exists to unite, promote and grow our industry.

We are available to help improve business opportunities for Florida-based woman-, veteran- and minority-owned small businesses.

We foster the expansion of existing businesses and industry, attract new high-skill, high-wage business and industry; expand economic and job opportunities for Winter Haven residents; broaden the local tax base and enhance relationships with local, regional, state, national and international economic development organizations and agencies.

FloridaMakes is a nonprofit that works with individual manufacturing companies, to deliver company-centric service with bottom-line results, designed to: help you expand your market opportunities; adopt best practices, advanced technologies and training, and make the best use of existing public and private state and national resources available to enhance and further your company's growth.

Chamber members are part of Team Fort Meade, which means members benefit from referrals, networking and adverstisement sponsorship.

We provide strategies, resources and support to second-stage companies for next level growth through Strategic Research and peer-to-peer CEO mentoring. We help companies overcome obstacles to growth and lead them towards prosperity.

Employer Identification Numbers are issued for the purpose of tax administration and are not intended for participation in any other activities.

NAWBO® offers women-owned businesses a national and local platform to tap into the power of an already established community of women entrepreneurs.

The County Local Business Tax ordinance requires all individuals or firms doing business, and which are located and/or operating in Polk County, to obtain an annual County Local Business Tax Receipt.

We specialize in providing bilingual assistance to Hispanic entrepreneurs trying to establish or expand their business. We offer a variety of services especially designed for Hispanic small business owners, to empower them through training, consulting, grants and access to capital.

From developing a business plan to building your brand, we’re committed to helping entrepreneurs and business owners make the best decisions with their business development and marketing strategies.

TiE Tampa Bay is a not-for-profit organization created to foster entrepreneurship through mentoring, networking, and education in Florida. TiE Tampa Bay is part of the global TiE group, the largest not-for-profit organization promoting entrepreneurship globally. This allows for TiE Tampa Bay to offer unique programs that bring to Florida world-class expertise and thought-leadership from around the globe.

Our office provides counseling and mentoring, access to capital, government contracting, exporting assistance and training.

If you engage or manage any business, profession, or perform any business within our City limits, you need to purchase a tax receipt. If your business has more than one location, a separate tax receipt is required for each location. A separate tax receipt is issued for each use performed within your business.

Any person who maintains a permanent business location or branch office within the City for the privilege of engaging in or managing any business, profession, or occupation is required to obtain a local business tax receipt.

Your investment in the Chamber gives your business added credibility, visibility and marketability. And, it provides numerous opportunities for you to promote your business to other members, as well as to the public.

All business operating within the City must obtain a business tax receipt prior to engaging in any business.

We connect employers with qualified, skilled talent and job seekers with employment and career development opportunities in Polk County, FL.

Catapult exists to help entrepreneurs launch their business to the next level through collaboration, mentoring and programming. We strive to enable the development of visionary ideas in the Lakeland area.

Our Certified Mentor volunteers experience fields range in start ups, business plans, sales/marketing, manufacturing, mergers/acquisitions, economic development and much more. We provide guidance and counseling to entrepreneurs in start up and existing businesses to help them succeed and thrive.

All businesses operating within the City must obtain a business tax receipt prior to engaging in any business.

We promote, support and develop tourism, business and the enhancement of Frostproof by building strong partnerships between business and community.

Business Tax Receipts are for those having a commercial and/or residential business within the city limits of Haines City.

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life while working to ensure the future prosperity of our community
through a unified voice and proactive service. We are a Local Network Provider that helps its members promote their businesses locally and nationally.

We assist companies on retention, relocation and expansion opportunities in Haines City, Florida

We help increase your company's visibility through several networking opportunities. In addition, we give you visibility on our website, special discounts, educational and learning opportunities, ribbon cuttings and more.

We are a proud business community with a mix of traditional retail/service businesses; industry; and the quickly growing antique shops, tea rooms; and specialty businesses.

If you are operating a business inside the city limits, you must pay an annual local business tax to the City of Lake Wales and to Polk County.

Our mission is to promote and enhance a strong business climate while supporting a desirable quality of life in the greater Lake Wales area.

The City requires all businesses located and/or operating inside the city limits of Lakeland to pay an annual Business Tax.

We are the leading organization dedicated to creating a climate where business can prosper.

We help create jobs and capital investment by attracting new companies as well as facilitating the expansion of existing companies in the Lakeland area.

All businesses operating with the City must obtain a business tax receipt prior to engaging in any business.

We work with our members to grow their business, speak out for our community and get results, support programs and projects that grow our economy, and bring thousands of people together to move our community forward.

All businesses within the City must obtain a business tax receipt prior to engaging in any business.

Local Business Tax Receipts are the method used by a local government to grant the privilege of engaging in or managing any business, profession and occupation within its jurisdiction.

Major areas of Chamber focus include small business support, marketing and programming, business advocacy, education, economic development and tourism.