The Department of Economic Development assists in retention, recruitment and expansion of businesses and industries within Osceola County.

Any person pursuing trade or business, work out of their home, rent a short term dwelling, solicit or panhandle within City limits must obtain a Business Tax Receipt (BTR) from both Osceola County and the City of Kissimmee, prior to conducting business.

If you own a business within the City of St. Cloud, you are required to obtain a Local Business Tax Receipt. The fees to obtain a Local Business Tax Receipt is $56.28 for Commercial & Home Businesses and $35.16 for a Rental/Landlord Business. New applications will be assessed a one-time non-refundable application fee of $20.00.

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.

Our trained and experienced consultants are available to discuss ideas and provide personalized, confidential guidance free of charge. Areas in which our consultants can help include: business planning, market research, advertising, financial analysis, loan assistance, record keeping, taxes, selling to the government, business valuation, business start-up and more.

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.

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.

GrowFL is Florida's only organization exclusively dedicated to support and accelerate the growth of second-stage companies, by providing their leaders with focused, efficient, and timely access to resources they deem important. Our programs provide connections with other second-stage company leaders, resources, and organizations whose expertise, experience, and products lead to the second-stage company’s continued growth and prosperity. Second-stage growth companies have at least 6 employees and $750 thousand in revenue and possess the intent and desire to grow beyond second-stage. They are a small, but mighty group of entrepreneurial leaders in Florida, accounting for just 10% of the companies but generating more than 30% of the jobs.

The Harvard Business School Alumni Angels of South Florida is a volunteer based angel investor group that seeks to support and enrich the local startup ecosystem. Through a structured process of sourcing, screening, and pitch events, members are exposed to a variety of early stage ventures seeking funding and mentorship.

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

A nationally accredited Main Street program whose mission is to preserve and enhance Downtown Kissimmee for present and future generations.

Member benefits include: opportunities for professional development, networking, lunch & learns, business after hours events, listing in our online directory, access to Golf tournaments and Annual meeting, leadership participation and more.

We provide a single location where small businesses can access a variety of business resources, technology, research tools and more than eight resident support organizations who can provide assistance.

The Orlando Economic Partnership unifies the community’s strategies to create a more prosperous economy for all. Through the power of partnerships OEP strengthens regional assets and businesses, advocates for regional priorities and writes the next chapter of Orlando’s story.

A Local Business Tax Receipt is issued by the Tax Collector for the privilege of operating a business. Anyone providing merchandise or services to the public, even though a one-person company or home based occupation must obtain a county permit to operate. In some cases, if a business performs several functions, it may be necessary to acquire more than one Local Business Tax Receipt.

PoweringFlorida combines the power of both Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Planning and Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI) workforce data in one easy-to-use application to help you quickly explore and compare Florida’s communities; gain a broad understanding of the labor force statistics, consumer spending, geography, demography and other important data; and identify and evaluate all available sites and buildings in each community.

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.

We educate and connect students and alumni with advanced entrepreneurs. All of the center’s faculty have started, purchased or run a successful business. A blend of entrepreneurial faculty and business owners provides students with unprecedented and regular access to learn and closely collaborate with top entrepreneurial minds.

Funding to turn your R&D into products & services with global impact.

We provide our members with unique business development programs, valuable resources, effective marketing and visibility opportunities along with business advocacy at all levels.

The St. Cloud Main Street Program, which began in September 1999, is a comprehensive revitalization program designed to encourage ongoing economic development in conjunction with historic preservation.

Business loans the easy way. Quickly compare pricing from local commercial loan lenders.

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

This 8,000-square-foot, modern style, mixed-use facility serves a wide variety businesses in the greater southwest Orlando area and features Class A office space with flexible leases, conference rooms, a spacious training room, and shared office equipment, kitchen and reception area.