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.

The Emerging Entrepreneurs Program expanded in 2014 and now includes a broad range of support including, but not limited to: sales, marketing, business plans, QuickBooks, social media, etc.

We bring to you a number of communication, marketing and networking tools and programs that help you grow! They include monthly breakfasts with interesting speakers, evening business network exchange programs, health fairs, eco fair and special events throughout the year. We have ribbon cuttings for newly opened or remodeled businesses in our community

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.

The Chamber offers unique opportunities for its members through special events, regional and international business development, community forum programs, leads groups, networking functions, leadership programs, Trustee receptions, business after hours, area council functions an annual golf tournament as well as general membership programs.

The Chamber provides a reliable source of community information and is a dependable resource for business referrals.

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.

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

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 offer face-to-face networking opportunities, professional development, grass-root marketing opportunities, business advocacy, community involvement and much more!

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.

We facilitate the expansion and diversification of the County's economic base with targeted businesses that provide sustainable employment opportunities for its residents.There are a variety of incentives available to grow your business. Targeted Industries can receive State and local incentives that offset relocation costs. These can be tax credits, refunds or incentives based on job creation and training. For more information, please contact Helga van Eckert, Executive Director.

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.

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.

Enterprise Development Corporation of South Florida is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides advisory and support services to help position entrepreneurs, investors, and partners for success and grow South Florida’s start-up ecosystem. As part of its mission, the nonprofit organization actively facilitates connections between entrepreneurs and investors, organizes impactful events, attracts capital, and helps shape a regional agenda to strengthen the local entrepreneurial ecosystem.

We lead economic development by supporting the growth of area businesses, helping to attract and establish new businesses and fostering a healthy and inclusive business environment. Moreover, we improve quality of life through responsible, sustained leadership on community and regional issues of relevance to our members.

Our Chamber offers a vast array of programs, including weekly, monthly and signature annual events, in which business partnerships and individual friendships can be easily formed and nurtured.

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.

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

Business Tax Receipts are valid from Oct. 1st to Sep. 30th. All businesses operating within the Town must obtain a business tax receipt before engaging in business.

To operate a business in the Town, you must first obtain a Business Tax Receipt, formerly called an occupational license.

The Town has multiple types of Business Tax Receipts, consisting of commercial, home, and peddler/solicitor/seasonal sales.

Building your business through professional referral relationships. Generate more high-quality prospects.

The value of your membership is often related to your willingness to be a part of Chamber activities and programs. It’s about networking and we will do all we can to help you meet new people, share your business products/services and provide your company more visibility.

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 offer many different promotional methods, making it easy to promote your company in a way that works best for you.

Businesses can network with hundreds of prospective customers and clients at events such as our Business With A Twist, Business To Business Expo, Membership Breakfasts, Membership Briefings, Economic Updates, Legislative Breakfasts, Enterprise Group meetings and other scheduled events. Companies can take advantage of our Membership Service partnerships that can save your business hundreds of dollars annually.

We unite hundreds of businesses and professional firms, thus creating a unique central agency working to improve business and build a better community. Over 80 percent of the membership is composed of small businesses interested in prospering and creating a healthy environment to conduct business.

Established in 1969, the Miramar Pembroke Pines Regional Chamber of Commerce is the premier business organization serving Southwest Broward County. The Chamber is committed to continue providing a variety of venues to assist the business owners of our region to become better businesses by becoming better business leaders.

MetroBroward is a catalyst for small business success; the only Certified Community Development Financial Institution in Broward County dedicated to small business lending.

The Chamber of Commerce is the most trusted source for local business information, ranks high on search engines to improve your online presence, and offers the best local resource directory for local customers.

Our Entrepreneur Training Institute, Central Broward Networking Group, Executive Coaching and Young Entrepreneur Academy are just a few of the initiatives available to you when you become a member of the Chamber. You will have access to classroom instruction, executive guest speakers, real life case studies and workshops to address your business challenges.

Chamber members receive monthly informational newsletter with advertising opportunities, listing on the Chamber website, relocation leads, member brochures and business cards displayed in our visitor center, networking events, business assistance and more.

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

We can assist companies and site selectors in identifying sites that match required criteria, coordinate site visits, serve as liaison with other city departments and state agencies, determine eligibility for business incentives programs, and facilitate permitting.

Business owners planning to operate in the city must apply for a business tax receipt prior to conducting business.

The Center provides training, networking opportunities and resources necessary to assist businesses.

The City's economic development team provides support to help grow the business community. A variety of programs and resources are available to meet the needs of the business community.

In order to operate your business in Hollywood, you will need to apply for and obtain a local business tax receipt. Whether your business is operated from a commercial location or is home-based, a local business tax receipt is required pursuant to both state and local laws.

Every person, firm, partnership, or corporation engaged in business within the City must complete an application for business tax and pay required fees.

Working in conjunction with other local, regional and state organizations, technical assistance and support services are provided to both our current and targeted new businesses and industries.

A business tax is required, pursuant to local and state laws, to operate a business from a commercial or residential location. A business tax receipt is valid from October 1 through September 30 of the following year.

A Business Tax Receipt is required before any person may engage in, manage, or be in charge of any business, profession, or occupation in the City, including home-based businesses.

Responsible for processing applications and issuing Local Business Tax Receipts for all businesses conducted within the city; including assuring that all new businesses comply with zoning, building, and fire department requirements.

Before you sign the lease or purchase the commercial property, your company must receive approval to operate a business in the City.

Entrepreneurs need to know that a business tax receipt is required before engaging in any business in the City of Coral Springs, including home-based businesses.

If you are opening a commercial business in the City of Cooper City, you are required to obtain a local business tax receipt.

If you engage or manage any business, profession, or occupation within the City of Coconut Creek, you will need to apply for and obtain a Business Tax Receipt (BTR). Whether your business is operated from a commercial location or is home-based, a BTR is required pursuant to both state and local law. If your business has more than one location, a separate BTR is required for each location.

We connect employers to the largest pool of talent in the area and provide resources and training.

Our mission is to help entrepreneurs and small business men and women start, develop, and grow businesses in Broward County. We provide you with in-depth, industry-specific business assistance to help evaluate a business idea or plan, stimulate business growth and ensure long-term stability.

We are a community based organization dedicated to empowering communities and changing lives in the areas of education, jobs, housing, and health.

Our mission is to promote job growth, diversify the County's industrial mix, and expand the local tax base.

The Local Business Tax (formerly known as Occupational License) is required of any individual or entity choosing to engage in or manage any business, profession or occupation in Broward County, unless specifically exempted. When you pay a Local Business Tax, you receive a Local Business Tax Receipt, which is valid for one year, from October 1 through September 30.

We are committed to working with businesses, large and small, new or established to ensure their success.

In addition to directory listings and discounts available exclusively to Chamber members, we organize monthly luncheons, meetings, and special events as networking opportunities.

All businesses must obtain a City and County Business Tax Receipt prior to engaging in any business.

Every business in Weston must have a Business Tax Receipt to engage in business within
the City.

All businesses are required to be licensed by the City whether it is a Commercial Business or a Residential Business.

Any person and/or company 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 business tax receipt.

A BTR is a tax for the privilege of engaging in or managing a business, profession, or occupation within the city limits.

All businesses operating in the City are required to have a local business tax receipt. All local business tax receipts expire on September 30 and must be renewed annually.

Every individual, business, or other entity wishing to operate a business in the City must obtain a Local Business Tax Receipt.

A mixed-use business incubator, focusing on housing a dynamic community of entrepreneurs, start-ups, mentors, advisors and investors, and serving as a one-stop resource for business owners, innovators and committed individuals pursuing their entrepreneurial ambitions.

All businesses in Parkland are required to have a City Business Tax Receipt and a Broward County Business Tax Receipt.

The owner or corporation officer of the business must apply in person for the Business Tax Receipt.

A Business Tax Receipt is required before engaging in any business in the City, including home-based businesses.

Miramar is the geographical center of corporate and business development in South Florida and has become a preferred locale for major corporations and Fortune 500 companies as well as hundreds of thriving small and mid-sized companies.

Any person wishing to engage in or manage any business, profession or occupation with the City, including a home-based business, is required by ordinance to acquire a City Business Tax Receipt.

Any person desiring to open a business or profession within the City must first apply for and receive a Local Business Tax Receipt. The Local Business Tax Receipt year commences October 1 and expires September 30.

A Local Business Tax License is a tax for the privilege of engaging in or managing any business, profession, or occupation within the commercially zoned City districts.

We provide market information, strategy consulting, contacts and resources for foreign companies, particularly from but not limited to, participating Lauderhill Sister City countries doing business in the US.