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Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance


Resources  Entrepreneurs 

Services offered by the Alliance include assistance with business relocation or expansion and site selection; incentive programs and information; market research.


Locations

Resource Agencies to Know:

All Stages

What do you need help with?

Florida Division of Corporations | Sunbiz

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.
Business License

Hallandale Beach Area Chamber of Commerce

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
Networking

GrowFL

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.
Awards & Recognition, Business Counseling, Business Development, Business Expansion and/or Relocation, Business Plan, Coaching & Mentorship, Education & Training, Funding / Financial, Government Contracting, Importing & Exporting, Incubator / Accelerator, Manufacturing, Networking

Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce

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.
Networking

FloridaMakes

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.
Manufacturing

Florida Venture Forum

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.
Funding / Financial

Florida Medical Manufacturers Association

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

Florida Economic Development Council

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.
Networking

Flagler County Department of Economic Opportunity

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.
Available Buildings & Sites, Business Expansion and/or Relocation

Enterprise Florida

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.
Available Buildings & Sites, Business Expansion and/or Relocation

Davie Cooper City Chamber of Commerce

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.
Networking

Prospera

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.
Business Plan, Coaching & Mentorship, Education & Training, Importing & Exporting

PoweringFlorida | Small Business Tool

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.

Available Buildings & Sites, Business Expansion and/or Relocation

Tamarac Chamber of Commerce

Building your business through professional referral relationships. Generate more high-quality prospects.
Business Development, Education & Training, Networking

Sunrise Chamber of Commerce

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.
Business Development, Education & Training, Networking

Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce

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.
Business Development, Education & Training, Networking

Plantation Chamber of Commerce

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.
Business Development, Education & Training, Networking

Miramar Pembroke Pines Chamber of Commerce

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.
Business Development, Education & Training, Networking

Margate Chamber of Commerce

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.
Business Development, Education & Training, Networking

Lauderhill Regional Chamber of Commerce

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.
Business Development, Education & Training, Networking

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Chamber of Commerce

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.
Networking

Hollywood Chamber of Commerce

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

City of Coral Springs Economic Development Office

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.
Available Buildings & Sites, Business Expansion and/or Relocation

City of Hollywood Economic Development

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.
Available Buildings & Sites, Business Expansion and/or Relocation

City of Hollywood Business Tax Receipts

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.
Business License, Taxes

City of Fort Lauderdale Economic Development

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.
Available Buildings & Sites, Business Expansion and/or Relocation

City of Fort Lauderdale Business Tax Receipts

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.
Business License, Taxes

City of Dania Beach Business Tax Receipts

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.
Business License, Taxes

Urban League of Broward County

The Urban League of Broward County is a community-based organization dedicated to empowering communities and changing lives in the areas of education, entrepreneurship, jobs, justice, housing, and health.
Networking

City of Sunrise Business Tax Receipts

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.
Business License, Taxes

City of Miramar Economic Development

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.
Available Buildings & Sites, Business Expansion and/or Relocation

City of Miramar Business Tax Receipts

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.
Business License, Taxes

City of Margate Business Tax Receipts

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.
Business License, Taxes

City of Lauderhill Economic Development

Located in the center of South Florida, the City of Lauderhill is easily accessible for employees, customers and tourists visiting the Sunshine State.
Available Buildings & Sites, Business Expansion and/or Relocation

Idea Stage

What do you need help with?

Prospera

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.
Business Plan, Coaching & Mentorship, Education & Training, Importing & Exporting

Urban League of Broward County

The Urban League of Broward County is a community-based organization dedicated to empowering communities and changing lives in the areas of education, entrepreneurship, jobs, justice, housing, and health.
Networking

Formation Stage

We’ve selected the agencies below as being important to forming your business; however, you should still review agencies categorized for the Idea stage. Agencies are categorized at the point of recommended introduction in the business cycle.

What do you need help with?

PoweringFlorida | Small Business Tool

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.

Available Buildings & Sites, Business Expansion and/or Relocation

Launching Stage

We’ve selected the agencies below as being important to launching your business; however, you should still review agencies categorized for the Idea and Formation stages. Agencies are categorized at the point of recommended introduction in the business cycle.

What do you need help with?

Florida Division of Corporations | Sunbiz

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.
Business License

Florida Venture Forum

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.
Funding / Financial

City of Hollywood Business Tax Receipts

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.
Business License, Taxes

City of Fort Lauderdale Business Tax Receipts

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.
Business License, Taxes

City of Dania Beach Business Tax Receipts

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.
Business License, Taxes

City of Sunrise Business Tax Receipts

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.
Business License, Taxes

City of Miramar Business Tax Receipts

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.
Business License, Taxes

City of Margate Business Tax Receipts

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.
Business License, Taxes

Growing Stage

We’ve selected the agencies below as being important to growing your business; however, you should still review agencies categorized for the Idea, Formation, and Launching stages. Agencies are categorized at the point of recommended introduction in the business cycle.

What do you need help with?

Hallandale Beach Area Chamber of Commerce

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
Networking

GrowFL

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.
Awards & Recognition, Business Counseling, Business Development, Business Expansion and/or Relocation, Business Plan, Coaching & Mentorship, Education & Training, Funding / Financial, Government Contracting, Importing & Exporting, Incubator / Accelerator, Manufacturing, Networking

Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce

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.
Networking

FloridaMakes

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.
Manufacturing

Florida Medical Manufacturers Association

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

Davie Cooper City Chamber of Commerce

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.
Networking

Tamarac Chamber of Commerce

Building your business through professional referral relationships. Generate more high-quality prospects.
Business Development, Education & Training, Networking

Sunrise Chamber of Commerce

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.
Business Development, Education & Training, Networking

Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce

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.
Business Development, Education & Training, Networking

Plantation Chamber of Commerce

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.
Business Development, Education & Training, Networking

Miramar Pembroke Pines Chamber of Commerce

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.
Business Development, Education & Training, Networking

Margate Chamber of Commerce

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.
Business Development, Education & Training, Networking

Lauderhill Regional Chamber of Commerce

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.
Business Development, Education & Training, Networking

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Chamber of Commerce

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.
Networking

Hollywood Chamber of Commerce

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

City of Coral Springs Economic Development Office

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.
Available Buildings & Sites, Business Expansion and/or Relocation

City of Hollywood Economic Development

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.
Available Buildings & Sites, Business Expansion and/or Relocation

City of Fort Lauderdale Economic Development

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.
Available Buildings & Sites, Business Expansion and/or Relocation

City of Miramar Economic Development

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.
Available Buildings & Sites, Business Expansion and/or Relocation

City of Lauderhill Economic Development

Located in the center of South Florida, the City of Lauderhill is easily accessible for employees, customers and tourists visiting the Sunshine State.
Available Buildings & Sites, Business Expansion and/or Relocation

Optimizing Stage

We’ve selected the agencies below as being important to optimizing your business; however, you should still review agencies categorized for the Idea, Formation, Launching, and Growing stages. Agencies are categorized at the point of recommended introduction in the business cycle.

What do you need help with?

Florida Economic Development Council

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.
Networking

Flagler County Department of Economic Opportunity

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.
Available Buildings & Sites, Business Expansion and/or Relocation

Enterprise Florida

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.
Available Buildings & Sites, Business Expansion and/or Relocation

Entrepreneurs to Know:

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Adam Weizer
Servistree Merchant Services
Fort Lauderdale
Aleef Adam
DirecLogix
Fort Lauderdale
Alex Berg
Triple E Equipment
Pompano Beach
Ana Sanchez-Gal and Assi Glikshtein-Gal
The Oliver Gal Artist Co.
Hollywood
Anson Stuart
Stuart Architecture
Lauderhill
Bianca Moreiras
Bianca Moreiras & Associates,
Fort Lauderdale
Bill Philby
Island City Traders
Fort Lauderdale
Brigitte Gonzalez
Brigitte's Flowers Galore
Fort Lauderdale
Carey Kleiman
CK Entertainment, Inc.
Fort Lauderdale
Chris Hodges
GoGig
Fort Lauderdale
Clayton Flotz
Powerhouse Gym Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale
Darin Karp
ReloQuest
Sunrise
Dave Kustin and Wendy Lieber
ContentBacon
Davie
David Rosenof
Big Dog Construction Services
Coconut Creek
David Wells
People First Media
Fort Lauderdale
Deborah and Craig Danto
Danto Builders LLC
Fort Lauderdale
Doug Schultz
H3O Sports
Fort Lauderdale
Dr. Carlos Aparicio
ImmunoSite Technologies
Miramar
Dr. Ellen F Reinig
JAS Powder Coating LLC
Fort Lauderdale
Dr. Reggie R. Lewis
Fusion Consulting Associates, LLC.
Tamarac
Eddie Edwards
CEI Staffing
Sunrise
Federico Gil Perez
Gil de Luna & Associates
Fort Lauderdale
Genia Duncan Ellis
Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale
Greg Partin
3D HoloGroup, Inc.
Fort Lauderdale
Henry Sheldon
Freight Management Systems
Fort Lauderdale
Ian Aaron
Ubicquia
Fort Lauderdale
Ian Jones
Magic VIP TOURS
Fort Lauderdale
Jamelah Tucker and Dorielle Price
EasyPeasie Veggie Blends
Hallandale Beach
Jan Bednar
ShipMonk
Deerfield Beach
Jane Snell
JS-1 Construction
Coconut Creek
Jay Keenan
Global Ocean Security Technologies (GOST)
Fort Lauderdale
Jennifer & Brett Cramer
The Spice Lab
Pompano Beach
JoAnne Chalom
In Focus Mobility
Coral Springs
Jonathan Broder
VortexLegal
Fort Lauderdale
Justin Comparetto
JustRyt Foods
Pompano Beach
Keel Russell
Umbree Rain Gear
Coconut Creek
Larry Clark
Sustainable Performance Solutions, LLC
Fort Lauderdale
Laurie Menekou
Conceptual Communications
Fort Lauderdale
Maria Medina
Minuteman Press Wilton Manors
Fort Lauderdale
Mr. Louis D. Spagnuolo
Illuminati Trust
Fort Lauderdale
Nathan Heber
Boatyard
Fort Lauderdale
Noel de Christian
Noel de Christian Photography Gallery
Hollywood
Rafael Ortiz
Warfighters R&R
Sunrise
Raymond Leavitt
EvoLux Transportation
Fort Lauderdale
Rebecca Bradley and Gage Couch
Cadence Landscape Architecture
Fort Lauderdale
Rosana Calambichis
Big Chef
Fort Lauderdale
Roy Hinson III
Mmbrs Only
Fort Lauderdale
Sarah Beck
Doggie Don't Inc.
Fort Lauderdale
Satish Movva
CarePredict
Plantation
Troy Faletra
ThrowRaft, LLC
Fort Lauderdale
Victor Caban-Diaz
Building Ingenuity
Fort Lauderdale