Take your business to the next level by partnering with us in proven workforce solutions that improve the skills of your staff, boost productivity, and increase the efficiency of your business. We provide access to funded training services, focused on successful completion of demand-driven certification and training programs. Employed Worker Training and On-The-Job Training services elevate employees’ skills, providing a competitive edge for both your staff and business.

Whether you are a local business looking for support or needing to expand or an out-of-county business interested in relocating to Lake County, we are your one-stop shop for information and support.

Our mission is to create and nurture a team of like-minded African American entrepreneurs and supporters within our communities by establishing structure, accountability, and utilization of our personal and professional experiences to help one another grow economically, socially, and professionally while mentoring and using these life experiences to provide resources and professional education to aspiring entrepreneurs.

As a Chamber member, your business will be listed in our directory and displayed in our office. We will refer you each time we have a request for your products/services. You can gain more exposure through our networking events and opportunities.

BBIF Florida is a is a non-traditional lender that specializes in providing loans to black, minority and underserved small businesses.

Whether you're looking to expand your business into Central Florida, searching for a local connection, or you are a local business looking to export, you have come to the right place! We can quickly connect you to the international trade resources you need throughout the Central Florida region!

Anyone desiring to engage in a business in Clermont, whether in a commercial zone or from home, is required to pay for and obtain a Business Tax Receipt from both the City of Clermont Planning and Zoning Department and the Lake County Tax Collector's office.

A Business Tax Receipt must be procured before a person engages in any business, profession, occupation, trade, or industry within the City.

Anyone doing business in the City of Leesburg is required to have a business tax receipt.

Anyone engaged in any business, profession, occupation, trade, amusement, or industry within the city limits of the City of Mount Dora is required to have a Business Tax Receipt, prior to opening a business.

We unite hundreds of business and professional firms, creating a unique central agency working to improve businesses and creating a healthy environment in which to conduct business.

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.

Our mission is to foster business awareness and activity, to enhance both the community and business environment, to uphold commercial integrity, and to advocate and strengthen business relationships by providing networking opportunities and programs of interest and educational benefit to its Members.

Membership benefits include: monthly Chamber recognition breakfast, newsletter, leads group, mailing labels, decals, business listing in our online directory, referrals, contacts, business-after-hours events and more.

As a member you''ll receive: networking opportunities, newsletter promotion, listing on our online membership directory, access to events, educational seminars, leads groups and more.

The Leesburg Partnership is an association of residents, government, business people and resources that are focused on the goal of aiding in the physical, economic, and social revitalization of the Leesburg Community.

We are a dynamic group of companies. We share the vision of a business climate where both manufacturers and non-manufacturers can expand, prosper and bring value to our community.

We provide free and confidential counseling with experienced professionals from varied business and educational backgrounds. The mentoring continues as long as needed and multiple counselors may participate. Counseling is done face-to-face or using the internet. We also provide a series of seminars and workshops designed to explain and educate entrepreneurs on how to get started, grow or revitalize their business. Attendees learn management skills, how to put together a business plan and gain knowledge about marketing, finance, funding and more.

The Chamber becomes a partner and extended marketing arm with significant benefit components that include: a variety of advertising opportunities, business to business relationship building, referrals and targeted business participation.

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.

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 assist all businesses and offer many benefits of membership including: referrals, listing in our online directory, business after hours events, Chamber breakfast meetings, Annual Banquet, business forums, business expo, decals and more.

Our mission is to enhance and develop a strong bond among business, governments, education and community with positive programs and events to foster business growth and life residency.

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

All businesses operating within the town of Lady Lake must obtain a business tax receipt before opening. Business Tax Year is from October 1 through September 30.

Our office serves 43 counties in Florida and provides counseling and mentoring, access to capital, government contracting, exporting assistance and training.

Our focus is to encourage growth of existing business and to promote the vision of the community by facilitating community activities and fostering an atmosphere conducive to business development and environmental and historic preservation.