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.

We attract and support high quality enterprise. In addition, we encourage invention, innovation and entrepreneurship. Our goal is to provide economic opportunity for all.

Weekly experiential learning for startups & entrepreneurial community over delicious coffee & pastries in a beautiful location! Happens at The Lab Orlando and via Zoom each week.

Through our self-empowering programs and services, you will be encouraged to network with our affiliate corporate business managers and owners, capitalize on immeasurable economic development opportunities, and learn cutting edge marketing techniques to propel your business to the next level!

We are a catalyst for success for the entrepreneurs and leaders in the business community through business development, relationship building, community enrichment and local, regional and statewide issue advocacy.

We guide women business owners in defining and achieving tangible goals by providing them with access to a panel of business advisors. Each advisory panel is hand-selected based upon each woman business owner’s individual needs. These volunteer panelists serve as mentors and advisors for a 12-month period at no charge to the woman business owner and, ultimately, strive to help the woman business owner achieve growth and profitability.

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

Our mission is to enable game tech entrepreneurs to achieve their dreams of developing and establishing sustainable game-related enterprises. Providing them everything they need in order to develop quality games that sell, including resources, talent, advice, and processes.

We support early-stage tech companies with flexible workspace, mentorship, regular programming, and important connections to business, civic, and educational resources across Orlando. In addition, we’re an active community of engineers, artists, makers, and thinkers working to grow our city into a nationally-recognized center for technology.

We are a catalyst for the development of long-lasting positive relationships through monthly lunches, before and after-hours socials, webinars, seminars, group networking, and one-on-one meetings.

Our mission is to provide information and education on business creation and growth, specifically designed for the needs of people with disabilities.

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!

The Central Florida Tech Fund is an early-stage venture capital fund focused on generating superior investor returns while supporting and building entrepreneurial activity in Central Florida. We invest in early-stage ventures with transformational technology that positively impacts large market segments.

To conduct business in the City of Apopka, all businesses must have a Business Tax Receipt. This Business Tax Receipt is a tax for the privilege of engaging in business, occupation, or profession within our City.

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 within the city. After receiving your Local Business Tax Receipt from the City you must obtain one from Orange County.

Business Tax Receipts are required for the privilege of engaging in or managing any business, profession, or occupation within the City of Ocoee. If you are a new business planning to operate in the City of Ocoee, you must file an application for a local business tax receipt before operating.

Are you opening a new business in the City of Orlando or are you moving your existing business into City limits? The City of Orlando issues licenses to those businesses, professions or occupations that have locations or branch offices within our City limits. The Business Tax Receipt is proof of payment of the business tax. It is required before a business opens.

All businesses operating within the City of Winter Garden must obtain a Business Tax Receipt before opening. Business Tax Year is from October 1 through September 30.

Applicants can begin operating the proposed business only after receiving final approval by the City Zoning, Building and Fire Departments, and issuance of City and County Business Certificates.

We are dedicated to serving the needs of our members through a variety of member-only benefits, networking events, educational seminars and promotional opportunities.

Engine Spaces offers a clean, cool environment with 24/7 service and a highly secure internet connection. Engine Spaces allows you to focus on what really matters: your business. Do you need a landline to talk to your clients? We have that. Do you need an address for your mail? Done. Do you need a room for a meeting? Schedule it here.

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.

The Entrepreneurs Academy was created for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs to accelerate innovation and growth by helping companies navigate the rich set of resources available in Central Florida. Your journey is unique, and your individual path to success has its own twists and turns. As an entrepreneur, where do you turn to find the right resource at the right time for your business? The Entrepreneurs Academy will connect you to those resources so you can take your business to the next level.

FireSpring Fund is an evergreen, seed-stage investment fund, continuously investing in technology, entrepreneurship and the Central Florida region.

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.

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.

We are committed to your success by providing you with the networking and exposure opportunities you need, and the recognition you deserve. Your membership includes: Free admission to monthly events for Networking and Business Development; Free Exposure and Recognition opportunities; Opportunity to get business referrals by joining one of HCCMO's Leads Groups; and Get Discounted Rates for the chamber's signature events.

The chamber offers a myriad of opportunities to promote your business through special events, sponsorship opportunities, the member minute and participation in numerous programs and chamber events.

Launching and growing a successful company in Life Sciences is far from easy and filled with countless challenges and obstacles. We are uniquely qualified to help you navigate, overcome, and bring your product to market better and faster than anyone else in the World.

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

Our courses are designed to connect students to Central Florida's top leaders and entrepreneurs, stimulate their imagination and prepare them for a successful future as part of America's free enterprise system.

Engage with Established and Emerging Leaders. Explore Regional Issues and Assets. Enhance Your Knowledge of Central Florida. Expand Personal and Professional Networks. Enrich Our Family of Communities.

The Maitland Area Chamber offers reliable support to help your business grow and succeed as well as networking opportunities. Your membership is an investment that pays dividends in the form of new customers for your business. The Chamber is a strong supporter to our community through numerous events.

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 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 business tax is imposed by the Orange County Board of Commissioners and is a tax to engage in or manage any business, profession, or occupation within its jurisdiction, including municipalities.

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 provide the resources and opportunities to ensure that our members are supported in achieving their goals and play a strong role in our evolving community. Through high-level networking opportunities, innovative events, and access to dynamic, regional leaders, Orlando, Inc., is Connecting Our Members to Success.

We connect, promote and foster the growth of technology companies in Orlando.

We are the pulse of the Orlando entrepreneur community. We educate, inspire and inform.

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.

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. 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.

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

The SBRN helps businesses succeed by connecting them with interested, experienced professionals, service providers and government agencies.

Synapse Orlando brings together thought leaders from all levels of the innovation ecosystem. Many speakers deliver sessions designed to give every single attendee an information packed schedule.

Talent4Startups.org (T4S) is an online, match-making platform that connects startup founders with career-minded talent, for free. The T4S mission is to help makers of all kinds: startup founders, volunteers to causes, hobbyists, skunk works, students etc. to find the shortest path in their professional trajectories. We do this by allowing them to learn, innovate, reuse, collaborate and thus empower themselves independently.

We are community of builders, who support one another to sharpen our skills and bring ideas to market. We recognize that to do great things, we must learn. And the only way to learn is to do. As iron sharpens iron - we do better, together.

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

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

We are a campus entrepreneurship program offering coaching, ideation, and venture creation support.

The Apopka incubator serves a wide variety of businesses in the greater northwest Orlando area. Located in one of the fastest-growing communities in Orange County, this 8,000-square-foot facility features Class A office space with flexible leases, meeting and conference rooms, a spacious training room, shared office equipment, reception area, and kitchen.

Located near the University of Central Florida campus, as well as key technology industry clusters, the Central Florida Research Park incubator predominantly serves emerging high-tech companies. This 48,000-square-foot facility features Class A office space with flexible leases, meeting and conference rooms, shared office equipment, kitchen and reception area, plus space suitable for laboratories and early-stage manufacturing.

Located near Orlando’s vibrant downtown area, the Orlando incubator boasts a central location in Orange County, and serves a wide variety of startup companies. The 6,000-square-foot facility features Class A office space with flexible leases, conference rooms, a spacious training room, and shared office equipment, kitchen and reception area.

Housed within the Center for Research & Education in Optics & Lasers (CREOL) on the UCF main campus, the Photonics UCF Campus incubator accelerates the movement of innovative laser and optics technology into the marketplace. The 21,000-square-foot facility features office space, conferences rooms, and laboratory space for technology development partnerships between industry and UCF researchers.

A place for entrepreneurs, investors, corporations, researchers, and students to get the tools, resources, and talent to launch and build great companies. At the CIE you'll find help with R&D, licensing technology, mentorship, advising, classes, competitions, and more.

The I-Corps Site’s purpose is to foster innovation among faculty and students, promote regional coordination and linkages in the innovation ecosystem, as well as develop a National Innovation Network.

UCF has hundreds of innovations ranging from diagnostics to displays, sensors to simulators, nano tech to clean tech, and many more. Our Technology Locator can help you find the solution that’s right for your business.

We provide early-stage entrepreneurs with access to experienced business coaches that can assist them in the pre-business steps that are critical for the successful launch of technology firms. The UCF Venture Accelerator was formed to provide expertise and guidance to technology entrepreneurs in a variety of areas including business plan creation and investor presentations, intellectual property resources, market research, incorporation and corporate structure, product validation, and funding opportunities.

Since 1999, the UCF Business Incubation Program has helped hundreds of early-stage businesses develop into financially stable companies by providing the tools, training, and infrastructure that help facilitate smarter, faster startup growth.

The purpose of the West Orange Chamber of Commerce is to Facilitate Opportunities for our members and provide the resources to increase their revenue and bottom line.

Our mission is to accelerate sustainable business growth for women entrepreneurs by providing customized business coaching, business education, mentoring and purposeful networking programs.

Through networking events, educational seminars, leadership development programs, community events and forums, the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce is here to help grow your business.