Links
- Enterprise Florida, Inc.
Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI) is the public-private partnership responsible for leading Florida's statewide economic development efforts. EFI was formed in July 1996.
- Florida Black Chamber of Commerce
The Florida Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (FBCC) is dedicated to economically empowering and sustaining African American communities through entrepreneurship and capitalistic activity within the State of Florida and via interaction with the National Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (NBCC)
- Florida Export Finance Corporation
The Florida Export Finance Corporation (FEFC) was created by the State of Florida as a not-for-profit corporation, with a mandate to expand employment and income opportunities by supporting the export of goods and services from the State.
- Florida First Capital Finance Corp.
First Capital Finance Corporation (FFCFC) is chartered for the primary purpose of advancing the economic development and general welfare of the citizens of the State of Florida by promoting and assisting the growth and development of small business concerns within the state.
- Florida SBDCs
The Florida Small Business Development Center Network is a statewide partnership between higher education and economic development organizations dedicated to providing emerging and established business owners with assistance enabling overall growth and increased profitability that contributes to the economic prosperity of the state.
- Florida Space Authority
Florida Space Authority is dedicated to providing economic development for the state through space-related business and educational activities.
- Florida Sports Foundation
The Florida Sports Foundation, Inc. is the official sports promotion and development organization for the State of Florida. The Foundation is a private, not-for-profit corporation operating under contract with the Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development under the Executive Office of the Governor.
- Florida Trend
Florida Trend was founded in 1958 by Harris Mullen, who envisioned a magazine devoted to news about Florida business at a time when the state's economy was dominated by agriculture and tourism.
- Governor's Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development
The Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development's Mission is to assist the Governor and Lieutenant Governor in working with the Legislature, state agencies, business leaders, and economic development professionals to formulate policies and strategies designed to provide economic opportunities for all Floridians.
- IRS.gov - Small Business and Self Employed
Provide Small Business and Self-Employed customers top-quality service by educating and informing them of their tax obligations,developing educational products and services, and helping them understand and comply with applicable laws, as well as to protect the public interest by applying the law with integrity and fairness to all.
- Minority Business Development Agency
The Minority Business Development Agency is dedicated to becoming an entrepreneurially focused and innovative organization, committed to empowering minority business enterprises for the purpose of wealth creation.
- MyFlorida.com
MyFlorida.com serves as an important tool utilized to open up Florida to the global marketplace by creating an exciting, state-of-the-art, worldwide initiative to stimulate the state's economic growth and ultimately imnprove the public's immediate access to state and local government services and information.
- National Black Business Council, Inc.
The mission of the National Black Business Council: (1) Be a catalyst and advocate for the creation, development and growth of Minority-owned businesses; (2) Create and support programs which will help to close the economic and digital divide and reverse the negative business trends in the Inner-City
- SBA
Maintain and strengthen the nation's economy by aiding, counseling, assisting and protecting the interests of small businesses and by helping families and businesses recover from national disasters.
- SCORE
SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Business" is a nonprofit association dedicated to providing entrepreneurs with free, confidential face-to-face and email business counseling. Business counseling and workshops are offered at 389 chapter offices across the country.
- The Office of Supplier Diversity
The Office of Supplier Diversity's (OSD) function is to improve business and economic opportunities for Florida's women-owned and minority-owned businesses.
- Visit Florida
Use www.FLAUSA.com to plan your best vacation ever in beautiful Florida! Explore our colorful destinations and pursue your own interests to create your dream vacation in the Sunshine State.
Black Business Investment Corporations
- BAC Funding Consortium
BAC is committed to the creation and long-range development of successful entrepreneurs and business class in Miami-Dade County. By working toward this goal, BAC creates an economic balance that perpetuates wealth for all of South Florida. In particular, BAC is creating positive role models for the community.
- BBIF
The BBIF has continued to service the needs of Black entrepreneurs in all stages of their growth and development. This year the BBIF approved 11 loans in excess of $1 million; 3 of these loans were facilitated.
- Metro Broward BBIC
Metro Broward Economic Development Corporation (Metro Broward) is a certified Community Development Financial Institution whose mission is to contribute directly to economic growth and job creation in Broward County by attracting, retaining and developing successful, small businesses via our Small Business Incubator and Revolving Loan Fund.
- Tampa Bay BBIC
The purpose of the Tampa Bay Black Business Investment Corporation (TBBBIC) is the advancement of the economic well being of African-American-owned businesses in Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties. This has been accomplished through the creation of a capital fund invested by local financial institutions and contributions by others, to provide loans to viable African-American-owned businesses.
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