Helping small businesses reach their goals with ease

Enterprise Florida

(877) YES-FLORIDA • enterpriseflorida.com

Enterprise Florida Inc. (EFI) is the public-private partnership of the state’s government and business leaders that serves as Florida’s lead economic development organization facilitating job growth for a more diverse and vibrant statewide economy. To that end, EFI works collaboratively with a statewide network of regional and local economic development organizations to improve what is widely recognized as one of the nation’s best business climates and to create a more promising future for small businesses, entrepreneurs and their employees.

Through its International Trade and Development Division, EFI offers many vital services for businesses looking to locate in Florida from overseas and for Florida-based businesses looking to expand sales of their products and services into international markets. EFI’s Minority & Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Capital division partners with outside organizations to provide small, minority and entrepreneurial companies with training, development and financing options.

EFI is committed to providing the tools and support to help businesses have long-term growth and success. EFI provides export assistance and other services for small businesses which include:

• Export-related programs, including trade grants, trade missions and exhibitions, trade leads, export finance and others
• Export counseling
• Assistance with customized export marketing plans
• Mentoring and technical assistance
• Easing barriers to capital

Florida Department of Economic Opportunity

(850) 245-7105 • floridajobs.org

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) promotes economic opportunities for all Floridians by formulating and implementing successful workforce, community, and economic development policies and strategies.

DEO’s mission is: (1) to increase Florida’s global competitiveness as a destination for business, capital, talent, innovation and entrepreneurship; (2) to promote Florida as the world destination choice for business and industry; and (3) to facilitate business development through delivery of world-class service.

Visit www.floridajobs.org to learn more about:

• Business growth and partnerships
• Community planning and development
• Job search resources
• Labor market statistics
• Reemployment assistance
• Workforce board resources

CareerSource Florida

(850) 921-1119 • careersourceflorida.com | (866) FLA-2345 • employflorida.com

The CareerSource Florida network connects employers with qualified, skilled talent and comprehensive training solutions.

Twenty-four business-led regional workforce boards have flexibility to design local strategies and programs that serve job seekers and employers in their communities. Local boards oversee nearly 100 career centers statewide where job seekers and employers can go for recruiting, employment training assistance and more.

Visit careersourceflorida.com to find your local team and information about business services including:

• Managing hiring events
• Recruiting qualified job candidates
• Reviewing resumes and screening candidates
• Scheduling interviews
• Providing local and state labor market data
• Help with grants that assist with training current or newly hired employees

Florida Small Business Development Center Network

(866) 737-7232 • floridasbdc.org

State designated as “Florida’s principal provider of business assistance” [§ 288.001, Fla. Stat.], the Florida SBDC Network provides tools, training and resources to help small businesses grow and succeed.

Headquartered at the University of West Florida, the Florida SBDC is a statewide network of over 40 centers. The network partners with Florida’s state universities, colleges and economic development organizations to assist small and medium-sized businesses, regardless of industry or stage of business.

Contact the SBDC office in your area to learn more about business and strategic plan development, access to capital, strategic market research and accelerating business growth, including expanding internationally and doing business with the government.

Tags: Florida Small Business