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Enterprise Florida

(877) YES-FLORIDA • enterpriseflorida.com

As Florida’s Secretary of Commerce and President and CEO of Enterprise Florida, I have the good fortune of talking with small business owners across our state. Their drive and determination are an integral part of what makes Florida the best state in the nation for business, and I am committed to supporting their efforts.

Enterprise Florida will continue to assist small businesses through our many programs and services, and through important partnerships with statewide organizations. Working together, we will build on the strong foundation of more than 2 million small businesses that already call Florida home.

For more information, visit us at enterpriseflorida.com.  

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Florida Department of Economic Opportunity

(850) 245-7105 • floridajobs.org

At the Department of Economic Opportunity, we are committed to making Florida the best state in the nation to live, work, play and do business.

To help Florida’s small businesses thrive, DEO works with partners across the state to offer a variety of services: business partnerships, community planning and development; job search resources; labor market statistics; reemployment assistance; and workforce board resources.

With a strong small business network, Florida’s economy is on track to be first in the nation for jobs.

Visit www.floridajobs.org to learn more.

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CareerSource Florida

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

Skilled talent is a top priority for businesses of all sizes. At CareerSource Florida, our statewide network of professionals specializes in recruiting, hiring and training the talent your business needs to succeed and grow. We work with businesses directly to connect your team with people, information and training resources to sharpen your company’s competitive edge. Ask about our training grants customized to assist small businesses.

Find and connect with your local team today at careersourceflorida.com.

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Florida Small Business Development Center Network

(866) 737-7232 • floridasbdc.org

On behalf of the Florida SBDC Network, congratulations on taking the first step toward owning and operating your own business. Creating a successful business can be one of the most rewarding, yet challenging, experiences in life. Florida Small Business has been thoughtfully constructed to include the information you need to get started. But help doesn’t stop there.

Designated as the state’s principal provider of business assistance, the Florida SBDC provides you with the consulting, training and data to make your business a success.

Please visit FloridaSBDC.org to find one of our more than 40 offices nearest you.

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Bill Johnson
President and CEO, Enterprise Florida / Secretary of Commerce

Cissy Proctor
Executive Director, Department of Economic Opportunity

Chris Hart
President and CEO, CareerSource Florida

Michael Myhre
CEO and State Director, Florida SBDC Network