Business Assistance, Training
Florida Department of State,
Division of Corporations
Central location for filing business entities, trade and service marks, judgment liens and fictitious name registrations. Provides a statewide registry and information for most business activity in Florida.
www.sunbiz.org
Florida High Tech Corridor
Through matching grants research funding from the Florida High Tech Corridor Council, more than 300 companies have partnered with faculty and graduate students from the University of Central Florida, University of South Florida and University of Florida on applied research to develop or enhance their company’s products.
FloridaHighTech.com/research
Florida Lottery
As Florida Lottery retailers, businesses can increase store traffic, earn commissions and extra cash through retail incentives, and receive support from the Lottery’s expert sales, advertising and marketing staff.
flalottery.com
850.487.7733
Florida Small Business Development
Center Network
A statewide service network funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. SBA. Helping businesses start, grow and succeed for 30-plus years, the Network offers free counseling, training events and business resources.
www.FloridaSBDC.org
Production Management LLC
Two-day Business Plan Seminars with hands-on, step-by-step instruction for: entrepreneurs starting a business; individuals writing or evaluating a business plan or feasibility study; private investors.
www.BizPlanSeminar.com
Energy and
Environmental Resources
FPL
Free Business Energy Evaluation (BEE) will give you a complete picture of your energy use along with specific recommendations on how to be more energy efficient.
www.FPL.com
1-800-375-5566
Progress Energy
Progress Energy Advisors have the knowledge and experience you need to help meet your business goals and to keep up with changing state and federal efficiency standards.
877.372.8477
South Florida Water Management District
Working to build meaningful, quality business partnership that can assist in meeting the unique and environmental challenges facing South Florida.
www.sfwmd.gov
1-800-432-2045
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Banking, Finance, Investments
BB&T
Building on a tradition of excellence in community banking that stretches back to 1872, BB&T offers its clients a complete range of financial services, including banking, lending, insurance, trust and wealth management solutions.
BBT.com
Florida Finance Network
This nonprofit consortium of organizations exists to ensure that small companies have access to affordable capital they need to help them succeed.
floridafinance.org
Florida First Capital Finance Corporation
Commercial financing alternatives for small business, including the FFCTC 504 Loan Program and Florida Recycling Loan Program.
www.ffcfc.com/brightspot
888.320.4504
National City Private Client Group
Protecting your financial interests as well as those of your family and key employees through wealth planning, investments, private banking, trust and estate services.
NationalCity.com/PrivateClientGroup
800.826.9095
Regions Bank
Focused on delivering all the resources and expertise you need to help realize your goals.
regions.com
1.800.regions
SunTrust
Business Solutions Central offers resources for business owners designed to help them achieve success and includes subject matter experts that address business challenges, the Business Owner’s Playbook and other educational resources.
www.bizsolutionscentral.com
Insurance
Humana
Humana can build a benefits package for you that will help attract and retain top talent. With it, you can offer progressive plans and programs to keep your employees healthy.
humana.com
Tower Hill Insurance
Commercial policies for office/retail, community association, hotel/motel, self-storage facilities, mobile home parks and dealers, RV resorts and campgrounds. Serving Florida’s homeowners since 1972.
www.thig.com
Workforce and Human Resources
Employ Florida
Providing resources to help Florida businesses strengthen talent and remain competitive: job matching and recruitment; skills assessment; training incentive grants; tax credit assistance; labor market information; layoff aversion and assistance.
EmployFlorida.com
1-866-FLA-2345
Florida Department of Health
Educating Florida’s employers and employees about the hazards of smoking, secondhand smoke and related diseases.
tobaccofreeflorida.com
1-877-U-CAN-NOW
Florida Ready to Work
Florida Ready to Work is proven to reduce employee turnover, training time and cost. Whether hiring or retraining for the challenges ahead, Florida Ready to Work will give you a competitive edge.
www.floridareadytowork.com
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