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Small Business Seminars

Featured links: Florida Small Business Development Center  Provides free, private consultations and a variety of assistance for the small business entrepreneur.  Located at Seminole State College.  S.C.O.R.E.  This non-profit organization is dedicated to the success of small businesses.  Contact them for free, one-on-one counseling services or sign up for one of their business seminars.

Business and Trade Associations

Business Associations    Small business, women's and minority associations from Careers.org.

Florida Trade Associations  Associations for Florida businesses.  Florida Trend Magazine.

Florida United Businesses Association  A lobbying and trade association representing small businesses in the state.

National Association of Women Business Owners  Local Orlando chapter.  Educational events, networking.

Business Development

Enterprise Florida   Business assistance programs, demographics, properties, and more.  The official economic development organization for the State of Florida.   Headquartered in Orlando, eFlorida is a public-private partnership.

GrowFL  Grow your business with the help of experienced professionals.   The Florida Economic Gardening Institute at UCF offers assistance for second-stage businesses. 

Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission   A non-profit, private/public partnership dedicated to assisting businesses in the Central Florida area.  Provides services and support.

Minority Business Development Agency  Dedicated to helping Central Florida minority business owners succeed.  U.S. Department of Commerce.

National Entrepreneur Center  Provides a single location where small businesses can access a variety of business resources, technology, and research tools.  Get free one-on-one counseling, sign up for low-cost seminars, and more. A public-private partnership. Sponsors include Walt Disney World, Bright House, UCF, and Orange County. 

Seminole County   One of the fastest growing markets in the country and a community well prepared to do business with business.  A nice place to visit and an even better place to live and work.

Seminole County Regional Chamber of Commerce      For additional city and regional Chambers as well as links to Seminole County municipalities.

Seminole Technology Business Incubation Center  Offers support to technology-based companies in the early stages of development.  A joint venture of Seminole County Government, Seminole State College, and the Seminole County Port Authority.

University of Central Florida's Business Incubation Program  UCF's award-winning program provides support to companies in the early stages of development.  Services include mentoring, educational programs, marketing/PR support, networking, and more. Offices are located in: Apopka, Orlando, Sanford, and Winter Springs as well as Osceola and Volusia Counties. 

U.S. Small Business Administration  Resources and services to assist you from the popular Federal government agency. The basics of small business are covered in this handy guide for the North Florida area, including Orlando. 

Chambers of Commerce

African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida  Informational resources and support for the African-American business community.

Asian American Chamber of Commerce   Provides leadership and support to Central Florida's Asian business community.

Casselberry Chamber of Commerce  Represents businesses and professionals who serve the greater Casselberry community. 

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando  Provides leadership and support to Central Florida's Hispanic business community.

Oviedo-Winter Springs Chamber of Commerce  This regional Chamber serves the needs of new and growing businesses in the Oviedo-Winter Springs area.

Sanford Chamber of Commerce  Serves Seminole, west Volusia, and Orange Counties.

Seminole County Regional Chamber of Commerce   Whether you are in Altamonte Springs, Casselberry, Lake Mary/Heathrow, Longwood, Oviedo, Sanford, or Winter Springs, the Chamber is here to help you. 

Networking Groups

Connections Groups  Network with Central Florida professionals and business owners. 

Kiwanis  Find a local club.

National Association of Women Business Owners  Local Orlando chapter.  Networking, educational events.

Orlando Black Professionals  A networking, support, and training group for Black professionals and business owners.

Rotary International  Search for local groups.

Women on a Mission to Earn Commission   Where women help women succeed.  A social, stress-free networking atmosphere.  Local chapters throughout the Central Florida area.