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Tap Into These Resources
Florida SBDC - SBDC Daytona is a free source of
one-on-one small business consulting, training, and
workshops and is located at Daytona State College
in Daytona Beach and at locations throughout
Florida. As the only statewide provider of entrepreneurial and
business development services, the Florida SBDC Network assists
entrepreneurs in every stage of the business life cycle. In addition,
it provides a comprehensive toolkit of specialized services for
qualifying businesses looking to accelerate market growth, including
international trade. email: [email protected], or visit:
www.sbdcdaytona.com
Enterprise Florida International - EFI is a public-
private partnership between Florida’s business and
government leaders and is the principal economic
development organization for Florida. EFI is the state’s
primary entity for trade and export development, supporting more
than 60,000 Florida exporting businesses. Florida is a major North
America gateway for trade. Companies expanding internationally can
take advantage of EFI’s comprehensive exporting assistance. EFI’s
mission is to expand and diversify the state’s economy through job
creation. Phone: 407-956-5600; or visit: www.enterpriseflorida.com
Volusia / Flagler SCORE – Chapter 87 – SCORE is
the largest and oldest nonprofit in the US, dedicated to
helping business owners and entrepreneurs succeed.
It is a resource partner of the US Small Business
Administration and currently has 42 local certified mentors that serve
Volusia and Flagler counties. All are volunteers and have real world
experience owning and running their own businesses in both major
US and Foreign Industries. SCORE offers face to face, email, telephone
and webcam sessions, local workshops and other services for FREE.
Meeting locations are in DeLand, New Smyrna Beach, Daytona Beach,
Palm Coast and Ormond Beach. 386-255-6889. email: info@score87.
org, or visit www.volusiaflagler.score.org
CareerSource Volusia/Flagler – Is the statewide
workforce policy and investment board. Partners
include the Department of Economic
Opportunity, 24 local
workforce
development
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boards and 100 career centers throughout Florida. Together, they help
connect businesses with the talented workforce and training needed
to succeed and grow. PO Box 13179, Tallahassee, FL 32317,
(850) 692-6887, https://www.careersourcefv.com/
Center for Business & Industry - The CB&I helps
individuals and organizations reach their highest
potential by offering programs designed with both in
mind. Courses and services can be customized and
delivered at any location. The Center for Business & Industry offers
short-term training, conferences, seminars, customized training
services and technical assistance to better prepare organizations
and workers to compete and thrive in emerging global markets.
www.daytonastate.edu/cbi
Central Florida International Trade Office –
CFITO helps local businesses and entrepreneurs,
and provides a single point of contact for navigating
international trade resources available in Central Florida,
such as information on Export Development, Finance, Transportation
Logistics, Trade Rules & Databases. CFITO is Located in the National
Entrepreneur Center, which houses a variety of business support
organizations, 3201 East Colonial Drive, Orlando, Florida 32803, 407-
420-4860, or visit: https://cfito.org/
Veterans Business Outreach Center - The VBOC
serves active duty personnel, veterans, and military
spouses who want to learn more about, then start
and grow a small business of their own in Florida.
They serve the entire state from headquarters in Panama City at
Gulf Coast State College. The VBOC is funded in part by the US Small
Business Administration (SBA) and is ready to help with free business
counseling and assistance in topics ranging from business plans and
startup to financing, marketing and sales. Phone: 1-800-542-7232, or
visit: http://vboc.org
Thanks to Debbie Kembro-Reaney, Office Administrator SCORE, for
helping to compile the above information.