As a business development service, the Business Funding Resource subcommittee of the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County has assembled this guide to resources for business funding in the area.

Business opportunities in the Sarasota area are abundant. From service businesses to manufacturing, distribution and high tech development, the area has a business friendly environment. The quality of life opportunities make

Sarasota County an area capable of augmenting the local workforce with professionals and entrepreneurs eager to relocate to the area.

The availability of financial resources to fund business ventures in the area rounds out an impressive pro-business environment unique to Sarasota County. A number of financial resources are available for the establishment or expansion of business ventures in the area.

Programs available include the following:

- Angel Capital                                                       - Bank Financing                               - Bond Financing - Business Incubators/ Consortiums               - Finance Companies                      - Grants  - Import/Export Financing                                    - Investment Banks                           - Leasing - Public Offerings                                                  - Venture Capital - Receivable Financing Factoring       - SBA 504 Loans       - SBA 87(a) Business