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Turn Vision into Momentum The CEO Academy is an exclusive, results-driven cohort for Sarasota County’s second-stage companies, designed with busy CEOs in mind. Participants join a select group of 8–12 peers and, through a guided needs assessment, are paired with expert advisors who work directly with them, primarily in a flexible, virtual format, to tackle their most critical growth challenge. Read more...

MISSION To Expose, Engage, and Empower our youth to be the innovators of tomorrow through education in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.). In addition to funding partners, we have volunteerism, mentorship, and in-kind support to reach our youth with S.T.E.A.M. education. PROGRAM S.T.E.A.M. subjects encourage children of all ages to be critical thinkers, have a future career edge, Read more...

MISSION To connect the local technology community and drive Sarasota forward. DESCRIPTION Sarasota.Tech is a community-driven networking group dedicated to connecting technology professionals, entrepreneurs, and innovators throughout the Sarasota region. The organization fosters collaboration and growth within the local tech ecosystem by hosting regular meetups and events that bring together people from diverse backgrounds in software development, design, engineering, and Read more...

MISSION The mission of the Arts and Cultural Alliance is to serve as the voice, advocate, and resource for arts and culture in our community. VISION The vision of the Arts and Cultural Alliance is that arts and culture are essential to the continuing development of a vibrant, creative community. VALUES • Access • Collaboration • Education • Inclusiveness • Read more...

VISION FloridaMakes is the recognized leader for strengthening and advancing Florida’s manufacturing economy. MISSION Improve the productivity and technological performance of Florida’s manufacturing sector. ABOUT FloridaMakes is a service designed to strengthen Florida’s high-wage manufacturing sector and we understand the unique needs facing manufacturing firms. FloridaMakes is driven by a core set of operational values that guide how we approach our Read more...

Together We’re Positively Changing the World for the Better Mission We serve students and industry through educational excellence and the discovery, advancement, and application of knowledge in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Vision Highly desirable graduates and solutions for a resilient high-tech economy. Description Established in 2012 through legislation signed by the Florida Governor, Florida Polytechnic University became the 12th Read more...

MISSION CREW Sarasota/Manatee is an organization dedicated to empowering and connecting like-minded women in the Real Estate environment in Sarasota/Manatee. We are dedicated to fostering professional growth and creating a supportive community of women developing businesses together. ABOUT Transforming the commercial real estate landscape in Sarasota/Manatee, CREW Sarasota/Manatee strives to foster collaboration, drive innovation, and cultivate a dynamic network that Read more...

MISSION The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) is an international non-profit association that promotes and supports the advancement and employment of women in the construction industry. The association is committed to championing women to impact the direction of the construction industry by providing education, community, and advocacy for women. CORE PURPOSE To enhance the success of women in Read more...

MISSION Collaborate. Innovate. Lead. DESCRIPTION CareerSource Florida is the statewide workforce policy and investment board of business and government leaders charged with guiding workforce development for the state of Florida. CareerSource Florida provides oversight and policy direction for talent development programs administered by the Department of Commerce, Florida’s local workforce development boards and their 100 career centers. Together, the CareerSource Read more...

DESCRIPTION THRIVE is a member-based small business accelerator that supports the regional entrepreneurial community. We have worked with and assisted hundreds of individual entrepreneurs. Whether you have a new business idea, are a solopreneur, a second-stage business, or even preparing an exit strategy; we provide skill development resources, tech-centric tools, and expert-guided solutions. SERVICES/PROGRAMS The curriculum of training is progressive Read more...