Business Resources

MISSION Bring Your Company a Smarter Way to Work. The program is designed to meet your business goals. Companies partner with Enterprise to bring their employees a better commute. By sharing a ride, your people arrive to work relaxed and recharged, fueling a better company culture for everyone. DESRIPTION WHY COMMUTE WITH ENTERPRISE? • Save up to $6,000 a year 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 To provide a forum and build a community or “Alliance” among the Residents, Businesses, and Governments of the downtown Sarasota districts. VISION A vibrant and thriving Downtown Sarasota community. DESCRIPTION The Alliance studies issues and takes a position on policy matters that reflect the constituency of our Residents, Business and Governments. We ask the community to “Take the Pledge”. Read more...

MISSION The Early Learning Coalition prepares children for lifelong success through quality early learning. VISION Every child develops a strong foundation of learning in a community dedicated to ensure all families have the necessary support to thrive and all children reach their full potential. DESCRIPTION The Early Learning Coalition provides administration and oversight of the local, integrated system of early Read more...

MISSION To grow, diversify, and sustain the economy of Sarasota County while enhancing our unique, natural and cultural environment. VISION To be the organization that is the catalyst for creating a vibrant economy that is sustainable and competitive globally. DESCRIPTION The EDC of Sarasota County is a non-profit organization in existence since 2004. We are a public-private partnership comprised of Read more...

MISSION To enhance the potential of students, promote excellence in teaching, and inspire innovation in education, guided by strategic philanthropy. VISION Our vision is to unite the community to prepare each and every student for life. DESCRIPTION The Education Foundation of Sarasota County was established in 1988 as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that champions public education in Sarasota County. For over 30 years, we Read more...

MISSION Dedicated to Leading Economic Growth with a Balanced Voice between Local Businesses, Residents and Tourism that Creates Opportunities for our Community. DESCRIPTION The Englewood Florida Chamber of Commerce is the community’s go-to resource for visitors, residents, and businesses! Englewood is unique in that its only local governance is split between Charlotte and Sarasota counties. The Chamber works to bridge Read more...

DESCRIPTION The Florida Development Finance Corporation (“FDFC”) was formed by Florida Statute 288.9603, Florida Development Finance Corporation Act of 1993 and is designated as a state-wide, special development financing authority for economic development purposes. Its purpose is to assist new and existing businesses and organizations (for-profit and not-for-profit) with access to capital through financings that promote business activity, job creation, Read more...

MISSION As a federally regulated Certified Development Company (CDC), our primary mission is economic development and job creation throughout Florida and currently parts of South Alabama and Georgia. DESCRIPTION Founded by the State of Florida in 1983 and licensed since 1984 by the Small Business Administration (SBA) as a Certified Development Company, First Capital FinanceFlorida First Capital is chartered for 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...