Business Resources

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...

MISSION Changing Lives Through the Power of Work DESCRIPTION At Goodwill Manasota we strive to enhance the dignity and quality of life of individuals and families by helping people reach their full potential through education, skills training and the power of work. Through the sale of your donated goods, we’re able to provide employment training, job placement, career services and Read more...

MISSION To provide guidance, strategies and resources for Sarasota County businesses to operate in an environmentally responsible manner. DESCRIPTION The Green Business Partnership is open to all businesses in Sarasota County. Certified Green Business Partners operate in an environmentally responsible manner. More than 200 businesses have earned certification. Program certification includes an on-site verification of reduction, reuse and conservation practices Read more...

VISION To be the preeminent resource and collaborative organization for Florida’s second-stage companies and their leaders. MISSION To provide resources for CEOs of second-stage companies to help them overcome unique challenges and accelerate business growth. DESCRIPTION GrowFL is Florida’s only organization exclusively dedicated to support and accelerate the growth of second-stage companies, by providing their leaders with focused, efficient, and Read more...

MISSION Crossing borders, promoting development and innovation, strengthening communities. DESCRIPTION The Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce is a dynamic, purpose-driven organization committed to empowering Latino professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders across the region. Through strategic partnerships, education, and advocacy, we create opportunities that elevate economic growth, cultural pride, and collaborative leadership. We have Global Ambassadors supporting our mission and Read more...

MISSION Our student-centered philosophy remains at the foundation of the Keiser University mission and continues to attract students who prefer a more personal learning experience. DESCRIPTION Get the tools you need to pursue a brighter future with an education from Keiser University. At Keiser University, we offer a wide range of career-focused programs at every academic degree level. Get the Read more...

VISION To be the leading business organization, fostering a strong quality of life for business and residents of the LWR region. MISSION Supporting the success of our members through unparalleled access to business connections, resources and advocacy. DESCRIPTION Since 2005, the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance has faithfully served the Lakewood Ranch business community as the go-to membership organization for local Read more...

MISSION To promote an environment that enhances business opportunities for members and maintains Longboat Key as a premier island community. DESCRIPTION The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce is proud to present our comprehensive Membership & Sponsorship Guide, a resource designed to help you fully understand the value of becoming part of our dynamic and influential Chamber community. This beautifully crafted and Read more...

VISION The vision of the Manasota Black Chamber of Commerce is to create Black jobs through building Black-owned businesses. MISSION The mission of the Manasota Black Chamber of Commerce is to economically empower and sustain African American communities through the entrepreneurship and capitalistic activity within the Greater Tampa Bay Area and via interaction with the Black Diaspora. DESCRIPTION The Manatee Read more...

MISSION MCAT will continue to improve the quality of life for County residents and visitors by providing, in a cost-efficient manner, a readily-accessible, intermodal means of mobility for those who want to use its services, and by providing alternative means of transportation to minimize impacts of traffic congestion on major roads in the county. DESCRIPTION MCAT’s in-house service delivery approach Read more...