MISSION The new 26 West Center was created with one goal in mind – to make entrepreneurship and careers in technology accessible to everyone. That, of course, includes State College of Florida students, alumni, faculty and staff. What makes the 26 West Center so unique is that all the services
MISSION Through Apprentice Florida, we help businesses find the best solution to build a work-ready, custom-trained team, by utilizing an existing apprenticeship program or creating their own. The best part is establishing a program in Florida can take less than 30 days. DESCRIPTION Apprenticeships are a proven training method benefitting
MISSION Breeze Transit moves people to live, work, and play by delivering exceptional experiences that show customers we value them and their choice to ride transit. DESCRIPTION The Breeze transit system combines traditional bus and trolley routes with OnDemand rideshare service. In 2023 the transit agency provided nearly 2.2 million
MISSION Fund and mentor early-stage startups in the Sarasota-Manatee region and beyond. DESCRIPTION BRIDGE Angel Investors is a group of experienced private, accredited investors in Sarasota, FL, committed to supporting local, state, and national entrepreneurship by providing capital and mentoring to assist early-stage businesses towards growth. BRIDGE investments may be
MISSION CareerEdge Funders Collaborative’s mission is to provide an exceptional labor force to the region’s growing industries by leveraging community assets and forming high-performing workforce partnerships. DESCRIPTION CareerEdge Funders Collaborative, a workforce development program of The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, strives to understand employer needs. It designs programs and
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
MISSION To recruit, train, and retain talent for employers on the Suncoast. DESCRIPTION CareerSource Suncoast is a private, non-profit corporation with a Board of Directors, consisting of private business, economic development and education representatives, community and state agencies, and elected officials. Members of the board represent the diversity of businesses,
MISSION Community Impact Powered by Philanthropy. “Be the One” reflects our deeply-held belief that anyone can be a philanthropist and give back to our community, regardless of means. DESCRIPTION We proactively create responsive and long-term charitable funds that have an enduring impact on our community, so everyone thrives. Since our
MISSION Commute Connector is a program of the Florida Department of Transportation dedicated to educating commuters in Southwest Florida about available transportation choices through planning and promotions DESCRIPTION We partner with employers, manufacturing associations, local government agencies, and universities to address the transportation needs of their staff and commuters. Our
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
Michelle Dennard, Vice President & Regional Executive of the Jacksonville Branch, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, and Bemetra Simmons, President & CEO, Tampa Bay Partnership.
