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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...

MISSION The Innovation Station mission connects region’s industry to the UF College of Engineering with the goal of economic development through expertise, research, technology, talent and workforce development. DESCRIPTION The UF Innovation Station Sarasota County is an extension of the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering. Its primary goal is to extend engineering resources into the community to provide economic impact Read more...

MISSION The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee campus provides high quality bachelor’s and graduate-level education and scholarly activity in a personalized learning community that prepares successful leaders and responsible citizens. DESCRIPTION The University of South Florida Sarasota Manatee campus is part of a Preeminent Research University which is dedicated to empowering students to maximize their potential for lifelong success. Led Read more...

MISSION Promoting business growth and success since 1925. The Venice Area Chamber of Commerce believes in creating a dynamic environment for a thriving, vibrant and prosperous business community for the greater Venice Area. DESCRIPTION The Venice Area Chamber of Commerce is a 1,000 + member business organization reaching over 35,000 employees. Through our partnership with Visit Sarasota County, we are Read more...

MISSION Venice MainStreet is committed to preserving and enhancing the character, beauty, and economic vitality of historic downtown Venice. DESCRIPTION We are a community based economic development organization; we achieve our goals through marketing, promotion, and historic preservation advocacy for historic downtown Venice and beyond. SERVICES/PROGRAMS • Historic downtown Venice special events • Marketing • Business • Services • Calendar Read more...