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MISSION To provide businesses the expertise and resources to succeed. DESCRIPTION The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at University of South Florida assists existing and emerging businesses in Sarasota County, through no-cost confidential business consulting, information, and low-cost training. Our professionally credentialed consultants have the real-world experience and expertise to help you make the right business decisions. Our consultants’ Read more...

MISSION To provide a forum and build community amongst the stakeholders of Sarasota’s Downtown Districts. DESCRIPTION The Downtown Sarasota Alliance is an alliance of downtown residents, merchants, businesses and owners of business properties all working together for a vibrant and thriving Downtown Sarasota community. DSAsarasota.com is the site to visit frequently for downtown updates on parking, download the map, weekly Read more...

MISSION We apply business leadership to important community issues. DESCRIPTION The Argus Foundation is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization based in Sarasota County. Established in 1983, we are a think tank and government watchdog. Our founders were concerned about an anti-business climate in government and wanted to make sure they had a pure, unified business voice, unfiltered by government but Read more...

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 augmented with individual member investments and through a network of Read more...

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. INITIATIVES Three areas of impact: • Community Care. • Empowerment and Success. Read more...