MISSION As Florida’s trusted principal provider of business assistance, we help small businesses launch, grow, and thrive through expertise, resources and advocacy. VISION To be recognized by local and state stakeholders as the preeminent, go-to program and resource for small business consulting, research, knowledge, and data that supports the diverse
MISSION To create and administer effective and on-going advertising, promotional, and environmental programs for the benefit of the entire St. Armands Business Community. DESCRIPTION Although there have been many transformations and updates, the St. Armands Circle Association has been servicing the merchants and visitors of St. Armands Circle since 1965.
MISSION State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota, guided by measurable standards of institutional excellence, provides engaging and accessible learning environments that result in student success and community prosperity. DESCRIPTION Workforce Training serves area business, industry, and government by upskilling employees through quality training at an affordable price and works with local
MISSION Suncoast Technical College provides quality technical education to meet workforce development and community needs. DESCRIPTION STC serves more than 5,000 adult and high school students. We offer day and evening classes in over 30 technical programs as well as Adult Basic Education and Adult and Community Enrichment. High school
MISSION We apply business leadership to important community issues. VISION The Argus Foundation applies business leadership to identify, educate, advocate, and collaborate on solutions for important community issues that will enhance the quality of life, environment, and economic well-being of Sarasota County. • We keep a broad community perspective. •
MISSION AND STRATEGIC PILLARS More than a sector or an industry, high tech touches and transforms our world on a daily basis. Refined by our Strategic Task Force, these four pillars uphold our broader vision for the future of Florida’s techscape and define our work to unleash the region’s expotential. •
MISSION The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce works to cultivate Sarasota’s prosperity and quality of life through our member businesses. DESCRIPTION The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce’s dynamic group of 1,200 member companies and organizations recognize the value of working together to accomplish what no single member could hope to
MISSION The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) is an international non-profit association that promotes and supports the advancement and employment of women in the construction industry. The association is committed to championing women to impact the direction of the construction industry by providing education, community, and advocacy for
MISSION The Patterson Foundation strengthens the efforts of people, organizations, and communities in ways that foster wide participation around shared quality-of-life aspirations. DESCRIPTION The world moves at the speed of change, and change happens at the speed of trust. The Patterson Foundation believes that philanthropy strengthens the efforts of people, organizations,
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,
