Business Resources

Turn Vision into Momentum The CEO Academy is an exclusive, results-driven cohort for Sarasota County’s second-stage companies, designed with busy CEOs in mind. Participants join a select group of 8–12 peers and, through a guided needs assessment, are paired with expert advisors who work directly with them, primarily in a flexible, virtual format, to tackle their most critical growth challenge. Read more...

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 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 Florida small business landscape. ROLE IN FLORIDA’S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The Read more...

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...