Business Resources

MISSION MCAT will continue to improve the quality of life for County residents and visitors by providing, in a cost-efficient manner, a readily-accessible, intermodal means of mobility for those who want to use its services, and by providing alternative means of transportation to minimize impacts of traffic congestion on major roads in the county. DESCRIPTION MCAT’s in-house service delivery approach Read more...

MISSION To improve the quality of life in the Suncoast and Heartland communities through the advancement of manufacturing. VALUE STATEMENT SAMA provides manufacturers with the tools they need to increase productivity and growth through peer-to-peer connections and knowledge sharing, matching needs with resource experts, building talent pipelines by connecting them with educators and students, and providing a collective and unified Read more...

MISSION It is the Sarasota/Manatee MPO’s mission to promote economic diversity, preserve environmental health, and create vibrant places. DESCRIPTION The Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is the regional transportation planning entity for Sarasota and Manatee Counties. MPOs are established by state and federal laws and through interlocal agreement to provide a process for local governments within the region to coordinate with the Florida Department Read more...

VISION The Advance Technology Center’s vision is to bridge the gap between education and the Tech industry.  MISSION Our mission is to empower our community with the tools, skills, and confidence to thrive in an ever-evolving digital world. Join us at the forefront of technological education and innovation. DESCRIPTION Welcome to the State College of Florida Center for Advanced Technology Read more...

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 LearnEd, the next evolution in education at the State College of Florida. We offer an expanded array of programs with college and professional-level instruction and certifications. Learn without limits in a place Read more...

MISSION Providing advocacy to allow for the success of Members while fostering a positive community image of the Building Industry. VISION To serve our Membership by working to ensure a positive Building environment. DESCRIPTION The Suncoast Builders Association is the consolidated voice of the building, construction, development and associated industries for our region. Originally chartered in August of 1962, the Read more...