MISSION Changing Lives Through the Power of Work DESCRIPTION At Goodwill Manasota we strive to enhance the dignity and quality of life of individuals and families by helping people reach their full potential through education, skills training and the power of work. Through the sale of your donated goods, we’re able to provide employment training, job placement, career services and Read more...

MISSION To provide guidance, strategies and resources for Sarasota County businesses to operate in an environmentally responsible manner. DESCRIPTION The Green Business Partnership is open to all businesses in Sarasota County. Certified Green Business Partners operate in an environmentally responsible manner. More than 200 businesses have earned certification. Program certification includes an on-site verification of reduction, reuse and conservation practices Read more...

MISSION To provide strategies, resources and support to second-stage companies for next level growth. DESCRIPTION GrowFL is dedicated to support and accelerate the growth of second-stage companies throughout Florida, by providing their leaders focused, efficient, and timely access to resources they deem important, such as connections with other second-stage company leaders, and to professional organizations whose expertise, experience, and products Read more...

MISSION Crossing borders, promoting development and innovation, strengthening communities. DESCRIPTION The Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce is a dynamic, purpose-driven organization committed to empowering Latino professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders across the region. Through strategic partnerships, education, and advocacy, we create opportunities that elevate economic growth, cultural pride, and collaborative leadership. We have Global Ambassadors supporting our mission and Read more...

MISSION Keiser University is a regionally accredited private career university that provides educational programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels for a diverse student body in traditional, nontraditional and online delivery formats. The main campus is located in Fort Lauderdale, with campuses located throughout the State of Florida and internationally. Through quality teaching, learning, and research, the university is committed Read more...

MISSION To Connect, Educate, and Strengthen the business community in the Lakewood Ranch Region. DESCRIPTION Since 2005, the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance has served the Lakewood Ranch business community as the go-to membership organization for companies to network and gain professional and personal growth. Our tagline, “The Power of Connection,” comes across in everything we do. From connecting you and Read more...

MISSION To promote an environment that enhances business opportunities for members and maintains Longboat Key as a premier island community. DESCRIPTION The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce was incorporated in May 1958 and has 330 members. The Chamber strives to make Longboat Key, Lido Key and St. Armands Key great places to do business while respecting the residential character of Read more...

MISSION The mission of the Manasota Black Chamber of Commerce is to economically empower and sustain African-American communities through the entrepreneurship and capitalistic activity within the Greater Tampa Bay Area and via interaction with the Black Diaspora. DESCRIPTION The purpose of MBCC is to teach capitalism and expand access to capital, technical support, procurement opportunities, effective networking, and sharing of Read more...

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 As Florida’s residential public honors college, New College of Florida prepares intellectually curious students for lives of great achievement. DESCRIPTION With a focus on transferable soft skill development in addition to cutting edge technical skills, New College students are fearless learners who embrace new challenges, critically analyze problems to develop innovative solutions, and persist to achieve goals. The Princeton Read more...