Entrepreneur advocates

Entrepreneur Advocates Policy, Economic Development, and Industry Support City, County, and Cross Sector Economic Development City of Orlando Economic Development The Economic Development Department has six city divisions: Planning, Permitting Services, Code Enforcement, Office of Business Assistance, Transportation Planning and Downtown Development Board/Community Redevelopment Agency (DDB/CRA).

Enterprise Florida As the official economic development organist for the state of Florida, Enterprise Florida helps innovative, high-growth businesses start-up, locate or expand in Florida.

Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission The Metro Orlando EDC provides businesses key service and support, which can range from relocation and expansion expertise to long-term planning.

Orange County Economic Development Assists companies to locate to and expand within Orange County.

Osceola County Economic Development Assists companies to locate to and expand within Osceola County.

Seminole County Economic Development Assists companies to locate to and expand within Seminole County.

Chambers of Commerce African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida www.blackcommerce.org East Orlando Chamber of Commerce www.eocc.org Caribbean Chamber of Commerce www.caccfl.org Orlando, Inc. (Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce) www.orlando.org Community/Civic Organizations Central Florida Urban League Entrepreneurial Educators

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Social service provider that helps empower Central Floridians to achieve social and economic success for the betterment of the entire Central Florida region.

Industry Sector Support bioOrlando Statewide trade association for the bioscience industry.

Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association (CFHLA) One of Central Florida’s largest and most influential trade groups the is dedicated to supporting the industry in Central Florida.

Florida High Tech Corridor Council Provides numerous entrepreneurial initiatives that support small businesses and growing companies alike.

Florida Photonics Cluster Support the growth and profitability of the photonics industry through the strength of a unified voice.

Manufacturers Association of Central Florida A tangible resource to local manufacturers that provides networking events, government relations and advocacy, and training and educational opportunities.

National Center for Simulation Provides modeling and simulation technology expansion, education, and business development support to the government, industry, and academic communities and promotes coordination, collaboration and public awareness.

Entrepreneurial Educators

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