Business Development Board of Palm Beach County
This private, not-for-profit organization works targets expanding businesses and those seeking to relocate to Palm Beach County. They offer a variety of services, including relocation assistance, demographic data, and information on grants and loans for businesses.
Website:
http://www.bdb.org/
Center for Enterprise Opportunity
A not-for-profit organization helping people increase their incomes, create jobs for local residents, and grow prosperous businesses which will improve neighborhoods and also build social capital for communities.
Website:
www.ceoventures.org/about.html
Enterprise Development Corporation of South Florida
Enterprise Development Corporation (EDC) is dedicated to facilitating the creation, growth, and development of highly attractive, technology-based market niche enterprises that will have a long-term positive economic impact.
Website:
www.edc-tech.org/
Economic Development Research Institute (EDRI)
The Economic Development Research Institute (EDRI) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, public policy research organization focused on economic development. The purpose of our research and activities is to enhance public debate and understanding of key economic indicators, strategies, and linkages.
Website:
www.edri-research.org/Home_Page_F97O.html
Enterprise Florida, Inc.
Enterprise Florida is a not-for-profit government-business partnership established to guide the development of Florida's economy. Its mission is to support business growth and assist companies in the creation of jobs by coordinating the state of Florida's economic development and international trade programs.
Website:
http://www.eflorida.com/
InternetCoast
The InternetCoast promotes South Florida as a global science and technology hub. Their mission is to focus on social innovation, entrepreneurship and a knowledge based workforce to facilitate investment and drive economic growth.
Website:
www.internetcoast.com/
Palm Beach County Black Business Investment Corporation
The BBIC is a not-for-profit organization formed by the financial and business community in accordance with the Small and Minority Business Act of 1985. The BBIC's main objectives are to ensure that Black businesses have the opportunity to obtain financing and other resources to compete in the market place, and to foster increased employment and social stability within the Black community.
Website:
www.pbcgov.com/edo/programs/pbc/bbic.htm
Palm Beach County Department of Housing and Community Development
One of the functions of this county department is to promote the development/redevelopment of communities through public facilities, infrastructure, and public services. Of interest to businesses is that they handle the Community Development Block Grants. Among other things, these grants help expand economic opportunities by assisting small businesses.
Website:
www.pbcgov.com/hcd
Palm Beach County Economic Development Office
The EDO's primary responsibility is to implement, manage and monitor the PBC Board of County Commissioners' Economic Development Program. Services include grants, incentives and referrals to other organizations which can assist businesses.
Website:
http://www.pbcgov.com/edo/
Palm Beach County Office of Small Business Assistance
The Office of Small Business Assistance is responsible for monitoring conditions affecting small businesses within the marketplace that can provide goods and services to Palm Beach County, thus creating an environment that encourages the growth and development of small businesses in Palm Beach County.
Website:
www.pbcgov.com/osba/
Palm Beach County Resource Center, Inc.
This not-for-profit consulting group serves small businesses in the areas of procurement (including bid preparation, certification), management and marketing (including feasibility studies, marketing and business plans), and financial services (including letters of credit requests and loan packages).
Website:
http://www.pbcrc.org/