Business Development Resources
Business Development involves all of the processes and strategies that will develop and promote the growth of your organization. Developing long term value for your business is integral to your growth, and will solidify the relationships you have with your clients, market, and business community. While a solid business development strategy will often lead to increased sales figures, a development plan is about more than sales - it's about the solid foundation upon which sales growth is built.
The Pembroke Park/West Park Chamber of Commerce aims to be your source for invaluable and practical information about business development tips, trends, and useful tools. This section is dedicated to helping our members access information that will assist in strengthening their businesses. New resources will be added throughout the year and are brought to you in one place, so be sure to check on this page on a regular basis.
The Pembroke Park/West Park Chamber of Commerce aims to be your source for invaluable and practical information about business development tips, trends, and useful tools. This section is dedicated to helping our members access information that will assist in strengthening their businesses. New resources will be added throughout the year and are brought to you in one place, so be sure to check on this page on a regular basis.
US Chamber of Commerce
Small business owners across America are fighting to keep their workers employed and their dreams alive, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is fully committed to helping them recover and succeed. At the US Chamber, small business owners will find financial assistance programs, resources, and advice to help. And others will find ways to join in supporting local and small businesses. Visit www.uschamber.com/major-initiative/save-small-business-initiative
CareerSource BrowardCareerSource has a team of business and economic development professionals that can offer expertise, funding and resources – including labor market data – to help businesses succeed.
Visit www.careersourcebroward.com |
Broward County Office of Economic & Small Business Development (OESBD)The Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) is responsible for enhancing Broward County's economy by recruiting new and supporting existing industries and creating new employment opportunities for residents. Working collaboratively with key partners, OESBD’s mission is to promote job growth, diversify the County's industrial mix, and expand the local tax base.
Visit www.broward.org/EconDev/Pages/default.aspx |
Urban League of Broward CountyThe Urban League of Broward County is advancing the lives of nearly 14,000 individuals annually through six verticals of service; education, entrepreneurship, jobs, community justice, housing, and health. Our transformation solutions have life-changing effects that create equity and parity, facilitating economic opportunity and stability and uplifting individuals.
Visit www.ulbroward.org |
Small Business Development CenterThe Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) offers high-level consulting and training to small and medium-sized businesses in Broward and Palm Beach counties. The Florida SBDC at FAU has access to robust databases, business research resources and knowledgeable expert consultants who can help business owners and entrepreneurs successfully navigate the obstacles that come with the stages of the business life cycle, providing no-cost specialized services to fit their needs.
Visit www.fau.edu/sbdc/ |
US Small Business AdministrationCreated in 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation’s only go-to resource and voice for small businesses.
Visit www.sba.gov |
SCORESCORE Broward provides free and confidential business advice to entrepreneurs working to start new businesses and grow existing businesses. They help current and aspiring entrepreneurs build and grow their business, and do this predominately through 1-1 mentoring sessions, and through the many workshops they put on each and every month.
Visit broward.score.org/ |
FPL Powering FloridaPoweringFlorida is a web-based tool that provides community profiles for a variety of demographic categories such as consumer spending, wages, and labor force in an easy to use platform.
Visit www.poweringflorida.com/why-florida/community-profiles.html |
Greater Ft Lauderdale AllianceAs the primary economic development organization for Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County, the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance focuses on creating, attracting, expanding and retaining high-wage jobs and capital investment in high value targeted industries, developing more vibrant communities, and improving the quality of life for our area’s citizens. They provide leadership and excellence in delivering economic development services for our clients, prospects, investors and partners.
Visit www.gflalliance.org/ |
