- Business Assistance Center
- Florida Manufacturing Extension Partnership
- Southern Technology Applications Center
- Small Business Development Center
- US Small Business Administration - Business Development Center
- Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program
- Export Assistance Center
- Water C.H.A.M.P
- US Postal Service Grow Your Business Marketing Programs
- Entrepreneur Center On-line Business Training
The information above is for businesses in Pinellas County. It is not all inclusive of all program guidelines, descriptions and regulations and is intended to be for summary purposes only. Complete information on each program is available by contacting the City of St. Petersburg's Economic Development Division, via the information provided on the right.
The BAC program provides small business counseling, entrepreneurial programs, and a business resource center. It also houses offices for the
City's loan programs. Contact their offices in St. Petersburg at
(727) 893-7146 or visit their site at http://www.stpete.org/bac/index.asp.
Florida Manufacturing Extension Partnership
An affiliate of Enterprise Florida, these centers provide consulting services and assistance to small and medium sized manufacturers. The head-quarters for the Suncoast FMTC offices is located in Largo, FL and can be reached at (727) 545-2438 or on the web at http://www.floridamep.org/
Southern Technology Applications Center (STAC):
STAC's provide assistance in early stage technology management, technology deal development and commercialization support. STAC headquarters is a center in the University of Florida's College of Engineering. For more information on them go to www.state.fl.us/stac/
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
The SBDC's provide small business counseling, entrepreneurial programs and a business resource center. Contact them at (813) 905-5800 or go to http://sbdc.usf.edu
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US Small Business Administration - Business Development Center
This Federal government agency resource provides counseling assistance and financial programs for new and existing small businesses. Contact (305) 536-5521 or go to www.sba.gov/fl/south/ for more detailed information.
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Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program (SATOP)
Technical assistance to Florida businesses at no cost. The program provides applied technology, facilities and expertise to the Florida business community. For more information call them at (321) 269-6330 or go to www.spacetechsolutions.com/
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This US Department of Commerce program assists companies in international trade development. They offer counseling on international trade, market research, government regulation information and financing opportunities. Contact the Export Assistance Center at (727) 893-3738 or visit them on the web at www.commerce.gov/states/florida.html
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Water C.H.A.M.P. is the free Water Conservation Hotel and Motel Program conducted by the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District). This program provides information and materials to conserve our precious resource. Click here to visit their web site.
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U.S. Postal Service "Grow Your Business" Marketing Programs
The U.S. Postal Services offers a wide range of services for businesses to increase productivity and keep costs down such as mass mailing campaigns, online stamps and more. Visit their web site.
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Entrepreneur Center On-line Business Training
This site offers online courses, workshops, and information for entrepreneurs on topics ranging from starting your business to internet business fundamentals. Visit the site.
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