GrowBROWARD is an initiative to create jobs and attract, retain, and expand local business. The Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) supports Broward County businesses and their success by providing a comprehensive roster of client-focused services. Technical assistance is available to local businesses in a range of topics from information on current public procurement opportunities to financing.
Since OESBD business assistance services are customized based on each client's particular needs, the process begins with a Needs Assessment. Firms interested in participating, should contact our Business Assistance staff.
Business Resources
Broward County Agencies
Federal and State Agencies / Resources Enterprise Florida Florida Department of Transportation Florida Economic Development Council (FEDC) Florida Regional Minority Business Council Florida Office of Supplier Diversity Florida Manufacturing Extension Partnership (Florida MEP) Florida Virtual Entrepreneur Center (FLVEC) International Business Council International Economic Development Council (IEDC) IRS - Internal Revenue Service MyFlorida.com - The Official Portal for the State of Florida Small Business Administration South Florida Manufacturers Association (SFMA) South Florida Water Management District Back to Top Local and National Organizations / Resources ArtServe Broward College Institute for Economic Development Broward Virtual Entrepreneur Center (Broward FLVEC) Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward Alliance Marine Industry Association of South Florida (MIASF) National Entrepreneur Center Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT) Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) Startup America Partnership Startup Florida The Commonwealth Institute (TCI) Florida Municipal Resources Coconut Creek Business Services Coral Springs Biz Assist Initiative Dania Beach Business Resources Davie Information for Businesses Deerfield Beach Information for Businesses Fort Lauderdale Information for Businesses Hallandale Information for Businesses Hollywood Free Business Services Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Development Services Lauderhill Business Assistance Center Lauderdale Lakes Information for Businesses Lighthouse Point Local Business Tax Information Margate Community Redevelopment Agency Miramar Business Resources North Lauderdale Community Development Oakland Park Business/Redevelopment & CRA Parkland Helpful Information and Documents for Businesses Pembroke Pines Business Resources Back to Top Business Opportunities: Current Bids and Solicitations Broward County Purchasing DivisionBroward County Aviation DepartmentSouth Florida Water Management DistrictSchool Board of Broward CountyBroward HealthState of FloridaFlorida Department of Management ServicesDepartment of Veterans Affairs, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization Disaster Planning
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Local and National Organizations / Resources
Municipal Resources
Broward County Purchasing DivisionBroward County Aviation DepartmentSouth Florida Water Management DistrictSchool Board of Broward CountyBroward HealthState of FloridaFlorida Department of Management ServicesDepartment of Veterans Affairs, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization
Broward County ResourcesFlorida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO)Federal Resources
Financial Resources
Grants.govMetroBrowardSmall Business Administration (SBA)South Florida Regional Planning Council, Revolving Loan Fund
Workshops
OESBD Calendar of Business EventsArtist as an Entrepreneur Institute (AEI) - Broward County Cultural DivisionContractor License Seminar - Permitting, Licensing and Consumer Protection Division
Florida Power & Light Economic Development Rate for New and Expanding BusinessesMerchants Guide to Accepting Credit Cards
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