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Beaver Street Enterprise Center 1225 W. Beaver Street Jacksonville, Fl. 32204 Phone: 904-265-4700 Fax: 904-265-4770 www.bsecenter.net	Intensive management and technical support, business-planning assistance with marketing, financing, and networking.	To contribute to the economic development of Jacksonville's core city neighborhoods by creating and operating quality facilities providing intensive business assistance and technical support for early stage enterprises with the potential to create high wage jobs for community residents.
City of Jacksonville Equal Business Opportunity 214 N. Hogan Street Jacksonville, FL 32202 Phone: 904-630-0969 www.coj.net	The EBO office is responsible for identifying and certifying small businesses that meet the minimum requirement for certification. Additionally, EBO provides certified JSEBs with assistance that results in building capacity and strength. These areas include bonding, access to capital, continuing education, grant scholarship program, fiscal physical, mentoring opportunities, and complaint investigation through the office of the Ombudsman.	The Equal Business Opportunity Office (EBO) was designed to promote fair and equitable opportunities to all vendors participating in the Jacksonville Small and Emerging Business (JSEB) program, therefore allowing qualifying businesses to compete in the City's procurement process by addressing many of the challenges small businesses face.
Experience Works 134 East Church St. Jacksonville, FL 32202 Phone: 904-353-2301 Fax: 904-353-2302 www.experienceworks.org	Experience Works is a national, charitable, community-based organization that helps older adults get the training they need to find good jobs in their communities. For more than 40 years we have devoted ourselves to helping people break out of poverty and reclaim their lives and dignity through work.	Improve the lives of older people through employment, community service and training.
First Coast African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. 841 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207 For appointments call: Phone: (904) 620-2476 Fax: (904) 652-1501 Toll Free: (800) 450-4624 www.fcaacc.org	Minority Outreach Program is funded by the City of Jacksonville's Human Service Council for interviewing, assessment, analysis counseling, training and referral of small businesses in highly under-utilized neighborhoods who are minority and women owned. They include for profit and non-profit business entities.	The Chamber relates and interprets government regulations, laws, policies, procedures, guidelines, principles and practices to the minority commercial and business community. It acts as a marketing and resource liaison for its members by encouraging and assisting the grassroots section of the community to participate and become involved. It also develops and implements programs, partnerships and strategic alliances.
First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 57972 Jacksonville, Florida 32241 Phone: 904-591-6589 www.fchcc.com Calendar of Events	Scholarships, Job opportunities, monthly networking opportunities, special programs and business seminars	To encourage and promote sound, ethical, and successful business practice in the Hispanic community: to maintain our Hispanic heritage through educational endeavors, and to promote business opportunities, through social interaction among our community.
Florida State College, Jacksonville North Campus – 4501 Capper Road Jacksonville, FL 32218 Phone: 904-766-6569 Fax: 904-766-6650 www.fscj.edu	Florida State College, Jacksonville's portfolio of business training and development courses includes Create a Website, Quick Books Pro, Profiting Through Computer Social Networking, Project Management, Estimating Blue Print Reading, Making Sense of Business, Creating a Service Culture, Introduction to Business Analysis, Marketing Your Business on the Internet, Managing Customer Service, Word, Excel, Power Point – and many more offerings. Training is available on line and onsite. Customized training and development packages as requested.	To deliver a wide array of educational products and services to Jacksonville small businesses. Knowledge is the currency of growth. Continuous growth and development are essential components of all successful business models. Florida State College, Jacksonville is uniquely positioned to partner with the local business community in delivering on going continuous improvement opportunities.
INDOUS Chamber of Commerce of Northeast Florida Phone: 904-327-3329 http://indousnefl.info/ Calendar of Events	Job opportunities, internships, networking events, workshops, Trade Fair etc.
Internal Revenue Service Small Business/Self Employed Div. 400 W. Bay Street Jacksonville, FL 32202 Phone: 1-800-829-1040 www.irs.gov Calendar of Events	Offer an award-winning web site dedicated to small businesses and the self employed. Provide free online learning and educational products, real-time application and delivery of an Employer I.D. Number, and an abundance of information and topics for small business owners. Sponsor free national phone forums and webinars pertinent to business. Conduct outreach activities and make speakers available for business associations and tax professional organizations.	Provide Small Business/Self-Employed Division customers top-quality service by educating and informing them of their tax obligations, developing educational products and services, and helping them understand and comply with applicable laws, and to protect the public interest by applying the tax law with integrity and fairness to all.
Jacksonville Asian American Alliance 9802 Baymeadows Road, Suite 12 PMB #186 Jacksonville, FL 32256 www.jaxaaa.org	The Jacksonville Asian American Alliance (JAAA) is a volunteer, 501c(3) organization committed to strengthening the Northeast Florida communities by promoting Asian cultural awareness, social and educational development, community service and inter-relationships with other diverse groups.
Jacksonville Economic Development Commission (JEDC) 1 West Adams Street, Suite 200 Jacksonville, FL 32202 Phone: 904-630-1624 www.coj.net Calendar of Events	Provide assistance with Enterprise Zone and Empowerment Zone tax credit programs applications. Assist small businesses with obtaining loans and / or grants through various programs including: DDA, Historic Preservation, Brownfields, Northwest and other economic development programs. Assist small businesses with obtaining assistance through various state and federal programs. Assist businesses in using innovative financing alternatives.	To provide the process, programs and leadership to facilitate economic growth in Jacksonville. The foster job growth and enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Duval County.www.coj.net
Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce Small Business Center 3 Independent Drive Jacksonville, FL 32202 Phone: 904-366-6634 www.myjaxchamber.com Calendar of Events	The Small Business Center provides assistance in the following areas: Business workshops, business location and expansion in the Empowerment and Enterprise zone, research for starting your business, access to capital, and counseling.	Assist in the growth and development of small businesses by constantly assessing their needs. Collaborating with service providers to offer technical assistance, and access to capital for new and existing businesses.
Jacksonville Urban League Entrepreneurship Center 903 W. Union Street Jacksonville, FL 32204 Phone: 904-356-5092 www.eecjacksonville.com	Business mentorship includes: business review, strategic planning, financial projections and analysis, plan execution, identification of funding opportunities, and more provided by an individual consultant assigned to the business owner.	The Entrepreneurship Center assesses the needs and capabilities of minority business owners in the Jacksonville area. Then those aspiring or current business owners are linked with resources, classes, training and counseling that will help them grow to the next level of success.
Jacksonville Women's Business Center 3 Independent Drive Jacksonville, FL 32202 Phone: 904-366-6640 www.JaxWBC.com Calendar of Events	Mentoring programs are for those already in business. Each enrollee receives two mentors (i.e., accountant & banker for Financial Matters; marketing & PR expert for Marketing Matters) who stay with that participant for six months. ATHENA program is for those who meet strict criteria and is for one year. Monthly peer-to-peer mentoring exists through four Business Advisory Councils.	"The mission is to advance the success of women entrepreneurs at every stage of business development from aspiring to emerging to growing to accomplished. We do that by providing services including mentoring, training, consulting (available on a one-on-one basis), and networking events.
Preliminary Profiles 2055 Reyko Road Suite 101 Jacksonville, FL 32207 Phone: (904) 899-6300, ext. 4106 Fax: (904) 899-6380 www.preliminaryprofiles.com	Comprehensive drug free workplace program development. Our goal is to help you create a safer working environment while saving you money. We work closely with your organization to develop a policy that not only fits the needs of your company. Through a SBA grant, Preliminary Profiles is able to offer small business free policy development, training, and 12 free drug tests.	Preliminary Profiles helps businesses foster cost-effective, safe, and healthy workplaces through the use of drug free workplace programs. Preliminary Profiles assists companies in keeping employees drug free through education, drug testing, and employee assistance programs. Our goal is to help companies create and maintain a workplace free of substance abuse.
Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) Small Business Development Center at the University of North Florida 12000 Alumni Dr. Jacksonville, FL 32224 Phone: (904) 620-2053 www.sbdc.unf.edu Calendar of Events	Funded through the Dept. of Defense and the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce, PTAC, a specialized program of the Florida SBDC Network, provides counseling free of charge to any Florida firm. A minimal fee may be charged for special services and/or workshops. Counseling services include assistance in getting registered and certified, in marketing, and in contract administration on the federal, state, and local levels.	The Florida Procurement Technical Assistance Centers help Florida businesses interested in obtaining contracts with the Department of Defense, other federal agencies, state and local governments and participating prime contractors.
Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of Northeast Florida (904) 207-7714 www.prccnf.com	We facilitate business relationships and opportunities. We encourage our members to become involved in a committee or attend an event. It enhances and provides new prospects for business growth. Our Chamber Member has access to unique business services, educational programs and special events where they have the opportunity to expose their business on front of thousands of persons.	Our Mission is to develop, promote and establish a relationship between Jacksonville, Puerto Rico, national and international businesses, to achieve a higher degree of economic growth for the greater Jacksonville area. "
SCORE Jacksonville, FL 32256 Phone: 904-443-1900 Fax: 904-443-1980 www.scorejax.org	Counseling -- both start-ups and existing businesses in one-one-one or group sessions or e-mail online sessions. Training -- provide workshops for completing a business plan and other relevant information for clients.	All volunteer organization of mainly retired business owners and managers dedicated to helping the formation and growth of small business in NE Florida
Small Business Administration 7825 Baymeadows Way, Suite 100-B Jacksonville, FL 32256 Phone: 904-443-1900 Fax: 904-443-1980 www.sba.gov/Fl/north Calendar of Events	Provides new and established small business owners with financial, management, technical and procurement assistance. SBA also serves as advocate for small business interests.	The SBA is a federal agency established to aid, counsel, assist, and protect, the interest of small business concerns and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of the nation. The SBA may assist in providing: access to capital utilizing one of the many SBA loan programs, assistance with government contracting, small business counseling, disaster assistance, and advocacy on behalf of small business.
Small Business Development Center at the University of North Florida 12000 Alumni Dr. Jacksonville, FL 32224 Phone: 904-620-2476 Fax: 904-620-2567 www.sbdc.unf.edu Calendar of Events	Training -- affordable workshops on business start-up basics; topical roundtables on small business issues; JSEB educational partner. Counseling -- HELP desk for quick answers; access to the latest business information onsite and online; confidential, free assistance provided by Certified Business Analysts including financial analysis, market analysis, business plan assistance, and access to capital.	THE principal source of business assistance for small businesses as designated by the Florida Legislature. With management advice and training provided by the SBDC at UNF, potential and existing business owners can become more successful and contribute positively to the area's economic growth and stability. Small businesses PROFIT from our experience.
Small Business Resource Network SBDC at UNF 12000 Alumni Dr. Jacksonville, FL 32224 Phone: 904-620-2489 Fax: 904-620-2567 www.sbrn.org Calendar of Events	The SBRN is a statewide network of accountants, attorneys, lenders, insurance professionals, business consultants and government or non-profit agencies who have the expertise and desire to assist small business owners. The SBRN is a free information and referral resource provider.	"To help small businesses achieve greater success by expanding their awareness of available business and professional resources and by referring them to qualified, experienced service providers."
State of Florida Office of the Small Business Advocate 401 E. Chase St., Ste. 100-A Pensacola, FL 32502 Phone: 850-473-7817 www.floridaosba.org Calendar of Events	The OSBA reaches out to small businesses in the state of Florida through a series of Small Business Issues Forums to discover the concerns of small business owners in the current economic situation and to explore solutions that may be implemented on a state level to aid in small business success.	The State of Florida Office of Small Business Advocate was created by Florida Chapter 2008-149, HB 7109, to serve as the principal advocate for small businesses in Florida.
Women Business Owners of North Florida P. O. Box 551434 Jacksonville FL 32255-1434 Phone: 904-278-9270 Fax: 904-992-9191 www.jaxwbo.com	All-volunteer organization. Provide support to women in all stages of business ownership. 5-6 monthly meetings for networking and business education. Seminars, retreat, scholarship programs for business education/training, support for various business issues and community programs. Do not directly provide any loans, grants, economic incentives or capital investment. Sponsor of Woman Business Owner of the Year awards program for North Florida, recognizing achievement of outstanding women-owned businesses.	The general mission of Women Business Owners of North Florida, Inc. (WBO) is to create and recognize opportunities to lift up the successes of women in the business world, both individually and collectively. We have five focus areas: W-Winning visibility for WBO and its members, O-Opening up increased access to capital, M - Mobilizing economic clout, E- Encouraging mentoring connections, N - Nurturing leadership capabilities
WorkSource (First Coast Workforce Development, Inc. 215 N. Market Street, Ste. 340 Jacksonville, FL 32202 Phone 904-356-JOBS (5627) www.worksourcefl.com		To provide a qualified workforce to the business community on the First Coast. To provide support for economic development in the growth and retention of business.

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