Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation

Innovation • Technology • Entrepreneurship

The Levan Center of Innovation is a one-stop shop for South Florida entrepreneurs ready to build a high-growth, scalable startup.

Programs consist of four pillars (Ideate, Incubate, Accelerate and Post-Accelerate) and are supported by events, wraparound services, and mentoring.

The Levan Center also has Co-Working Spaces, Meeting and Event spaces, and a Media Production Studio.

Emerging technologies include: military-grade Cybersecurity Range (the only one of its kind in the SE US), Tech Maker Space (robotics, 3D printers, AR/VR headsets), AI Lab for Digital Cities, and a Volumetric Capture Studio (the only publicly accessible in the US).

Contact: Jaap Donath, Ph.D.
Assistant Executive Director, Programs
3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd., Office 5043, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
Office Direct: 954.262.4623 | Main Office: (954) 262-TECH
Email: jdonath@nova.edu

nova.edu/innovation

Better Business Bureau Serving Southeast Florida & the Caribbean

BBB is a local non profit organization promoting trust in the marketplace.  BBB reports are consulted 19,000 times per day by prospective customers in southeast Florida.  As a hub for the business community, businesses may access webinars, conferences, networking events and explore resources available to grow businesses with trust.  BBB provides best practice information to businesses and assists them with their online presence, including digital marketing needs.  

Contact:  cinthyal@bbbsefl.org

https://www.bbb.org/sefl

Broward College Entrepreneurial Experience BCEX

BCEx offers a world-class lean launchpad accelerator where founders launch start ups and small businesses. In addition, BCEx maintains a robust curriculum with a focus on cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset in our students, faculty, staff and non-college area residents. We are open to all!

Contact Us: BCEx@broward.edu

Social Media: @BCExBroward

www.broward.edu

Broward County Library, Creation Station Business

The Creation Station Business provides a collaborative workspace to nurture local businesses and entrepreneurs in a free environment. It is located at the main library in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Features include a conference room with a view of the city, meeting rooms for consulting with clients, a video-conference hub, and seats with individual outlets for use with your gear. We can host meetups, workshops, presentations, and your staff meetings!

Contact: creationstationbusiness@broward.org

www.broward.org/library/csb

Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development

The Office of Economic and Small Business Development is responsible for promoting economic development and supporting Broward County’s small businesses. Areas of focus include workforce development, business expansion and retention, small business growth, business development and outreach, international trade and export readiness, entrepreneurial development, and promoting Broward County as a film destination. Services are delivered by the agency and through partnerships with federal, state, local, and private sector organizations. The Office promotes equal access to Broward County’s procurement opportunities for small business enterprises in local and federal small business programs and helps position small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs to take advantage of opportunities while growing their businesses in and beyond Broward.

Like, follow, and find us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube – @BrowardCountyOESBD or on X (formerly Twitter) – @BCOESBD.

Call 954-357-6400 for more information or visit Broward.org/EconDev.

Career Source Broward

CareerSource Broward strives to be the premier workforce agency facilitating better jobs and providing quality workers that enhances the quality of life and builds a sustainable economy for Broward County. To learn more about entrepreneur services, job seeker services and employer services visit:

www.careersourcebroward.com

City of Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency

The Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency is focused on creating an Innovation Ecosystem, with a variety of different platforms available to support entrepreneurs and early-stage ventures. Specific components will include: Education, Location & Events, Mentorship, Incubation & Acceleration, Funding, and Talent Development.

www.DaniaBeachCRA.org

City of Fort Lauderdale

The Economic Development section of the Public Affairs Division strives to foster a vibrant and sustainable economy in Fort Lauderdale.

By collaborating with businesses, community partners, and government agencies, the team works to attract investment, support local businesses, and create job opportunities. Through strategic initiatives and resource development, the section enhances the City’s economic resilience and promotes growth that benefits all residents and businesses.

700 NW 19^th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Phone: 954-828-6359

www.fortlauderdale.gov

City of Hollywood

The City of Hollywood’s Economic Development team implements a holistic and sustainable economic growth strategy supporting business development and job creation through a focus on:

• Business Retention, Expansion & Attraction
• Real Estate & Corridor Redevelopment
• Small Business & Entrepreneurial Development

www.choosehollywoodfl.com

FSU, Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship

The Jim Moran Institute’s South Florida Division was launched 2009 with the mission to provide direct assistance to entrepreneurs and nonprofit CEOs in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties. Our services are available to for-profit and non-profit businesses and are geared toward CEOs, entrepreneurs, business owners, and presidents of small businesses. Companies usually have been established for at least three years and, more often have been in business more than five years and have three or more employees. Our Small Business Executive Program and Nonprofit Executive Program are offered at no cost to the participant. Apply today!

Contact: Amy McDevitt
Program Manager
Phone: 954-546-2735
Email: amcdevitt@jimmoraninstitute.fsu.edu

www.jmi.fsu.edu

Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance

The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance is the primary economic development organization for Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County, focusing on attracting, 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. Assistance with business relocation or expansion and site selection Incentive programs for targeted industry companies.

www.gflalliance.org

Grow America

For over 50 years, you have known us as NDC. We’re now Grow America.

In a time of unprecedented growth, we’re proud to be the country’s first and most dedicated community and economic development nonprofit.

www.growamerica.org 

Hispanic Unity of Florida

Hispanic Unity of Florida (HUF) was founded in 1982 by local community leaders to serve as a haven for immigrants and refugees, helping them pursue their American dream and navigate the acculturation process. Today, HUF is South Florida’s largest nonprofit serving immigrants, offering 12 programs and over30 services in four languages to support the region’s diverse community.

Through our Emerging Entrepreneur Program, Hispanic Unity empowers aspiring and established business owners to build and sustain successful ventures. This dynamic program equips participants with the essential tools, resources, and guidance needed to achieve economic self-sufficiency through entrepreneurship. Interactive workshops, personalized coaching, and connections to a robust network of industry experts and resources, the program fosters skill development, strategic planning, and networking opportunities. Participants gain valuable insights into business management, marketing strategies, financial planning, leadership development, operations management, legal compliance, and access to funding opportunities, all while being supported by experienced mentors dedicated to their success.

www.hispanicunity.org

Miami Bayside Foundation

Miami Bayside Foundation (MBF) is a nonprofit organization designed to advance economic development in South Florida through the support of minority businesses and education. MBF provides loans and technical assistance/training to minority-owned businesses. Since 2011, MBF has awarded 275 loans totaling more than $16.7 million to South Florida minority-owned businesses, helping to create more than 500 jobs.

www.miamibaysidefoundation.org

Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE)

NFTE is a global educational nonprofit focused on bringing the power of entrepreneurship to youth in under resourced communities. NFTE’s rigorous programs are taught by a highly trained Teacher Corps, and NFTE students are supported by a diverse Volunteer Corps drawn from the local community, including business leaders and entrepreneurs. Since its founding more than 30 years ago, NFTE has trained thousands of teachers and educated more than a million young people worldwide.

Contact: Daniel Williams
Lead Program Associate
360 NW 27^th Street, Miami, FL 3312
Phone: 754-367-1384
Email: danielw@nfte.com

www.nfte.com

Research Park at FAU

The Research Park at FAU is a prime location for forward-thinking technology organization. It builds relationships between innovative entrepreneurs and the research faculty at Florida Atlantic. It facilitates the commercialization of discoveries, leading to new product releases, revenue growth, job creation and research into new technologies in Broward and Palm Beach counties.

Research-Park.org

SBDC at Florida Atlantic University

Serving Broward and Palm Beach Counties

The 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.

George Gadson, M.Ed.
Associate Director

Phone:  954-294-2408
Email:   ggadson@fau.edu

www.fau.edu/sbdc

SCORE Broward

SCORE | Broward’s mission is to help entrepreneurs and small business men and women start, develop, and grow businesses in Broward County.

www.broward.score.org

Town of Davie

The Town of Davie has a thriving and vibrant business community featuring a diverse range of industries such as healthcare and bioscience, manufacturing and distribution, maritime, aerospace and aviation, and education.

Our resources are designed to assist in launching new businesses, growing and expanding existing businesses, and fostering strong partnerships to help innovators and entrepreneurs succeed and impact the community.

www.davie-fl.gov

Urban League of Broward County, Entrepreneurship Center

The Entrepreneurship Center at the Urban League of Broward County is dedicated to fostering opportunities for the creation, sustenance, and growth of entrepreneurs in South Florida, especially in historically disenfranchised communities. With our one-on-one small business coaching, signature cohort programs, and capital access initiatives, we are dedicated to helping you fulfill your entrepreneurial dreams and build a lasting legacy.

Contact: J.R. McFarling
Small Business Center Development Officer
560 NW 27th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Phone: 954-625-2594
Email: jmcfarling@ulbcfl.org

www.ulbroward.org