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.

The Founder’s Journey program assists entrepreneurs with their scaling. The Levan Center also offers veteran entrepreneurial programs. These programs are supported by events, wraparound services, and mentoring.

The Levan Center also has Co-Working Spaces through membership at different levels, as well as Meeting and Event spaces, a Media Production Studio, and a Pitch Room. 

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

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 is Broward County Library’s coworking space and small business incubator. It is also a U.S. Patent and Trademark Resource Center.  Located at the Main Library in downtown Fort Lauderdale, Creation Station Business offers free work and meeting spaces, high-tech equipment, and business resources for creating and growing your business.

Contact: creationstationbusiness@broward.org

www.broward.org/library/csb

Broward County Public Schools Economic Development & Diversity Compliance

The Economic Development & Diversity Compliance (EDDC) Department is at the heart of the School Board of Broward County, Florida’s (SBBC) commitment to Diversity and Inclusion. EDDC is responsible for administering Policy 3330 – Supplier Diversity Outreach Program to help small, minority, and women-owned business enterprises (S/M/WBE) participate in the District’s procurement and contract activities.  The department is steadily advancing the cause for S/M/WBE suppliers as a critical component in the Broward County Public Schools supply chain and South Florida’s economic infrastructure.

Website: www.browardschools.com/eddc

CareerSource Broward – Existing Business

CareerSource Broward has long standing partnerships with thousands of Broward County employers.  These partnerships were forged by consistently providing valuable and timely services to our community – all at no cost.

Our staff has years of experience in helping businesses grow by assisting them to recruit qualified candidates who can immediately contribute to their bottom line.  In just one phone call, we can help your business connect to a multitude of resources and services to meet your needs.

To place a job order or to ask about our programs and services, please contact the Employer Services line at (954) 677-JOBS.  For additional information, visit CareerSource Broward

www.careersourcebroward.com 

City of Fort Lauderdale

The City of Fort Lauderdale’s Economic Development Division promotes sustainable growth and long-term prosperity by serving as the central hub for business support, retention, and expansion. The Division cultivates strong partnerships with the local business community, fosters entrepreneurship, and supports the growth of small- and medium-sized enterprises.

Through strategic initiatives, the Economic Development Division works to attract new investments, strengthen the city’s economic competitiveness, and promote equitable access to economic opportunities. By aligning policy, planning, and strategic partnerships, the Division plays a vital role in shaping a vibrant, resilient, and inclusive economy that benefits all neighbors and businesses.

700 NW 19^th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

Phone: 954-828-6359

www.fortlauderdale.gov

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

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

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

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