Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation

A public-private partnership between Nova Southeastern University (NSU) and Broward County focused on three themes (innovation, technology, entrepreneurship) and four pillars (Ideate, Incubate, Accelerate, Post-Accelerate). The Levan Center of Innovation serves the NSU and Broward County communities resulting in breakthrough ideation, new technologies, job creation, talent skills pipeline, new company formation, and scaling of early-stage and young startup companies. Each of the four pillars are supported by customized programs, events, and wraparound services.

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

www.sflinnovation.com

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/

Broward SCORE

SCORE | Broward is an active chapter for the national SCORE system and has more than 50 volunteers. The mentors are experienced business owners and managers who volunteer their experience and knowledge to help small business owners and potential small business owners achieve success. Our mission is to help entrepreneurs and small business men and women start, develop, and grow businesses in Broward County.

www.broward.score.org

CareerSource 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

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 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 City of Fort Lauderdale’s Economic and Community Investment Division (ECI) of the Department of Sustainable Development (DSD) is the point of contact between the City and its businesses and is responsible for citywide economic development. Services: Mentoring, Angel Investors, Seminars, and Workshops. The City of Fort Lauderdale’s Business Engagement, Assistance and Mentorships (BEAMs) Program was created to support businesses at all levels, from start-up to successful growth and expansion and seeks to enhance the viability and longevity of businesses in our community.  

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

www.fortlauderdale.gov

Florida Small Business Development Center (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

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

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

Founded in 1982 as a haven for immigrants, HUF has grown to serve diverse and multi-cultural working families from the United States as well as more than 25 other countries. HUF provides a range of wrap-around services to assist more than 17,000 clients of all ages, from preschoolers to adults, successfully transition to a productive new life.

Carolina Urrechaga

Senior Program Manager
Phone: 954-964-8884 ext. 360
Mobile 954-408-7032

Email: currechaga@hispanicunity.org
www.hispanicunity.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