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

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

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

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

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