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Business & Economic Development & Revitalization (BEDR) Corp.Lia Gaines, President5725 Corporate Way, Suite 204 West Palm Beach, FL 33407 Phone 561-686-0064 Fax 561-689-0070 bedr1@bellsouth.net The BEDR CorporationOffers Small Business Assistance, Entrepreneurial Training Programs, and Redevelopment Assistance in targeted areas. The services include technical/computer assistance, business and financial planning, administrative and support services, telephone, fax, and copy services, conference room, and other business related services. Business Development Board (BDB)Kelly Smallridge, President310 Evernia Street West Palm Beach , FL 33401 Phone - 561-835-1008 Fax - 561-835-1160 ksmallridge@bdb.org or http://www.bdb.org [External Link] The BDBA private, not-for-profit corporation that works to attract and retain business investment through corporate relocations and expansions. It provides services and information through paid memberships, such as marketing support and business networking; compilation of the most recent demographic data; capacity of existing utilities and infrastructure; and maintenance of a data-base of the existing commercial and industrial space, including terms and conditions. Additionally, the BDB maintains the most recent information relating to grants, loans and services available to business interested in relocating or expanding in Palm Beach County. The Business Loan Fund (BLF) of the Palm Beaches, Inc.Vacant, Executive Director2110 North Florida Mango Rd. Second Floor West Palm Beach, Florida 33409 Phone 561-478-2337 Fax 561-478-2339 blfpb@evcom.net The BLFA local not-for-profit financial lending institution whose main purpose is to loan monies to qualified small businesses in Palm Beach County. It provides loans to entrepreneurs, start-up and existing small businesses, especially those located in low to moderate income areas. The four levels of funding are Mini-micro, Micro, Small Business, and Commercial Real Estate Loans. The BLF, as a Small Business Administration (SBA) lender, provides loan processing for the counties of Hendry, Indian River , Martin, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie , Florida . Enterprise Development Corporation (EDC)Jane Teague, Executive Director3701 FAU Blvd, Suite 210 Boca Raton, FL 33431 Phone 561-620-8494 Fax 561-620-8493 jteague@edc-tech.org or www.edc-tech.org [External Link] The EDCA public/private partnership that provides strategic business development assistance to emerging science and technology-based companies in South Florida. EDC offers expertise in new product commercialization, business strategy, technology transfer, strategic alliances and preparing to raise capital funds. Assistance is provided to nearly 200 companies a year through EDC's mentoring program. EDC also manages the Technology Business Incubator located in the Florida Atlantic University Research & Development park in Boca Raton, and produces two conferences each year to promote emerging technologies and industry/academia collaboration. EDC's overall economic impact in South Florida is in excess of $264 million. For more information visit www.edc-tech.org [External Link], or contact Jane Teague, Executive Director, at jteague@edc-tech.org, call 561-620-8494 Ext. 15, or write her at Enterprise Development Corporation, 3701 FAU Boulevard, Suite 210, Boca Raton, FL 33431. Enterprise Development for Glades Entrepreneurs (EDGE) Center, Inc.Suzanne Harper, Executive Director241 West Avenue "A" Belle Glade, FL 33430 Phone 561-993-3343 Fax 561-993-3344 edgectr@bellsouth.net or www.edgecenter.info [External Link] The EDGE CenterA full service Business Incubation Program serving the Glades area of western Palm Beach County and the western communities of Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, Loxahatchee, and the Acreage. The services offered to qualified businesses are the following: business plan assistance, counseling, and improvement seminars, loan application assistance, entrepreneurial support, and other business related services. PBC Black Business Investment Corporation (BBIC)John Howard, President2001 Broadway, Suite 250 Riviera Beach, FL 33404 Phone 561-845-8055 Fax 561-863-0897 The BBICA not-for-profit organization organized by the financial and business community in the county. It provides business loan guarantees, bonding, equity capital, job opportunities and other business services to qualified business owned by black citizens that cannot obtain financing though other sources. The BBIC also provides training and educational programs in cooperation with many other organizations. PBC Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)Edward Lowery, Director160 Australian Avenue, Suite 500 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561-233-3600 Ext. 4 Fax 561-233-3651 elowery@co.palm-beach.fl.us HCDProvides affordable housing, a better living environment, and economic opportunities for all county residents HCD administers programs that provide for the development or redevelopment of communities, including public facilities, infrastructure, public services, and economic development assistance/incentives. These programs include the Community Development Block Grant Programs, Home Investment and Partnership Programs, Emergency Shelter Grants Program, and Commission on Affordable Housing Programs. PBC Economic Development Office ( EDO )Kevin Johns, Director301 North Olive Avenue, 10th Floor West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561-355-3624 Fax 561-355-6017 kjohns@pbcgov.com http://www.pbcgov.com/edo EDOImplements, manages, and monitors the PBC Board of County Commissioners Economic Development Program in response to the need and demand for governmental assistance, incentive programs, and coordination on economic issues, programs and projects in the County. It includes: County Grant Programs, State and County Tax Incentive Programs, Loan Programs, and a Small Business Incubation Program. PBC Resource Center (PBCRC), Inc.Paul Skyers, Executive Director2001 Broadway, Suite 250 Riviera Beach, FL 33404 Phone 561-863-0895 Fax 561-863-0897 p_skyers@pbcrc.org or http://www.pbcrc.org [External Link] The PBCRCA not-for-profit business consulting entity serving small businesses in Palm Beach County, whose primary services are procurement assistance (bid preparation, M/WBE & SBE certification package, bid listing, coordination of procurement & special events: management & marketing assistance (feasibility studies, marketing & business plans, strategic analysis, business card design, etc.); and financial services (letters of credit request, loan packages, etc.). Workforce AllianceKathryn Schmidt, Executive Director -326 Fern Street, Ste 301 - West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 800-556-5627 561-837-5500 ext 201 kmontgom@pbcworks.com and http://www.pbcworks.com [External Link] The Palm Beach County Workforce Development BoardIn charged with crafting and overseeing a workforce development strategy that is responsive to the needs and concerns of Palm Beach County employers and job seekers. It is also responsible for implementing welfare reform. The employer and job seeker services provided include job postings, job research assistance, skills, training, assistance in filing financial requests, and events and seminars. Service Corps of Retired Executives Association (SCORE)Jim Kubie, Chairman500 S. Australian Avenue West Palm Beach, Fl 33401-6223 Phone 561-833-1672 Fax 561-833-1470 trhahn@bellsouth.net or http://www.score.org [External Link] SCOREA not-for-profit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth, and success of small business nationwide. It is a resource partner with the Small Business Administration (SBA). Retired executives donate their time and expertise as volunteer business counselors and mentors. Counseling is available at a local office and on-line. Small Business Development Center (SBDC)Nancy M. Young, DirectorFlorida Atlantic University - College of Business Small Business Development Center 777 Glades Road - Building T-9 Boca Raton, FL 33431 Phone 561-297-1140 Fax 561-297-1141 SBDC@fau.edu or http://www.fausbdc.com [External Link] The Florida Atlantic University SBDCOffers a wide range of business services that includes free one-to-one consultation by professional staff and volunteer business consultants in many areas of expertise, business seminars and workshops. International Trade and Development Program, Government Contracting Programs, market research assistance, referral network, and access to the various Business Resource Center. Technology Enterprise & Development (TED Center)Seabron Smith, Executive Director401 West Atlantic Avenue, Suite 9 Delray Beach, FL 33444 Phone 561-265-3790 ext. 208 Toll Free 866-353-3790 Fax 561-265-0806 tedcenter@tedcenter.org or http://www.tedcenter.org [External Link] Incubator Dept: incubator@tedcenter.org The TED Center trains and nurtures tenants, students and other businesses in the target area with the purpose to create job and business opportunities to its clients. The center also provides affordable space, administrative and support services, telephone, fax, and copy services, conference room, and other business related services. Reference material |
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