​​​​​​​​The Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) supports Broward County businesses and their success by providing a comprehensive roster of client-focused services. Technical assistance is available to local businesses in a range of topics from information on current public procurement opportunities to financing.

Firms interested in OESBD technical assistance services may contact us at 954-357-6400. In addition to our customized services, the resources listed below may be of interest to businesses, entrepreneurs, and residents.

April 2023 Flooding Resources 

• Business Damage Assistant Survey Flyer - Broward Flooding - English
  
• ​Business Damage Assistant Survey Flyer - Broward Flooding - Spanish​
  

​Broward County Small Business Assistance Guide

​This guide highlights organizations that provide business assistance to Broward County small business firms. The organizations listed have expressed interest in working with Broward businesses and entrepreneurs. View Guide

Training and Workshops

• OESBD Calendar of Business Events​​
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Financial​ / Funding Resources

• OESBD Small Business Finance Resource Guide​​
• BMSD Revolving Loan Fund​
  
• Florida Institute for the Commercialization of Public Research
• Local & National ​Resources
  
• Small Business Administration (SBA)​
  
• South Florida Regional Planning Council, Revolving Loan Fund​
  
• ​Employee Retention Credit Program (ERC)​​

Business Resources

• Broward College Entrepreneurship Experience 
  
• Innovative Bonds
  
• South Florida Anchor Alliance
  
• CareerSource Broward 
  

• ​CareerSource Broward Employer Services​
  

Broward County​ Agencies

• Permitting, Licensing and Consumer Protection
• NEW! Vehicle for Hire
• Records, Taxes and Treasury Division - Local Business Taxes
  

Federal and ​State

• BusinessUSA
• Enterprise Florida
• Florida Department of State Division of Corporations (Sunbiz)      
  • Starting a Business in Florida​
    
• Florida Department of Transportation
  
• Florida Economic Development Council (FEDC)
• Florida Manufacturing Extension Partnership (Florida MEP)
  
• Florida Office of Supplier Diversity
  
• Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Fort Lauderdale
  
• Florida Women's Business Center
  
• International Business Council
• International Economic Development Council (IEDC)
  
• Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
  • IRS Video Portal
• MyFlorida.com - The Official Portal for the State of Florida
• MyFloridaCFO.com - Your Money Matters for Small Business
• Small Business Administration (SBA)
• South Florida Manufacturers Association (SFMA)
• South Florida Water Management District
• The Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship, South Florida

Local​ and National Organizations

• ArtServe
  
• Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward Alliance
• Marine Industry Association of South Florida (MIASF)
• National Association of Small Business Contractors (NASBC)
• National Entrepreneur Center
• National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)
• National Small Business Association (NSBA)
• National Women's Business Council
• Operation Boots to Business
  
• Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT) South Florida Chapter​
  
• Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)
  
• Small Business Exporters Association (SBEA)
• Small Business Technology Council (SBTC)
• SOUTH FLORIDA: Your Global Business Connection (Regional Economic Development)
• Startup America Partnership
  
• The Commonwealth Institute (TCI)
  

Munic​ipal 

• Coral Springs I​nformation f​or Businesses​
  
• Dania Beach Business Resources
• Davie Information for Businesses​​
• Hallandale Information for Businesses
  
• Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Development Services
• Lauderhill - Starting a Business
  
• Lauderdale Lakes Information for Businesses
• Lighthouse Point Local Business Tax Information​
• Margate Community Redevelopment Agency
• Miramar Business Resources​
• Oakland Park Business/Redevelopment & CRA
• Parkland Helpful Information and Documents for Businesses
• Pembroke Pines Business Resources
• Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency

• Broward County Purchasing Division
  
• Broward County Aviation Department
  
• Broward College  
  
• Broward Health
• Florida Department of Management Services
  
• South Florida Water Management District 
  
• State of Florida - Vendor Bid System (VBS)

Selling to the Government

• View - Scroll to the bottom of the page​​​​
  
  

Disaster ​Planning

• Florida Chief Financial Officer - Disaster Preparedness
  
• Federal Resources
  
• National Disaster Help Desk for Business
• Small Business Administration Hurricane Preparedness Checklist (PDF)
  

Small Business C​enters

These are providers that entrepreneurs can contact for more business development assistance. Please contact OESBD at 954-357-6400 for individual assistance.

• U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency Business Centers
  
• • Miami MBDA Export Center
• U.S. Small Business Administration
  
• Florida Small Business Development Center Network at the University of West Florida
  • Florida SBDC at Florida Atlantic - Serving Broward and Palm Beach Counties
    
• Florida Women's Business Center​
  
• Florida Procurement Technical Assistance Centers     
  • Florida PTAC at Florida Atlantic University - Serving Broward and Palm Beach Counties  
    

Miscella​​neous

• ​Florida Power & Light Economic Development Rate for New and Expanding Businesses

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