Valuable Resources

SBDC

• 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. From pre-venture businesses (exploring business feasibility) to established businesses (in business over three years), the SBDC at FAU can help. Consultations are confidential, one-on-one, either virtual or in-person.
• Main page: https://www.fau.edu/sbdc/
• Consulting request: https://www.fau.edu/sbdc/consulting/

SCORE Palm Beach County

• SCORE, America’s premier source of free, confidential small business advice, was founded in 1964 as a nonprofit resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Because SCORE receives government funding, and thanks to our more than 10,000 dedicated volunteers, we are able to deliver most of our offerings at no cost. Our network of 10,000+ expert volunteers offers business mentoring and workshops at more than 250 SCORE offices across the country. SCORE also provides virtual mentoring services via phone, email and video, plus webinars and other online resources for budding entrepreneurs and established business owners.
• Main page: https://palmbeachcounty.score.org/

SBA

• Created in 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation’s only go-to resource and voice for small businesses.
• Main page: https://www.sba.gov/
• Grants: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/grants

Palm Beach County – Housing & Economic Development

• COVID-19 Business Disaster Loan Information
• Resource page: https://discover.pbcgov.org/HED/Pages/COVID-19-Business-Disaster-Loan-Information.aspx

Career Source Palm Beach County

• CareerSource Florida is the statewide workforce policy and investment board. Partners include the Department of Economic Opportunity, 24 local workforce development boards and 100 career centers throughout Florida. They connect businesses with the talented workforce and training needed to succeed and grow.
• Main page: https://www.careersourcepbc.com/

Florida Women’s Business Center

• The Florida Women’s Business Center (FLWBC) assist women in achieving their dreams by helping them start, run, and grow successful businesses, regardless of social or financial disadvantage, race, ethnicity, or business background.
• Main page: https://www.flwbc.org/ [flwbc.org]

City of Boca Raton – Purchasing Dept. Bid Opportunities

• Webpage: https://www.myboca.us/757/Bid-Opportunities

City of Boca Raton – Economic Development Resources

• Webpage: https://www.myboca.us/2033/Career-Resources