The Office of Economic and Small Business Development coordinates efforts to support the growth and sustainability of Broward County's small businesses through the administration of programs and services designed to increase contracting and vendor opportunities, facilitate new market expansion, assist in capital formation, and generally provide business services aimed at increasing small business competitiveness and capacity.
Broward County 2012 Appliance Rebate Program for Businesses Now Open
Broward County small to medium-sized businesses are encouraged to apply now for rebates on the purchase of appliances to replace old ones. Eligible appliances are ENERGY STAR commercial-grade refrigerators and clothes washers. The County will disperse rebates on a first-come, first-served basis to qualified applicants. More...
Workshops
"How to Do Business with Broward County" workshops are conducted on the third Thursday of every month in partnership with the Purchasing Division. See the calendar of events for workshop details.
Inspections Begin for Businesses Selling Tobacco Smoking Products
Broward County Code Enforcement officers are conducting informal inspections of businesses that must now be in compliance with the County's new ordinance banning the sale of smoking devices to minors. More...
Business AssistanceThe Office of Economic and Small Business Development offers enhanced services to the local business community. Customized, client-focused business assistance is provided in two tracks - Entrepreneurial and Advanced. For more information, contact
Business Assistance staff at 954-357-6400.
Certification
Broward County currently offers three certifications for small businesses, the County Business Enterprise (CBE
), the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), and the Small Business Enterprise (SBE), or Sheltered Market. In order to participate in the Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) program, a firm must secure DBE certification. More…
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Applications
Automated applications are ONLY available for CBE and SBE (Sheltered Market) certification. All certification program application files can be downloaded for use in PDF format:
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ComplianceBroward County works to ensure that County agencies and contractors comply with regulations, policies and procedures regarding contracts with small business goals.
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