Small Business Development Division

Publications and Web Sites 

Information/Resources/Education

Florida Atlantic University – Small Business Development Center: Seminars, counseling.
Florida Department of State – Starting A Business in Florida
SCORE – Seminars, counseling, workshops
U.S. Business Advisor: Federal Government information, forms.
South Florida Business Journal – Financing links, current events, leads
Grants.gov is the unified site for interaction between grant applicants and the U.S. Federal agencies that manage grant funds
U.S. Small Business Administration - Federal Grant Resources 
Metro Broward Economic Development Corporation (Metro Broward) 
 
Organizations
U.S. Hispanic Contractors Association 
U.S. Small Business Administration 
United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)
 


Purchasing Web sites A “One Stop” Shopping Resource to View Current Contracting Opportunities with Government


Federal

United States Government 


State

State of Florida


Counties
Broward County
Miami-Dade County

Palm Beach County


Cities
Cooper City
Coconut Creek
Coral Springs
Dania Beach
Davie
Deerfield Beach
Fort Lauderdale
Hallandale Beach
Hollywood
Lauderhill
Lighthouse Point
Oakland Park
Miami
Miramar
Pembroke Pines
Plantation
Pompano Beach

Southwest Ranches

Sunrise

Tamarac


Others
South Florida Water Management District
Broward Community College

Broward County Sheriff – Purchasing Dept.


Taxes
Florida Department of Revenue

Internal Revenue Service


Licensing/Permitting/Registration
Cities in Broward County
Broward County Occupational Licenses

SunBiz – Florida Division of Corporations Site: Offers online forms and information on doing business in Florida


Registration/Certification

Certifying Agencies -- .pdf 

Broward County Registration

Broward County Certification

Miami-Dade County
Palm Beach County
State of Florida
Federal Government