Big Bend Minority Chamber
The BBMC is a non-profit, non-partisan economic enterprise committed to stimulating change, promoting growth and advocating for minority-owned businesses in Leon, Gadsden, Franklin, Jefferson and Wakulla counties. Our mission is to create a climate in which minority and women-owned businesses can operate productively and profitably.
Capital City Chamber
The Capital City Chamber is about all of US! Talent abounds in our beautifully diverse seven hills of Tallahassee. Whether you are a solepreneur or an established business or organization, by Connecting, Collaborating and having a CAN DO belief, there isn’t anything we can’t do together. Join us as the Voice of Inclusion.
Careersource Capital Region
(CSCR) connects employers with qualified, skilled talent and Floridians with employment and career development opportunities to achieve economic prosperity in Gadsden, Leon and Wakulla counties. CSCR strives to create a sustainable and diversified economy by focusing on target industry sectors that offer future growth opportunities while providing jobs with a wage structure above the national average.
Domi Station
Domi is a non-profit startup incubator and coworking space with 125 active members. We offer programs, resources, and events that help entrepreneurs start and scale sustainable companies. Our regional network enables us to match our members to seasoned mentors, investors, and industry advisors. Domi’s incubators programs educate and empower early-stage entrepreneurs.
Florida State University Supplier Diversity Program (SDP)
Administered by FSU Procurement Services, with a mission to serve, support and collaborate with our customers. “It is the ultimate goal of the university to have a diverse supplier base that provides the highest quality support services that are consistent with a world-class status the university seeks to achieve.”
Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce
With 1,200+ members representing nearly 65,000 employees, the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce is the voice of the business community. Through their strategic priorities and community partnerships, the Chamber works to create a diverse and strong economy where businesses succeed, and the community prospers.
Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship
The mission of the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship is to cultivate, train and inspire entrepreneurial leaders through world-class executive education, applied training, public recognition and leading-edge research. We accomplish this by offering no cost programs that help businesses work “ON” their business and think differently.
Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship
The revolutionary and highly experiential Jim Moran College is dedicated to teaching those who wish to embark on an entrepreneurial journey. Whether you dream of starting a tech company, social enterprise, or apparel boutique, the school will inspire and prepare you with an environment that promotes entrepreneurial thinking, hands-on learning and real-life experience.
Office of Economic Vitality
The Office of Economic Vitality, the central economic development hub for Florida’s Capital, is guiding Tallahassee-Leon County’s economic development efforts by fostering fair and open competition, conducting extensive outreach, helping businesses navigate and compete in today’s marketplace, and leveraging existing resources to maximize the infusion of capital to the local economy.
Tallahassee Community College Spark Initiative
The TCC Spark initiative, a program of the Division of Workforce Development, is focused on fueling passionate entrepreneurs with the skills and connections needed to ignite an idea and grow a successful business. Those who participate have the opportunity to develop the innovative business planning and management skills that spur economic vitality and steadfast success.
TCC Center for Innovation
The Center for Innovation brings together businesses and industry, nonprofit organizations, education providers and government entities to stimulate collaboration and promote the sharing of ideas, resources and talent across sectors.
The Florida Small Business Development Center
The Florida Small Business Development Center (FSBDC) at Florida A&M University delivers, through certified professionals, consulting, training and information to help businesses succeed and create a positive impact on the Florida economy. The FSBDC at Florida A&M University serves as the single point of contact for the advancement of an entrepreneurial environment.
Innovation Park
Innovation Park is a 220 acre research park, managed by the Leon County R&D Authority, based on a unique collaboration of FSU, FAMU, TCC, County, City and private sector leaders driving innovation-based economic development to help start, grow and attract organizations which capitalize on the distinctive research assets in Innovation Park including magnetics, aero-propulsion, materials, energy, and life sciences, and contribute to our region’s innovation ecosystem.
North Florida Innovation Labs
The North Florida Innovation Labs is an Innovation Park business incubator which is currently developing its future home, a unique 40,000 square feet two story mixed use facility with over 30 biology, chemistry, dry, and fabrication labs for early stage companies with vibrant programs where innovators collaborate to advance the commercialization of new technologies. OPENING September 2023!