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.
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
The Tallahassee Chamber’s mission is to be the catalyst for local business growth with the goal of providing a positive return on investment for our members and to retain and expand our local business community.
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” there business and think differently.
Jim Moran School of Entrepreneurship
The revolutionary and highly experiential Jim Moran School 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.
The Leon County Research & Development Authority
The LCRDA is a unique collaboration of FSU, FAMU, TCC, County, City and private sector leaders charged with driving innovation-based economic development to recruit, retain and develop organizations which capitalize on the distinctive research assets in Innovation Park including magnetics, aero-propulsion, materials, energy, and life sciences.