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Local Support

Investigate these local agencies and groups to discover various types of support in developing and growing a business. Starting and operating a small business can be isolating. Make connections and gain local support through networking, business referrals, informal consultation and other meeting opportunities.

Business and Trade Associations
Business Development | Chambers of Commerce
Community & City Links | Networking Groups

Business and Trade Associations

Associations on the Net – Guide with descriptions to websites of associations affiliated with many disciplines including business and economics, computers and Internet, health and medical sciences, law, and more. Internet Public Library.

ASAE Gateway to Associations – Directory of thousands of trade, professional, and philanthropic associations. Updated daily. American Society of Association Executives.

Ready Reference Shelf – Locate regional, state, national and international associations using the Organizations directory. Searchable by name, city, and subject. Online version of Gale’s Encyclopedia of Associations; National, International and Regional. (In Library use only)

Trade Associations – Lists some national and international trade associations' websites. Yahoo! Business and Economy.
 

Business Development

 
Chambers of Commerce

 
Community & City Links

City of Altamonte Springs
225 Newburyport Avenue
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
407-571-8000
www.altamonte.org

City of Casselberry
95 Triplet Lake Drive
Casselberry, FL 32707
407-262-7700
www.casselberry.org

City of Lake Mary
100 N. Country Club Road
Lake Mary, FL 32795-8445
407-585-1400
www.lakemaryfl.com

City of Longwood
175 West Warren Avenue
Longwood, FL 32750
407-260-3440
www.ci.longwood.fl.us

City of Oviedo
400 Alexandria Blvd.
Oviedo, FL 32765
407-977-6000
www.cityofoviedo.net

City of Sanford
300 N. Park Avenue
Sanford, FL 32771
407-330-5600
www.ci.sanford.fl.us

City of Winter Springs
1126 E. SR 434
Winter Springs, FL 32708
407-327-1800
www.winterspringsfl.org

 
Networking Groups

Connections Groups – Leads group meetings in Central Florida.

Kiwanis – Search for local groups.

L.E.A.D.$ – Central Florida group based in Lake Mary.

Rotary International – Search for local groups.

SoBIZ Network! – Current teams meeting in Altamonte Springs throughout the Orlando area.

Women's Endeavors in Business – Support System, programs, and networking with other Central Florida business women.