The Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) supports Broward County businesses and their success by providing a comprehensive roster of client-focused services. Technical assistance is available to local businesses in a range of topics from information on current public procurement opportunities to financing.
Firms interested in OESBD technical assistance services may contact us at 954-357-6400. In addition to our customized services, the resources listed below may be of interest to businesses, entrepreneurs, and residents.
June 2024 Flooding Resources
- SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Businesses and Residents of Florida – Flyer, Press Release
- SBA Disaster Loan Fact Sheet
- SBA Disaster Declaration
Broward County Small Business Assistance Guide
This guide highlights organizations that provide business assistance to Broward County small business firms. The organizations listed have expressed interest in working with Broward businesses and entrepreneurs. View Guide
Training and Workshops
Financial / Funding Resources
- OESBD Small Business Financial Resource Guide
- The Resources Guide is a list of offerings that we believe may have some use and value to our Small Business Community this includes the Not for Profit Community. Though this information is being shared, it is strongly encouraged that the reviewer, organization or person considering using any of theses services or resources do their own due diligence, review and thoroughly assess the services or resource. The County nor OESBD takes responsibility for any decision that is finally made about using or not using any of these services or resources on this site. The County is not endorsing or warranting any of the services offered or provided by the various entities.
OESBD Services as provided by our office and staff are of No Cost to any of our customers, however some of these services and resources may have a cost, and the use of those services or resources is solely an independent decision of the organization or person deciding to use the service. We are not encouraging you or recommending that you pay any fees. That has to be your own decision based on your review and research.
- The Resources Guide is a list of offerings that we believe may have some use and value to our Small Business Community this includes the Not for Profit Community. Though this information is being shared, it is strongly encouraged that the reviewer, organization or person considering using any of theses services or resources do their own due diligence, review and thoroughly assess the services or resource. The County nor OESBD takes responsibility for any decision that is finally made about using or not using any of these services or resources on this site. The County is not endorsing or warranting any of the services offered or provided by the various entities.
- BMSD Revolving Loan Fund
- Florida Institute for the Commercialization of Public Research
- Small Business Administration (SBA)
- South Florida Regional Planning Council, Revolving Loan Fund
Business Resources
- Broward College Entrepreneurship Experience – LinkedIn Page
- Innovative Bonds
- South Florida Anchor Alliance
- CareerSource Broward
Broward County Agencies
- Permitting, Licensing and Consumer Protection
- Records, Taxes and Treasury Division – Local Business Taxes
Federal and State
- BusinessUSA
- Enterprise Florida
- Florida Department of State Division of Corporations (Sunbiz)
- Florida Department of Transportation
- Florida Economic Development Council (FEDC)
- Florida Manufacturing Extension Partnership (Florida MEP)
- Florida Office of Supplier Diversity
- Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Fort Lauderdale
- Florida Women’s Business Center
- International Business Council
- International Economic Development Council (IEDC)
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- MyFlorida.com – The Official Portal for the State of Florida
- MyFloridaCFO.com – Your Money Matters for Small Business
- Small Business Administration (SBA)
- South Florida Manufacturers Association (SFMA)
- South Florida Water Management District
- The Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship, South Florida
Local and National Organizations
- ArtServe
- Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward Alliance
- Marine Industry Association of South Florida (MIASF)
- National Association of Small Business Contractors (NASBC)
- National Entrepreneur Center
- National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)
- National Small Business Association (NSBA)
- National Women’s Business Council
- Operation Boots to Business
- Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT) South Florida Chapter
- Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)
- Small Business Exporters Association (SBEA)
- Small Business Technology Council (SBTC)
- SOUTH FLORIDA: Your Global Business Connection (Regional Economic Development)
- Startup America Partnership
- The Commonwealth Institute (TCI)
Municipal
- Coral Springs Information for Businesses
- Dania Beach Business Resources
- Davie Information for Businesses
- Hallandale Information for Businesses
- Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Development Services
- Lauderhill – Starting a Business
- Lauderdale Lakes Information for Businesses
- Lighthouse Point Local Business Tax Information
- Margate Community Redevelopment Agency
- Miramar Business Resources
- Oakland Park Business/Redevelopment & CRA
- Parkland Helpful Information and Documents for Businesses
- Pembroke Pines Business Resources
- Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
- Broward County Purchasing Division
- Broward County Aviation Department
- Broward College
- Broward Health
- Florida Department of Management Services
- South Florida Water Management District
- State of Florida – Vendor Bid System (VBS)
Selling to the Government
Disaster Planning
- Florida Chief Financial Officer – Disaster Preparedness
- Federal Resources
- National Disaster Help Desk for Business
- Small Business Administration Hurricane Preparedness Checklist (PDF)
Small Business Centers
These are providers that entrepreneurs can contact for more business development assistance. Please contact OESBD at 954-357-6400 for individual assistance.
- U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency Business Centers
- U.S. Small Business Administration
- Florida Small Business Development Center Network at the University of West Florida
- Florida SBDC at Florida Atlantic – Serving Broward and Palm Beach Counties
- Florida Women’s Business Center
- Florida Procurement Technical Assistance Centers
- Florida PTAC at Florida Atlantic University – Serving Broward and Palm Beach Counties
- Florida Small Business Development Center Network at the University of West Florida
