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ENTREPRENEURIAL ORGANIZATIONS (USA)a
Angel
Capital Association (ACA)
The Angel Capital Association is North America's professional
alliance of angel groups. This fast-growing association brings
together the 200 angel organizations in the United States and
Canada to share best practices, network, and help develop data
about the field of angel investing. www.angelcapitalassociation.org
USA
Small Business Administration
Check their website www.sba.gov
for guidance. Loan programs available for traditional small
business.
SCORE
THe Service Corps of Retired Executives provides one-on-one guidance
to small businesses via their website at www.score.org
ACE-Net
The SBA and University of New Hampshire provide the Angel Capital
Electronic Network. Good material on securities law for entrepreneurs.
www.ace-net.org
MIT
Enterprise Forum
A volunteer, non-profit organization based at MIT whose mission
is to promote the process of starting and growing innovative and
technology-oriented companies by providing services and programs
that educate, inform, and support the entrepreneurial community.
Check their "Knowledge Bank" on http://www.mitforumcambridge.org
Stanford
GSB CES
The Center for Entrepreneurial Studies at the Stanford Graduate
School of Business's web site is to help students, alums, and
entrepreneurs who want to start or buy a company take advantage
of resource network, the exciting programs we offer, and our collection
of valuable information.
http://www-gsb.stanford.edu/ces/index.html
US
Business Advisor
Federal government info for small business
www.business.gov
Entrepreneurial
Edge
Edward Lowe (Mr. Kitty Litter) Foundation for Entrepreneurship
edge.lowe.org
Springboard
Springboard Enterprises is a national, non-profit venture dedicated
to increasing women’s participation
in the equity capital markets as both entrepreneurs and investors.
www.springboard2000.org
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NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS (Florida)a
USA
Small Business Administration
Check their website www.sba.gov
for guidance or call them at 305 536 5521. Loan programs
available for traditional small business.
SCORE
THe Service Corps of Retired Executives provides one-on-one guidance
to small businesses via their website at www.score.org
or call them in Delray Beach (561 278 7752) Fort Lauderdale (
954 356 7263 ) Hollywood ( 954 966 8415) and West Palm Beach (
561 833 1672).
Small
Business Development Center
- Boca Raton
Florida Atlantic University's business resource center provides
education and guidance. Call 561 362 5650 in Boca Raton serving
all South Florida.
Small
Business Development Center
- Miami
Miami-Dade Community College business resource center provides
education and guidance. Call 561 362 5650 in Boca Raton serving
all South Florida.
EDC
- Enterprise Development Corp in Boca Raton
Florida Atlantic University's business incubator provides education,
counseling, and sometimes, facilities. Call 561 620 8494 or www.edc-tech.orgw.edc-h.o
MicroBusiness
USA
Non-profit organization in Miami-Dade fostering self-employment
with business workshops, loans form $500 to $35,000 and networking
support for low - to - moderate income persons who have a skill
or talent they can use to start or expand a small business. Call
305 -438 -1407 or www.microbusinessusa.com
CFIC
- Central Florida Innovation Corporation
Central Florida catalyst for high tech growth, builds local entrepreneurial
businesses, seeks investment capital and provides community outreach
programs. www.cfic.org
Florida
Venture Forum
Florida's association of venture capital firms, service providers
and entreppreneurs. Coordinates annual venture capital event in
January, and monthly education events. eFiltro New Idea Center
is a member. www.flvencap.org
Enterprise
Florida
Florida's main economic development organization
www.eflorida.com
SunBiz
Florida's Division of Corporations offers business registration
www.sunbiz.com
