Entrepreneurial
Small Business Association (SBA) Since its founding on July 30, 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration has delivered millions of loans, loan guarantees, contracts, counseling sessions and other forms of assistance to small businesses. SBA provides assistances primarily through its four programmatic functions:
- Access to Capital (Business Financing)
- Entrepreneurial Development (Education, Information, Technical Assistance & Training)
- Government Contracting (Federal Procurement)
- Advocacy (Voice for Small Business)
WEB: http://www.sba.gov
Patriot Express Loan Program, US SBA – The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced the SBA’s Patriot Express Pilot Loan Initiative for veterans and members of the military community wanting to establish or expand small businesses.
WEB: http://sba.gov/patriotexpress/index.html
SCORE - is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and helping small businesses start, grow, and succeed nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and has been mentoring small business owners for more than forty years. SCORE is a valuable network of 13,000+ volunteers who offer small business entrepreneurs confidential business counseling services at no charge. SCORE volunteers have the knowledge and experience to help any small business owner get the help they need. Dedicated volunteers represent over 3,000 years of experience across 62 industries.
WEB: http://www.score.org
Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities (EBV) at Florida State University offers cutting edge, experiential training in entrepreneurship and small business management to soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines disabled as a result of their service supporting post-9/11 operations. The intent of the EBV is to open the door to entrepreneurial opportunity and small business ownership by developing competencies in the many steps and activities associated with creating and sustaining an entrepreneurial venture. This is also achieved by helping veterans coordinate their efforts with programs and services for veterans and others with disabilities.
Small Business Development Center – The FSBDCN serves as the statewide single point of contact for the advancement of an entrepreneurial environment; thus, creating a positive foundation for the development and growth of micro, small and medium enterprises in Florida. The Network’s focus on the critical needs of businesses drives its direction and performance expectations. The Florida SBDC program is the most experienced economic development network serving Floridians statewide.
WEB: http://floridasbdc.org/mission.php
Business.gov helps small businesses understand their legal requirements and locate government services supporting the nation’s small business community. Business.gov is an official site of the U.S. Government.
Veteran Services
MISSION UNITED is a critical new program which focuses on supporting the more than 110,000 veterans living in Broward County by helping them re-acclimate to civilian life.
WEB: http://www.unitedwaybroward.org/missionunited
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs – With 1.6 million veterans, Florida is the most veteran-friendly state in the nation. The Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs is the premier point of entry for Florida veterans to access earned services, benefits and support. Thank you for your service. We honor you.
Military.com – This publication explains the rights a veteran with service-connected disabilities has under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides information on where to get assistance.
To access the largest veteran job board in the world, visit the Military.com Career Center. And to find career resources for the severely injured, visit the Military.com Severely Injured Career Center.
WEB: www.military.com
Military Connection – Specializes in connecting outstanding candidates from the military community with top job opportunities in all areas, as well as connecting outstanding employers with viable candidates.
WEB: www.militaryconnection.com
Housing – Gozump – Gozump is owned by and for Veterans looking for an efficient and cost effective process to purchase a home. Heroes are welcome!
Gozump was built for the US Military to help service members achieve the American Dream. Get started!