Small Business Resources

CORE Lakeland was founded by female business owners, leaders, and entrepreneurs. We aim to build others while continuously building each other professionally and personally. The CORE Network Groups structure and membership guidelines were developed to

The Lakeland Downtown Chapter was chartered on July 30, 1996, with just 44 women. Now boasting more than 90 members, we are considered one of the largest ABWA Chapter in the country. This Lakeland networking group is involved in helping members achiev

The Tampa Bay Black Business Investment Corporation, Inc. (BBIC) is a U.S. Treasury certified Community Development Entity dedicated to providing business and funding opportunities for the long-term growth and success of small businesses. Tampa Bay BBIC

We offer free business advice, no-cost business training through webinars and workshops, and numerous templates and tools to assist you in your journey to open your new business or grow your existing one.

SimplySolve empowers local businesses through personalized virtual assistance that bridges traditional and digital support. We're not just task-takers – we're growth partners who deliver tailored solutions through expert teams. Combining local understand

The LEDC is a community-based membership organization, the financial support and investment of our members is the key to our existence and success. Promoting our members, providing insider information to them and identifying and addressing their needs

The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at University of South Florida’s Muma College of Business assists existing and emerging businesses in Polk county, through no-cost confidential business consulting, information, and low-cost training.

Business Resource Team members will also serve as a dedicated point of contact for businesses through the entire development process, from site evaluation and selection to development and site plan review, building permitting to certificate of occupancy,