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The City of Longwood
prides itself on providing a favorable atmosphere to the development and
enhancement of commercial and industrial uses. There are approximately 465
acres devoted to commercial use and approximately 355 acres for industrial
purposes within the City. New developers are always welcome by City staff to
meet and review their location/development needs and discuss all aspects of
permitting activities and approvals.
Click Here for a listing of the contact information to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations offered by Seminole County.
Below is a list of links to organizations that local business owners may find helpful:
Better Business Bureau -
Better Business Bureaus can alert you to complaints against
companies in your area.
Seminole County Regional Chamber of Commerce - a not for profit organization representing a
broad-based coalition of businesses from throughout Central
Florida.
Seminole County Economic Development Office - Everything your growing business needs.
Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission - An Organization that helps businesses.
Seminole Advisory Board Council - Providing expert advise to help grow your business.
Seminole County Library Small Business Resources - Portal to quality business resources and helpful business services.
Seminole County Port Authority - Assisting small businesses lease commercial warehouse property.
Small Business Development Center - Serving the entrepreneurs of Seminole County since 1993.
Businesses
that sell or serve food or food products must be inspected by either the
Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (1-800-435-7352) or by the
Division of Hotel & Restaurant Commission (407-623-1240) PRIOR to obtaining
an Occupational License. The Division of Hotel & Restaurant Commission is
located at 940 W. Morse Blvd.,
Suite 290, Winter Park, FL.
You must file a Fictitious Name Registration with the State
of Florida as
per Florida Statute section 865.09. This applies to anyone conducting a
business and using a business name that does not fall under the State of Florida exemption
guidelines. For further information, contact the State of Florida Fictitious
Name Department at (850) 245-6058.
Corporations are filed with the Secretary
of State. Call (850) 245-6052 for further information. Out-of-state
corporations must register with the Secretary of State if they intend to use
their corporate name. Call (850) 245-6051 for information.
State Sales Tax numbers are issued by the
Florida Department of Revenue. Their local office is located at 5420 Diplomat Circle, Orlando 32810
(407) 623-1141.
Federal I.D. numbers are issued by the
Internal Revenue Service. For information on how to obtain the I.D. number call
1-800-829-1040.
State licensing requirements can be
obtained by calling the Consumer Services Department at 1-800-435-7352.
Workman's Compensation information can be
obtained by calling the Orlando
office of the Department of Labor at (407)245-0758.
Florida First Capital Finance Corporation - Promotes and assists the growth and development of small businesses.
Enterprise Florida - Public-private partnership responsible
for leading Florida's
statewide economic development efforts.
U.S. Small Business Administration - Programs and services to help you start grow and succeed.
Front Porch Microcredit Loan Program -
As part of Florida’s Front Porch Initiative, a
Microcredit Loan Program was established to increase access to capital that
will seed money to stimulate minority small business entrepreneurship. Through
this fund, small amounts (up to $15,000) will be loaned to people who might not
otherwise qualify for conventional lending. This money will be used for
start-ups of cottage industries and micro-enterprises. The program consists of
both a technical training component and a loan component. Borrowers will be
matched with a business advisor who will provide guidance and education about
business start-ups.
More information can be obtained by
contacting: Tallahassee - 850.878.5125
Florida Black Business Investment Board - financing
for black-owned businesses
Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) - agency
specifically created to encourage the creation, growth and expansion of
minority-owned businesses in the United States. Orlando Minority Business Opportunity Committee - 407.245.6062
Florida State Programs - Office of Supplier Diversity - Improves
business and economic opportunities for Florida’s
women-owned and minority-owned businesses.
Minority/Women
Business Enterprise Alliance, Inc. - Dedicated to supporting our clients
through entrepreneurial and business development, seminars and workshops,
access to capital, management and technical assistance, individual consulting,
contract matchmaking, program management, construction services, community
advocacy and through our partnerships with other technical assistance providers
on local, state and federal levels.
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