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Business Assistance Resources Enterprise Florida (Coral Gables/Miami) 305-808-3660 www.eflorida.com The official economic development organization for the state of Florida. Enterprise Florida offers a variety of services to help businesses locate or expand in Florida, or export from Florida. Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (FMCRA) 321-7100 www.cityftmyers.com 1400 Jackson Street, Suite 102, Fort Myers The FMCRA currently oversees 14 redevelopment districts within the city’s limits. Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce 332-3624 or 800-366-3622 www.fortmyers.org 2310 Edwards Drive, Fort Myers 12928 Palm Beach Blvd., Fort Myers (satellite office) The Chamber offers a wealth of relocation and start-up information, as well as providing a variety of marketing opportunities for its members. Fort Myers Regional Partnership Lee County’s Economic Develop- ment Office 338-3161 or 800-33-3161 WE OFFER HOME AND AUTO INSURANCE OPTIONS Here in Florida, your choice is clear. Everyone likes options. My Office not only offers car insurance backed by a company with 80 years of experience. We also offer home insurance from several companies. Service you deserve. Advice you can trust. Give us a call today. Lisa Adams Agency 239-433-3383 www.fortmyersregionalpartnership.com 2201 Second Street, Suite 500, Fort Myers 33901 The Fort Myers Regional Partnership – Lee County’s Economic Development Office – was created to bring new companies to the area and help existing businesses grow and expand. The EDO staff also provides support to Lee County’s Horizon Council, Horizon Foundation and Industrial Development Authority.The EDO is an excellent source for demographic and statistical information; it also provides help with business site selection, matching recruitment and training needs with appropriate agencies, suggesting sources for financial assistance and more. Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) 489-2935 Resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) www.score219.org and www.sba.gov Free personalized counseling for businesses, provided by volunteer counselors with hands-on business experience. SCORE presents occasional seminars and is also a source for SBA publications. Small Business Development Center -Florida Gulf Coast University 745-3700 http://sbck.fgcu.edu The Small Business Development Center at Florida Gulf Coast University is a dynamic community-based resource, which helps small business owners take advantage of new opportunities to grow their business through a diverse collection of programs and services. One-on-one counseling (free) and assistance for start-up, existing and expanding small businesses. Seminars and workshops. Operated by the U.S. Small Business Administration and FGCU’s Lutgert College of Business. 15880 SUMMERLIN ROAD SUITE #306 FORT MYERS, FL 33908 [email protected] Visit our website: https://agents.allstate.com/lisa-adams-fort-myers-fl.html www.fortmyers.org 68