Business ResourcesContacts for success. If you're ready for your business to grow in Deltona, here are resources to help you get started. Superb local government support. From site selection help to personalized tours, our team of business development experts can help each step of the way, cutting red tape and helping you find a solution best for your business. The various sources listed should provide information to assist in accomplishing your business planning or market research. WEBSITES:
American Community Survey
http://www.census.gov/acs/www/index.html
A new nationwide survey with annual updates designed to provide communities a fresh look at how they are changing. Focus in on 800 geographical areas profiles and rankings. American Factfinder
http://factfinder.census.gov/home/saff/main.html
User-friendly source for census information on population, housing, geographic or economic data. Search for Fact Sheets on your community by zip code, city/town, county or state. BEARFACTS
http://www.bea.doc.gov/bea/regional/bearfacts
Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Facts. Narrative analysis for states, counties,
metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs), and BEA Economic Areas: area's personal income using
current estimates, growth rates, and a breakdown of the sources of personal income. Central Florida Market Data
http://extra.orlandosentinel.com/marketbook/market.asp
Data from the Orlando Sentinel on everything from Origins of New Residents to Credit Card
Usage, from Housing Starts to Store Sales by Category in the Central Florida region. County Business Patterns
http://censtats.census.gov/cbpnaic/cbpnaic.shtml
Search for business data by county, by ZIP Code or by MSA (metropolitan statistical area). Economic Indicators
http://www.census.gov/cgi-bin/briefroom/BriefRm
Here's where to find the leading economic indicators as they are updated. Housing starts,
household income, manufacturers' shipments, inventories and orders, construction spending and more. Score
http://www.score87.org/
Free counseling assistance is available to anyone seeking to start a business or need information on how to grow their business. Virtual Entrepreneur Center
http://vf.flvec.com/
Information for new and growing businesses through the Volusia/Flagler Higher Education Consortium.
OTHER IMPORTANT LINKS:
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations. www.myflorida.com/dbpr
Better Business Bureau - Better Business Bureaus can alert you to complaints against companies in your area. http://www.bbb.org/
Deltona Area Chamber of Commerce - http://deltonachamberofcommerceinc.com
West Volusia Regional Chamber of Commerce - a not for profit organization representing a broad-based coalition of businesses from throughout Central Florida. http://www.chamberofcommerceofwestvolusia.com/ Volusia County Economic Development Office - Everything your growing business needs. www.volusia.org/business
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - 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. http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/
GETTING STARTED: Fictitious Name Registration - Anyone conducting business in the State of Florida 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 or visit http://www.sunbiz.org/
Corporations - 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. For further information, call (850) 245-6051 or visit http://www.sunbiz.org/
State Sales Tax - State Sales Tax numbers are issued by the Florida Department of Revenue. Their local office is located at 5420 Diplomat Circle, Orlando 32810. For further information, call (407) 623-1141 or visit http://www.dor.myflorida.com/
Federal Taxes - Federal I.D. numbers are issued by the Internal Revenue Service. For further information, call 1-800-829-1040 or visit http://www.irs.gov/ State Licensing - State licencing requirements can be obtained by calling the Consumer Services Department at 1-800-435-7352 or visit http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/ Workman's Compensation - Information can be obtained by calling the Orlando office of the Department of Labor at (407)245-0758 or visit http://www.myflorida.com/
SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES:
Florida First Capital Finance Corporation - Promotes and assists the growth and development of small businesses. For further information, visit http://www.ffcfc.com/
U.S. Small Business Administration - Programs and services to help you start grow and succeed. For further information, visit http://www.sab.gov/
Florida Black Business Investment Board - Financing for black-owned businesses. For further information, visit http://www.fbbib.com/ Florida State Programs - Office of Supplier Diversity - Improves business and economic opportunities for Florida's women-owned and minority-owned businesses. For further information, visit http://www.dms.myflorida.com/
Florida Trend's Small Business Magazine - http://www.floridasmallbusiness.com/
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 or visit http://www.mbda.gov/
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. For further information, visit http://www.allianceflorida.com/
One Stop Center - The One Stop Center is a state funded program provides a variety of services for employers and employees. The One Stop office helps match employees with employers and provides various employee training. They are located at One Stop Employment Center, 1382 South Woodland Blvd., Deland, FL 32720. For further information, call (386) 740-3232 or visit http://www.onestops.com SBA Small Business Guides - http://www.reni.net/
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