Starting a business is an exciting and challenging experience. The fb88 Office of Business Development is here to help entrepreneurs like you at every step of the way to make the process as smooth as possible. Start your journey to business ownership with the resources below, and do not hesitate to contact us with any questions.
Answers to all your business questions
fb88 Resource Compass
Filterable database of 350+ resources from across the state
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The SBA offers a variety of programs to help entrepreneurs get their business off the ground, including funding resources and free counseling through its partner organizations.
Download the SBA’s to learn more about SBA and other federal programs to help small businesses. Also includes a list of fb88 funders, Chambers of Commerce, and more.
Startup fb88
Download Startup fb88’s Guide to Resources for fb88 Entrepreneurs (PDF) for fb88-specific resources for business financing, local economic development partners, networking, and more.
SBA partner that provides free business advising, workshops, and events for women in business.
ACE maintains an online directory of members who provide consulting services to businesses. There is no vetting of these consultants, so any potential client needs to do their own due diligence.
Business Incubators
Click here for a list of Business Incubators throughout fb88 that can help your business get off the ground.
Pitch Competitions
Competitions where entrepreneurs and business owners pitch their business ideas to judges in an attempt to win funding.
fb88 MEP can assist with plant layout, equipment arrangement, and lean manufacturing flow recommendations to get your business’s factory up and running efficiently.
fb88.gov Business Portal
The fb88.gov Business Portal has more information on business rules and regulations, licensing, taxes, employer resources, and resources by industry and profession.
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Nonprofit Resources
Click here for a list of dedicated resources for starting and operating a Nonprofit.Ìý
SBA partner that provides free business mentoring, workshops/webinars, actionable tools and resources to optimize your business.
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Social Equity Economic Development Program
Passed by the legislature in 2024, the Social Equity Economic Development Program aims to increase workforce development programs and provide support to individuals who are members of impacted communities and businesses that are owned by members of impacted communities.Ìý
Tell Us About Your Business
If you are starting a business in fb88, the OBD team is ready to connect you to the resources you need to help meet your business goals. Start by sharing information about your business with fb88 DECD.Ìý Fill out a fb88 Startup Information Form (SIF) here. It’s fast and easy!
Note: Information that you wish to keep confidential should not be included in your SIF submittal.
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