Overview
Small businesses offer unique products and services, strengthen community identity, attract neighborhood involvement, and support community involvement. Orange County’s Business Resource Office aims to strengthen the county’s relationship with small businesses. Services include:
- Deliver in-person and online customer service
- Link small businesses to existing county programs
- Connect small businesses with economic support organizations
- Educate small businesses on financial, technical, and administrative resources
- Promote procurement and contracting opportunities
- Host Small Business Bootcamp events
Resource Dashboard
Provides a comprehensive collection of online resources designed to support entrepreneurs and small business owners at every stage of their business journey.
Guides: Researching Your Business, Establishing Your Business, Funding Your Business
Resources: Business Data Explorer, Economic Development Strategy
Small Business Passport
Guidance on launching a business, accessing procurement and contracting opportunities, navigating the permitting and approval process, and avoiding code violations, among other key topics.
Small Business Bootcamp
Events designed to provide valuable resources, skills, and knowledge to help start or grow a successful small business.
Session 1: Opening Doors: Understanding Zoning Before You Open Your Business
Monday, July 13, 6 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
East Orange Community Center, 12050 East Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32826
Overview: Learn how zoning impacts business location decisions, permits, approvals, and requirements before opening your business.
Session 2: Opening Doors: Understanding Building Safety Requirements for Your Business
Wednesday, July 15, 6 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
East Orange Community Center, 12050 East Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32826
Overview: Learn building safety requirements, inspections, permits, and occupancy considerations before opening your business.
Session 3: Opening Doors: Understanding Small Business Development Opportunities
Wednesday, July 22, 6 - 8 p.m.
Meadow Woods Recreation Center, 1751 Rhode Island Woods Circle, Orlando, FL 32824
Overview: Explore small business development resources, growth opportunities, and support services available to entrepreneurs.
Session 4: Opening Doors: Understanding Procurement Opportunities
Wednesday, July 29, 6 - 8 p.m.
Meadow Woods Recreation Center, 1751 Rhode Island Woods Circle, Orlando, FL 32824
Overview: Learn how to identify procurement opportunities and connect with Orange County contracting resources.