Florida Trade Resources
- Enterprise Florida : A public-private partnership that provides resources to companies interested in expanding their business to Florida or to export from Florida to international markets. They offer services such as market research, business matchmaking, trade shows and missions, and export counseling.
- Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC): Provides free and confidential one-on-one business consulting, training, and access to resources for small businesses. They offer assistance with international trade, including export readiness assessments, export marketing plans, and market research.
- Port Miami: One of the busiest ports in the world and an important gateway for international trade. Provides resources for companies interested in importing or exporting goods through the port.
- World Trade Center Miami: A non-profit organization that promotes international trade and investment in the Miami area. Offers services such as trade education, business matchmaking, and international events.
- Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association: Represents the interests of customs brokers, freight forwarders, and logistics providers in Florida. Offers training, networking events, and advocacy services.
- Miami-Dade Beacon Council: A public-private partnership that promotes economic development in the Miami area. Offers assistance to companies interested in expanding their business to the region or exporting from the region.
- Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau – The official travel and tourism site of Greater Miami & Miami Beach. The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau is the official, accredited destination sales and marketing organization for Greater Miami and Miami Beach. A global leisure and business destination that delivers culturally rich, diverse, and innovative experiences inspiring boundless passion in visitors and residents alike.
- Florida Chamber of Commerce: A statewide business organization that advocates for policies that promote economic growth and international trade.
- Florida Foreign Trade Association: A non-profit organization that promotes international trade and investment in Florida. Offers services such as trade education, networking events, and trade missions.
- International Trade Hub at Port Manatee: “The right turn on Tampa Bay” Provides resources and support to companies interested in exporting goods through Port Manatee.
- Florida Ports Council: The Florida Ports Council is a nonprofit trade association representing Florida’s seaports. Their website provides information on the state’s ports and their capabilities, as well as resources for businesses looking to import or export through Florida’s ports.
- East Orlando Chamber of Commerce: The East Orlando Chamber of Commerce represents Central Florida’s powerful high-technology and state of the art healthcare corridor. The mission of the East Orlando Chamber is to be a leader in business advocacy, community engagement and regional connectivity. We help to create a positive business climate in the region through leadership development, community involvement, networking opportunities, educational programs and more!
- Orlando Economic Partnership: Fueling Orlando’s Economy – The Partnership is a not-for-profit economic and community development organization focused on unifying strategies to create a prosperous economy for all.
- Asian American Chamber of Commerce in Central Florida (AACC) – Assist and empower the Asian American community by providing a leading voice on its behalf to advance the business and economic interests of our members. Whether you own or represent a business, lead a corporate office, or manage an association, you will be provided with a voice of experience and influence in Central Florida by joining the Asian American Chamber of Commerce.
- JAXUSA Partnership: JAXUSA Partnership is a regional economic development organization representing the seven counties of Northeast Florida. Jacksonville’s regional economic development initiative Their website provides resources and services for businesses looking to expand globally, including assistance with trade missions and market research.
- Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce: The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce is a business advocacy organization representing the interests of businesses in the Tampa Bay area. Their website provides resources for businesses looking to expand globally, including information on trade policy and international trade events.
- Tampa Bay Economic Development Council – Tampa Bay is a top exporting location within the U.S. Exporting helps companies increase sales, grow faster, increase profitability, and reduce risk. Through Global Tampa Bay, our regional collaboration effort with Pasco and Pinellas counties, we help local companies increase export sales by organizing trade missions to key international markets and connect them to available resources for export growth. Working with corporate executives, site selection consultants, real estate professionals, and other influential decision-makers, the Tampa Bay EDC provides customized, confidential relocation and expansion services to domestic and international companies interested in growing their business in Hillsborough County. Locally, we help our existing businesses access the tools and resources they need to succeed.
- Global Tampa Bay – Global Tampa Bay is a regional collaboration between the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council, Pinellas County Economic Development and the Pasco Economic Development Council to increase international business opportunities for companies within the region and to market the region globally as a top business destination. At Global Tampa Bay, we proudly work together with our regional economic partners such as the Tampa International Airport and Port Tampa Bay as well as various Federal, State and local entities to deliver an integrated international strategy.
- Central Florida International Trade Office: This organization provides resources and support to businesses in the Central Florida region looking to expand globally. They offer services such as market research, trade missions, and education. The CFITO assists the Central Florida region by connecting inquiries to the relevant trade resources within the community. The CFITO hosts an extensive database of regional companies that are actively engaged in trade. Through timely data, key contacts for shipping, compliance, transportation, and logistics, the CFITO provides a valuable service to all companies interested in trade.
- The National Entrepreneur Center: We are dedicated to the development, growth, and success of small businesses. Through a cooperative effort of a diverse group of organizations, we offer easy access to professional business assistance, quality educational programming, and practical industry expertise. We relocated to the Orlando Fashion Square Mall and built our award-winning indoor miniature city, where entrepreneurs and small businesses receive support and services that enable them to develop the strong business community that has kept Orlando as one of the best places in American for starting and growing a small business for over a decade.