Osceola County Economic Development Commission

Services Provided

Public Policy and Government Relations

• Business Issues Related to a Specific City
• Community Involvement
• Contractors Issues
• Federal Business Issues
• Issues of the Hispanic Business Community
• Issues Related to the Geographic Location of a Business
• Legislative Issues
• Race Relations Issues
• Small Business Issues
• State Business Issues
• Women's Business Issues

Business Planning

• Business Plan Consulting, Development and Review
• Business Plan Training
• Census Data
• Feasibility Studies
• International Market Research
• Market Plan Development
• Market Research
• Research Training

Management Issues and Training

• General Employment Law Advice
• Human Resources
• Insurance Information
• Leadership/Professional Development
• Mentoring
• Recruiting Assistance

Financial Resources and Assistance

• Assistance in Finding Debt Funding
• Assistance in Finding Equity Funding
• Assistance in Finding Government Funding
• Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
• Consulting
• Energy Loan Fund
• Equity Providers
• Financial Assistance for International Trade Shows
• Historic Tax Credits
• Individual Development Accounts
• Loan Packaging
• Technology Grants

Import Assistance

• Locating Distributors
• Networking
• Trade Education

Marketing/Sales

• Brochure Design
• Census Data
• Competitive Analysis
• Feasibility Studies
• Market Plan Development
• Research (Domestic Markets)
• Research (International Markets)

Networking Organizations

• Geographically Based
• Industry Specific
• Small Business/General

Office, Laboratory and Meeting Space

• Computer Equipment
• Conference/Meeting and Event Space

Economic and Site Development

• Consulting
• Environmental Compliance Assistance
• Legislative Agendas
• Revitalization
• Site Location Assistance

Regulatory Compliance

• Advising
• Bonding
• Codes
• Environmental Compliance Assistance
• Government Requirements

Technical Assistance

• Technical Support
• Technology Transfer
• Training

Training

• Business Management
• Business Plan
• Cash Flow Projections
• Financial Statements
• Health & Safety
• Home-Based Business
• Marketing Plan
• Pre-Business Planning

Nonprofit Development

• Accounting
• Board Development
• Funds Development
• Human Resources
• Organizational Audits
• Strategic Planning
• Technical Services

Buying or Selling a Business

• Buying or Selling a Franchise

Freight & Distribution

• Locating Freight Forwarders/Customs Brokers

Human Resources

• Employee Development
• Hiring, Retention & Education
• Policies & Procedures

Internship Programs & Student Services

• Student Marketing Projects
• Student Research Projects