Business Start-Up Resources
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Florida’s Small Business Development Center (FSBDC) at FGCU
*Walk-ins are welcome, but for the best experience, we recommend scheduling a free consultation : SBDC FGCU Free Consultation
3106 Del Prado S. #303
Cape Coral, FL 33904
239-573-2737
Small Business Development Center
The Cape Coral EDO has partnered with Florida Gulf Coast University’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) satellite office near City Hall. The SBDC is dedicated to providing businesses with free, confidential advice. Their services include confidential, one-on-one counseling and educational workshops geared toward providing businesses with all the information they need to conduct a successful business. The SBDC is operated by FGCU’s Lutgert College of Business and the U.S. Small Business Administration. Since 2005, the SBDC-Cape Coral Office has counseled hundreds of businesses—from start-ups to expansions—through organized seminars and events.
Cape Coral Chamber of Commerce
2051 Cape Coral Parkway
Cape Coral, FL 33904
800-226-9609
239-549-6900
Cape Coral Chamber of Commerce
The Cape Coral Chamber is a not-for-profit membership organization with more than 800 business members. Its office is the Visitor Information Center at the foot of the Cape Coral Parkway Bridge. The Chamber provides local business networking, small business resources, small business counseling, education, special events, visitor information and relocation assistance, community resources, and city and county government and business advocacy.
Cape Coral Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)
1231 Lafayette St,
Cape Coral, FL 33904
(239) 242-3737
Cape Coral Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)
The Cape Coral CRA supports businesses and property owners within the South Cape redevelopment district by encouraging investment, redevelopment, and business growth. It offers technical guidance and potential grant assistance for eligible new construction, facility expansions, renovations, code-related improvements, and demolition projects. The CRA also invests in infrastructure, streetscapes, and other public improvements that make the district more attractive to customers, businesses, and investors. Programs are limited to qualifying properties and projects located within the CRA boundaries and are subject to eligibility and funding availability.
Cape Coral Construction Industry Association (CCCIA)
611 SE 11th St., Suite B
Cape Coral, FL 33990-2809
239-772-0027
CCCIA
The Cape Coral Construction Industry Association (CCCIA) has been serving the community since 1971. CCCIA’s purpose is to benefit those engaged in construction-related industries in Cape Coral: contractors, Realtors, lenders, electricians, plumbers, roofers, and more. CCCIA helps connect local business partners by providing industry resources and networking opportunities.
Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association
918 SE 46th Lane
Cape Coral, FL 33904
239-542-6209
Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association
The Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association was founded in 1969, and it serves as the hub for Realtor educational homebuyer programs, community involvement, special events, professional training, and national memberships.
Goodwill Southwest Florida MicroEnterprise Institute
Opportunity Center
5100 Tice Street
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 995-2106
Goodwill Southwest Florida MicroEnterprise Institute
Helps Cape Coral entrepreneurs start or strengthen small businesses through practical training in business planning, market research, pricing, marketing, and cash-flow management. Participants develop a business plan and may also become eligible for small-business loans or grants.
CareerSource Southwest Florida
6800 Shoppes at Plantation Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33912
239-931-8200
CareerSource Southwest Florida
Helps Cape Coral businesses recruit and train employees through job postings, candidate searches, hiring assistance, labor-market information, business coaching, and access to eligible workforce-training funds. Many services are available at no cost to employers.
SCORE Southwest Florida
2201 Second Street, Suite 500
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 533-3102
SCORE Southwest Florida
Helps Cape Coral entrepreneurs start, manage, and grow their businesses through free, confidential mentoring from experienced business professionals. SCORE also offers workshops, webinars, templates, and guidance on business planning, financing, marketing, operations, and other small-business needs.