E-Team

A collaborative, community-wide initiative between the CFAE, Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce, University of Central Florida, National Entrepreneurship Center and the private entrepreneurial business community focused on establishing the best entrepreneurship system in America.  Rollins students are provided the opportunity to work closely with this team of leading regional entrepreneurs, resource and education centers to establish a plan for regional entrepreneurial growth in the seven-county Central Florida region.

UCF Business Incubator

The goal of the UCF Business Incubation Program (UCFBIP) and its community partners is to facilitate smarter, faster startup and growth of emerging companies so those companies will become financially successful, high growth companies in the community.

Metro Orlando Economic Development Council

The Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission (EDC) is an organization that helps business. They are dedicated to meeting the needs of today's industries and creating a competitive economic climate where businesses can thrive. To meet this goal, the EDC provides key services and support, which range from relocation and expansion expertise to export counsel to long-term planning with our community partners.

ACG Orlando

The Orlando Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG Orlando) was formed in 2004, to connect growing businesses in Central Florida with local, national and global capital markets, and to facilitate relationship building between these companies, capital sources and professionals active in corporate finance. 

National Entrepreneur Center

The National Entrepreneur Center provides a single location where small businesses can access a variety of business resources, technology, research tools and more than 8 resident support organizations.  The National Entrepreneur Center is a one-of-a-kind resource available to any small business and is continually evolving to serve the needs of our dynamic and diverse small business community.

Orlando, Inc.

Orlando, Inc. is one of four lines of business of the Central Florida Partnership and is specifically focused on Regional Entrepreneurship.  A “Five-Star Chamber” – the highest level of achievement awarded by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Orlando, Inc. is positioned to serve the growing needs of businesses and entrepreneurs throughout the Central Florida Region.

GrowFL

GrowFL is the official Economic Gardening Technical Assistance Pilot Program for the State of Florida and a program of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute.  Launched in 2009 to stimulate investment in  Florida's  economy by providing technical assistance for expanding  businesses in the  state, the Florida Economic Gardening Institute is  headquartered at the  University of Central Florida under contract with  the State of Florida's Office  of Tourism, Trade and Economic  Development under the Executive Office of the  Governor.

Edward Lowe Foundation

The Edward Lowe Foundation, founded by Edward and Darlene Lowe, is committed to assisting the owners of growing, established companies with practical programs and expertise, emphasizing programs for entrepreneurs seeking to grow their companies.  The foundation embraces the concept of "economic gardening," based on the fundamental concept that entrepreneurs drive economies.  Its focus is on second-stage entrepreneurs, believing that these entrepreneurs have the best opportunity to succeed if they learn from their peers.

CEO Nexus

CEO Nexus is a Florida-based, public-private initiative dedicated to helping second-stage CEOs take their companies to the next level. It’s a collaborative effort comprised of second-stage CEO business-owner mentors in the third and fourth stages of growth, knowledgeable subject experts and entrepreneur support organizations.  

Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO)

YPO’s core mission is to develop “Better Leaders through Education and Idea Exchange.”  True peer-based learning is the foundation of the YPO mission and experience.  YPO membership is comprised of successful entrepreneurs and business leaders.