Business Traveler's Guide to Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce - Important Things to Know Before Visiting

The Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce, which serves as a business advocacy organization, has a long legacy of leading business development in Northeast Florida. They have a mission to improve and maintain high a high quality economic growth in Northeast Florida.

The organization strives to provide services such as mentoring, training, networking and consulting. Mentors are matched with clients to help them achieve their business goals. Experts are provided to give classes and workshops in various disciplines such as marketing, finance, management etc. They also help in establishing networks with potential customers, vendors and service providers. There are also consultants who can be contacted for advice and direction on various entrepreneurial issues.

Official web site

http://www.opportunityjacksonville.com/default.aspx

Small Business Centre (SBC): They aim and strive to develop Jacksonville's small businesses. They aim to do so by assessing the needs of this small businesses, providing technical help, provide counseling and mentoring opportunities and even giving capital if needed. They also have a Business Information Centre, which houses computer software, industry resources and publications, and other important resources.

Information about the Small Business Centre

http://www.opportunityjacksonville.com/subnav/sub_smallbusinesscenter.aspx

Jacksonville Women's Business Center (JWBC): Initiated in 2004, this center aims to support woman entrepreneurs to develop their business and help them overcome challenges and become successful. They help both, those who wish to launch a business and those who wish to grow an existing business. The counties served by JWBC are: Baker, Duval, Putnam, St Johns, Nassau and Clay.

Information about the Women's Business Centre

http://www.opportunityjacksonville.com/subnav/sub_womensbusinesscenter.aspx

IMPACTjax: It is a professional program for the 21-40 year olds who wish to work in the Jacksonville area. They aim to develop the next generation businessmen, and help them connect with each other and the community.

Impactjax official website

http://www.impactjax.com/about.php