Building a business is hard enough without having to discover every resource from scratch. Fortunately, Tamarac and Broward County have a meaningful network of support organizations, programs, and resources specifically designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners start, stabilize, and grow.
This guide covers the primary resources available to local entrepreneurs — from free counseling and business planning support to financing education and professional networking.
Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)
The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) network is one of the most accessible and high-quality resources available to Broward County entrepreneurs. The SBDC at Broward College and other regional locations offer free one-on-one business counseling with experienced advisors who can help with business plan development, financial projections, marketing strategy, licensing questions, and access to capital. Services are genuinely free and available to existing businesses and pre-venture entrepreneurs alike. Start at floridasbdc.com.
SCORE Broward Chapter
SCORE is a national nonprofit that connects entrepreneurs with experienced volunteer mentors — typically retired executives and business professionals. The Broward chapter offers free mentoring sessions, workshops, and educational resources covering a broad range of business topics. For entrepreneurs who benefit from long-term mentorship relationships rather than one-time consultations, SCORE is one of the strongest free resources available. Visit score.org to find your local chapter.
Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development
The Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development supports local businesses with technical assistance, certification programs for small and minority-owned businesses, and connections to county procurement opportunities. For businesses interested in government contracting, the ESBD certification programs are a meaningful pathway. Visit broward.org/economic for current programs.
City of Tamarac Business Services
The City of Tamarac actively supports local business development through its Business Tax Receipt program, business permitting support, and community development resources. The city has also historically maintained relationships with regional economic development partners that benefit local entrepreneurs. Start with the City of Tamarac's official business resources page for current information.
Florida SBDC Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)
For businesses interested in federal, state, or local government contracting, the Florida PTAC program provides specialized support to help companies navigate the procurement process — from registration to bid preparation. This is a specialized but genuinely valuable resource for businesses in service industries, construction, IT, and professional services.
Workforce Development
Broward College and local workforce partners offer continuing education, professional certifications, and workforce development programming that can support entrepreneurs looking to build skills or help their employees grow. CareerSource Broward also offers business services including recruiting assistance and training incentives for qualifying employers.
Professional Community and Peer Networks
Beyond formal organizations, the Broward entrepreneurial community is active through a range of informal and formal networks — chambers of commerce, BNI chapters, industry-specific associations, and professional meetups. The Tamarac Chamber of Commerce and Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber are two starting points for connecting with the local business community.
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