DESCRIPTION THRIVE is a member-based small business accelerator that supports the regional entrepreneurial community. We have worked with and assisted hundreds of individual entrepreneurs. Whether you have a new business idea, are a solopreneur, a second-stage business, or even preparing an exit strategy; we provide skill development resources, tech-centric tools, and expert-guided solutions. SERVICES/PROGRAMS The curriculum of training is progressive Read more...

MISSION The Innovation Station mission connects region’s industry to the UF College of Engineering with the goal of economic development through expertise, research, technology, talent and workforce development. DESCRIPTION The UF Innovation Station Sarasota County is an extension of the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering. Its primary goal is to extend engineering resources into the community to provide economic impact Read more...

MISSION The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee campus provides high quality bachelor’s and graduate-level education and scholarly activity in a personalized learning community that prepares successful leaders and responsible citizens. DESCRIPTION The University of South Florida Sarasota Manatee campus is part of a Preeminent Research University which is dedicated to empowering students to maximize their potential for lifelong success. Led Read more...

MISSION Promoting business growth and success since 1925. The Venice Area Chamber of Commerce believes in creating a dynamic environment for a thriving, vibrant and prosperous business community for the greater Venice Area. DESCRIPTION The Venice Area Chamber of Commerce is a 1,000 + member business organization reaching over 35,000 employees. Through our partnership with Visit Sarasota County, we are Read more...

MISSION Venice MainStreet, Inc. is committed to preserving and enhancing the character, beauty, and economic vitality of historic downtown Venice and surrounding areas. VISION To enhance the vibrant Venice community by bringing activities, cultural connections, and regional and national interest to Venice through advocacy, partnerships, and volunteerism. GUIDING VALUES Economic Vitality Historic Preservation Mutual Respect Beneficial Partnerships Meaningful Community Connections Read more...

MISSION We make Sarasota County a better place by promoting our community on the World stage. Vision: Creating a vibrant Sarasota County through tourism. DESCRIPTION Visit Sarasota County leads and supports the tourism industry in Sarasota County by providing the highest quality, and most innovative, marketing programs and promotions to ensure the continued growth of tourism and travel from visitors Read more...

MISSION By investing in people through academic scholarships and supporting capital projects of local organizations, the William G. and Marie Selby Foundation looks beyond what is and enables change for what can be. DESCRIPTION The Selby Foundation Core Values 1) Humanity: The Selbys demonstrated that they cared for and about people in general, and especially for those known to them. Read more...