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Regular Council
STAFF MEMO x
Meeting: Regular Council - Jul 10 2025
Staff Contact: Mayor Molly Young Department: Council
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Presentation by the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce and Small Business Development
Center at FAU
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PALM BEACH �
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
FLORIDA
Division of Research
PALM BEACH NORTH SMALL BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT SATELLITE CENTER
Empowering Enfrepreneurs and Sfrengfhening fhe
Business Community in Palm Beach North
The Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the Florida Small
Business Development Center (SBDC) at Florida Atlantic University (FAU). This
collaboration is designed to empower small businesses and entrepreneurs with the
tools, mentorship, and strategic connections they need to grow and succeed.
Together, we're bringing a Satellite Center of the Florida SBDC at FAU to our
region—creating a powerful, localized support hub tailored to the unique needs of
our business community. Palm Beach North businesses can request the following
consulting services:
Expert & Tailored Business Access to Capital & Financial
Guidance O Resources
Targeted Support for Small and Networking & Community
Minority-Owned Businesses O Connections
Mentorship from Seasoned Resources from Startup to
Business Professionals O Expansion
Contact Us -
sbdc@fau.edu
• sbdc.fau.edu
Agenda Item #1.
NEW BUSINESS
CHECKLIST
• Write Your Business Plan
• Create Your BLAIM Team •
Banker, Lawyer, Accountant, Insurance Agent, and Mentor
• Determine Your Legal Structure
LLC, C Corporation, S Corporation, Sole Proprietorship, Nonprofit
• Register Your Business
• Register with the State of Florida on Sunbiz.org.
• Register with your municipality or Palm Beach County.
• Obtain Necessary Tax Information
• For Federal Identification Numbers (EINs), apply through the IRS.
• For State Sales Tax and State Withholding Tax, visit the Florida Department of
Revenue.
• Open a Business Bank Account and Identify Sources of Funding
Sources of funding can include commercial bank loans, grants, micro-loans, angel
investors, venture capitalists, or friends &family.
• Consider Insurance Options
• Attend Networking Events and/or Join an Industry Association
• ' • ' • ' • LOCAL BUSINESS
RESOURCE CENTER
Powered by the Palm Beach North
• - •- • • • - • • • Chamber of Commerce
Scan the QR code below to visit the
• Local Business Resource Center
powered by the Palm Beach North
• Chamber of Commerce. Here you will
find access to resources such as business
•_ ; startup information and networking &
••, •_ educational opportunities.
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AWARD WINNING CHAMBER Local Business Resource Center
www.pbnbiz.com
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