Economic Development Agencies

Driving economic development through innovation and collaboration.

Centergy, Inc. is a 501(c)4 nonprofit regional marketing and economic development organization. Our purpose is to foster collaboration among private and public-sector leaders throughout the five counties of central Wisconsin that make up the Centergy Region: Adams, Lincoln, Marathon, Portage, and Wood Counties. The Centergy brand provides an effective way to leverage the collective economic power of the region's five counties. It allows us to unite the region's efforts in talent attraction and development, regional brand development, business development, and promoting innovation and entrepreneurship within the business community. We operate in partnership with a broad variety of organizations, institutions, and government entities throughout the Centergy Region. Among them are the region's five major chambers of commerce: the Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce, Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Merrill Area Chamber of Commerce, Portage County Business Council, and the Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce. We collaborate with colleges, universities, and technical schools throughout the region. We're also allied with a long list of public economic development partners at the local level, as well as the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, and the State of Wisconsin. Centergy is proud of the region's business resources and plays an important role in strengthening and growing the region's economy, to ensure an even better quality of life for residents of the counties and communities we serve.

The City of Memphis Office of Business Diversity and Compliance (OBDC) is a municipal agency focused on empowering minority, women-owned, and small businesses. Located in Memphis, TN, OBDC aims to increase participation of these enterprises in city contracting by providing access to opportunities, business development support, and certification assistance. OBDC offers a range of free services designed to support businesses at various growth stages. These include business consultation, workshops on procurement and vendor strategies, and assistance with contracting opportunities specifically related to the City of Memphis. The agency also manages certification programs for Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Woman-Owned Business Enterprises (WBE), and Small Business Enterprises (SBE), helping businesses register as certified suppliers. Specialized initiatives like the Entrepreneurs Network Center and Contractor's University further enhance support for local businesses. OBDC actively promotes an inclusive business community, celebrating diversity and equal opportunities for success.

Supporting local businesses in Clinton, MA.

Supporting local businesses and community growth.

Supporting entrepreneurs in Northwest British Columbia.

Razvojna agencija Sinergija supports municipalities, partners, and the public by fostering entrepreneurship and growth through: leading local development partnerships, managing projects in various sectors, promoting local entrepreneurship, organizing professional training, marketing municipalities and tourism, assisting with funding from Slovenia, the EU, and international sources and collaborating with regional agencies. Our mission is to achieve synergy, improve efficiency, and meet the collective interests of our partners.

Supporting local businesses and community growth.

Hancock County is a great location to start a business. It is located near the Avenue of the Saints, I-90, I-35 and the Mason City Regional Airport. We are less than two hours from Des Moines and Minneapolis, while also approximately five hours to Chicago. We also have high speed fiber-optic services throughout the county. Low operation costs, a pro-business environment, and an educated labor force all make Iowa the perfect choice to start and expand a business. Iowa has lower than the national average rental & construction costs, payroll costs, workers' compensation costs, and utility costs. The Hancock County Economic Development Corporation will facilitate business development, infrastructure development, and workforce development in the county while enhancing our quality of life, by partnering with local, regional and state organizations to maximize results. Follow us on Facebook for regular community updates at https://www.facebook.com/HancockCountyEconomicDevelopmentCorporation/

Enterprise Catalyst™ is Birmingham's free business and social enterprise support service for start-up and growing ventures. Individuals and organisations will benefit from access to business enablement, grant funding opportunities and dedicated one-to-one mentoring from a team of experienced Enterprise Officers. As a client, you can look forward to an intensive business support programme consisting of business skills workshops, specialist topic seminars, enterprise clubs, pitch practice, networking opportunities and more. Funding through awards and grants is open to Enterprise Catalyst clients. These range from a £250 Enterprise Generator kickstarter fund for pitching your idea, through to match-funding from £1,000 up to £24,999 for private sector businesses, and up to £50,000 for social enterprises which can be used to move your business up to the next level. Enterprise Catalyst is a Birmingham City Council Business Support Initiative. It is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund. The initiative aims to build a broad and expansive entrepreneurial culture amongst disadvantaged neighbourhoods and communities. Wards which are covered by the initiative include Aston, Bordesley Green, Hodge Hill, Ladywood, Lozells and East Handsworth, Moseley and Kings Heath, Nechells, Soho, South Yardley, Sparkbrook, Springfield and Washwood Heath. In empowering talented residents to rise as far as their potential can take them, Enterprise Catalyst will help promote local entrepreneurship and support existing businesses in increasing productivity, growth and employment. We welcome applications from idea, early-stage and established businesses, social enterprises, sole traders and small-to-medium-sized companies SMEs. We're open for applications, so why not get in touch to find out what support and funding you are eligible for today?

Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus (EEN-Cyprus) is the Cypriot branch of the Enterprise Europe Network, established in 2008 to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with international ambitions. It operates as a national consortium, helping businesses innovate, grow, and access global opportunities. EEN-Cyprus is part of a vast network of over 600 organizations across more than 50 countries, coordinated by the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry along with various local partners. EEN-Cyprus provides free, personalized advisory and partnering services to SMEs, start-ups, scale-ups, and potential entrepreneurs. Its offerings include access to EU funding, financial sourcing, innovation support, business and technology partnering, international market entry assistance, and guidance on digitalization and sustainability. The organization aims to enhance the competitiveness of Cypriot enterprises and supports recovery from crises while promoting EU priorities.

Empowering entrepreneurs in Lviv.

Enhancing financial capacity for sustainable growth in West and Central Africa.

The Finger Lakes Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is a regional office of the New York Small Business Development Centers, hosted by SUNY Brockport. Established in 1987, it provides free, confidential business advisement, education, advocacy, and research to entrepreneurs and small to medium enterprises in Genesee, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, and Wayne Counties in New York. The center has assisted over 23,000 businesses, facilitating significant local investments and job creation. The Finger Lakes SBDC offers a range of services, including business planning, funding access, e-commerce preparation, marketing strategies, and regulatory compliance. It also conducts training programs, such as the SBDC Fast Track Program, and hosts events like agriculture roundtables in collaboration with local organizations. The center emphasizes personalized advising to empower entrepreneurs and support business growth and expansion.

Il Gruppo di Azione Locale GAL GardaValsabbia è una società mista pubblico/privata, senza scopo di lucro che sostiene progetti di valorizzazione delle tradizioni e della cultura rurale nei territori del Garda Bresciano e della Valle Sabbia e che nasce nell'ambito dell'approccio Leader dell'Unione Europea, in attuazione della Misura 19 LEADER del Programma di Sviluppo Rurale (PSR) 2023-2027 di Regione Lombardia. Le azioni del GAL GardaValsabbia2020 sono frutto della collaborazione tra enti pubblici, imprenditorialità privata e associazionismo del territorio locale.

Promoting local business growth in Gloppen.

Empowering McPherson County's growth and prosperity.

Granit Training Group provides 25 years of small business development and management experience to revitalize entrepreneurship ecosystems in eastern North Carolina.

Greater Fergus Falls (GFF) is a nonprofit economic development organization located in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. It is dedicated to supporting and growing the local business community within a 25-mile radius of the city. GFF's mission focuses on retaining existing businesses, revitalizing the local economy, and attracting new entrepreneurs and innovators. The organization aims to remove barriers for startups and expansions while ensuring the health of current businesses. Incorporated as Greater Fergus Falls Corp, GFF operates as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Its key activities include releasing annual reports on business activity, appointing executive officers, and maintaining an active online presence. GFF pursues goals such as business development, marketing, partnerships, and organizational sustainability. It provides various support services, including business retention and expansion assistance, economic revitalization efforts, and promotional activities through its website and social media channels.

HEY Growth Hub is a business support organization located in the Hull and East Yorkshire region of England. Established on April 1, 2021, it evolved from the Humber Growth Hub to streamline business support services. The HEY Hub operates as a one-stop-shop, providing free and impartial information, advice, and guidance to businesses in the area. The organization offers a wide range of services, including funding support, apprenticeship recruitment, export assistance, and innovation services. It also focuses on digital technology adoption, workforce development, business start-up support, and training courses. HEY Growth Hub facilitates peer networking groups and provides specialized support for sectors such as rail, food manufacturing, construction, and digital & creative industries. The hub is funded by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and the European Regional Development Fund, operating under the strategic direction of the Hull and East Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership.

To provide a leadership role in the advancement of economic growth while enhancing the quality of life in "The Heart of Oklahoma". Proudly Serving the Business Communities of Purcell, Lexington, Goldsby, Wayne and Washington, Oklahoma.