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Opportunities For All - Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce The Opportunities For All (OFA) program is a two part program. Designed to serve as a help desk/navigator to promote business growth for small businesses, including those owned by marginalized groups, and to assist with pairing interns with local companies in the Sarasota/Manatee region.
Small grants and funding will be available to help these small businesses grow and thrive in the community. This initiative is funded by a grant from the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation. Summer Internship Program The Opportunities For All (OFA) Summer Internship program provides a win-win opportunity for local employers to have a representative intern for the summer.
Providing bright, talented, future leaders with the opportunity to broaden their exposure to the professional work world not only benefits employers, it contributes to the overall growth of the community and economy. Employers of interns through the OFA program are fully funded for their participation.
This past summer, the OFA Summer Internship program successfully matched 30 skilled interns with 19 local employers, resulting in five interns being offered and accepting permanent positions within their respective organizations. OFA Internship Application Update: Thank you for the incredible interest in the OFA Internship Program! We have received an overwhelming number of applicants and have now closed the application period.
For those still interested in potential future opportunities, we have established a waiting list. To be added to the list, please reach out to Dan Sidler at dsidler@sarasotachamber. com The Business Assistance Funds Program The Business Assistance Funds Program is designed to assist culturally diverse small business owners and non-profit organizations with resources that will help our local businesses grow and thrive.
Last year, 45 underrepresented businesses were awarded $100,000 in grant funding. To be eligible, at least 51% ownership of small businesses must be held by individuals from underrepresented communities, and the business must provide services or products in the Sarasota/Manatee region. The enrollment window for this year's OFA Business Assistance is closed.
Please see below for this year's grant recipients: Fashion and Beauty Boutique Greatness Beyond Measure, Inc Little Medical School Suncoast Party Popping Events, LLC SailorGirl Transport LLC. The Bradenton Gladiators Football Inc
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small business owners and non-profit organizations in Sarasota/Manatee region with at least 51% ownership by individuals from underrepresented communities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows variable (45 underrepresented businesses awarded $100,000 total last year). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Opportunities For All (OFA) - Business Assistance Funds Program is funded by GREATER SARASOTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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