Florida National Guard Foundation

*Statewide program of financial assistance for current National Guard members only *Assistance awarded for emergency situations only and determined on a case by case basis *Situation must strictly meet criteria of an emergency through no fault of applicant, examples include: natural or man-made disaster, accident, illness or injury *Assistance is provided to help with basic living essentials, housing, utilities, child care, food, gas, vehicle repairs, medical/dental care, prescriptions, etc.

Services: Emergency Funds, Medical Care Expense Assistance, Mortgage Payment Assistance, Prescription Expense Assistance, Rent Payment Assistance, Student Financial Aid, Utility Service Payment Assistance

FSU, Case Management

*Case Management Services work with FSU students taking classes, applicants, or alumni to provide emotional support, counseling, advocacy, and to identify immediate needs, making appropriate referrals to campus and community resources *Problems may include :Emotional Distress/Mental Health; death of family member or close friend; serious illness, accident resulting in injury; hospitalization for emotional or physical condition; housing crisis; financial hardship; family/relationship difficulties; and academic concerns related to a crisis *Case Managers available to assist with concerns, referrals from faculty, staff, family, friend or community member concerned about an individual's well-being *Students may call to speak with a Case Manager or walk-in 8am-4pm, M-F *Faculty and staff should refer students directly to Case Management Services; Call, email or use online reporting (report.

Services: Bereavement and Grief Counseling, Case/Care Management, Emergency Funds, General Counseling Services, In Person Crisis Intervention, Outpatient Mental Health Facilities

FSU, Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans

*Entrepreneurship Boot camp for Veterans (EBV) Accelerate is a 3 phase, boot camp-style program that handles topics such as finance, management, marketing and strategy planning held at Florida State University *Open to all veteran business owners – 50% or more ownership maintained by veteran, must be in business for 3 or more years, and they must employ 5 or more full time employees *Veteran business owner must have served active duty with honorable discharge or general discharge under honorable conditions *Graduates of other IMVF (Institute for Veteran and Military Families) programs are eligible to apply (must meet stated criteria) *Applicants accepted into EBV Accelerate programs will have lodging and meals provided to them; travel not included *Available in 2021

Services: Business Development, Career Development, Job Finding Assistance, Veteran Employment Programs

Gadsden County Chamber of Commerce

*Promotes economic development and tourism in Gadsden County, provides general information about the community, and works to improve the quality of life for its citizens *Offers small business start-up classes, covering marketing, regulations and strengthening profitability of existing businesses

Services: Business Development, Chambers of Commerce

Madison County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism

*Promotes local businesses and industries that are Madison County members and their related events *Serves as county's tourist center

Services: Business Development, Chambers of Commerce

Monticello Chamber of Commerce

*Promotes business and industry in Monticello-Jefferson County *Meetings held at Noon on 1st Tu of each month the First United Methodist Church across the street *Business after 5 and other events

Services: Business Development, Chambers of Commerce

Motivating People Through Arts and Crafts (MPAC)

*A nonprofit primarily assisting persons with Autism, neurodiversity, communication disorders, and unique abilities through arts and crafts, workshops to encourage entrepreneurship, and employment/career development skill development; people of all abilities are welcome *Third Sunday socials with art, activities, discussions and occasional speakers for people of any abilities *MPAC community arts sessions are held Thursdays from 5:30PM to 7:30 PM

Services: Art Therapy, Employment Preparation, Entrepreneurial Training

Operation Homefront

*Financial assistance for overdue bills, repairs, or other critical family needs *Must be post 911 military veteran injured in the line of duty *Honorable or general discharge required

Services: Emergency Funds

Taylor County Chamber of Commerce

*Business organization that promotes industry, business development, tourism, and special events such as monthly mixers, luncheons, and seminars for small businesses *Coordinates many cultural events, keeps an updated community calendar, provides maps and general information about the county

Services: Business Development, Chambers of Commerce

TCC, Spark (Entrepreneurship)

*TCC Spark is a series of entrepreneurial workshops held monthly at TCC campus focuses on helping student and community member entrepreneurs gain the skills and connections needed to explore a business idea, start a business for the first time, or grow and expand *Workshop topics include new product/service development, target marketing, competition strategies, sales forecasting, expenses and financial statements *Each workshop costs $10 plus some additional fees; cholarships may be available through the Big Bend Minority Chamber of Commerce, phone: 850-577-0789 *Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program partners with TCC Spark to provide active duty service members and veterans with the skills to open and operate their own business; program is offered twice a year and will include mentorship and networking opportunities for veterans and those in active duty service membership interested in entrepreneurship

Services: Business Development, Employment Preparation, Veteran Benefits Assistance