CareerEdge
www.careeredgefunders.org
CareerEdge is the first Funders Collaborative designated as a National Fund for Workforce Solutions site in the Southeastern US.

Suncoast Community Capital Corporation
www.suncoastcommunitycapital.org
SCC's mission is to advocate for and to create economic opportunities in underserved and economically distressed communities in Manatee and Sarasota Counties in the State of Florida.

Manatee Education Foundation
www.manatee.k12.fl.us/departments/mef/
Since 1988, the Manatee Education Foundation has been granting wishes and opening educational doors in the School District of Manatee County as a direct support and private 501(c) 3 foundation. Wishes are opportunities to help a student succeed and we strive to offer endless possibilities with unlimited benefits for all students.

State College of Florida
www.scf.edu
Established in 1957, State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) is the region's first and largest public college, serving approximately 36,000 college credit students annually at campuses in Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch and Venice, and online via eLearning opportunities. Another 25,000 participants annually attend professional development and personal enrichment classes. The College has graduated 37,000 students since 1960.

Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
www.scf.edu/CorporateCommunityDevelopment/SmallBusinessDevelopmentCenter
The SBA has information on starting a business (such as developing a business plan and identifying a target market), managing your business, marketing the business, and financing the startup. This site has many free online courses that you can take on these various topics. There is also a library of online resources, which includes SBA publications, links to other websites, and financial and technical assistance forms.

Manatee Community Federal Credit Union
www.manateecfcu.org/home.html
A Credit Union is a not-for-profit, not for charity, but for service financial cooperative organized by people who share a common bond. The credit union difference is also upheld through the unselfish service of credit union volunteers. Unlike other financial institutions, our Board of Directors serves on a voluntary basis and is elected by the membership of the credit union. The Board members listen to the members needs and then set policies and direction for the credit union representing the credit union membership. Services include: Loans, Checking, Savings, IRAs, CDs, ATM Cards, Travelers Checks, Moeny Orders, Wire Transfer and other services.

Manatee Community Action Agency
www.manateecaa.org
Helping people, changing lives in our community through education, partnerships, and delivery of quality services.

City of Bradenton
www.cityofbradenton.com

Manatee County
www.mymanatee.org

United Community Centers
The 13th Avenue Dream Center is a United Community Center, Inc. project in Manatee County, south of St. Petersburg, Florida. For over 8 years the United Community Center has been capital fundraising for the project. The center opened in July 2010 and is part of a community redevelopment area in Bradenton.