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Google for Startups

Google is committed to empowering entrepreneurs around the world through programs, partnerships, and our products.

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Legal Standard Florida Online Firm

LegalStandard.comSM is a law firm and not a referral service, so our clients enjoy the benefit of our attorneys’ collective abilities and experience. Our dedicated attorneys have an average of 20 years of experience and each individual attorney brings a unique set of skills to our legal team. LegalStandard.comSM is paving the way for online legal services in Florida. Our web based platform allows you to obtain the legal services you need from the comfort of your home or office, with a fixed fee format and quick turn around.

Local Partners

Salted Culture

While we have our individual projects often we love coming together and creating Salted Culture. It's a chance to show the behind the scenes shots, the how to's, cover events, interviews artists and so much more. Radio & event host, small business and social media consultant, voiceovers and acting, blogger, international model and brand ambassador who also plans events and dabbles in consulting. The Diesel God Amateur bodybuilder, author, brand ambassador, actor, blogger, a total foodie.

Perfectly Suited Career Consulting

We assist today’s Jobseeker with Career development tools such as Career assessments, Interview Coaching, Résumé packages from Entry Level to Executive and leadership/Motivational Customizable Professional Development Training workshops. We offer Accredited Customer Experience Professional Certification training program, issued and recognized Nationally and Internationally by the Customer Institute of America and the International Council of Customer Service Organizations.

Jamila Rouse Enterprises, LLC

I LOVE TO SING! I love touching lives and mending hearts with the gift of music. I live to soothe the spirits of those looking for a few moments of peace. I have over 20 years of experience in the music industry; singing, writing and composing and I am wholly aware of the affects music can have on the lives of people.

Selena's The Bling Boutique

Many are seeking to make a lasting and memorable impression with their clients and events. They just don’t have the tools or creativity to create their own business or event products. The problem we solve is that we create it for them! We take the creative fear and hassle of it away! Selena’s The Bling Boutique is a very unique boutique where we customize various products.

SuperiorImage Consultations

Due to the increasing demand of quality Executive Administration, more corporations and businesses are looking for qualified Executive Assistance that will allow them to save on hiring and office space; while still receiving professional work. Superior Image Consultations not only provides administrative support, but we also help individual Personal Development service to help enhance the overall work performance of career individuals! We are here to help others succeed!

Stuart Media

Devan Stuart Lesley is a 20+ year media veteran and People magazine correspondent. She began her media career producing the morning newscast at Jacksonville, FL's WTLV and later served as a senior reporter for the Jacksonville Business Journal, where she covered dozens of major business, civic and political issues and became known for her in-depth profiles of local leaders.

ADA Global Security

Keep your private property or business secured with an armed security guard and patrol services from our company in Jacksonville, Florida. ADA Global provides armed and unarmed security guard services to private and commercial clients around the state of Florida. Our security company has expert personnel with the right training to keep you safe. Our guards are more professional, vigilant, and knows anti-terrorism techniques on handling emergency situations better than most other security forces.

Mellow Mushroom Restaurant

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers was founded in 1974 in Atlanta, Georgia. The franchise, operated under Home-Grown Industries of Georgia, Inc., is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. For over 40 years, Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers has been serving up fresh, stone-baked pizzas to order in an eclectic, art-filled, and family-friendly environment. Each Mellow is locally owned and operated and provides a unique feel focused around great customer service and high-quality food.

Concierge Resource Professional Consultants LLC dba CRPC Consulting

CRPC Consultants mission is to build relationships an as a trusted, strategic B2B Strategic Engagement Expert resource for entrepreneurs at any stage of the business lifecycle. We navigate, inspire, and empowered people with creative ideas to expand their businesses; turn validated ideas into reality, and demonstrate what our expertise to entrepreneurs. Then, we demonstrate to entrepreneurs how to replicate their growth success for residual revenue streams.

904 Business Solutions

Our Mission is the successful startup of your dream business. Your dream not only costs you financially but it will also cost time. To succeed you don’t have time to procrastinate. That’s is where 904 Business Solutions comes in. We are designed to save you time by providing you with your small business needs. 904 Business Solutions specializes in Advertising, Marketing, Business Plans, Websites, Mobile Apps, Social Media, Graphic Designs and Cloud service.

Crank Visuals

An innovative photographer, videographer, and graphic designer

Salted Culture

What We Do... While we have our individual projects often we love coming together and creating Salted Culture. It's a chance to show the behind the scenes shots, the how to's, cover events, interviews artists and so much more.

City of Atlantic Beach

Donner Park, located in the Marsh Oaks area at the corner of Dutton Island Dr. West and George Street, consists of over 5 acres of park land. Donner Park has a full basketball court, a softball field, tennis courts, and a large sand playground area and the Gail Baker Community Center. This park is shaded by oak and pecan trees and is home to many of the City's community activities, including outdoor summer movies, fall festival, flag football, baseball, and tennis. Outdoor bathrooms are open during weekdays. Gail Baker Community Center has a large community room and a full kitchen available to the public for rent. The Center has activities that include dance classes, homework assistance, and tutoring, Jr. Achievement, senior activities, public computers, summer camp, and much more. For more information on activity dates or events contact Adele Grage Cultural Center.

City of Atlantic Beach

Donner Park & Gail Baker Community Center 2072 George Street Donner Park, located in the Marsh Oaks area at the corner of Dutton Island Dr. West and George Street, consists of over 5 acres of park land. Donner Park has a full basketball court, a softball field, tennis courts, and a large sand playground area and the Gail Baker Community Center. This park is shaded by oak and pecan trees, and is home to many of the City's community activities, including outdoor summer movies, fall festival, flag football, baseball, and tennis. Outdoor bathrooms are open during weekdays. Gail Baker Community Center has a large community room and a full kitchen available to the public for rent. The Center has activities that include dance classes, homework assistance and tutoring, Jr. Achievement, senior activities, public computers, summer camp, and much more

Lumbee Group

At Lumbee Group our vision is simple. “People, Service and Quality First”. Our staff is challenged everyday to go above and beyond for our clients needs. We will always evolve our service to provide the best support. We will always require that our partners offer the highest quality without exception.

Next-Financing

KRISTY CHANCE STARKE, MBA SMALL BUSINESS BENEFITS EXPERT Kristy Chance Starke, MBA, has over 20 years of business experience. Her passion has always been helping people, particularly entrepreneurs connect with the people, resources, and information they need to reach their dreams. She is a Licensed Financial services Professional as a GA/ FL/ SC Insurance Sales agent, a Certified Life Coach (Business focus) and Speaker. Currently she is contracted with Modern Woodmen of America, Financial Services, Kingsland GA, AFLAC Northeast Florida Small Business Division, Jacksonville, Florida, Mom & Pop Business Funding, and she is a National Account Manager at NEXT Business Finances. “If I can help somebody, along life’s way, then my living will not be in vain.” Mahalia Jackson

The Mobile Food Trip

The Mobile Food Trip offers some of Americas Favourite Snacks, Delicious Burgers, Flavorful Street Tacos, Seasoned Fries, Corndogs and many more here in the Beautiful State of Florida.

The Lumbee Group

Our Vision At Lumbee Group our vision is simple. “People, Service and Quality First”. Our staff is challenged everyday to go above and beyond for our clients needs. We will always evolve our service to provide the best support. We will always require that our partners offer the highest quality without exception.

Next Business Finances

Kristy Chance Starke, MBA, has over 20 years of business experience. Her passion has always been helping people, particularly entrepreneurs connect with the people, resources, and information they need to reach their dreams. She is a Licensed Financial Services Professional as a GA/ FL/ SC Insurance Sales agent, a Certified Life Coach (Business focus) and Speaker. Currently, she is contracted with Modern Woodmen of America, Financial Services, Kingsland GA, AFLAC Northeast Florida Small Business Division, Jacksonville, Florida, Mom & Pop Business Funding, and she is a National Account Manager at NEXT Business Finances.

Leesha Archie Enterprises

Experienced in administrating, overseeing, and managing programs for-profit & non-profit organizations Operational knowledge of computers and various programs, Results-oriented, high energy, hands-on professional with a successful record of accomplishments, Excellent communication skills in both written and oral form, Editing, marketing, and organizational knowledge to produce media (radio commercials, print articles, press releases, etc.), Creative, journalistic eye for Photography

Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

Our mission is to foster understanding of the interaction of people, wildlife, and their environment by: Creating experiences that engage our guests Providing fun and innovative educational opportunities Funding operations, expansion and programs through an entrepreneurial spirit with public and private partnerships Instilling passion in the next generation as responsible stewards of the future

Ebony & Ivory Professional Services

Established in 2013, Ebony & Ivory Professional Services is dedicated to providing our customers with the best possible service.OUR IMPACT OVER 1000 RESUMES & COVER LETTERS, OVER 600 CAREER PLACEMENTS,OVER 30 WEBSITES CREATED,OVER 25 501C3 APPLICATION APPROVALS Over 300 Business Card Designed/Printed, OVER 40 BUSINESS PLANS APPROVED

Joi Stick

The *Joistik is an essential tool for every type of digital content creator. It holds 2 or more mobile phones or tablets – allowing users to stream and record hands-free on multiple apps simultaneously. It’s lightweight and portable, so your Joistik can go anywhere to capture stable professional-looking footage from all angles.

DKT Thompson Consultants

The firm concentrates on programs and service activities to government agencies, private individuals, commercial establishments, and non-profit organizations. The areas of concentration are: 1) Housing and Community Development 2) Construction and Business Development 3) Transportation and Economic 4) Other services