The Walt Disney World Co. offers many partnership and contracting opportunities for MWBE's (minority and women-owned business enterprises). Learn more at their Minority Business Development site.

For new & established businesses, the Disney Entrepreneur Center offers many resources, from free one-on-one business counseling, to low-cost seminars, to networking opportunities. 315 E. Robinson St.

Created in 1977, the Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission attracts new businesses to the Orlando region, and it supports local companies with expansion plans and other business needs.

The Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau is a sales and marketing organization for Orlando and the Orange County area. It promotes Orlando as a great vacation & meeting destination.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was created in 1953 as an independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns.

The Florida Minority Supplier Development Council provides a direct link between corporate America and minority-owned business enterprises. It started MBE Programs with City of Orlando & Orange County

Obtain a business license, permit or tax registration in FIVE (5) easy steps: (1) Select city; (2) Choose license/permit; (3) Check out; (4) Complete application; (5) Click on submit. You're done!

New to Orange County, FL? There are 13 cities within Orange County that require a separate business license and fee. Before obtaining an Orange County license, you MUST obtain a city license.

Registered & enrolled business taxpayers may file returns and pay Florida taxes online for certain taxes, such as Sales&Use Tax, Unemployment Tax, Florida Tax Collector, etc. Save a stamp! Save time!

For corporations, file and pay your annual Florida return here. You may also file new articles of incorporation and research existing corporations, registered agents, fictitious names & judgment liens

Learn about what's happening and see what's new around the City of Orlando.

One-stop shopping for all Orange County Govt. resources: Contracts & bids; Certified minority vendors & MWBE firms; county agencies & services; elected officials; hearings; recreation; and lots more!

Osceola County Government website: Click on "Business" icon in left column for a link to business-related agencies in Osceola: Econ. Development; Building Ofc; Engineering; Planning & Zoning; etc.

Seminole County Government's site includes information on county services, departments, tourism, parks, business, elected officials, job listings, purchasing & contracts and human resources dept.

The Lake County Government website lists the latest Lake County news as well as an index of "Most Requested" website resources in Lake County and Lake County Department listings.

The Volusia County Govt. website provides information on local government services, business services, tourism, beach cams and beach reports, and a link to the Volusia Dept. of Economic Development.

The UCF Business Incubation Program helps with smarter, faster startup and growth of emerging companies. Clients are provided business development services, resources & expertise. 18-36 month program

Welcome to Central Contractor Registration (CCR), which is the primary registrant database for the U.S. Federal Government.

WORKFORCE CENTRAL FLORIDA (WCF) is the region's largest permanent placement agency, helping over 4,700 employers connect with more than 54,000 job seekers each year.

Florida Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink's Weekly Newsletter

Tradezone.com is a global trade center tailored for suppliers, manufacturers, exporters, import export businesses and business opportunity seekers.

Your resource to Business Start-up, Money, Advice, Sales, and Marketing.

Inc.com, the website for Inc. magazine, delivers advice, tools, and services, to help business owners and CEOs start, run, and grow their businesses more successfully.

As a "Five-Star Chamber" (highest ranking by U.S. Chamber of Commerce), the Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce serves businesses & entrepreneurs in Central Florida. Many helpful publications online.

Located in Washington, D.C., the U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce is a national non-profit organization which represents Asian-Americans in business, sciences, arts, sports & education.

The Chinese American Scholars & Professionals Association of Florida (CASPAF) is a non-profit educational organization whose mission is to advance academic research and professional achievement

While not strictly business-related, this link provides a helpful index & hyperlinks to over three dozen voluntary Asian organizations (Vietnamese, Taiwanese, Japanese, Indian, Hindu, Buddhist, etc.)

The Asian Coalition of Tallahassee (ACT) is an umbrella organization of various member organizations promoting the interests of Asians in Tallahassee.

The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando and the Asian American Chamber of Commerce will announce, in early 2010, an Affiliation Agreement to mutually promote both Chambers' interests.

The African American Chamber of Commerce and the Asian American Chamber of Commerce will announce, in early 2010, an Affiliation Agreement to mutually promote both Chambers' interests.

The British American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida and the Asian American Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce an Affiliation Agreement which will promote both Chambers' interests.

The mission of the Orlando Mills/50 Main Street District is to foster Orlando's most diverse neighborhood by stimulating business, creating a walkable community and promoting creative culture.

This is the umbrella organization for all Asian student groups at UCF. www.asaucf.org

Asian student sorority at UCF

Asian student fraternity at UCF & UF

Wa Restaurant offers a new look on Japanese Fusion and sushi. WA offers a dining experience like no other Orlando restaurant.

The Asian American Federation of Florida (AAFF) is a 501(c)(3) coalition that aims to unity and collaboration among the various Asian Pacific American organizations.