Key West Local Partners

Licensing Division
City of Key West

A City of Key West Business Tax Receipt is required for anyone holding themselves out to be engaged in business in the City of Key West.

Historic Preservation (HARC)
City of Key West

​A Certificate of Appropriateness is an issued document stating that the proposed work is appropriate for the historic district and meets the regulations in the land development regulations and Historic Architectural Review Commission Guidelines.

Building Department
City of Key West

The City of Key West Building Department consists of four divisions: Permitting, Plan Review, Inspections, and Floodplain Management. All divisions are committed to protecting the health, safety and welfare of our community.

The College of the Florida Keys

Planning Department
City of Key West

​Maintaining and improving the fabric of the City is one of the Planning Department's most important tasks.

Key West Association of Realtors

Professional Partners

Career Source South Florida

Whether your business needs help recruiting specialized talent, hiring new team members, training existing employees, or all three, CareerSource Florida can help. Our team of business and economic development professionals can offer expertise, funding and resources – including labor market data – to help businesses succeed.

South Florida Regional Planning Council

Our Mission is to provide Regional Leadership and Planning on the many issues facing South Florida. This includes working to diversify and grow South Florida's Economy and increase opportunities for our residents while protecting the environment and quality of life throughout the region. We are the Economic Development District for South Florida for the U.S. Department of Commerce. We are also designed by Florida Statute to mediate disputes between local governments.

Florida Small Business Development Center at FIU

FIU's College of Business and the Florida SBDC Network have joined forces to bring local companies a team of highly experienced business experts who offer confidential, no-cost consulting to entrepreneurs and business owners looking to grow. If you own a business with 3 or more employees, or are launching a scalable venture, we are ready to help you successfully navigate the obstacles that often hinder business growth.

SCORE
​(Service Corps of Retired Executives)

SCORE provides confidential business advice through our network of 10,000 volunteer business experts. Since SCORE is a nonprofit resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), our mentoring services are free, regardless of the number of times you visit a mentor.  The mentors are experienced in all aspects and stages of business development, whether you’re thinking of starting a business or growing your existing company.

Statewide/National Economic Development Partners

Florida Division of Corporations (SunBiz)

The Division of Corporations is the State of Florida's official business entity index and commercial activity website.

Enterprise Florida

​Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI) is a public-private partnership between Florida’s business and government leaders and is the principal economic development organization for the state of Florida.  EFI’s mission is to expand and diversify the state’s economy through job creation.  In pursuit of its mission, EFI works closely with a statewide network of economic development partners and is funded both by the State of Florida and by private-sector businesses.

Small Business Administration (SBA)

​Created in 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation’s only go-to resource and voice for small businesses.

The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulations

The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulations has all the information you need regarding business licensing for the state of Florida.

Florida Department of Economic Opportunity

​DEO assists the Governor in advancing Florida’s economy by championing the state’s economic development vision and by administering state and federal programs and initiatives to help visitors, citizens, businesses, and communities.

Employ Florida

Post job listings, search for qualified employees, analyze labor market information, and locate business services.

• Find a Candidate
• Job Market Trends
• Post of Job Opening
• Labor Market Information

U.S. Economic Development Administration

​The U.S. Economic Development Administration's investment policy is designed to establish a foundation for sustainable job growth and the building of durable regional economies throughout the United States.