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CORRIDOR BRIEFS Connecting Entrepreneurs with the Resources they Need to Thrive E on FLVEC,��� said Myron Wambold, Citrus County SCORE venture. While they may have the creative drive to Chapter 646 administrator. ���Many of the resources a small- launch a startup, entrepreneurs often find that a good idea business owner needs can be found through one easy search can only take them so far without a business plan, legal and of the website. It makes building and sustaining a successful tax expertise and marketing know-how. For small-business business easier and will be used in our future programs.��� ven the best ideas need proper guidance, direction ���I am greatly impressed with the collection of information and resources to grow into a successful business owners and entrepreneurs that plan to do business in Florida Other entrepreneurs across the state, country and around but are unsure where to start, they need look no further the world are experiencing success similar to Wambold���s. In its than the Florida High Tech Corridor Council���s Florida Virtual seventh year, FLVEC has grown to capture record numbers in Entrepreneur Center (FLVEC) at www.flvec.com. utilization of the site from more than 140 countries and all 50 states. FLVEC reached 14,000 visits in one month at the end of 2012 ��� the most visits in one month to date. The site continues to attract new users daily as more people discover the easy-to-use categorized resources available in the online database. At no cost, companies that cater to small businesses and entrepreneurs can also register on the site and list their company details and business services. For those who wish to promote their entrepreneur support organization beyond the free ���white pages��� styled listings, enhanced business listings are available. For more information including county sponsorship and enhanced listing opportunities, contact Steve Burley at steve.burley@flvec.com or Michael Zaharios at michael.zaharios@ flvec.com. FLVEC is a free online library of resources aiding entrepreneurs in starting, relocating or growing a business. Entrepreneurs can access a variety of resources ranging from governmental and commercial services including law, accounting, IT and communications, as well as the latest information on business permitting, regulations, tax incentives, funding sources and more. The site began as an initiative in entrepreneurial support serving the 23-county Corridor region, but has expanded to serve the entire state of Florida. In addition to state and nationwide tools, FLVEC now hosts resources specific to each of the state���s 67 counties. florida.HIGH.TECH 2013 fht_corridorbriefs_2013.indd 7 07 2/11/13 1:58 PM