Small business development and expansion is an important goal in the CRA. In partnership with Collier County Economic Development Office the following resources are available to help you grow your business in the CRA.
Interested in starting or expanding your business? Visit Florida Virtual Entrepreneur Network: Empowering and Connecting Florida Entrepreneurs: Visit Website
Are you an existing business, looking to expand visit: Collier EDO (Visit Website) is a collaboration between the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce and the Collier County Economic Development Office, the two entities work together to provide comprehensive economic development services.
Florida Culinary Accelerator@Immokalee provides a unique opportunity for “foodies” to expand their cottage industry to the bigger market. Are you a home cook who is constantly complimented on your baked goods and believe they would be successful in the retail market? Or maybe you’re a small food business that just can’t afford the equipment or costs of getting into the retail market. Whether you’re a chef, farmer, home cook, small or large food business, the Florida Culinary Accelerator @Immokalee can help. It’s a high-tech, state-of-the-art commercial shared kitchen and production space that provides members with mentors who can help with nutrition, food safety, food testing, business plans and more. Our licensing help allows members to overcome the challenges of complying with local, state and federal food safety regulations, while ensuring safer products for consumers.
CRA Commercial Improvement Grant:
The Commercial Façade Improvement Program allows for general improvements to the exterior of commercial structures. Eligible applicants can receive grant funding up to $20,000 using a one-half (1/2)-to-one match with equal applicant funding. For more information visit the link below.
Commercial Facade Grants Awarded
Impact Fee Installment Payment Program
The Impact Fee Installment Payment Program was extended for five years on July 25, 2023, by the Board of County Commissioners. For questions, please call Gino Santabarbara at 239-252-2925 or email him at Gino.Santabarbara@colliercountyfl.gov.