Reaching Out

The departure of USSC will open new doors for those who have a business idea and have always wanted their very own business. Now is the time to do what you have always wanted to do.

At the EDGE Center in Belle Glade we are reaching out to Hendry and Glades County and we are prepared to assist with:

business planning
research and feasibility studies
networking referrals
employee referrals
technology training
financial assistance
marketing plan and cooperative marketing
website design and development
clerical assistance.
office services.
professional certifications
office space
conference room use
wifi
Good old fashion hand holding and motivation.

The EDGE Center has served the business community of Belle Glades, South Bay, Pahokee, and Canal Point since 1997 as the Economic Development Center in the Glades. The EDGE is funded by Palm Beach County Economic Development Office and the Palm Beach County Commission, the USDA Rural Assistance program, SFWMD, PBCC and client fees.

Currently the EDGE is renovating the Old Belle Glade City Hall that when completed will be used as the new Business Innovation Center of the Glades. Grand Opening date is scheduled for December 2008.

We are currently located in the Historical Area of Belle Glade at 241 W Ave A. Belle Glade, FL.

If you have a vision that you want to make reality then Call today to schedule an appointment 561-993-3343

Enterprise Development for Glades Entrepreneurs Center is a not-for profit (501(c)3) business resource and incubation center, whose vision is to develop joint ventures with non-profit and for profit companies to fulfill the mission of the EDGE to assist in starting new businesses and expanding businesses to create safer, happier, healthier, and prosperous diverse communities in the Glades Region.
http://www.edgecenter.info

Board Members- Betty Boyer, Douglas Green, Reggie O' Connor, Derrek Moore, Mary O. Evans, Tracy Harrell, John Wilson, Elizabeth Cayson

Emerging Business Network Mentors- Paul Skyers, Dr. Jimmy Klaber, Vicky Silver

Executive Director- Suzanne Harper

Incubator Manager- Javier Tejada

Volunteer Opportunities Available