Special Offering for Business Owners in the Glades

Are you looking for a way to increase your business income in the Glades? If you answered yes, then continue reading.

The Enterprise Development for Glade Entrepreneurs (EDGE) Center has a special business offering that is for Business owners who want to show their support of entrepreneuralism in the Glades Communities.

We are expanding our Partnership Link program for the upcoming 2009 year and now is the time to join with the EDGE to market your business while showing support for your community.

When you signup for a partnership link with the EDGE you will receive the following benefits to market your business for one low price:

1. Your provided marketing materials (business cards/brochures) will be displayed in the EDGE offices lobby.
2. Business Referrals for your services will be provided to inquirers by the EDGE staff.
3. A link from our website to your website or an electronic business card will be placed on the EDGE website.
4. Once a year a mass mailing of your marketing materials will be emailed or mailed to the EDGE client database.
5. You will receive the Business Spot Light Recognition Award from the City Mayor.
6. You will receive a FREE Spot Light on your business ad in the local newspaper and on the EDGE BLOG.
7. You will be receive a partnership card that will entitle you to discounts on services and products at participating businesses.
8. You will be notified of Professional Networking opportunities that will be offered by the Belle Glade & Pahokee Chambers of Commerce and Palm Beach County Economic Development.

$150.00 per year

(tax deductible as a business expense)

This offering for partnership services is from 10/1/08 - 9/30/09.

This special is only being offered between August 1 thru September 30th, 2008.

As an incentive to register early you will receive A personalized 4" x 8" paver brick engraved with your business name that will be placed on the walkway of the new Innovation Center and your choice of a 7 night cruise for 2 or $300 worth of free gasoline. (ask us how you can offer great travel incentives for your customers)

Payment for this program must be received at time of registration we accept credit card payments through paypal, business checks, and cash.

We can help you to make your business be all that it can be. Don't be the only business who didn't take advantage of this opportunity, call us today.

561-993-3343 or EDGE Email

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