The Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) provides direct assistance to Broward County businesses through a vigorous corporate visitation and outreach program. The program is designed to facilitate better communication between the Broward County business community and County government. Joined by our private sector partner the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, the OESBD participates in extensive corporate outreach, identifying problems and challenges faced by Broward County businesses, and directing them to the resources to help them succeed. In addition to the tools the OESBD employs in business attraction and recruitment activities, the Office utilizes the following methods in retention and expansion projects:

Quick Response Training Incentives

Quick Response Training (QRT) Incentives provide both new and existing Broward County businesses with necessary training funds for business ramp up or expansion. Funded by Workforce One and Workforce Florida, the program helps underwrite the costs associated with instructor/trainer salaries, curriculum development, textbooks/manuals, materials/supplies, and other qualified expenses.

Incumbent Worker Training Program

This program is available to companies that have been in operation in Broward County for at least one year. It is designed to help underwrite the costs associated with training workers that are currently employed.

Employed Worker Training Program

This program is designed to help underwrite the costs associated with upgrading the skills of existing employees to prepare them for professional advancement.