Government Resources for Entrepreneurs: Using Florida as a Case Study: Additional Resources

"The Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (LEHD) program is part of the Center for Economic Studies at the U.S. Census Bureau. The LEHD program produces cost effective, public-use information combining federal, state and Census Bureau data on employers and employees under the Local Employment Dynamics (LED) Partnership. State and local authorities increasingly need detailed local information about their economies to make informed decisions. The LED Partnership works to fill critical data gaps and provide indicators needed by state and local authorities."

"CBP is an annual series that provides subnational economic data by industry. This series includes the number of establishments, employment during the week of March 12, first quarter payroll, and annual payroll."

This is a series of maps that show population estimates across various demographic groups. Based on 2018 population estimates and projections.

"A Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC) is part of a nationwide network of public, state, and academic libraries designated by the USPTO to support the public with trademark and patent assistance."

"Click on a symbol to find contact information for a Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC) near you. We suggest calling ahead of your visit for hours of operation, services, and fees."

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Each category to the left points to specific information related to patents and other intellectual property.

If, after reviewing this site, you have general patent questions not adequately covered in this guide, consider contacting the Inventors Assistance Center (IAC) at 1-800-786-9199, press 2 for patents. You will first reach an automated system of pre-recorded messages that answer frequently asked questions. If you do not find the information using the automated information system, your call will be forwarded to a USPTO Contact Center (UCC) operator. The UCC operator will provide answers to basic, non-technical questions and transfer calls to the IAC as necessary."

"As a public-private partnership of business and government leaders, EFI is changing the landscape of economic development in Florida.

EFI is advancing the forefront of economic development in Florida. As a public-private partnership of business and government leaders, our goal is to promote Florida as a premier business destination and expand the state’s economy through private-sector job creation. In pursuit of this mission, EFI works closely with a statewide network of economic development partners.

Upon creating EFI in 1996, Florida became the first state in the nation to place principal responsibility for economic development, international trade, research and marketing in the hands of a business-government partnership. Motivating the move was the belief that, with hands-on participation by Florida businesses, Florida could develop into a sophisticated economy driven by diverse industries and international business. States across the nation have gone on to adopt this successful model.

EFI serves as the state’s primary entity for trade and export development supporting more than 60,000 Florida exporting businesses. The organization also assists small and minority businesses through its capital programs, supports Florida’s defense industry through the Florida Defense Alliance and Florida Defense Support Task Force, and champions sport industry growth through the Florida Sport Foundation."