No. 1 State to Start a Small Business
(Lendio)
No. 3 State for Access to Capital
(CNBC)
No. 2 State for Small Business Growth
(Entrepreneur)
No. 4 State to Start a Business
(WalletHub)
Become an FPL or NextEra Energy Supplier
FPL and NextEra Energy recognize the value of small businesses and actively promote and seek opportunities to work with qualified small, veteran and service-disabled veteran-owned, HUBZone and other businesses. We invite all potential suppliers to self-register their interest in doing business with our company.
FloridaCommerce Office of Small Business Innovation
The FloridaCommerce Office of Small Business Innovation promotes economic prosperity for Florida's small businesses through economic development programs to further diversify Florida's economy and create future resiliency.
Florida SBDC Network
As the largest network of small business consultants in Florida, the Florida SBDC provides access to no-cost consulting, affordable and high-quality resources, innovative tools, and the knowledge of experienced small business experts.
35 Mules
Powered by FPL, 35 Mules is a 15-month, founder-based program agnostic to company stage and industry, helping to grow and scale the next generation of startup companies and boosting Florida’s economic development. Startups in the 35 Mules program receive access to a tailored business curriculum, which includes entrepreneurial and leadership coaching, grant workshops, and pitch and storytelling trainings.
