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The Opportunities For All (OFA) program is a two part program.  Designed to serve as a help desk/navigator for small and minority-owned businesses to help business grow as well as assist with pairing interns with local companies in the Sarasota/Manatee region.

​Small grants and funding will be available to help these small businesses grow and thrive in the community. This initiative is funded by a grant from the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation. 

The Business Assistance Funds Program

The Business Assistance Funds Program is designed to assist minority small business owners and non-profit organizations with resources that will help our local businesses grow and thrive.  Last year, 38 minority businesses were awarded $100,000 in grant funding. 

The application period for this year’s OFA Business Assistance Funds Program has closed. Check back soon for announcements about this year’s recipients.​
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Summer internship Program

The Opportunities For All (OFA) Summer Internship program provides a win-win opportunity for local employers to have a diverse intern for the summer.  Providing bright, talented, future leaders with the opportunity to broaden their exposure to the professional work world not only benefits employers, it contributes to the overall growth of the community and economy. Employers of interns through the OFA program are fully funded for their participation.
For more information, please reach out to Melanie Lavender, Opportunities For All Manager

2021 Highlights!

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For information or questions, please contact​ Melanie Lavender, Opportunities For All Manager

thank you to our sponsors and partners

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The Opportunities For All Program is made possible thanks to the support of long-time supporter of the Chamber, the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation.

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Leadership Sarasota County
Sarasota Young Professionals Group
​CareerEdge Funders Collaborative 
Visit Sarasota County
EDC of Sarasota County
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1945 Fruitville Road
Sarasota, Florida 34236
(941) 955-8187
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      • Councils
      • Member2Member Discounts
      • Affinity Partners
      • Sponsorships
      • Notary and Certificate of Origin Services
      • Workforce Development
      • Business Connect Request
      • Business Resources >
        • Job Bank
        • Start Your Business
        • Grow Your Business
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      • Contact Your Rep
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      • Youth Leadership
      • Engage Sarasota
      • Leadership Council
      • Celebrate Outstanding Leadership Awards
    • CareerEdge Funders Collaborative
    • Opportunities For All >
      • 2021 OFA Grant Awardees
      • OFA Photo Gallery
      • OFA In the News
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