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. 

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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 Kaveecia Moore. 

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The Business Assistance Funds Program

On behalf of the grants selections committee of Opportunities For All, we are pleased to announce the Business Assistance Funds Awardees. The purpose of this grant is to support local minority small business owners and assist in their business growth.
There were many worthwhile applications for funding and only a select few were funded during this grant cycle. We congratulate all the businesses and thank them for the services they provide to our local community as a minority small business. ​

TO VIEW THE FULL LIST OF RECIPIENTS, CLICK HERE

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2021 Highlights!

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For information or questions, please contact Kaveecia Moore, Opportunities For All Manager. 

thank you to our sponsors and partners

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