On April 28, 2011, the Leon County Research and Development Authority and the Economic Development Council of Tallahassee/Leon County (EDC) announced a formal three year partnership.  The partnership will create jobs, help promote the engineering an research industry sector, and support the EDC's Entrepreneurial Excellence Program.  The Entrepreneurial Excellence Program is a tuition-based course designed to assist start-up businesses and experienced entrepreneurs achieve success. The Entrepreneurial Excellence Program will help you navigate through the vulnerable stages of business development by providing access to a team of local business experts, researchers and specialists who will help increase your chance of success in the market.

The Authority is sponsoring scholarships to the Entrepreneurial Excellence Program for individuals or companies currently located on or who wish to be located on the Innovation Park Campus.

The next Entrepreneurial Excellence Program, hosted by the Leon County/Tallahassee Economic Development Council is scheduled January 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 25, 31, and February 2, 2012, from 6:00-9:00 p.m., at the Tallahassee Community College's Advanced Manufacturing Training Center, located at 3958 W. Pensacola Street, in Tallahassee.

Click on the Program Schedule for more information and apply online today or download the application and fax to 850-425-1056. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  December 20, 2011