Economic Development Division

Why is Economic Development important ?

A healthy economy is critical to the foundation of a livable city. A dynamic and sustainable Economic Environment ensures healthy property values, and sales tax revenue. The development and growth of a vibrant Commercial Sector provides for a stable tax base, and promotes a sustained rate of job creation and growth.

Economic Development Goals & Objectives for Cooper City:

- To enhance our tax base

- To Improve our business climate

- To implement policies that support our objectives

- To draw target industries to our business sector

- To attract and retain businesses in our existing marketplace

- To assist with new business start-ups

Business Resources

Starting A Business In Cooper City

Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program

State Press Release

The Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program has been activated for eligible Broward County businesses. Please disseminate to your municipal businesses and commercial establishments that may be interested parties can go to the following link for details:

https://deosera.my.site.com/RebuildFloridaBusinessLoanFund/s/

Contact Ms. Sasha Jones, FDEO, if you have any questions.

The SBA announced that Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available to small businesses and private nonprofits that have been impacted by the 2023 April Flood incident

Sasha Jones

Emergency Coordination Officer

ESF 18: Business, Industry & Economic Stabilization

Florida Department of Economic Opportunity

Office: 850-245-7112 | Mobile: 850-666-3747

www.FloridaJobs.org

Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and Florida Division of Emergency Management Announce One-Stop Business Resource Site for Local Businesses Impacted by Flooding in Broward County

Tallahassee, Fla. –Today, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and the Florida Division of Emergency Management announce a One-Stop Business Resource Site will be available this week for local businesses impacted by flash flooding seeking recovery resources. This site is operated by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity in partnership with the Florida Division of Emergency Management, CareerSource Florida, and the Florida Small Business Development Center Network.

On April 13, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 23-65, declaring a state of emergency for Broward County due to severe flooding and rainfall. The latest updates on state agency resource deployment are available on the Florida Division of Emergency Management website.

The One-Stop Business Resource Site will open Monday, April 17 at 1 p.m. until 6 p.m., and be open 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. beginning Tuesday, April 18. Staff will be available to assist businesses and employees with services like the Business Damage Assessment Survey, Business Continuity Planning, and job search assistance.

Location Information:
Park and Ride Lot in the NW Quadrant of I95 and Broward Blvd (Enter off on Broward Blvd)
216 NW 22nd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

All businesses affected by the flooding are encouraged to complete the Business Damage Assessment Survey to inform recovery efforts for local, state, and federal officials.

The Business Emergency Operations Center has been activated to response to business and industry concerns. Call the Private Sector Hotline at 850-815-4925 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or email ESF18@EM.MyFlorida.comwith questions about business recovery from the flooding.