#SMARTBIZ St. Lucie County

About #SMARTBIZ St. Lucie County
 

Whether you are starting a new business, relocating or growing an existing business, #SMARTBIZ is designed
to provide you with the assistance and resources you need to be successful.

Our mission is to build strong, resilient, sustainable and business-friendly communities throughout St. Lucie County. Whether you are in Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie or anywhere in our county, we are here for you.

Starting or expanding a business is exciting, but it can also be stressful. Chances are you’ll have many questions you don’t know the answers. That’s where our team can help.


Ways We Can HELP

Getting Answers to
Your Questions
  • Business incorporation, registration and licensing
  • Financial and grant resources
  • Location assistance and ensuring the proper zoning
    for your business
  • Assistance with permitting
  • Preparing your site or building space
  • Meeting building code requirements  
  • Workforce assistance, including recruitment, hiring and training
  • Sales and market research assistance
  • Government contracting and new export market assistance
  • And more!

The questions business owners have can be as individualized as
their businesses. If our team can’t answer your questions, we’ll
know who to ask. Here are just a few examples of questions
we can help you with…

  • Does the building I want to rent or buy have the right zoning
    for my business? If not, what are my options?
  • What steps do I need to take in order to open my doors?
  • How much parking should a business like mine provide?
    Are there regulations about parking I need to be aware of?
  • What types of licenses and registrations does my business
    need?  Where can I get them?
  • Are there any business or workforce development grants
    my business is eligible to apply for?


YOUR TEAM is here for you, just a phone call away!

  • CareerSource Research Coast
  • City of Fort Pierce
  • City of Port St. Lucie
  • Economic Development Council
    of St. Lucie County
  • Enterprise Florida
  • Florida Power and Light 
  • Florida Virtual Entrepreneur Center
  • Fort Pierce Utilities Authority
  • Indian River State College
  • Keiser University
  • SCORE
  • Small Business Administration
  • Small Business Development Center
    at Indian River State College
  • St. Lucie County
  • St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce
  • St. Lucie Public Schools
  • Treasure Coast Builders Association
  • Treasure Coast Manufacturers Association


How to Reach Us


Shyanne Harnage
Communications & Economic
Development Manager
City of Fort Pierce
772.467.3034


Elijah Wooten 
Business Navigator
City of Port St. Lucie
772.873.6374




Thondra Lanese
Business Navigator
St. Lucie County
772.462.2548
Wes McCurry
Senior Vice President
EDC of St. Lucie County
772.324.2014 Ext. 205