The Institute for Independent Business (IIB) is a not-for-profit research, training and accreditation organization. Since 1984 the Institute has been providing invaluable information and access to assistance to meet the needs of independent businesses.

The Small Business Resource Network helps businesses succeed by connecting them with interested, experienced service providers and government agencies.

A local organization of BPW/USA, a national alliance of individuals dedicated to improving the professional, personal, economic and educational outlook for working women. Its network includes tens of thousands of members of diverse ages, races, occupations and politics. BPW/USA pursues the issues that matter most to women who work: in Washington, in state legislatures and in city halls across the country.

Exchange Club is a group of men and women working to make America a better place to live through one national project, the Prevention of Child Abuse, and other community services projects.

At eWomenNetwork.com our vision is a vast network of female business owners and professionals all connected to each other. We want success-minded women to have easy access to each other's skills, talents, knowledge and resources.

The St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce®, celebrating its 108th year of leadership and service, is a dynamic membership association of more than 2,130 business and professional organizations, banded together in the interest of aiding and promoting job retention and creation, both locally and regionally.