Small businesses need a professional atmosphere, business advice and office equipment but often cannot afford it. Incubator tenants have the advantage of all these and more.

Equally important is the managerial and marketing assistance tenants receive from the staff, from the Gulf Coast Community College's Small Business Development Center, the Board of Directors, and community advisors. These benefits are available if your business becomes an Incubator tenant.

• A receptionist is on duty during office hours to greet visitors, answer phones, and receive/distribute mail.
• An extensive library is available with business publications, periodicals, and video-tape training.
• Tenant collaboration and communication with each other and the staff is encouraged to overcome many common obstacles in the beginning stages of business operation.
• On-site workshops in management, marketing, business development are scheduled to allow tenants to develop their business and provide the expertise required to succeed.
• Technology help such as networking or website development is available from the Incubator staff.
• Broadband Internet access is available at an additional, but nominal, charge to tenants that request access.
• A conference room is available for use and features include video conferencing, Smart-Board, projection screen, and white boards.
• A computer lab is available that includes Internet access, business related software, scanning capabilities, as well as CD and DVD writing.

Contact us to find out more.