The Entrepreneur Collaborative Center (ECC) was established by the Hillsborough County Economic Development Department in 2014 to provide entrepreneurs easy access to business service providers, resources, mentorship, and specialty training. Services are provided for each businesses' unique stage of development and business category: pre-venture, start-up, micro-enterprise, small-to-mid-size enterprise, community-based, targeted industry, technology and innovation, and more. 

The ECC is centrally located in historic Ybor City. The facility often hosts partner events in the evenings and on the weekends. The ECC observes government holidays in accordance with the Hillsborough County calendar. Operated by the Hillsborough County Economic Development Department, the ECC serves as a perfect venue to host low- and no-cost entrepreneurial support opportunities and events. We welcome the opportunity to co-host community events and programs that fit the mission and goals of the ECC, pending resource availability.

ECC benefits and info

  • One-stop shop for entrepreneurial resources and information, collaboration, and mentoring
  • Host to nearly 7,000 programs and over 135,000 participants since opening in December 2014
  • Supported by more than 90 business and community partners
  • State-of-the-art technology and collaborative space for local non-profits and agencies to host networking and engagement events
  • Home of the FSBDC at Hillsborough County
  • Host site for 1 Million Cups Tampa startup presentations and networking

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Room

Capacity

Style

Uses

Audio/Visual

Other Resources

Collaborative Space

55 Table / Chair

Open Area

Training
Meeting Space
Networking
Business Pitch
Presentation


Aquos Board (2) Wi-Fi
HDMI Connectivity
Sound system
Microphones

Dry Erase
Room set up is flexible

Training Room

16

Classroom


Training
Meeting Space
Presentations


Wi-Fi Monitor
Chromecast
HDMI Connectivity

Dry Erase

Conference Room 2

12

Conference Room

Small Class
Meeting Space
Training

Wi-Fi
Projector Screen

Dry Erase

Conference Room 4

4

Conference Room

Meeting Space

Wi-Fi

Dry Erase

Flex Space

8

Flex Space

Small Classroom
Training
Meeting Space
Presentations

Wi-Fi

Dry Erase

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Technology & resources

  • Dry erase boards and/or walls
  • Touch Screen, 70” Sharp Interactive Display System
  • HDMI cords
  • Wi-Fi
  • Copy machine
  • Plug/play system in all rooms listed above

Amenities on-site

  • Vending machine
  • Restrooms
  • Ample free parking available across Palm Avenue in the Sheriff's Lot at 2109 E. 11th Ave.

ADA features

  • Designated parking
  • Access ramps
  • Accessible restrooms

Last Modified: 2/26/2024, 10:38:32 PM