Address: 405 SE Osceola Ave. Ocala, FL 34471
Empowering Ocala's Entrepreneurs!
The Chamber & Economic Partnership (CEP) believes in entrepreneurs. We believe in their ability to change the world and in the importance of their drive, vision, ambition, and success. At The Power Plant Business Incubator, we are committed to to assisting existing and prospective entrepreneurs by providing the tools and resources to support them through the process from start-up through expansion. We power Entrepreneurship.
Residents of the Power Plant work on a campus in the heart of downtown, adjacent to the Ocala Metro CEP and walking distance to a thriving downtown and a National Historic District. The three building campus offers multiple office shapes and sizes, lends itself to flexibility and increased space as the resident startups grow.
Mission & Vision
POWER PLANT MISSION: To provide a nurturing climate and a sustainable system that successfully attracts, grows and graduates early-stage companies with innovative ideas and scalable business models.
POWER PLANT VISION: The Power Plant will embody and serve as the hub for entrepreneurial activity in the region. It will be a lead contributor to the job creation goals as a key part of the CEP.
Residents
Currently, the Power Plant Business Incubator has eleven resident companies. These companies have all gone through the Power Plant acceptance process which includes a presentation to a committee demonstrating 1) how they are innovative and 2) how they are scaleable. The current resident mix includes a strong emphasis on medical/health care, communications, and technology. Interested in applying for residency? Fill out the application here.
Current Residents
Graduates
To date, thirty six (36) companies have successfully graduated from the Power Plant Business Incubator and twenty-three (23) graduate companies continue to operate & thrive in the Ocala Metro area. To date, these Power Plant graduate companies have created more than 350+ direct Marion County-based jobs.
More Information
To learn more about the Power Plant Business Incubator or to schedule a tour, please contact Jessica Michel, Director of Business Creation & Operations.