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Citrus County's Economic Development Hub

We connect existing and prospective business owners to resources to help them start, grow, and maintain strong and healthy businesses in Citrus County, Florida.

Citrus One-stop Resource & Entrepreneur (CORE) Business Center

The Citrus One Stop Resource and Entrepreneur Business Center (CORE), a 501(c)(3), provides support for small- and medium-sized businesses headquartered in Citrus County Florida with resources and no- to low-cost services to maximize their success. Our services include, but are not limited to, free digital marketing plans, free Google Business Profile development, free business counseling, grant-funded business website development, low cost business mail and package receiving service, and much more.

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What's Happening at CORE

Citrus County Cups

Modeled after the highly successful national program - "Million Cups of Coffee" Citrus County Cups meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 9 to 10am at the Realtors of Citrus County Building in Lecanto.

Entrepreneurs gather to share business challenges and identify opportunities in a positive interactive environment. Complimentary coffee and pastries are available.

Citrus MakerSpace Opening 2025

The new MakerSpace will be located at 7490 W. Gulf to Lake Hwy in Crystal River. The MakerSpace will serve entrepreneurs and business owners in innovation and creation. A MakerSpace is a facility that contains equipment like 3D printers, wood working tools, programmable laser cutting machines, and much more.
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The space, once developed, will be open for member’s use on a 24/7 basis. There will be a membership fee and training for all MakerSpace members.

Projected opening date April 01, 2025

How can CORE help your business grow?

The first and primary function of the CORE Center is to assist and serve local businesses and entrepreneurs. CORE has developed a business roadmap with steps for starting a business in Citrus County. We provide free business consultants and resources.

Future plans for CORE include monthly business networking gatherings for small businesses to share their successes and challenges with their business peers, and make connections. We also plan to eventually open a Maker Space to serve entrepreneurs in the County.