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Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program at Miami Dade College

Dedicated to helping small businesses from South Florida to around the globe succeed, the world-class Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program at Miami Dade College is a top-rated accelerator empowering small business leaders. We understand your need to grow and the importance of elevating your business to the next level. Through a stimulating 9-session program of workshops, small business events, coaching sessions and more, participants gain powerful knowledge and expert insight, giving them the tools needed for real-world success. Applications are due by June 16, for classes beginning September 13. Learn more here.

Call to Vendors - Inaugural Juneteenth Celebration: Bringing Back Black Wall Street

The City of North Miami is looking for Black-Owned Businesses to participate in their Juneteenth celebration on June 16 from 12-4pm on the MOCA Plaza. Featuring:Black-Owned Businesses, DJ & Live Performance, Food Trucks, and onsite voter registration by Engage Miami. For more information, please contact the Office of the City Manager at 305-895-6511, ext: 12112 or via email cferguson@northmiamifl.gov.

The Future of the Transatlantic Relationship: Preparing the Next Generation

The World Affairs Council of Miami and The Honors College at MDC welcomes you to join them for a complimentary lunch and panel discussion with the Fellows from the Marshall Memorial Fellowship program. There will be an opportunity to learn about the MMF program; meet the Fellows and learn about their work and information about their countries. This seminar aims to help bring ideas together in thoughtful discussion on the next generation of transatlantic leadership. The event will be held on June 29 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Register here.

BizHackLive Digital Marketing Master Class Series in partnership with Strive 305

BizHackLive Digital Marketing Masterclass Series Season 5 continues on June 15 with Dan Grech in partnership with the Strive 305 Initiative from the Office of the Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. Free 60-minute interactive sessions where live participants will have access to useful handouts and key resources after each webinar with actionable tips and free tools on a variety of topics from thought leaders in the industry. A single registration includes access and reminders to all sessions. Click here to register and learn more.

U.S. Small Business Administration Offers Free Training Course to Help Navigate Government Contracts

On Your Mark. Get Set. Government Ready! It takes time, effort, techniques and strategies to successfully sell to the government. It’s not impossible, but it’s not easy. It takes dedication, education and the right team. But you can accomplish your goals and play to win in government contracting. In this workshop on June 16, you will learn about the 10 talents that will drive your business to government contracting success. Learn more here.

Pathways to Black Franchise Ownership: Overview for Prospective Franchisees

Pathways to Black Franchise Ownership aims to provide the resources and training to match aspiring Black franchisees with restaurant brands. Join the June 16 webinar to learn how Pathways can support you in your journey to becoming a franchise owner. Click here to register.

World Affairs Council of Miami Business Networker

On June 30, join the World Affairs Council of Miami and this consortium of binational European chambers of commerce for an evening of culture, business networking and socializing with hundreds of executives, entrepreneurs and globally minded people!

Are you a Small Business Owner in Miami Trying to Scale

The Idea Center at Miami Dade College are accepting applications for Cohort 7 of the Scale Up Miami Program. Scale Up Miami is a 12-week hands-on business program developed with one goal in mind: get you and your business ready to scale! Learn more about the program that will help you understand your business better and tackle your daily challenges in all areas of operations including marketing, finance, and strategy.

The Idea Center at Miami Dade College Launches Entrepreneur-in-Residence Program

The Idea Center at Miami Dade College (MDC), the College’s entrepreneurship and innovation hub, has launched a new Entrepreneur-in-Residence program that will bring experienced entrepreneurs to serve as mentors and resources for students. The program’s first resident is Doug Levine, Founder/CEO of Crunch Fitness and Big Move Properties; Co-founder and Chairman of Fridababy; and CEO of Matuse. Click here to learn more.

Transformative Experiences for the Culturally Curious Traveler

Cultural Heritage Alliance Tours (CHAT) is back and has gone global. Learn what CHAT has been up to during the global pandemic, their new business growth opportunities for Black-owned travel and tourism businesses and cultural attractions. CHAT is seeking to partner with small Black-owned businesses and cultural attractions throughout Miami as they relaunch and expand their Miami Black cultural heritage tour itineraries. Click here to request more information.

Business Entrepreneurship Specialist - College Credit Certificate by Miami Dade College

The Business Entrepreneurship Specialist College Credit Certificate is designed to prepare students for employment in entry-level positions or opening their own business or venture in the following areas: Family-Owned Business, Start-Up Venture, and Social Venture. Students may select one of the 3 options, but the certificate is awarded only once. To learn more visit Start-Up Entrepreneurship.

The Comcast RISE Investment Fund Will Award $1 Million in $10,000 Cash Grants to 100 Minority-Owned Small Businesses

The Comcast RISE Investment Fund provides monetary grants to help small, minority-owned businesses grow as thy navigate the challenges of the pandemic. The investment Fund is the latest extension of Comcast RISE (Representation, Investment, Strength, Empowerment), the multi-year, multi-faceted initiative launched in 2020 to provide small businesses owned by entrepreneurs of diverse backgrounds the opportunity to apply for marketing, technology and capital resources. Comcast RISE is part of a larger $100 million Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative launched by Comcast to fight injustice and inequality against any race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation or ability.

Small Business Meet-up

With the rapid pace of things changing for Small Businesses, we invite you to join the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce for your chance to meet other business owners, talk strategy, and get the latest on COVID-19 recovery. Every Tuesday and Friday at 4:00 p.m. via Zoom. Register here.

MIAMI-Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau