MULTICULTURAL MIAMI

business development

Miami-Dade County to launch ‘Support BOB 305’ campaign in August to promote Black Business Month

In August, Miami-Dade County will launch the Support BOB 305 campaign to promote Black Business Month. The month-long initiative led by the Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust in collaboration with the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau and other organizations will feature a series of events aimed to promote the value and viability of Miami’s multi-billion dollar Black-owned business and community. A launch event to commemorate the campaign will be held on Thursday, August 4, at 6:00 p.m. at The Urban, located at 1000 N.W. 2nd Avenue in Miami’s Historic Overtown community.

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 July 28 webinar to learn how Pathways can support you in your journey to becoming a franchise owner. Click here to register.

Oasis Business Incubator Presents: First Friday Business Breakfast Session

Every "First Friday" of the month, Oasis Business Incubator at Miami Gardens will host a series of business workshops on various topics that will empower as well as equip business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. Bring your experience, bring your questions, your concerns and an open mind to receive vital information and free resources that will take your business to the next level. Register here for the August 5 session.

Spanish Small Business Training Workshop

On August 23, the Miami Bayside Foundation in partnership with the GMCVB’s Tourism Business Enhancement program is launching another, fully Spanish Small Business Training. The 14-session virtual training is geared to small and mom & pop businesses interested in growing their business venture and learning sustainable practices around entrepreneurship. To learn more email Petra Brennan at Petra@gmcvb.com.

Entrepreneurs Access Network | Applications are Open

The EY Entrepreneurs Access Network (EAN) is now accepting applications for the 2023 cohort - a 12-month business accelerator program and evergreen community to help Black and Latino owned companies bridge the disparity gap and grow their businesses. Tremendous impacts were made with the 2021 cohort and the momentum is continuing with the 2022 class. Applications are open through September 16, 2022.

Miami Bayside Foundation's Small Business Training Workshop

The Miami Bayside Foundation in partnership with the GMCVB’s Tourism Business Enhancement program launhed their Summer Small Business Training workshop on July 12. The 14-session training is geared to small and mom & pop businesses interested in growing their business venture and learning sustainable practices around entrepreneurship. Learn more here.

US Small Business Administration Announces Landmark Collaboration with Historically Black Fraternities and Sororities to Address Wealth Gap Through Black Entrepreneurship

First of its Kind Agreement That Will Focus on Improving Financial Literacy, Outreach and Capital Access Opportunities Across Communities. Recently, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America's 32.5 million small businesses in President Biden's Cabinet, signed a Strategic Alliance Memorandum (SAM)--an authority unique to the SBA among federal agencies--with President Reuben A. Shelton III, Esq., on behalf of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)'s Council of Presidents, comprised of nine historically Black fraternities and sororities, sometimes referred to as the "Divine Nine." Learn more here.

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