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.

Hacker Nation at StartUP FIU is a group dedicated to creating an open learning environment where people can share new topics, ideas, and knowledge, or ask for certain areas of expertise that are not yet available in schools/universities/online. Any student, researcher, or explorer, who wants to challenge their thinking is welcome, regardless of the major or previous level of expertise.  Held every Wednesday at 11:30 am at StartUP FIU or via Zoom.

Join the Miami-Dade county Family!  Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, the Human resources Department and CareerSource South Florida invite you to attend the Mayor’s Career & Job Fair on August 24 from 9-1pm at Miami Dade College - Doral Campus.  Learn more here.

The Community Fund of North Miami Dade (“CFNMD”), a subsidiary of the Opa-locka Community Development Corporation (OLCDC), announced on July 14, that Formula 1 has committed to provide a grant of up to $500,000 to support entrepreneurs who own small businesses in Miami Gardens. With this grant, CFNMD will be able to make more loans to the small business owners who need them most.   The grant is specifically reserved for residents and businesses in Miami Gardens and is in recognition of the 10-year relationship between the City of Miami Gardens and Formula 1. The Formula 1 Miami Gardens Small Business Loan Program also received $100,000 in additional support from Truist Foundation.  Learn more here.

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.

Interested in selling your products abroad but are new-to-export and new-to-global markets.? This online platform is designed for you, with an on-demand, 12-module certificate course for new-to-export companies. Click here to learn more.

Join the USCIS for their monthly virtual job information session for Miami and the Caribbean District.   They are currently hiring for various Immigration Services positions and Operation Support Specialists.  This meeting occurs on the third Thursday of every month at noon. Click here to join the meeting.

The Miami Foundation has launched the Miami Open for Business initiative to support small, historically disadvantaged, minority business owners to own more of their businesses’ assets, such as property, equipment, and technology. With support from Wells Fargo, funding will help build generational wealth and resilience for small, minority-led nonprofits and businesses located in Miami-Dade County. This work builds upon the Foundation’s commitment to racial equity and leverages their deep relationships with community stakeholders focused on a more equitable, more resilient Greater Miami. Click here to learn more.

The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs has released guidelines and deadline schedules for the fiscal year 2021-2022 for general, project based and youth grants in the cultural arts and tourist development areas available to Miami-Dade County based non-profit cultural organizations. Guidelines containing information regarding eligibility requirements, funding requests and program criteria can be downloaded here.  Grant guidelines can also be requested by calling the Department of Cultural Affairs at (305) 375-4634, or via email at culture@miamidade.gov.

The Miami-Dade Beacon Council, a public-private partnership, is the official economic development organization for Miami-Dade County.  As Miami-Dade County's official economic development partnership, The Beacon Council facilitates local, national and international business growth and expansion programs, helping companies of all sizes in diverse industries achieve their goals.

One of the largest and oldest Hispanic business organizations in Florida and one of the most influential minority business groups in the U.S. For more than four decades, their mission has been to foster the entrepreneurial spirit of Florida’s Hispanic and minority communities, and as such, it conducts programs to strengthen local business activity, promote economic development, facilitate international commerce, and serve the civic needs of the community. Through its Hemispheric Congress, CAMACOL provides businesses with the opportunity to establish commercial linkages in the international marketplace.

CareerSource Florida is the statewide workforce policy and investment board. Our partners include the Department of Economic Opportunity, 24 local workforce development boards and 100 career centers throughout Florida. Together, we help connect businesses with the talented workforce and training needed to succeed and grow.  To learn more visit CareerSource South Florida.

The Miami Dade Chamber of Commerce has business resources available to include the Micro Loan program. The mission of M-DCC is to create opportunities for economic and social transformation in our community. Please visit their website for more information.