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Miami-Dade Beacon Council 2022 Annual Meeting

This year marks The Beacon Council’s 37th year as Miami-Dade County’s official economic development partnership. The 2022 Annual Meeting and accompanying Annual Report serve to highlight the incredible impact that The Beacon Council’s recruitment and engagement efforts have had over the past year – and what that means to Miami-Dade County in the long-term as they work to market, grow, and shape this community’s economic future. RSVP here for the November 17 event.

Job Fair & Career Expo at the Miami Beach Convention Center

OSB Career Expo 2022 on November 10 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. This event will feature over 100 companies from the Greater South Florida area. Welcoming over 1,000 job seekers from new college graduates to experienced industry professionals. Doors open at 10AM until 3PM. Learn more here.

The Mayor’s Career & Job Fair

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 November 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Florida Memorial University. Learn more here.

Miami-Dade Business Navigator Info Session

If your business is located in Miami-Dade County and is majority-owned by a woman, veteran or socially and economically disadvantaged individual, make sure to log on to this info session. The Miami-Dade Business Navigator (MDBN) program is an exciting new local initiative funded, in part, through a grant with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The program brings together seven local groups working to expand their reach and support small and micro-businesses like yours. Register today and learn how you can access one-on-one consulting, training, business information and resources from your Business Navigators. Held on November 16 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. RSVP here.

Learn the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) - Federal Contracting Basics *Lunchtime Learn*

This course on November 22, is the foundation that all acquisition professionals need to be successful in federal contracting from government employees to contractors. It's understood that contractors aren't bound by the FAR, but you amplify your chances of success when you understand the playbook. This course covers the Federal Acquisition Regulation, elements of a contract, roles and responsibilities within a contracting office, and contracting methods and procedures which culminates by solidifying an understanding that will propel you forward. Register Here.

Coconut Grove Employment Opportunities & Job Skills Fair

Looking for holiday work? How about a part-time job? Coconut Grove businesses are looking to fill all levels of opportunities from entry-level to experienced. We invite you to learn more about work opportunities in our beautiful neighborhood! Held on November 29 at the MDC Gibson Education Center. Click here for further details.

SBA New Policies and Regulations *lunchtime learn*

On November 30, join this SBA(j) webinar to learn about the upcoming changes to the 8(a) Business Development Program, the SBA size standards, and other SBA regulatory changes for the new fiscal year. Register today.

Miami Open for Business is Officially Open!

The Miami Foundation has officially opened applications for their largest grant program ever: Miami Open For Business! Fueled by a $20 million grant from Wells Fargo, the program aims to empower nonprofits and small businesses to build generational wealth and resilience through the purchase and ownership of critical business assets, such as property, equipment, and technology. This grant program hits upon two of our core priorities as a Foundation – equity and resilience, and enables us to go deep, with larger investments to more organizations with a priority for historically underserved leaders. Click here to learn more.

Hacker Nation at StartUP FIU

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.

The North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency Business Assistance Program

Learn more about our Beautification and Enhancement Grants offered by the North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency! This program offers up to $25,000 with no match requirement, to eligible commercial property owners or business operators for improvements to the exterior and/or interior of the building. To learn more email cragrants@northmiamifl.gov.

Formula 1® Commits $500,000 and Partners with the Community Fund of North Miami Dade to Support Small Business Owners in Miami Gardens

The Community Fund of North Miami Dade (“CFNMD”), a subsidiary of the Opa-locka Community Development Corporation (OLCDC), announced, 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.

Florida MBDA Export Academy

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.

⁠US Citizenship & Immigration Services Job Information Session

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.

Google Career Certificates

Jump-start your career with free access to a Google Career Certificate. Prepare for entry-level jobs in data analytics, IT support, project management, or user experience design – no college degree or relevant experience required. Explore the Grow with Google program at grow.google/certificates. CareerSource South Florida offers scholarships for free access to the Google Career Certificate. To find out if you qualify register here.

$20 Million Granted to The Miami Foundation to Strengthen Small Businesses in Miami

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.

SBA Loans

Start or expand your business with loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration. Use Lender Match to find lenders that offer loans for your business. To get matched to potential offering SBA-backed funding click here.

Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs Grant Guidelines

The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs has released guidelines and deadline schedules for the fiscal year 2022-2023 fall cycle of arts and cultural grants programs available to Miami-Dade County based non-profit cultural groups. 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.

South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

The South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SFLHCC) promotes the continued growth and development of the Hispanic business community and serves as a resource center and forum to advocate for Hispanic and Minority owned businesses. The organization is comprised of dedicated professional individuals and business owners who have come together to advance the commercial, financial, educational and civic interests of the ever-growing Hispanic Community of South Florida. To learn more visit SFLHCC.

Beacon Council - Business Assistance

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.

CAMACOL - Latin Chamber of Commerce of the USA

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 South Florida

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.

Miami Dade Chamber of Commerce

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.

MIAMI-Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau