MULTICULTURAL MIAMI

business development

GMCVB Partners with Miami-Dade County Strive305 Program

Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) has partnered with Miami-Dade County Strive305 Virtual Incubator Program to engage and promote opportunities and resources for small businesses in Tourism. Available on the platform, businesses will learn more about the GMCVB, Capacity-Building Resources through the Tourism Business Enhancement Program led by the Multicultural Tourism & Development Department, and GMCVB Partnership opportunities. The session is titled How to Connect and Grow Your Business with Tourism. The mission of the Tourism Business Enhancement Program is to advocate, support, and strengthen the economic sustainability and access of multicultural communities and heritage-related businesses within Greater Miami & Miami Beach. The Strive305 program is designed to accelerate the growth of small businesses countywide and support budding entrepreneurs as they launch and grow new businesses. For more information visit their website.

Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau Hosted Professional Business Workshop Series To Support Small Business

The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau's (GMCVB) Multicultural Tourism & Development Department, through its Tourism Business Enhancement (TBE) program, hosted a small business finance workshop last May 31 at the Overtown Performing Arts Center. Titled Financial Fitness: Strengthening Your Small Business Bottom Line it aimed to empower the attendees with the skills and confidence to build a strong financial foundation for their business and achieve long-term success. The seminar was open for small business owners at all levels of financial knowledge, from those just starting out to those looking to refine their financial management skills. The workshop was facilitated by Yasnay Montalvo, Founder of Micro-Business Catalyst. For more information on this and future workshop opportunities, email Petra@gmcvb.com.

Miami Bayside Foundation Small Business Training

Enrollment for the Miami Bayside Foundation's Small Business Workshop opens June 21. The program runs from July 18 through August 17. The 15-session online workshop is geared towards helping business owners sharpen their entrepreneurial skills while learning how to prepare to access capital. Participating small businesses will complete workshop training led by industry professionals. The program is supported by the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau's Tourism Business Enhancement Initiative with the mission to advocate, support, and strengthen the economic sustainability and access of multicultural communities and heritage-related businesses within the Greater Miami & Miami Beach as part of the efforts of the Multicultural Tourism & Development Department. To learn more about this training opportunity and the application process email Petra Brennan.

June Breakfast & Business: A Friday Morning Mixer

Complete Desires Consultancy Firm invites you to their monthly series of informative small business workshops. This month's topic: Finding Your Target Audience. During this interactive session, we will delve into the art of identifying your ideal customers. As your business's best friends, your target audience is the cornerstone of your marketing and sales strategy, guiding your decisions and growth. No matter if you're a fledgling start-up finding your footing or an established business looking to connect more deeply with your customers, this session will provide actionable insights to help you pinpoint your perfect customers and effectively cater to their needs. Network with other local business owners and leave with a clear understanding of how to identify and reach your target audience. Click here for more details and to register for this event taking place on June 2.

Marketing 101

Florida International University's College of Business (FIU) and the Florida Small Business Development Centers Network (SBDC) have joined forces to bring you the Small Business Certificate Series. They will offer seminars from highly trained business experts. During these workshops, companies will learn steps to successfully start and grow a business, review key financial concepts for small businesses, and how to start doing business with the government. Learn successful marketing strategies to grow your business. Gain insights from the lender’s perspective and steps you can take today to make your business more bankable. Participants who attend and complete the five (5) workshops will receive a certificate of completion from Florida SBDC at FIU. This workshop takes place on June 7 at the Marjorie and William McDonald Center in North Miami Beach.

Intro to Government Contracting

Florida International University's College of Business (FIU) and the Florida Small Business Development Centers Network (SBDC) have joined forces to bring you the Small Business Certificate Series. They will offer seminars from highly trained business experts. During these workshops, companies will learn steps to successfully start and grow a business, review key financial concepts for small businesses, and how to start doing business with the government. Learn successful marketing strategies to grow your business. Gain insights from the lender’s perspective and steps you can take today to make your business more bankable. Participants who attend and complete the five (5) workshops will receive a certificate of completion from Florida SBDC at FIU. This workshop takes place on June 21 at the Marjorie and William McDonald Center in North Miami Beach.

Understanding Financial Statements

The Community Fund of North Miami Dade invites you to a zoom lesson on Understanding Financial Statements. Do you know how much your business is worth? How profitable is it? If it is profitable, why is it running out of cash? Can your business take on loans to grow? Learn how you can answer these questions and more from your business financial statements. Register now for this online seminar on June 22.

MDC’s Business Innovation & Technology Center Launches New Student Operated Digital Agency (SODA)

Miami Dade College’s (MDC) Business Innovation & Technology (BIT) Center will launch the College’s first Student Operated Digital Agency (SODA) in the heart of downtown Miami. Through SODA, students interested in careers in marketing can obtain industry-recognized certifications, such as Google and Hootsuite free of charge, and will have the opportunity to work with local businesses and organizations to help them overcome marketing and business growth challenges. To learn more click here.

Get Help to Grow Your Business at NO Cost!!

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses provides business education, support services and pathways to capital for growth-oriented entrepreneurs. Participants gain practical skill to take their business to the next level, with topics like financial statements, negotiations, and marketing. Participants develop an actionable growth plan for their business with the help of advisors and a network of like-minded entrepreneurs. The program is free for participants and delivered in partnership with academic institutions across the country. To date the program has served over 10,000 businesses in all 50 states, Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico. To learn more click here.

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.

Amazon’s Black Business Accelerator Program

If you're a seller in Amazon's store, you may be eligible for the Black Business Accelerator Program. This program offers financial support, mentorship, business advice, and promotional support to black business owners. Eligible sellers will have access to free imaging services, cash grant opportunities, advertising credits and money toward start-up costs. You can learn about this opportunity here.

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