Informational Webinar about OFB for Lenders and CDFIs

Online

This info session is geared towards lenders and financial institutions who would like to learn more about the OFB products. At this webinar, we will discuss the eligibility and review process, including underwriting. To register, click here.

CREO Deadline 1 of 3

Online

The first of three deadlines for the Collective Real Estate Ownership (CREO) funding opportunity in 2023. Decisions will be communicated by the end of the month after applying. Any applications received after the deadline will be reviewed in the next cycle.

Informational Webinar in Spanish about OFB with Axis Helps

Online

En este e-seminario, proporcionaremos una descripción de las oportunidades de financiamiento del programa Open for Business y mostraremos que hace que una aplicación sea exitosa. Inscríbase para la sesión informativa a través de EventBrite.

In-person office hours about all Open for Business products

Partners for Self Employment Offices 3000 Biscayne Blvd Suite 215, Miami, United States

The Open for Business funding team (both Miami Foundation and Partners for Self Employment) will be available in person to discuss the funding opportunities and the application process in detail. No RSVP required; simply show up within the window to meet with a representative.

In-person office hours with special emphasis on Spanish

Partners for Self Employment Offices 3000 Biscayne Blvd Suite 215, Miami, United States

The Open for Business funding team (both Miami Foundation and Partners for Self Employment) will be available in person to discuss the funding opportunities and the application process in detail. No RSVP required; simply show up within the window to meet with a representative. At this session, dedicated language resources will be available in Spanish.  […]

Commercial Real Estate Acquisition Workshop

The Miami Foundation 40 NW 3rd Street | Suite 305, Miami, FL, United States

DOWNLOAD WORKSHOP FLYER The Miami Foundation will be hosting a two-day workshop series on the commercial real estate acquisition process led by Community Realty Advisors & Information Group (CRAIG, LLC). Priority for attendance will be given to current CREO grantees, applicants who applied under the 4/15/2023 CREO deadline, and applicants preparing for the 6/15/2023 CREO deadline. […]

Open for Business info session with Miami-Dade County Small Business Development

Father Gerard Jean-Juste Community Center 690 159th Street, Miami, FL, United States

A kickoff event for National Small Business Week, hosted by the Miami-Dade County Small Business Development Division. Greetings by the Commissioner for the District & Small Business Development Director Gary Hartfield An update on SBD programs and legislation will be given Announcement of the Mentor Protégé Program Matches An informational forum: “Accessing Capital with Miami […]

Open for Business at Miami-Dade Small Business Navigator Resource Fair

Alpha Omega Church 7800 Miller Dr, Miami, FL

As part of the Miami-Dade Small Business Navigator Resource Fair, the Open for Business team will be tabling and available to answer your questions about the program. At this event, you will also be able to access resources from other service providers.

Open For Business Funding Workshop for Your Business or Non-Profit

51 NW 36th Street 51 NW 36th Street, Miami, FL, United States

Fueled by a $20 million grant from Wells Fargo, the Miami Open for Business program aims to empower historically underserved 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. Ultimately, the program aims to ensure that historically disadvantaged and […]

Open for Business at North Miami Beach Small Business Summit & Expo

North Miami Beach City Hall 17011 NE 19th Ave, North Miami, FL

As part of the North Miami Beach Small Business Summit & Expo, the Open for Business team will be tabling and available to answer your questions about the program. At this event, you will also be able to access resources from other service providers.

In-person office hours with special emphasis on Haitian Creole

Partners for Self Employment Offices 3000 Biscayne Blvd Suite 215, Miami, United States

The Open for Business funding team (both Miami Foundation and Partners for Self Employment) will be available in person to discuss the funding opportunities and the application process in detail. No RSVP required; simply show up within the window to meet with a representative. This session will provide dedicated language resources in Haitian Creole.  Ekip […]

Miami OFB Team Tabling at Tech Tuesdays

51 NW 36th Street 51 NW 36th Street, Miami, FL, United States

Fueled by a $20 million grant from Wells Fargo, the Miami Open for Business program aims to empower historically underserved 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. Ultimately, the program aims to ensure that historically disadvantaged and […]

OFB Application Party with the Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council

Partners for Self Employment Offices 3000 Biscayne Blvd Suite 215, Miami, United States

DOWNLOAD FLYER The purpose of this application party is to encourage any small business owner who meets our eligibility requirements to connect with the funding team and our countywide technical assistance provider to apply for our funding opportunities. This application party will be hosted in a hybrid format. If you are able to attend in […]

OFB Nonprofit Application Party with Radical Partners

Zoom

The purpose of this application party is to encourage any non-profits (501c3 or under fiscal sponsors) who meets our eligibility requirements to connect with the funding team and our countywide technical assistance provider to apply for our funding opportunities. This application party will be hosted in a virtual format. Click this link to register. Register […]

Commercial Real Estate Acquisition Workshop 2

The Miami Foundation 40 NW 3rd Street | Suite 305, Miami, FL, United States

DOWNLOAD WORKSHOP FLYER The Miami Foundation will be hosting a two-day workshop series on the commercial real estate acquisition process led by Community Realty Advisors & Information Group (CRAIG, LLC). Priority for attendance will be given to current CREO grantees and applicants preparing for the 6/15/2023 and 8/15/2023 CREO deadlines. View more event details here. […]

CREO Deadline 2 of 3

Online

The second of three deadlines for the Collective Real Estate Ownership (CREO) funding opportunity in 2023. Decisions will be communicated by the end of the month after applying. Any applications received after the deadline will be reviewed in the next cycle.

Opa Locka Mayor’s Business Luncheon

Opa Locka Historic Train Station 490 Ali Baba Ave., Opa-Locka, FL

  Join the Miami Open for Business team at the kick-off for the Opa-Locka Mayor’s Business Luncheon on Thursday June 15th from 11am-1pm. This is an inaugural event and to building a long-term partnership in the months and years ahead as we kick off our Boomin’ Business Initiative.

CREO Deadline 3 of 3

Online

The third and final deadline for the Collective Real Estate Ownership (CREO) funding opportunity in 2023. Decisions will be communicated by the end of the month after applying.

Small Business Webinar: The Legal Side of Small Business

Zoom

Overview of legal recommendations for structuring and operating your small business. Participants will learn: - Initial Startup Considerations - Different Legal Considerations When Starting a Business - Common filings for Small Businesses Speaker(s): Wynnora (Wendy) S. Wilson, Esq, Advocacy Director of Community Economic Development, Legal Services of Greater Miami & Florida Community Development Legal Project […]

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