For Karina Vaguez, owner of a full-scale meetings and events production company, the pandemic could have been a time to retrench. Obviously, a business like hers was going to be hit hard with convenings shut down. But instead of wallowing in worry, Vaguez used this traumatic time to prepare her […]
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Miami-Dade announces 7 recipients of BizUp grants
Last month we told Growbiz readers about an upcoming deadline for Miami-Dade County BizUp grant applications. The recipients have just been announced: This week, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and County Commissioner Jean Monestime announced the seven recipients of small business grants totaling $400,000 through the Business Innovation Start-Up […]
2 new resources for acceleration and funding in the F&B industry
GrowBiz aims to keep you up to date on opportunities and resources for South Florida small businesses navigating the economic impact of COVID-19. Here are a couple for the food/beverage and hospitality industry. FREE 6-WEEK INCUBATOR OFFERS TRAINING FOR FOOD BUSINESS SUCCESS Do you operate a food-based business in South […]
Miami-Dade County to launch small business micro-loan program
Miami-Dade County is launching a $25 small business micro-loan program. It is initially targeted to help small businesses hurt by the economic disruption caused by the pandemic, The Rise Miami-Dade program is designed to help small businesses that haven’t been to get other economic aid. The county will use community groups […]
COVID-19 relief: Miami-Dade makes forgivable loans available to struggling small businesses
Miami-Dade County is joining cities in South Florida offering forgivable loans to small businesses hurt by the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. Called the Small Business Forgivable Loan Program, the county is offering $5 million worth of forgivable loans for small businesses employing low-wage workers. County commissioners approved the […]
Miami-Dade Beacon Council and County launch COVID-19 resource sites for businesses
The Miami-Dade Beacon Council, the county’s official public-private economic development partnership, is working closely with Miami-Dade County and other community partners to alleviate economic stress on the community as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. Two resource sites, have been launched and will be updated continuously: BizHelp.Miami is a one-stop online portal that […]