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WELCOME TO THE MIAMI-DADE BUSINESS NAVIGATOR

The Miami-Dade Business Navigator (MDBN) program is an exciting local initiative
funded (in part) through a grant from the U.S. Small Business  Administration
(SBA). It is led by the Florida Small Business Development Center (FSBDC) at
Florida International University’s College of Business (FIU Business) in
partnership with six experienced community organizations: Ascendus, Branches,
the EDC of South Miami-Dade, the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce, Prospera, and
StartUP FIU Procurement. Through the program, the group of community partners
will connect with underserved local entrepreneurs in Miami-Dade County to
launch, grow and revitalize their businesses. The MDBN program focuses on small
businesses—including microbusinesses with fewer than 10 employees—owned by
women, veterans, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.

2022 Annual Report


ABOUT US

Meeting small businesses where they are to help them survive and thrive

Miami-Dade County is one of the most diverse and dynamic counties in the
country. It is a great place to start or grow a business with quality resources
and programs here for small businesses. But we know that navigating government
programs and small business resources can be complicated. That’s what we’re here
for. The Miami-Dade Business Navigator program utilizes deeply trusted
community-based organizations to guide small businesses to all the community
resources, services and programs that are available for your business. MDBN
provides additional capacity to these trusted local groups to reach more
businesses in the community and create a stronger local network of Miami-Dade
small business providers. The goal is to improve access to the assistance you
need to start a new business, grow an existing business, or recover from the
impacts of the pandemic.

The first step is to set up a no-cost consultation so we can learn more about
you and your business. After that, we can connect you to a Navigator to provide
consulting, training, or access to critical resources.


SERVICES

The one-on-one technical assistance, training and information entrepreneurs need
to succeed

There are a number of barriers local entrepreneurs face when navigating
government programs and resources. Whether it is overcoming language or cultural
barriers to entry, breaking down programmatic silos, or bringing industry
experts directly to small businesses, Miami-Dade Business Navigators are here
for you. Our program has three key components:

» One-on-One Business Assistance
» Training and Outreach Assistance
» Connectivity to Small Business Networking, Resources, and Information

Services and trainings are available in English, Spanish, and Kreyol. Critical
resources and assistance you can access include:

STARTUP ASSISTANCE

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND ACCESS TO CAPITAL ASSISTANCE

MARKETING/SALES, BUSINESS STRATEGY, AND OPERATIONS

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING AND
PROCUREMENT ASSISTANCE

INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC TRAINING


UPCOMING EVENTS

 * Jul 18
   Marketing 101: Obtener y Retener Clientes
   Esta presentación interactiva es para todos los empresarios que desean
   aprender sobre la comercialización de su negocio para llegar a una base de
   clientes más amplia. Las...
   1pm
    
   I'm Interested
 * Jul 22
   Small Business Grants and Financing: What You Need to Know
   Are you looking to start or grow your business and are interested in
   financing to help the business? In recent years, small business grants have
   become more limited. But...
   1pm
    
   I'm Interested
 * Jul 23
   Sell Like a Pro: Master Sales Strategies to Skyrocket Your Business
   This immersive session is designed to equip entrepreneurs, and business
   owners with powerful techniques to boost their sales performance. Learn how
   to identify and engage your...
   10am
    
   I'm Interested
 * Jul 24
   Disaster Resiliency: It’s Your Business
   Business interruptions and disasters affect every business at some stage in
   their growth. Whether it is a hurricane, power outage, or road construction,
   adversity can strike...
   1pm
    
   I'm Interested
 * Jul 29
   10 Pasos Para Comercializar Su Nuevo Negocio
   Los participantes aprenderán cómo mejorar su presencia en la web al
   conectarse de manera efectiva con clientes potenciales a través de un sitio
   web, redes sociales y correo...
   1pm
    
   I'm Interested
 * Aug 5
   Financing Your Business
   Despite having the idea and being good at entrepreneurship, it is often
   difficult to start up a business. Equity is the key element for a startup
   small-business venture. You...
   1pm
    
   I'm Interested
 * Aug 12
   What Your Lenders Need You to Know
   Bankers like numbers as they tell the story of your business. Learn how to
   navigate through the preparation of what you need to bring to your banker's
   meeting. Learn more...
   1pm
    
   I'm Interested
 * Aug 20
   Crafting Winning Inbound and Outbound Marketing/Sales Process!
   This session is tailored for entrepreneurs and business owners who aim to
   build a robust and efficient marketing and sales pipeline. Discover the
   secrets to attracting...
   10am
    
   I'm Interested
 * Aug 22
   Social Media Marketing
   How to use social media like a business. Why most of the social media advice
   is not helping you get leads and what to do instead. In this webinar, you'll
   learn how to choose...
   10am
    
   I'm Interested
 * Aug 26
   Start Up, Start Right
   A great small business always starts out as an idea, but eventually that idea
   needs to be turned into a reality. Most businesses never get started because
   individuals tend to...
   1pm
    
   I'm Interested
 * Aug 27
   Finding & Winning Federal Contracts
   The Federal government is the largest buyer in the U.S, spending billions in
   products and services annually. It buys everything from pencils to
   construction services to...
   1pm
    
   I'm Interested
 * Aug 29
   Email Marketing 101
   This interactive webinar is for all entrepreneurs who want to learn about
   marketing their business to reach a broader customer base. Small Businesses
   should be able to apply...
   10am
    
   I'm Interested
 * Sep 3
   10 Steps to Marketing Your New Business
   Participants will learn how to enhance your web presence by effectively
   connecting with prospective customers using a website, social media, and
   email. A strong marketing...
   1pm
    
   I'm Interested
 * Sep 4
   Comenzando Su Negocio
   Una gran pequeña empresa siempre comienza como una idea, pero eventualmente
   esa idea debe convertirse en realidad. La mayoría de las empresas nunca
   comienzan porque las...
   1pm
    
   I'm Interested
 * Sep 16
   Marketing 101: Obtaining & Retaining Customers
   This interactive webinar is for all entrepreneurs who want to learn about
   marketing their business to reach a broader customer base. Small Businesses
   should be able to apply...
   1pm
    
   I'm Interested
 * Sep 17
   Cómo Crear Tu Plan de Negocios
   Muchos empresarios potenciales pierden la pista cuando se trata de redactar
   su idea de negocio en un plan de negocios. Comprenda que un plan de negocios
   obliga a los...
   1pm
    
   I'm Interested
 * Sep 19
   What the Hack?: Cyber Threats and Your Business
   The theft of digital information has become the norm in today’s society.
   Participants will receive key insights on the cyber threat landscape and
   learn best practices on how...
   1pm
    
   I'm Interested
 * Sep 24
   Think Like a Boss: Unlocking the Entrepreneurial Mindset for Success!
   Designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, business leaders, and anyone looking to
   cultivate a winning mindset, this session delves into the mental frameworks
   and attitudes that...
   10am
    
   I'm Interested




NAVIGATORS

Trusted advisors connecting you to the resources you need to build and grow a
successful business

The only local SBA Community Navigator Pilot Program network in Florida is right
here in Miami-Dade County. MDBN is structured as a “Hub and Spoke” model to
utilize networks and community advocates to assist historically underserved
small businesses and entrepreneurs. We are your Business Navigators!

The FSBDC at FIU Business serves as the administrative hub of the program, in
addition to providing consulting and training services. The center is proud to
partner with six Miami-Dade community-based organizations to support local
businesses and help create jobs:

For over 30 years Ascendus has provided small business owners with the loan
capital and coaching to move up, improve their lives, care for their families,
and contribute to their communities. At Ascendus, we work with business owners
to customize a program that creates financial ascension. We’re more flexible
than other lenders, and we see beyond traditional lender measures and forms.

Branches develops and implements programs that address the root causes of
poverty. Its micro-business program provides services to supports participants
in becoming economically self-sufficient through entrepreneurial activity. These
include: business assessment and readiness workshops; comprehensive business
management training; personal one-on-one financial coaching; one-on-one business
technical assistance; and ongoing business mentoring services.

The Economic Development Council (EDC) of South Miami-Dade’s seeks to improve
and advance quality of life, expansion of businesses and job creation through
the implementation of projects that harness sustainability and resiliency
through economic development, infrastructure improvements, education and skilled
workforce. The EDC of South Miami-Dade’s primary mission is to increase the
overall economic vitality of South Dade communities.

The Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce (MDCC) was founded in 1974 to objectively
advocate the needs of a growing Black business community. Today, MDCC is one of
the most diverse minority and woman Chambers of Commerce in South Florida
focused on providing technical assistance and resources that create
opportunities for economic and social transformation in communities in
Miami-Dade County.

Prospera is an economic development organization specializing in bilingual
business development services for underserved entrepreneurs. The organization’s
mission is to help start, sustain, and grow Hispanic-owned businesses to achieve
community prosperity. Prospera empowers entrepreneurs through training,
individual consulting, and additional resources so their businesses can grow and
prosper.

Start FIU Procurement is designed to help unlock economic growth, by becoming
procurement-ready with government and private institutions. Industry experts and
partners are committed to supporting entrepreneurs by providing educational
tools that would help them evaluate business environment, innovate, and
strategize to overcome the challenges that could impact financial growth and
expansion while providing a network connecting to opportunities.

FIU's College of Business and the Florida SBDC Network have joined forces to
bring local companies a team of highly experienced business experts who offer
confidential, no-cost consulting to entrepreneurs and business owners looking to
grow. If you own a business with 3 or more employees, or are launching a
scalable venture, we are ready to help you successfully navigate the obstacles
that often hinder business growth.


PARTNERS

Miami-Dade County has a strong small business ecosystem. The Miami-Dade Business
Navigator program is proud to have the partnership, assistance and support of
key business and community leaders, organizations and other groups across the
county. The following organizations and groups are collaborating with our
network to better serve your business:



If you would like to partner with the MDBN program on consulting, training or
outreach in your community in Miami-Dade, please fill out the “ Become a Partner
” inquiry form.


CLIENT SUCCESSES

MIND OVER MATTER ALLIED HEALTH

IDEAL MUSIC BOX

KIMONE'S CAKE ART STUDIO

LIL CHEF BIG FOOD LLC

JC SUPPLIER, LLC

ATTUNERGY

TINAJITA LLC (DBA VEGALLIA)

LIVE LIKE YOU GREEN IT

LCT-E LEARNING SOLUTIONS

METRO MOMMY AGENCY LLC

MAV INC

MAKEUP BY RORY LEE

ATHLON RUB

STACY'S NATURALS

INDIGO EVENTS CORP.

LIFESTYLE GEAR LLC

ALABAO ROOFING SERVICES

ALLYI INC.

PLACE OF AROMA LLC

COGNITIVE WELLNESS, LLC

GRADIBLE

PRINT WEB AND SOCIAL MEDIA DESIGN

DESIGNS BY SOMMER LLC

UPRIGHT SPINE CENTER

LAVISH TOUCHES

VILA KIDS LLC

WYSP SKIN STUDIO

ANOINTED FLORIST & GIFT SHOP LLC

LAND AIRLINE

IMAGO ART LLC

INSINET GROUP LLC

TPE COACHING & CONSULTING

EXCLUSIVE TONSORIAL SERVICES LLC

THRIVE LOOP LLC

SWIRLS FROZEN YOGURT

NFOODS BASE LLC (DBA Y'ALL FOODS)

ALPHA INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT LLC

HJ CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC

TODO DOLLAR STORE EXITO SUPERMARKET
(DBA ZULIA MARKET DISCOUNT)

305 AERO SUPPLIES, LLC

MARIANA FOODS

MAILING LOGISTICS LLC


IN THE NEWS

The latest Miami-Dade Business Navigator news

We’re excited about the Miami-Dade Business Community Navigator program, and so
is the media! Check back here for updates and news, and reach out to
Navigators@fiu.edu with questions or requests.
 

Local entrepreneurs find success with guidance from business navigator program

Miami-Dade Business Navigator – Key Mentoring for Small Entrepreneurs

U.S. Small Business Administration YouTube (Grantee Announcements)

FIU News (Grant Announcement)

Univision 23 Contigo Program (SBDC Consultant Maribel Balbin – video)

 


FORMS

Counseling Information Form

Become a Partner Form

 


CONTACT

Connect with us!!!
 

Address:
FIU Downtown at Brickell
1101 Brickell Avenue, South Tower
Room 204
Miami, FL 33131

Email Us:
Email: Navigators@fiu.edu

Call Us:
Call: (305) 779-9244

               

 

 
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