Our goal is to protect and strengthen the identity, charm and cultural appeal of our Allapattah neighborhood, as well as other ethnic communities in Miami, by ensuring long term residents are able to thrive in an environment plagued with disparities, misinformation and disinvestment.

Whether you are looking to take your current business to the next level or launch the next big idea, we’re here to help you fund your path to success.

Geography: Florida

For more information, contact Fabiana Estrada at festrada@ascendus.org

Building a successful business has many challenges. Accessing the capital you need just the first step. We will guide you on your journey through entrepreneurship ensuring you have the mentorship and training you need to succeed.

Our experienced Business Coaches provide one-on-one coaching and consulting services to micro-enterprises in business start-up or business expansion phases.

We catalyze community-driven change and create paths to economic mobility.

For more information, contact Malcolm Cardona-Spence at malcolmc@catalystmiami.org or 786-527-2576.

With the Florida SBDC at FIU, small-business owners can have access to research and databases that normally only big businesses can afford.

Startup Challenge is a program focused on developing your entrepreneurial mindset through human-centered design.

Geography: South Florida

For more information, contact Gustavo Grande at ggrande@mdc.edu

Maven Leadership Collective is an ideas lab that harnesses the power of diversity and belonging to build resilient communities. Maven specializes in inspiring talented change agents who are at a critical juncture in their careers or in the lifecycle of the organizations seeking to create solutions that drive performance and promote sustainability

Since September of 2015, MBF has presented Small Business Training for minority-owned businesses in the City of Miami.

Prospera is an economic development, nonprofit organization specialized in providing bilingual assistance to Hispanic entrepreneurs trying to establish or expand their business.

This free online business workshop will help you develop your company's sales strategy by preparing a sales forecast. You will also learn how to establish a sales budget and contingency plan.

The business structure you choose influences everything from day-to-day operations, to taxes, to how much of your personal assets are at risk. You should choose a business structure that gives you the right balance of legal protections and benefits.