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Miami Bayside Foundation
MBF is a nonprofit organization designed to advance economic development in the City of Miami through the support of minority businesses and education.
MBF seeks to do this through the creation and administration of a loan programs for minority businesses, through the creation of programs and educational scholarships for minorities, and by providing technical assistance to local organizations engaged in economic development.
Loans
The primary mission of The MBF is to provide easier access to funds for minority entrepreneurs. The Foundation offers and administers a loan program that provides loans to minority businesses in the City of Miami.
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Education
In addition to its loan program for minority businesses, TheMBF encourages minority entrepreneurship by providing assistance to educational institutions.
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Programs
In addition to its loan program, the MBF provides valuable business tools and resources such as counseling and training in business development and management and other related services, through partnerships with local community organizations engaged in economic development.
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Midas Companies Acquires Jennings Engineering
Media Contact: Alison Grewe MBF (305) 379-7070 Ext. 205 Miami, FL (June 8, 2018) – “Never turn down an opportunity as you never truly know where it might lead.” Sound advice for future entrepreneurs from Kevin Jennings, owner and operator of Jennings Engineering. Advice Jennings himself has followed throughout ...read more →
MBF Board Member Rolando Aedo Loves Miami, And That’s What Makes Him Perfect For His Job
Media Contact: Alison Grewe MBF (305) 379-7070 Ext. 205 Miami, FL (June 8, 2018) – Being a booster for the town he loves comes naturally to the COO of the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau. Click here to read the full article.
Meet Ricky Brantley of Viking Defense Inc. Security Agency
Media Contact: Alison Grewe MBF (305) 379-7070 Ext. 205 Miami Bayside Foundation’s loan recipient Viking Defense, Inc. Security Agency is showcased in the most recent edition of VoyageMIA. Read the full article here.
Miami Bayside Foundation Provides Scholarship to City of Miami Youth
Media Contact: Alison Grewe MBF (305) 379-7070 Ext. 205 Miami, FL (May 25, 2018) – The Miami Bayside Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting economic development in the City of Miami, awarded 42 students with $1,000 scholarships at Miami City Hall. This scholarship is for graduating high school seniors ...read more →
Treasury Adds To Loan Fund
Media Contact: Alison Grewe MBF (305) 379-7070 Ext. 205 Miami, FL (April 12, 2018) – The US Treasury Department’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund has awarded $630,000 to the Miami Bayside Foundation to spur economic growth through its loans to minority-owned businesses in the City of Miami. Using its ...read more →
Miami Bayside Foundation Partners with St. Alban’s Enrichment Center to Support Summer School
Media Contact: Alison Grewe MBF (305) 379-7070 Ext. 205 Miami, FL (April 24, 2018) – For the 2nd year in a row, MBF is honored to be partnering St. Alban’s Child Enrichment Center to support their Summer School Program. The summer program will help provide services to at least 50 City ...read more →
Miami Bayside Foundation Partners with Miami Children’s Museum to Promote Summer Student Interships
Media Contact: Alison Grewe MBF (305) 379-7070 Ext. 205 Miami, FL (April 24, 2018) – Miami Children’s Museum has received a prestigious grant from the Miami Bayside Foundation to support its summer internship program. This grant will provide a paid internship for five minority youth from the City of ...read more →
Miami Bayside Foundation Partners with Communities in Schools to Promote Financial Literacy
Media Contact: Alison Grewe MBF (305) 379-7070 Ext. 205 MIAMI, FL (April 12, 2018) – Miami Bayside Foundation was honored to partner with Communities in Schools’ for their Financial Literacy Boot Camp at Miami Edison Senior High School. This program helps to build a solid foundation for financial literacy ...read more →
MBF #smallbiztips: There are multiple reasons why sales don’t close, so it can be particularly frustrating when you feel you are working hard, you really believe in what you offer, and still don’t land the customer.
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MBF #smallbiztips: "All our dreams can come true – if we have the courage to pursue them." -Walt Disney
Learn business essentials from experts in the field at MBF's Small Business Training! Apply before the September 9th deadline! #motivationmonday
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Congrats to #flourishtribe on a successful #popup event with #kazmaleje @ #graupel https://t.co/oDOX1Gcj94
MBF #smallbiztips: The dangers from cyber threats are very real, and the figures can be overwhelming to anyone reading the headlines. Have a look at this infographic to identify weaknesses in your security protocol via @smallbiztrends.
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Congratulations to @vista_miami on their successful grand opening and officially becoming an MBF #loanrecipient! https://t.co/uLQRNzLNmK
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MBF deeply appreciates the support of our donors.
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By contributing to the MBF, you have an opportunity to impact job creating, encourage economic development, and improve the future of the City if Miami
Miami Bayside Foundation is a registered charity with the state of Florida, registration number – CH36130. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the division of consumer services by calling toll-free within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state.
• 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352)
• www.FloridaConsumerHelp.com