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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 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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MBF #smallbiztips: Is the cost of advertising on Google and other pay-per-click networks too high for your small business? Maybe not. Here are factors that will help you determine if advertising on search engines could be cost-effective for your company. https://t.co/XNmCGTY7Q1
Last night, MBF's #SmallBusinessTraining students presented their business plans to a panel of bank and alternative lenders 📊 Thank you to the panelist for participating in this educational event and providing sage advice. https://t.co/GMJbOQGHx4
MBF #smallbiztips: Bad online reviews can cause potential customers to shop elsewhere, negatively impacting your business’ bottom line. If your business has received a bad online review, here are steps you can take to handle it and minimize the damage. https://t.co/N1kP5IPpww
MBF #smallbiztips: Tomorrow at noon, the SBA will have a webinar on the 8(a) Business Development Program that helps small, disadvantaged businesses compete in the marketplace. Register at https://t.co/N8ssFJ0XoC. https://t.co/y3oqXHvGzs
MBF #smallbiztips: Are you looking for ways to get more Instagram engagement? Wondering how to build stronger consumer relationships? Here are seven ways to improve your Instagram engagement.
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MBF Loan Recipient, IMR Development Corp., recognized as Minority Veteran-owned Firm of the Year by MBDA.
Washington, DC (October 16, 2018) – The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) proudly announced the professional achievements of 12 leaders of minority business enterprises (MBEs). The recipients were honored at the National Minority Business Awards Ceremony on October 16, 2018, in Austin, TX during the ...read more →
MBF Partners with Marquis Bank to Help Local Businesses Develop Their Marketing Strategies
Sponsored by Marquis Bank Overtown, Fla. – On September 28, 2018, Miami Bayside Foundation (MBF) along with Marquis Bank hosted an in-depth Marketing seminar for local small business owners. The one-day event, hosted by the YWCA and led by Orlando Espinosa, co-founder of Emineo Media, focused on “Defining Your ...read more →
MBF & FIU Partner to Create Internship Opportunities for Youth in Overtown
Media Contact: Alison Grewe MBF (305) 379-7070 Ext. 205 Miami, FL (August 23, 2018) – In September 2011, FIU and the Miami-Dade County Public Schools established The Education Effect, a university supported community school partnership, to improve educational outcomes in schools across the county. This summer, Miami Bayside Foundation (MBF) ...read more →
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.Make a Donation
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)
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