Welcome to
Miami Bayside Foundation
MBF is a nonprofit organization designed to advance economic development in 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.
Education
In addition to its loan program for minority businesses, TheMBF encourages minority entrepreneurship by providing assistance to educational institutions.
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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Recent News
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
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
Miami Bayside Foundation Hosts Young Entrepreneurs for a Day of Fun
Media Contact: Alison Grewe MBF (305) 379-7070 Ext. 206 Miami, FL (July 12, 2018) – Miami Bayside Foundation partnered with the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) and Miami Bayside Marketplace(MBM) to host 20 City of Miami High School students for day of business and boat rides. The students were first
Miami Bayside Foundation Grants Scholarship to FMU Students Impacted by Hurricane Irma
Media Contact: Alison Grewe MBF (305) 379-7070 Ext. 205 Miami, FL (September 11, 2018) – Members of the Miami Bayside Foundation(MBF) gathered for a luncheon at Florida Memorial University to meet the awardees of a recent MBF scholarship. The scholarship serves to support the academic pursuits of 5 Florida Memorial
MBF Graduates 8th Small Business Training Class
Media Contact: Alison Grewe MBF (305) 379-7070 Ext. 205 Sponsored by Magic City Innovation District Foundation, Little Haiti Cultural Club, and the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau Miami, FL (August 16, 2018) – Little Haiti, Fla. – On August 16, 2018, MBF celebrated the graduation of 23 City of
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)
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
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.
MBF #SmallBizTips: The RISE Miami-Dade Fund is a new loan program for Miami-Dade small businesses impacted by the pandemic. Visit https://t.co/KTsfOVzfqf to apply for the loan.
Congratulations to MBF #LoanRecipient @GroovinBean1 for their feature in @MiamiHerald's article, "‘Black people drink coladas.’ How this restaurant brought coffee culture to Overtown." Read more at https://t.co/tQGYxwNsEo?.
Pivoting due to coronavirus conditions, MBF #LoanRecipients
@copperdoorbnb
has reopened their hotel as a restaurant. To read more, visit https://t.co/lVJLFyy68M.
Congratulations to MBF #LoanRecipient @ThynkGlobal for being featured in the South Florida Business Journal: "New coworking space set to open in Miami". Read the article at https://t.co/039dHWjAZ5.
MBF is proud to announce our 2020 M-DCPS Scholarship recipients! Congratulations to these exceptional City of Miami students. Thank you to the hardworking teachers, CAP advisors, parents, and mentors who continue to guide these students towards their college goals. #MDCPSGrad https://t.co/zExnWketAv
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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