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ABC Associated Builders and Contractors Inc Florida East Coast Chapter
3730 Coconut Creek Pkwy, Suite 200
Coconut Creek FL, 33066
954-773-8965
As a nationwide construction industry trade association, ABC - Florida East Coast Chapter representS more than 21,000 chapter members. Founded on the merit shop philosophy, ABC and its 70 chapters help members develop people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically, profitably and for the betterment of the communities in which ABC and its members work.
ACCION, USA
2828 Coral Way
Miami FL, 33145
305-548-3360
Accion brings affordable small business loans to microentrepreneurs. Accion East has provided over $132 million since inception in 1991, helping to grow small businesses and strengthen the communities they serve.
AGP Miami – Accelerated Growth Partners, Inc. The LAB
400 NW 26th Street
Miami FL, 33127
305-507-3660
www.agpmiami.com Located at Lab Miami
AGP Miami is a Miami-based angel investor network that partners with each entrepreneur to accelerate growth. Startups undergo a Selection Process. Pitch meetings are held every four to six weeks to present to AGP Members. Each individual Member decides whether to invest or not. Hence, AGP is not a fund but rather an investment club of like-minded accredited investors who are passionate about disruptive startups. Due to legal limitations, these meetings are for Members-only.
AIM Program: Actively Investing in Miami-Dade
Office of the Mayor 111 NW 1st Street
Miami FL, 33128
305-374-2911
www.miamidade.gov/aim/home.asp
The AIM Initiative is committed to supporting the education of Miami-Dade County’s future leaders from the ranks of high school, college, university and technical school students. It offers multiple internship and training programs aimed at developing, promoting and fostering students' marketable skills through relevant experiences guided by experts in their respective fields.
BAC Funding Corporation
6600 NW 27th Ave
Miami FL, 33147
305-693-3550
BAC Funding Corporation and Affiliates (“BAC”) extend commercial credit to African-American owned businesses in the form of asset-based revolving credit lines and joint venture agreements. BAC’s creative approach to financial solutions has enabled the organization to become a premier lender in the South Florida market, successfully and profitbility addressing historically unmet financing needs.
Barry University
11300 NE Second Avenue
Miami Shores FL, 33161-6695
305-899-4010
Members of the One Community One Goal Academic Leaders Council
British American Business Council Miami
Builder’s Association of South Florida
15225 NW 77th Ave #100
Hialeah FL, 33014
305-556-6300
The Builders Association of South Florida (BASF) established in 1944 is a 70 year old association with a reputation for excellence in government affairs.
The multiple award-winning BASF has represented South Florida’s building industry by maintaining high standards in building through service to its membership and the general public. BASF members are dedicated to fulfilling the “American Dream” of affordable home ownership for everyone.
Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC) at Converge Miami (Formerly at University of Miami Life Sciences & Tech Park)
Park 1951 NW 7th Avenue
Miami FL, 33136
305-503-7751
CIC allows exceptional entrepreneurs to create new products and companies better and faster by providing infrastructure (high quality, flexible office space) and by actively building startup communities in premium locations of future-focused cities such as Miami. It is primarily made up of startups, but also includes larger companies, investors, and service providers.
CareerSource South Florida (Miami-Dade County Headquarters)
7300 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 500
Miami FL, 33126
305-594-7615
CareerSource Florida is the statewide workforce policy and investment board. It's partners include the Department of Economic Opportunity, 24 local workforce development boards and 100 career centers throughout Florida. Together, they help connect businesses with the talented workforce and training needed to succeed and grow
CareerSource South Florida Carol City
4888 NW 183rd Street, Suite 202
Miami FL, 33055
305-620-8012
CareerSource South Florida programs strive to develop a
highly competitive workforce response to the needs of local
industries and employers. Call for information about the free
service.
CareerSource South Florida City of Miami
750 NW 20 Street, 4th Floor
Miami FL, 33127
305-372-8300
CareerSource South Florida programs strive to develop a
highly competitive workforce response to the needs of local
industries and employers. Call for information about the free
service.
CareerSource South Florida Hialeah Downtown
240 East 1st Avenue, Suite 222
Hialeah FL, 33010
305-883- 8070
CareerSource South Florida programs strive to develop a
highly competitive workforce response to the needs of local
industries and employers. Call for information about the free
service.
CareerSource South Florida Homestead
28951 S Dixie Hwy
Homestead FL, 33033
305-242-5373
CareerSource South Florida programs strive to develop a
highly competitive workforce response to the needs of local
industries and employers. Call for information about the free
service.
CareerSource South Florida Little Havana
5040 NW 7th St, #500
Miami FL, 33126
305-442-6900
CareerSource South Florida programs strive to develop a
highly competitive workforce response to the needs of local
industries and employers. Call for information about the free
service.
CareerSource South Florida Miami Beach
833 6th Street, 2nd Floor
Miami Beach FL, 33139
305-532-5350
CareerSource South Florida programs strive to develop a
highly competitive workforce response to the needs of local
industries and employers. Call for information about the free
service.
CareerSource South Florida North Miami Beach
801 NE 167 Street
North Miami Beach FL, 33162
305-654-7175
CareerSource South Florida programs strive to develop a
highly competitive workforce response to the needs of local
industries and employers. Call for information about the free
service.
CareerSource South Florida Northside
7900 NW 27th Ave, Suite 200
Miami FL, 33147
305-693-2060
CareerSource South Florida programs strive to develop a
highly competitive workforce response to the needs of local
industries and employers. Call for information about the free
service.
CareerSource South Florida South Miami
5825 SW 68th Street, Suite 3
Miami FL, 33143
305-284-0936
CareerSource South Florida programs strive to develop a
highly competitive workforce response to the needs of local
industries and employers. Call for information about the free
service.
CareerSource South Florida West Dade
8485 Bird Road 2nd Floor
Miami FL, 33155
305-228-2300
CareerSource South Florida programs strive to develop a
highly competitive workforce response to the needs of local
industries and employers. Call for information about the free
service.
Carrie P. Meek Entrepreneurial Education Center
North Campus Miami-Dade Community College 6300 NW 7th Ave
Miami FL, 33150
305-237-1900
The Entrepreneurial Education Center provides education
and training to small and minority entrepreneurs in small
business management. The center also has a Small Business
Development Center to provide one-on-one counseling
to clients, and a business library is also available.
Chamber – Town of Medley Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – ABICC Association of Bi-National Chambers of Commerce in Florida
Chamber – Argentine-American Chamber of Commerce of Florida
Chamber – Barbados-USA Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce Florida
Chamber – British American Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – CAMACOL – Latin Chamber of Commerce of the USA
Chamber – Chamber South
Chamber – Chile-U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – Congolese-American Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – Costa Rica U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – Dominican International Chamber of Commerce (DICC) of Florida
104 SW 9th Street, Ground Floor
Miami FL, 33130
305-643-5535
www.mediaevolution.com.do/dicc/default.htm
Chamber
Chamber – Doral Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – Ecuadorian American Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – Florida China Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – French American Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – German-American Business Chamber of Florida, Inc. South East Chapter
Chamber – Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – Greater Miami Shores Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – Greater North Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – Greater North Miami Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – Haitian-American Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – Honduran-USA Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – Hungarian American Chamber of Commerce of Florida
Chamber – India-U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – International Chamber of Mercosur in the US
1132 Kane Concourse, 2nd Floor
Miami FL, 33154
855-500-6372
www.mercosurnorthamerica.net/index.html
Chamber
Chamber – Italian-American Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – Jamaica USA Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (JAUSACC)
Chamber – Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – Korean-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Miami (ABiCC)
Chamber – Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – Miami Beach Latin Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (MDGLCC)
Chamber – Nicaraguan American Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – North Dade Regional Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – Polish American Chamber of Commerce of Florida & the Americas
Chamber – Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of South Florida
Chamber – Romania – USA Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – South Dade Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce, Florida
Chamber – The Netherlands American Business Chamber of Miami (NABCM)
Chamber – The Norwegian Shipping Club & Norwegian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC)
Chamber – United States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – Venezuelan-American Chamber of Commerce of Florida
1600 Ponce De Leon Blvd, 10th Floor #1033
Coral Gables FL, 33134
786 350-1190
Chamber
Chamber – Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Miami-Dade County
Code Fever – Black Tech Week
Code Fever merges tech skills training with real world entrepreneurship training. So students don't just Start-up but Stay up and build sustainable enterprises. The adult programs offer training, and a minority entrepreneurship pipeline that builds national and regional capacity to attract new capital, increase regional deal flow, and generate additional support and early and late stage entrepreneurs of color.
Commercial Industrial Association of South Florida (CIASF)
Coral Gables FL, 33156
305-662-6115
The CIASF provides networking opportunities for persons
interested in industrial real estate. It is also involved in
working with government authorities to improve the regulatory
climate for real estate.
Consulate – ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
Consulate – ARGENTINA
1101 Brickell Avenue, North Tower, Suite 900
Miami FL, 33131
305-373-1889
www.consuladoargentinoenmiami.com
Consulate
Consulate – AUSTRALIA
Law Offices of Slesnick and Casey, LLP 2701 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Suite 200
Coral Gables FL, 33134-6020
305-448-5672
http://usa.embassy.gov.au/whwh/Miami-HonConsul.html
Consulate
Consulate – AUSTRIA
Consulate – BAHAMAS
25 S.E. 2nd Avenue, Suite 600
Miami FL, 33131
305-373-6295
www.consulateofthebahamasflorida.com
Consulate
Consulate – BARBADOS
Consulate – BELGIUM
Consulate – BELIZE
1600 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Suite 904
Coral Gables FL, 33134
305-755-0276
Consulate
Consulate – BOLIVIA
Consulate – BRAZIL
Consulate – CANADA
Servcorp - Southeast Financial Center 200 S Biscayne Blvd # 1600
Miami FL, 33131
305-579-1600
http://miami.itamaraty.gov.br/en-us/
Consulate
Consulate – CHILE
Consulate – COLOMBIA
Consulate – DENMARK
213 East Sheridan Street, Suite 3
Dania Beach FL, 33004
954-967-8800
Email: jrosenthal@bellshouth.net
Consulate
Consulate – DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Consulate – ECUADOR
117 N.W. 42 Avenue, Units Cu-4 & Cu-5
Miami FL, 33126
305-539-8214
Consulate
Consulate – EL SALVADOR
Consulate – ESTONIA
Consulate – FINLAND
Consulate – FRANCE
Consulate – GERMANY
100 Biscayne Blvd, Suite 2200
Miami FL, 33132
305-358-0290
www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/03__Consulates/Miami/00/__Home.html
Consulate
Consulate – GRENADA
400 Arthur Godfrey Road Suite 506
Miami Beach FL, 33140
305-570-2716
Consulate
Consulate – GUATEMALA
1101 Brickell Avenue, Suite 603-S
Miami FL, 33131
305-679-9945
www.consuladoguatemalamiami.org
Consulate
Consulate – HAITI
Consulate – HUNGARY
1550 Madruga Avenue, Suite 201
Coral Gables FL, 33146
305-448-2131
http://hungary.honoraryconsulate.network/miami/
Consulate
Consulate – ISRAEL
100 N. Biscayne Blvd., Suite 1800
Miami FL, 33132
305-925-9400
www.consulate-miami.com/israel.html
Consulate
Consulate – ITALY
4000 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Suite 590
Coral Gables FL, 33146
305-374-6322
www.consmiami.esteri.it/consolato_miami/it/
Consulate
Consulate – JAMAICA
Consulate – JAPAN
80 S.W. 8th Street, Suite 3200
Miami FL, 33130
305-530-9090
www.miami.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
Consulate
Consulate – LATVIA
Consulate – MEXICO
Consulate – MOLDOVA
Consulate – PARAGUAY
Consulate – PERU
444 Brickell Ave, Suite M-135
Miami FL, 33131
305-347-2420
http://www.consuladoperu.com/consulados/
Consulate
Consulate – REPUBLIC OF CHINA (TAIWAN) Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Miami
2333 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Suite 610
Coral Gables FL, 33134
305-443-8917
Email: consularcorpsmia@gmail.com
Consulate
Consulate – SENEGAL
251 Valencia Avenue Box 141012
Coral Gables FL, 33134
305-371-4286
Consulate
Consulate – SPAIN
2655 Le Jeune Rd., Suite 203
Coral Gables FL, 33134
305-446-5511
www.vfsglobal.com/spain/usa/miami/
Consulate
Consulate – SURINAME
7205 N.W. 19th Street, Suite 302
Miami FL, 33126
305-463-0694
www.mfa.gov.sg/content/mfa/overseasmission/miami.html
Consulate
Consulate – SWEDEN
101 N. E. 3rd Avenue Tower 101, Suite 1700B
Fort Lauderdale FL, 33301
954-467-3507
www.consulateofsweden-fortlauderdale.org
Consulate
Consulate – THAILAND
2525 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Suite 300
Coral Gables FL, 33134
305-445-7577
Consulate
Consulate – THE NETHERLANDS
Consulate – TOGO
Consulate – TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
Consulate – TURKEY
Consulate – UGANDA
Consulate – UNITED KINGDOM
1001 Brickell Bay Drive, Suite 2800
Miami FL, 33131
305-400-6400
Consulate
Consulate – URUGUAY
Division of Corporations Florida Department of State
Tallahassee FL, 32399
850-245-6052
Articles of Incorporation must be prepared, executed and
filed for all corporations doing business in the State of Florida.
The division of Corporations provides appropriate forms,
as well as a variety of information regarding Corporate and
Uniform Commercial Code filings.
Doral Business Council
Miami FL, 33126
305-470-9597
The Doral Business Council is the leading advocate for economic development and business promotion for the Doral area. The advantages of the DBC are its strategic alliances and key relationships with business and community leaders.
Downtown Development Authority (DDA)
200 S Biscayne Blvd Ste 2929
Miami FL, 33131
305-579-6675
The Mission of the Miami Downtown Development Authority is to grow, strengthen and promote the economic health and vitality of Downtown Miami. As an autonomous agency of the City, the Miami DDA advocates, facilitates plans and executes business development, planning and capital improvements, and marketing and communication strategies. DDA has committed to fulfill its mission collaboratively, ethically and professionally, consistent with the Authority's public purpose.
EcoTech Visions
670 NW 113th St
Miami FL, 33169
305-399-5556
EcoTech Visions is Miami’s first green incubator and makerspace. They assist entrepreneurs in creating, planning, and launching innovative and “green” manufacturing businesses in South Florida. They also offer high-quality business resources, maker space, office space and event space to support the development of products made with recycled materials. EcoTech was built to provide an intense incubation experience for entrepreneurs that greatly enhances the potential for success upon launching innovative and environmentally-conscious ideas into the market.
Endeavour Miami
Coral Gables FL, 33134
Endeavor is the only non-profit that supports high-impact entrepreneurs around the world. Its' “mentor capitalist” model breaks down economic and cultural barriers to entrepreneurship through advising from its' network of world-class business leaders.
Enterprise Florida, Inc.
Miami FL, 33134
305-808-3660
Enterprise Florida, Inc. is a not-for-profit government-business
partnership established to guide the development of
Florida’s economy. Its mission is to maintain a business
friendly climate conducive to increasing Florida’s trade volume
and the creating and retention of jobs.
Export-Import Bank of U.S.
SE Regional Office 5835 Blue Lagoon Drive, Suite 203
Miami FL, 33126
305-526-7436
The Export-Import Bank of the United States is an independent
U.S. Government agency that helps finance the overseas
sale of U.S. goods and services. It provides working
capital loan guarantees and credit insurance to qualified
exporters.
FDA – Miami Resident Post
15100 NW 67th Ave., 4th floor
Miami Lakes FL, 33014
305-816-1474, 305-978-0276
Florida Alternative Investment Assocations (FLAIA)
100 SE 2nd Street, 36th Floor
Miami FL, 33131
(786) 759-1352
FLAIA is an exclusive not-for-profit trade association dedicated to informing and uniting Florida's Alternative Investment cluster.
Florida Angel Nexus
12201 Research Pkwy Suite 501
Orlando FL, 32826-3246
386-530-3714
The Florida Angel Nexus powers angel investment groups statewide and solve challenges common for these groups: organizing deal flow, coordinating due diligence, streamlining portfolio management, and providing broader context. Nexus also enables investors to invest in small groups of their own choosing and meet highly specialized goals while enjoying the efficiency of a large investment entity. Leveraging its' extensive network of industry experts, NEXUS enables investigations to better understand the market, product, and execution risk of investment opportunities. Selected companies gain exposure to a large number of investors from angel groups across the state who co-invest to meet the company’s fundraising goals.
Florida Business Development Corporation (FBDC)
7270 NW 12th St, Ph 1
Miami FL, 33126
305-597-5225
The FBDC is the Certified Development Corporation (CDC) authorized by the SBA to provide 504 financing for real estate purposes. The FBDC provides fixed-asset financing (primarily for real estate acquisition) to qualified businesses in conjunction with participating banks.
Florida Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association
Doral FL, 33126
305-499-9490
The Florida Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association
provides a forum for discussing the barriers to importing and
exporting, with updates and seminars concerning international
shipping and transportation.
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
Tallahassee FL, 32399-4120
850-717-8960
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity provides information about workforce programs, community development opportunities, and economic development initiatives and programs.
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
1000 NW 111th Ave
Miami FL, 33172
800-435-2368
As an executive agency The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) reports directly to the governor. FDOT’s primary statutory responsibility is to coordinate the planning and development of a safe, viable, and balanced state transportation system serving all regions of the state, and to assure the compatibility of all components, including multimodal facilities. Florida’s transportation system includes roadway, air, rail, sea, spaceports, bus transit, and bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
Florida Export Finance Corporation (FEFC)
Miami FL, 33172
786-845-0400
www.fefc.biz or www.floridafinance.org
FLORIDA EXPORT FINANCE CORPORATION provides access to direct loans up to $50,000 or loan guarantees up to $500,000 for Florida's small and medium-sized businesses. The FEFC was created by the State in 1993 as a not for profit corporation with a mandate to expand employment and income opportunities to Florida residents by increased exports of goods and services resulting from assistance given by the FEFC to Florida companies.
Florida International University (FIU) College of Law Clinical Program, Community Department Clinic
11200 SW 8th Street
Miami FL, 33199
305-348-7541
FIU provides small businesses with legal assistance on
business licensing and counseling on compliance with State,
local and Federal laws.
Florida International University (FIU)
Florida Memorial University
Miami Gardens FL, 33054
305-626-3782
Members of the One Community One Goal Academic Leaders Council
Florida Power & Light Small Business Tool
Miami FL, 33130
http://www.poweringflorida.com/smbiztool
FPL's Small Business Tool provides comprehensive market analysis designed to help small businesses becnchmark against the competition, identify and map potential customers and suppliers, map demographics, labor force and consumer expenditure data and find the best places to advertise.
Florida SER-Jobs for Progress, Inc.
Miami FL, 33166
305-871-2820
SER-Jobs for Progress is a not-for-profit organization
dedicated to enabling individuals and families to become
self-sufficient through education, workforce development
and employment.
Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council
Miami FL, 33138
305-762-6151
SFMSDC fosters the development of business relationships
between member corporations, universities, financial institutions
and minority-owned business. Programs are designed
to introduce minority suppliers to corporate members and to
secure purchase orders and contracts for minorities.
Florida Venture Forum
Tampa FL, 33606
813-335-8116
The Florida Venture Forum is a statewide member based organization that helps entrepreneurs obtain funding through education, strategic partnering, and effective networking. The Forum hosts the annual Florida Venture Capital Conference that has been instrumental in helping Florida based entrepreneurs ahcieve almost $3 billion in funding to date.
Florida-China Association, Inc. & SEUS Japan Association
P.O. Box 226647
Coral Gables FL, 33222
786-235-8289
SEUS/Japan is Florida’s leading private, non-profit organization devoted to promoting and enhancing relations with Japan. It plays a very active role, as the elected Secretary of State, in the Southeast U.S./Japan Association. In addition, it works closely with Enterprise Florida, Inc., the state’s public-private economic development partnership, as well as with the Office of the Governor and the Consulate General of Japan to out its mission of promoting trade, investment and friendship ties between Florida and Japan.
Goldman Sachs 10K Small Businesses
Miami FL, 33131
305-755-1000
http://www.goldmansachs.com/citizenship/10000-small-businesses/US/
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is an investment to help entrepreneurs create jobs and economic opportunity by providing greater access to education, capital and business support services. With 31 sites across the United States and United Kingdom, 10,000 Small Businesses has served over 6,100 small business owners. The program has reached businesses from all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C, and has resulted in immediate and sustained business growth for the alumni of the program.
Greater Miami Business Opportunity Fund
Coral Gables FL, 33143
786-871-4237
www.nlp-inc.com/greater-miami-business-opportunity-fund.aspx
The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce develops and
promotes strong relations with the international community;
the International Economic Development Department
assists businesses in developing export-import guidelines
and marketing.
Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB)
701 Brickell Ave # 2700
Miami FL, 33131
305-539-3000
The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) is a sales and marketing organization. Its mission is to attract, encourage and induce all persons and organizations to visit Greater Miami and its Beaches for conventions, business and pleasure. To that end, GMCVB supports and encourages actions and programs that enhance the desirability and attractiveness of Greater Miami and its Beaches for its visitors.
Hubb Coworking
9675 NW 117th Ave #405
Miami FL, 33178
844-446-4822
HUBB (Help to U through Business-to-Business) is a hub for businesses of all sizes, from startups to established companies looking for a convenient and well-equipped business support and facility.
Johnson & Wales University
Academic & Student Center, Suite 103 12900 NE 17th Ave
North Miami FL, 33181
305-892-7029
Students offer free income tax services and business advice.
By appointment only.
Knight Foundation
Miami FL, 33131
http://www.knightfoundation.org/
Knight Foundation is a national foundation with strong local roots. They invest in journalism, in the arts, and in the success of cities where brothers John S. and James L. Knight once published newspapers. Their goal is to foster informed and engaged communities, which are essential for a healthy democracy.
Latin Builders Association, Inc. (LBA)
7955 NW 12th St Ste 309
Doral FL, 33126
305-446-5989
The Latin Builders Association represents the interests
of the construction industry in Miami-Dade County and in
Tallahassee.
MADE at the Citadel
8325 NE 2nd Ave
Miami FL, 33138
305-607-8592
MADE at the Citadel is a wo-working space for creatives seeking a thriving community.
Miami Bayside Foundation
Miami FL, 33131
305-379-7070 ext. 204
www.miamibaysidefoundation.org
BF 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, the creation of programs and educational scholarships for minorities, and by providing technical assistance to local organizations engaged in economic development.
Miami Dade College (MDC) Career Services & Continuing Education Departments
11011 SW 104th St, #M123
Miami FL, 33176
305-237-0651
The School of Continuing Education & Professional Development’s mission is to make the College more accessible to the public and to meet community needs not served by traditional College programs. Noncredit courses are offered for individuals who want to enrich their cultural experiences or improve their professional or occupational skills.
Miami Dade College (MDC)
300 N.E. 2nd Avenue - Room 3117
Miami FL, 33132-2204
305-237-3077
Miami Dade College is the largest institution of higher education in the country. Its eight campuses offer more than 300 educational pathways to a career. Members of the One Community One Goal Academic Leadership Council.
Miami Dade College (MDC) Wolfson Campus
Office of Community Education 300 NE 2nd Ave, Room 1158
Miami FL, 33132
305-237-3120
www.mdc.edu/wolfson/Academic/communityeducation
The Center for Business and Industry offers businesses onsite
training programs in management, supervision, computers,
foreign trade, banking and finance, marketing and sales,
office technology and a wide range of other business-related
programs.
Miami Free Zone (MFZ)
Miami FL, 33172
305-591-4300
The Miami Free Zone offers users the benefits of import,
storage, and mixing and assembly of merchandise with domestic
goods, while avoiding customs duties for re-exports
and delaying duties on imports.
Miami Innovation Fund
Miami Innovation Fund is a venture capital firm specializing in angel funding, micro-seed, pre-seed, seed, start-up, and very early-stage investments. The firm does not invest in the bio-technology sector. It seeks to make equity investments in the information technology sector with a focus on mobile, social, web, search, gaming, SaaS, interactive marketing, media, and telecommunications, including all mobile device applications, business service and application software across most vertical industries. It targets investing in South Florida and Miami. The firm will also provide funding to recent graduates of the numerous incubators that are now prevalent in South Florida.
Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired
601 SW 8th Avenue
Miami FL, 33130
305-856-2288
https://www.miamilighthouse.org/
For expert counsel on inclusive website accessibility design and workforce inclusion, contact Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
For expert counsel on inclusive website accessibility design and workforce inclusion, contact Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
Miami-Dade Aviation Department Miami International Airport (MIA)
4200 NW 21st St
Miami FL, 33122
305-876-7000
Miami International Airport is one of the top international
cargo volume handlers in the world.
Miami-Dade Beacon Council
80 SW 8th St, 24th Floor
Miami FL, 33130
305-579-1300
A wide array of assistance and support services are available for new start-ups, small and mid-size local businesses, and dynamic national and international companies. These services include site selection, talent recruitment and training, access to capital, business expansion, and research. The International Economic Development Department promotes Miami-Dade County to key industries in Europe, Asia, Latin America and Caribbean Region.
Miami-Dade County Transit Agency
Miami FL, 33136
305-891-3131
The Miami-Dade Transit Agency is responsible for operating
a four-tiered transportation system that links a 21-mile
elevated rail system, a downtown people mover, countywide
bus service and special transportation for the elderly and
handicapped.
Miami-Dade County Department of Building
Miami FL, 33136
786-315-2000
This department provides building permit processing
and enforces regulations governing buildings and unsafe
structures.
Miami-Dade County Department of Environmental Resource Management (DERM)
Miami FL, 33136
305-372-6789
DERM permits, monitors and regulates all facilities with
respect to the protection of ambient air quality and water
distribution, and enforces other environmental regulations
under the purview of Miami-Dade County.
Miami-Dade County Department of Fire Rescue
Doral FL, 33178
786-331-5000
The Fire Department reviews plans for fire code compliance, construction inspections for both new and existing structures, and issues Certificates of Occupancy
Miami-Dade County Department of Housing and Community Development
Miami FL, 33136
786-469-4100
Http://www.miamidade.gov/housing/community-development.asp
The Office of Housing and Community Development assists
businesses seeking financial assistance, including loans,
for start-ups and expansions. The area-specific programs
are designed to assist in the commercial redevelopment of
properties located in Miami Dade County’s State Enterprise
Zone, Federal Enterprise Community-Empowerment Zone,
Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Areas (NRSAs), Eligible
Block Groups and Designated Targeted Urban Areas.
Miami-Dade County Department of Planning and Zoning
Miami FL, 33128
305-375-2800
This department prepares and maintains the
Comprehensive Development Master Plan, prepares
population projections, administers zoning regulations
for unincorporated Miami-Dade County, and other related
duties.
Miami-Dade County Department of Public Works
Miami FL, 33128
305-375-2960
The Public Works Department reviews plans for construction of public works or public utilities, issues permits and inspections construction public rights-of-way and private property in the unincorporated areas of Miami-Dade County
Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources
Enforces codes and regulations related to buildings and structures, zoning, activities that may impact the environment and enhances economic development.
Miami-Dade County Department of Small Business Development
Stephen P. Clark Center 111 NW 1st Street, Suite 2130
Miami FL, 33128
305-375-3111
http://www.miamidade.gov/smallbusiness/home.asp
The Department of Business Development is the
Miami-Dade County agency responsible for coordinating
and implementing minority business programs. In order to
provide Miami-Dade County’s certified firms with professional
assistance in developing a sound and feasible financial
statement or tax return, and/or business plan, the county
has established the Accounting Services Program and the
Business Plan Reimbursement Program.
Miami-Dade County Industrial Development Authority (IDA)
Miami FL, 33130
305-579-0070
Through the issuance of Tax Exempt Industrial Development
Revenue Bonds, the Miami-Dade County Industrial Development
Authority provides below-market interest rate financing
for fixed asset projects. For qualified borrowers, loans
ranging from $2 million to $10 million for terms up to 20
years can be made available at interest rates approximating
75% of the prevailing New York prime rate. Eligible projects
can include manufacturing, assembly, printing and food
processing, and others in which raw material is converted
or combined with other raw material to produce a finished
or semi-finished product. Eligible costs can include the
purchase of land, construction of new buildings and purchase
and installation of new equipment. The purchase and
rehabilitation of an existing facility may also qualify. Since
authorizing its first industrial development revenue bond
issue, the authority has issued in excess of $814 million in
bonds for local projects
Miami-Dade County Military Affairs Board Office of Community Advocacy
Stephen P. Clark Center 111 NW 1st Street, 10th Floor, Suite 1034
Miami FL, 33128
305-375-5730
Miami-Dade County Office of Economic Development and International Trade
Miami FL, 33128
305-375-1254
www.miamidade.gov/business/international-trade.asp
International trade plays an important role in the economy of Miami-Dade County. It supports over 100,000 jobs and continues to be one of the key trade and logistics industries. It's strategy is to promote international trade by emphasizing the County’s unique combination of assets – its geography, superior infrastructure, business climate, and access to financial services, to the worldwide trading community, and to help local companies’ access global markets.
Miami-Dade County Procurement Management
111 NW 1st Street, Suite 1300
Miami FL, 33128
305-375-5773 Vendor Assistance: 305-375-5773 Español: 305-375-5773 Kreyol: 305-375-2307
www.miamidade.gov./procurement/contact-procurement.asp
The Miami-Dade County Procurement Management Services Division is dedicated to customer service and the timely acquisition and provision of goods and services, design, construction and construction management services. By utilizing technology and sound business processes, we strive to bring the greatest value and service to Miami-Dade County with integrity, fairness, competition and community inclusion.
Miami-Dade County Public Housing and Community Development
701 NW 1st Court, 16th Floor
Miami FL, 33136
786-469-4100
http://www.miamidade.gov/housing/
Public Housing and Community Development administers federal subsidies that support almost 10,000 units of public and other assisted housing. They also work with builders, developers, lenders and private housing providers to expand affordable housing opportunities in Miami-Dade County.
Miami-Dade County Public Schools – Office of Economic Opportunity
1450 NE 2nd Ave, Suite 428
Miami FL, 33132
305-995-1307
The Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) promotes the economic development and growth of Small/Micro Business Enterprises and Minority/Women Business Enterprises through its certification program, community outreach programs, contract review and monitoring activities in addition to ongoing interaction with other municipal agencies, quasi-public agencies and the local marketplace. It strives to ensure maximum opportunity to do business with the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida and to provide equal opportunity for all segments of the contracting community.
Miami-Dade County Research Division
http://www.miamidade.gov/economy/reports.asp
Miami-Dade County Research Division provides research and reports from the Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources.
Miami-Dade County Research Division
http://www.miamidade.gov/economy/reports.asp
Miami-Dade County Research Division provides research and reports from the Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources.
Miami-Dade County Seaport Department Port Miami
Miami FL, 33132
305-371-7678
The Port of Miami is the gateway and the transshipment hub of
the Americas. It is a container and general cargo facility, with
roll on/roll off berths and more sailings to Central and South
America and the Caribbean than any other port in the world.
Miami-Dade County Tax Collector
Miami FL, 33128
305-270-4916
www.miamidade.gov/taxcollector
This office issues, renews, and transfers occupational
licenses for companies located in unincorporated areas of
Miami-Dade County. Businesses located in a municipality
need to obtain a municipal occupational license as well.
Specific information is available from each municipality
Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust (MDEAT)
Stephen P. Clark Center 111 NW 1 Street, Suite 2032
Miami FL, 33128
305-375-5661
http://www.miamidade.gov/economicadvocacytrust/contact.asp
The Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust is committed to ensuring the equitable participation of Blacks in Miami-Dade County's economic growth through advocacy and monitoring of economic conditions and economic development initiatives in Miami-Dade County.
Miami-Dade Water & Sewer Department (WASD)
Miamidadesites Website: miamidadesites.com
The Miami-Dade sites allows access to lists of the best industrial sites & commercial buildings for rent or sale in Miami-Dade County, FL using powerful real estate search, demographic analysis tool.
Military Miami-Dade Miami-Dade Beacon Council
Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) – U.S. Dept. of Commerce
9499 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 204
Miami FL, 33138
305-751-2907
MBDA is an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce that helps to create and sustain U.S. jobs by promoting the growth and global competitiveness of businesses owned and operated by minority entrepreneurs.
Minority Business Enterprise Center (MBEC)
970 SW 1st St, Suite 405
Miami FL, 33130
786-515-0670
http://www.miamigov.com/accessmiamijobs/business_general.html
Funded by the U.S. Department of Commerce, MBDA, and
hosted by the City of Miami and the South Florida Regional
Planning Council, the main purpose of the MBEC is to
ensure that minority entrepreneurs receive quality management
and technical assistance so that they may successfully
participate in the free enterprise economy of the U.S. as well
as in the international marketplace. MBEC offers a variety
of services, including business counseling, loan packaging,
business planning, construction management services, and
international trade assistance.
Municipality – City of Aventura
19200 West Country Club Drive
Aventura FL, 33180
305-466-8900 Economic Development: 305-466-8940
Municipality
Municipality – City of Coral Gables
Municipality – City of Cutler Bay
Municipality – City of Doral
Municipality – City of Florida City
Municipality – City of Hialeah
501 Palm Avenue
Hialeah FL, 33010
305-883-5800 Economic Development: 305-888-9744
Municipality
Municipality – City of Hialeah Gardens
10001 NW 87 Ave
Hialeah Gardens FL, 33016
305-558-4114 Economic Development: 305-558-4114 ext.237
Municipality
Municipality – City of Homestead
Municipality – City of Miami
Municipality – City of Miami Beach
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach FL, 33139
305-673-7000 Economic Development: 305-673-7010
Municipality
Municipality – City of Miami Gardens
Municipality – City of Miami Springs
Municipality – City of North Miami
776 NE 125 Street
North Miami FL, 33161
305-893-6511 Economic Development: 305-893-6511 ext.12164
Municipality
Municipality – City of North Miami Beach
17011 NE 19th Avenue
North Miami Beach FL, 33162
305-947-7581 Economic Development: 305-787-6053
Municipality
Municipality – City of Opa-locka
Municipality – City of South Miami
Municipality – City of Sweetwater
Municipality – City of West Miami
Municipality – Town of Bay Harbor
Municipality – Town of Medley
Municipality – Town of Miami Lakes
Municipality – Town of Surfside
Municipality – Village of El Portal
Municipality – Village of Key Biscayne
Municipality – Village of Miami Shores
Municipality – Village of Pinecrest
NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association South Florida Chapter
1500 W Cypress Creek Rd., Suite 420
Ft. Lauderdale FL, 33309
954-990-5116
Since 1967, NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, has become the leading organization for developers, owners and investors of office, industrial, retail and mixed-use real estate. NAIOP comprises 18,000+ members and provides strong advocacy, education and business opportunities through a powerful North American network.
National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC)
NABWIC exists to provide advocacy, mentorship, and professional development for its members. Each member of NABWIC has the opportunity to extend those services to all black women in construction.
NAWBO Miami – National Association of Women Business Owners
1825 Ponce de Leon Blvd., #113
Coral Gables FL, 33134
786-519-4860
The Miami Chapter of the NAWBO is an essential resource for both new and established businesses through educational programs, l networking opportunities, public policy advocacy, and community outreach.
Neighborhood Lending Partners, Inc. (NLP)/ Greater Miami Business Opportunity Fund
Coral Gables FL, 33143
786-773-1073 786-871-4237
https://www.nlp-inc.com/greater-miami-business-opportunity-fund.aspx
Neighborhood Lending Partners, Inc. ("NLP") is a multi-bank lending consortium providing financing to for profit and non-profit developers of affordable housing and community revitalization. NLP offers products, services and programs that were created to incentivize the private sector to invest in affordable housing and community revitalization. NLP is actively engaged with local governments and housing authorities,
Neighbors & Neighbors Association (NANA)
Miami FL, 33150
305-756-0605
NANA has a wealth of experience in assisting small businesses realize economic success. NANA's technical assistance includes, but is not limited to, business training, negotiating with government agencies, permits, licenses, code compliance, completing loan and grant applications, Miami-Dade County Business Entity Registration Application, and helping non computer literate business owners complete Daily Sales Reports. NANA administers Miami-Dade County's "Mom and Pop Small Business Grant Program" which provides financial and technical assistance to qualified small businesses approved to receive dedicated funding through Miami-Dade County. In turn, small businesses have the opportunity to interact with local government under favorable conditions. Funds from the grant can be used to purchase equipment, supplies, advertising/marketing, inventory, building liability insurance, security systems and to make minor renovations.
OIC of South Florida (OIC-SFL)
5120 NW 24th Avenue
Miami FL, 33142
305-693-2060 Ext. 5256 954-563-3535
OIC of South Florida is an affiliate of one of the largest educational, employment training and placement, human capacity-building, industrial and community development organizations in America and abroad.
OWIT South Florida – Organization of Women In International Trade
P.O. Box 141691
Coral Gables FL, 33114
786-351-9325
The mission of OWIT-South Florida is to enhance the status of women in the field of internaitonal trade and commerce. It reaches out to its members and community through educational, cultural, and networking evetns. At the events, a variet of experts provide insight into timely business, gov ernment, and social issues. The events also provide a unique forum for members to meet and establish relationships with other professionals in the community.
Partners for Self Employment, Inc.
Miami FL, 33137
305-438-1407
www.partnersforselfemployment.com
Since opening its doors, PSE has provided invaluable training, access to credit, financial counseling, savings programs for future homeowners, peer support to small businesses, as well as loans to more than 8,000 clients in Miami-Dade and South Broward Counties. 95% of our clients maintain a part-time home-based business, which provides additional income – averaging $10,000.00 per year.
Pipeline WorkSpaces
95 Merrick Way
Coral Gables FL, 33134
786-477-6440
Pipeline is a high-design shared workspace used by a diverse community of entrepreneurs, startups, independent professionals and small business teams.
Prospera (Formerly HBIF – Hispanic Business Initiative Fund)
2315 NW 107th Avenue, Office #1M17
Miami FL, 33172
786-329-5830
HBIF is the leading Hispanic economic development, nonprofit organization specialized in providing bilingual assistance to Hispanic entrepreneurs trying to establish or expand their business in Florida. They offer a variety of services especially designed for Hispanic small business owners. HBIF’s quality professional services include education assistance, individual technical assistance, entrepreneurial grants for subcontracted services, and loan facilitation.
Realtors Association of Greater Miami & The Beaches
Miami FL, 33166
305-468-7000
Chartered by the National Association of Realtors in 1920, this year MIAMI marks 95 years of service to Realtors, the buying and selling public, and the communities in South Florida. MIAMI's membership was 162 in the beginning, now it has more than 40,000 members. It is the largest local realtor association in the nation.
Rokk3r Labs
Miami FL, 33127
305-259-6637
Rokk3r Labs is a platform where entrepreneurs partner with our strategists, creatives, and engineers to cobuild and launch exponential companies.
SCORE Miami Dade
Miami FL, 33134
SCORE offers free one-on-one business mentoring, workshops and online, expert resources
Small Business Development Center at Florida International University (SBDC at FIU)
FIU Downtown on Brickell 1101 Brickell Avenue South Tower Penthouse, 11th Floor
Miami FL, 33131
305-779-9230
The Florida Small Business Development Center Network
(FSBDCN) delivers, through certified professionals, consulting, training and information to help businesses succeed and create positive impact for the Florida economy, while
providing value for our stakeholders.
South Florida Community Development Coalition (SFCDC)
Miami FL, 33128
786-237-2125
http://southfloridacdc.org/about/staff/
South Florida Community Development Coalition is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to building communities and developing assets in Miami-Dade County. SFCDC provides benefits to its' members including funding alerts, technical assistance, training scholarships, increased visibility in the community, opportunities to promote events, job openings and more. Membership is open to individuals and organizations.
South Florida Manufacturing Association (SFMA)
1000 W McNab Road
Pompano Beach FL, 33069
954-941-3558
SFMA has held the distinction of being the #1 resource for manufacturers in South Florida since 1961 – saving its members time and money through advocacy, networking and resources. SFMA prides itself on being member driven – creating new products and services as members’ needs change.
South Florida Regional Planning Council (SFRPC)
Venture Plublic Center 3440 Hollywood Blvd, Suite 140
Hollywood FL, 33021
954-985-4416
The SFRPC is a public policy agency providing state and local policymakers with the information they need to build South Floridians a better future.
St. Thomas University
Miami Gardens FL, 33054
305-628-6577
Members of the One Community One Goal Academic Leaders Council
StartUP FIU at Florida International University
11200 S.W. 8th Street
Miami FL, 33199
305-348-2000
StartUP FIU is collaborative, entrepreneurship hub to help FIU students, faculty and early-stage startup entrepreneurs create and grow their businesses in South Florida.
StartUP FIU at Florida International University
Miami FL, 33199
305-348-2000
StartUP FIU is collaborative, entrepreneurship hub to help FIU students, faculty and early-stage startup entrepreneurs create and grow their businesses in South Florida.
Talent Development Network
305-348 3151
The Talent Development Network is based on the One Community One Goal Targeted Industry Strategic Plan and focuses on creating internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students in seven industries: Aerospace, Creative Design, Hospitality and Leisure, Information Technology, Life Sciences and Health Care, International Banking and Finance and Trade and Logistics.
The Idea Center at Miami Dade College
Miami FL, 33132
305-237-7809
The Idea Center supports entrepreneurs in bringing their ideas to life through courses, sessions, special events and training programs. It conducts one-of-a-kind conferences to meet people who are eager to learn through experience. The Idea Center is industry-agnostic and offers more than 15 innovative programs including design thinking and 21st-century skills needed to earn extra income, start your own business, solve community problems or launch your career.
The LAB Miami
400 NW 26th St
Miami FL, 33127
305.507.366
The LAB Miami is a shared coworking office space and campus for creative entrepreneurs & innovators in the heart of Wynwood. In 2012, the founding members of the LAB teamed up with the Knight Foundation and a group of angel investors to convert a 10,000 square foot warehouse into a shared office space and event venue. Since then, a growing number of Miami's brightest and most forward-thinking entrepreneurial minds have converged here to share their ideas, learn from one another, and build amazing companies and projects.
The Technology Foundation of the Americas – eMerge Americas
2333 Ponce de Leon Blvd
Coral Gables FL, 33134
305-340-2587
With a clear mission of establishing Miami as the tech hub of the Americas, eMerge Americas has made its mark on the technology scene in a short amount of time. Once the idea was conceived, the Technology Foundation of the Americas was created to help advance the tech ecosystem. Now in its third year, Miami’s homegrown tech conference is building momentum, attracting a global audience, and connecting investors with innovators.
Trade – ACC10 Catalonia Trade & Investment (Formerly COPCA)
2655 Le Jeune Road, Suite 810
Coral Gables FL, 33134
305-442-4018
http://www.catalonia.com/en/offices/miami.jsp
Trade
Trade – BRAZIL Brazilian Government Trade Bureau
2601 South Bayshore Drive, Suite 800
Miami FL, 33133
305-285-6224
http://miami.itamaraty.gov.br/en-us/
Trade
Trade – CHILE ProChile Chilean Trade Bureau
Trade – CHINA China Latin America Trade Center
Trade – COLOMBIA Colombian Trade Government Bureau Pro Export
601 Brickell Dey Drive, Suite 608
Miami FL, 33131
305-374-3144
http://www.procolombia.co/en/office-network/north-america/united-states
Trade
Trade – Colombian-American Chamber of Commerce
Trade – DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Dominican Republic Government Tourist Office
Trade – GUATEMALA Guatemala Trade and Investment
Trade – ITALY Italian Trade Commission
1 SE 3rd Ave, Suite 1000
Miami FL, 33131
305-461-3896
http://www.italtrade.com/countries/americas/usa/miami.htm
Trade
Trade – KOREA Korea Trade Center
2 S Biscayne Blvd
Miami FL, 33131-1806
305-374-4648
http://www.uskoreaconnect.org/about/partners/korea-trade-investment-promotion.html
Trade
Trade – MALAYSIA Malaysian External Trade Development
703 NW 62nd Ave, Suite 150
Miami FL, 33126
305-267-8779
Trade
Trade – MEXICO PROMEXICO
Trade – PortMiami Foreign Trade Zone 281
1015 North America Way, 2nd Floor
Miami FL, 33132
305-347-5515
www.miamidade.gov/portofmiami/ftz.asp
Trade
Trade – SPAIN Trade Commission of Spain
Trade – TAIWAN Taiwan Trade Center
U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) – Miami International Airport
Miami FL, 33122
305-869-2800
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/toolbox/contacts/ ports/fl/5206.xml
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the fedeal law enforcement agency of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security. It safegards America's borders thereby protecting the public from dangerous people and materials while enhancing the Nation's global conomic competitiveness by enabling legitimate trade and travel.
U.S. Department of Commerce Miami U.S. Export Assistance Center
Miami FL, 33126
305-526-7428
http://2016.export.gov/florida/
This office provides exporters with trade leads and market
research regarding the best potential overseas markets for
their products. The trade specialists offer one-on-one export
counseling for beginning exporters, as well as the more
experienced traders. Trade leads identified by the U. S and
Foreign Commercial Service officers of the U.S. Department
of Commerce and funneled daily into an electronic bulletin
board known as the RTOP Trade Opportunity Program. The
leads include opportunities for direct sales, representation,
investment, licensing, joint ventures and foreign government
tender.
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
100 S Biscayne Blvd, Fl 7
Miami FL, 33131
305-536-5521
The U.S. SBA guarantees up to $1.2 million in loans and up
to $750,000 for revolving line of credit for qualified exporters.
The agency cosponsors matchmakers and provides
training-counseling in international trade, as well as supplying
marketing information through Export Information
Service.
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Miami FL, 33131
305-536-5521
The U.S. SBA guarantees up to $1.2 million in loans and up
to $750,000 for revolving line of credit for qualified exporters.
The agency cosponsors matchmakers and provides
training-counseling in international trade, as well as supplying
marketing information through Export Information
Service.
United States Census
The Census Bureau's mission is to serve as the leading source of quality data about the nation's people and economy.
University of Miami (UM) Career Services & Continuing Education
5225 Ponce De Leon Blvd.
Coral Gables FL, 33146
305-284-5451
Members of the One Community One Goal Academic Leaders Council
Venture Café Miami
1951 NW 7th Ave., Suite 600
Miami FL, 33136
305.600.5068
info@venturecafemiami.org
Venture Hive
1010 NE 2nd Ave
Miami FL, 33132
305-735-1274
Venture Hive offers institutions and communities efficient and effective turnkey models to
create an entrepreneurial ecosystem based on sound educational principles.
Vision Council, Inc.
Homestead FL, 33033
305-247-7082
A public-private entity, Vision Council is a non-profit membership
organization made up of local governmental, institutional,
and business entities. Offering assistance to companies,
considering new or expanded operations in South
Miami-Dade in the following: Business and professional
contacts, site selection, permitting, and licensing, access
to financing, demographics and market research, business
incentive and support programs, workforce procurement,
business plan development, business forums and workshops.
WeWork
78 SW 7th Street
Miami FL, 33130
855-593-9675
WeWork provides shared workspace, community, and services for entrepreneurs, freelancers, startups and small businesses. Founded in 2010, it is headquartered in New York City.
Women’s Business Development Council of South Florida Florida Regional Partner of WBENC dba Her Company
13155 SW 134th St, Suite 205
Miami FL, 33186
305-971-9446
The WBDC is the Florida partner of the Women’s Business
Enterprise National Council (WBENC). They provide women
business enterprises with opportunities to increase their
share of the vendor/supplier market both in the private and
public sectors.
World Trade Center
Miami FL, 33132
305-871-7910
The World Trade Center promotes two-way trade through
education, trade missions, discussion lunches and specialized seminars. The center serves as a community source of
reference and information in international business.