Minority Business Center

Partners:

The Minority Business Center is a micro-enterprise assistance program that provides free services to small business owners interested in starting or expanding a business. Call us today to find out if you qualify for these services at 305-534-1903

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The services include:​

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Training and Education

The SFLHCC offers three annual Business Education Series for small businesses through its lunch/learn events. Topics include business plan writing, market research, access to capital, franchises, technology, accounting, and more. These events are designed to equip entrepreneurs with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in today’s competitive business environment. Our sessions are led by industry experts and provide practical insights and strategies that you can implement immediately.

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Incubator/Mentorship Program

This program assists in the development of start-up businesses. The MBC Program provides personal assistance to new entrepreneurs from chamber volunteers who are successful business owners. Through mentorship, new businesses receive guidance on best practices, strategic planning, and problem-solving to accelerate their growth and development.

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Assistance for Small Businesses

Are you starting a business or need assistance expanding or improving an existing business? The South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SFLHCC) provides on-site counseling, training workshops, and an extensive business reference service. The SFLHCC serves as a one-stop resource location where small business owners can obtain and receive advice, technical assistance, and training. The SFLHCC has assisted thousands of individuals and companies through their Lunch/Learn Business Series, addressing key business concerns and opportunities.

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Entrepreneurs can develop virtually every aspect of a business start-up with the help of our business specialists. Technical Assistance includes:

• Information on filing corporate documents

• Guidance on obtaining licenses and permits to operate a business

• Researching funding sources

• Learning about procurement opportunities

• Tapping into effective personnel management techniques

• Developing and designing a marketing plan

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We guide emerging entrepreneurs through the initial steps of business ownership. The SFLHCC will refer you to an experienced SBA Lender/bank that can provide you with information on loans available for small business owners. We offer a variety of free business workshops and seminars annually, featuring topics critical to operating a business successfully in today’s competitive landscape.

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Assistance for Small Businesses

Entrepreneurs can develop virtually every aspect of a business start-up with the help of our business specialist. Technical Assistance includes:

• Information on filing corporate documents

• Information on how to obtain licenses & permits to operate a business

• Researching funding sources

• Learning about procurement opportunities

• Tapping into effective personnel management techniques

• Developing and designing a marketing plan

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Technical Assistance

We provide technical assistance and will guide emerging entrepreneurs through the first steps of business ownership. Valuable information on a variety of business topics will help you through the first steps needed in your business ownership. The SFLHCC will refer you to an experienced SBA Lender/bank that will provide you with information on loans available for small business owners.

An array of free business workshops and seminars are offered annually featuring topics critical to operating a business successfully in today’s competitive business world.

The SFLHCC is proud to have an excellent public-private partnership with Miami-Dade County and the City of Miami Beach.

The SFLHCC was the first organization in South Florida to host a Web Live on line training for small businesses. These trainings are provided to our members by the SBA. Chamber members can obtain information on all SBA programs through a conference via the Internet from the convenience of their office or home.

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Public-Private Partnerships
The SFLHCC is proud to maintain excellent public-private partnerships with different governmental agencies. These partnerships enable us to offer comprehensive support and resources to our members.

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Innovative Training Solutions
The SFLHCC was the first organization in South Florida to host Web Live online training for small businesses. These trainings are provided to our members by the SBA, allowing chamber members to obtain information on all SBA programs through a convenient online conference from their office or home.

By collaborating with partners such as the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, the SFLHCC ensures that our members have access to critical resources and support. For more information on state-provided reemployment assistance services, visit FloridaJobs.org.