We are thrilled to introduce you to Tamara Taitt, who leads Magnolia Birth House, a nonprofit located in North Miami. Magnolia Birth House is the first and only community-founded natural birthing center women’s health organization in South Florida.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: EXPERIENCE AVIATION, FLYING CLASSROOM AND DESIGNS BY SOMMER
the inspiring connection of two entrepreneurs funded through Open for Business: Captain Barrington Irving of Experience Aviation and The Flying Classroom, located in Opa Locka, and Sommer Curry of Designs By Sommer, located in South Dade whose son, Vontre Curry, is an aspiring pilot.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: ULTRINA HARRIS
We would like to introduce you to Ultrina Harris, owner of Suite 110 Urbanwear, an apparel and footwear store located in Historic Overtown.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: STEPHEN GILMORE
We would like to introduce you to Stephen Gilmore, who leads Transitions Inc, a nonprofit located in the heart of Overtown that seeks to lift individuals out of the cycle of crime and poverty.
IMPORTANT CHANGES TO CREO PROGRAM THIS FINAL YEAR
Our most innovative product, Collective Real Estate Ownership (CREO), offers a great opportunity. It provides up to $500,000 in a forgivable loan towards the down payment to purchase commercial real estate in a shared ownership model.
Spotlight on the Collective Real Estate Ownership Program
One of the most exciting aspects of the Open for Business program is that we can use the capital for asset acquisition – that is, funds can be used to purchase items like technology, inventory, vehicles, and real estate.
MIAMI OPEN FOR BUSINESS ABLE LOAN, WHY SHOULD I APPLY?
With the Miami Open for Business Asset Building Loan for Entrepreneurs (ABLE) funding opportunity, small businesses and non–profits gain access to much-needed funding to finance the purchase of a commercial vehicle, bulk inventory (to resell), renovations to your business, refinance predatory debt used to buy assets, and more.