SBA’s disaster assistance is available for businesses, homeowners, renters, and non-profit organization affected by the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred on June 11-14, 2024. For your review, I have attached a copy of SBA Press Release and SBA fact sheet with the information on the disaster assistance available under this declaration.

The declaration covers Broward and Miami-Dade and the adjacent counties of Collier, Hendry, Monroe, and Palm Beach in Florida. 

The SBA is strongly committed to providing the people of Florida with the most effective and customer focused response possible to assist businesses of all sizes, homeowners, and renters with federal disaster loans,” said Guzman. “Getting businesses and communities up and running after a disaster is our highest priority at SBA.”

SBA is requesting your assistance in getting the message out to businesses, homeowners, renters, and non-profit organizations that disaster assistance is available by posting the disaster information on your website, social media platforms and SBA is available to offer virtual Webinars.

There are two (2) on-site Disaster Loan Outreach Loan Centers (DLOCs) to assists potential applicants one located at the Oak Lake Community Center in Broward County and another located at the North Dade Regional Library in Miami-Dade County to assist businesses and residents complete their disaster loan application, accept documents, and provide updates on an application’s status. Hours of operations are indicated below.

• Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) / Broward County

Oak Lake Community Center

3190 N 56th Ave, Hollywood, FL 33021

Opening Hours:

Monday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Thursday, July 25, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Closed:   Sunday

Permanently Closes:   Monday, July 29 at 4 p.m.

• Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) / Miami-Dade County

North Dade Regional Library

2455 NW 183rd St., Miami Gardens, FL 30056

Opening Hours:   

Monday, July 15, at 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tuesday – Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Permanently Closes:  Saturday, July 20 at 2 p.m.

To apply online and receive additional disaster assistance information visit sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov  for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

Our mission is to promote equality, diversity, and inclusivity in the business community in Florida. We are dedicated to advocating for LGBTQ-owned businesses, supporting the development of inclusive DEI programs, and striving for gender pay parity. We also support the national advocacy efforts as an affiliate chamber of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC).

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We are thrilled to announce that Miami has been chosen as a pilot city for the NGLCC and Verizon Small Business Digital Ready (VSBDR) Program!

Help MDGLCC Reach Our GOAL!!!

As part of this initiative, NGLCC has set a goal for MDGLCC, The Greater Miami LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce to get our small business members signed up for the VSBDR program by the end of September. We need a minimum of 15 members to sign up!

It is vital that businesses opt to accept cookies to ensure they are tracked in the program. Here are some benefits of the VSBDR platform that will support your suppliers:

• Courses: From marketing to finances, enjoy free, self-paced courses on a variety of valuable business topics.
• Events: Get expert advice, learn new skills during group sessions, and network with peers during live events.
• 1:1 Coaching: Meet with a business expert to talk about your specific goals, workshop ideas, and gain new insights.

Thank you for your commitment to supporting our LGBTQ+ small business community!

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At UHP, we are committed to creating a workplace that values and respects your contributions while fostering an environment of continuous growth, teamwork, and inclusivity. We offer comprehensive benefits, significant flexibility for remote work, and a steadfast dedication to promoting a thriving, collaborative, and diverse work culture.

Explore our current job openings and join us in making a positive impact:

Community Planning Coordinator [APPLY]

As the Community Planning Coordinator, you'll plan, coordinate, and implement tasks within our Healthy Streets and Public Spaces (HSPS) Initiative, focusing on community-driven projects that redefine and expand public spaces.

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We are seeking a motivated individual to serve as a Miami-Dade County Community Liaison Lead with a focus on LGBTQ+ initiatives. As a part-time position with flexible hours, this role involves collaborating with our team to support and lead outreach efforts for various health equity projects, including a multi-year NIH research initiative. 

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Join us in making a difference in the Overtown community! As a Community Liaison, you'll be part of projects aimed at improving public spaces and health and wellness. Be an advocate for positive change in your community. This is a flexible, part-time position. Apply now and contribute to the betterment of Overtown through community engagement and outreach.

Please see here for the Miami Presentation and our Miami Program Collateral and the Nominator Tool Kit. We encourage you to review these materials to gain a deeper understanding of our program!

The next step after attending the Kick-Off Event is to begin the process of identifying small business owners in your network to nominate for the ICCC program. I am linking here to the Nominator Tool Kit for sample language to share with nominees and for your email newsletters, along with shareable graphics and posts!

Once again, we encourage you nominate businesses that:

• You work closely with on a regular basis
• Are connected with your organization as previous program participants and/or coaching recipients
• Are connected with you via your mailing lists and/or social media

Once you’ve identified businesses, you can nominate them via our Online Nomination Form or by adding their information our Nomination Template (in the Nominator Tool Kit) and emailing the form to jjarred@icic.org. 

Our nomination deadline is Friday, August 30th so we encourage you nominate businesses now! For questions about the nomination process, please schedule a time to speak with Jarred Jones, Senior Program Coordinator, Inner City Capital Connections .

We look forward to growing our partnership to best support the small business community across South Florida! Please feel free to reach out to me at jjones@icic.org or 617-238-3056 with any questions or concerns you may have.

ATTENTION SUPPLIERS,

Does your business sell goods and services to governmental agencies?

If so, don't miss out on the opportunity to receive City solicitations!

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If you have any questions regarding the registration process, please do not hesitate to contact our Vendor Support Team at vendorsupport@miamibeachfl.gov.

** THIS ONLY APPLIES TO THOSE FIRMS THAT SELL GOODS AND SERVICES

TO PUBLIC ENTITIES. ALL OTHERS, PLEASE DISREGARD.**

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