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Feb. 14, 2025

โ€“Small Business Grant Program Offers Up to $5,000 to Help Local Businessesโ€“

Miami Beach, FL โ€“The City of Miami Beach has announced the launch of a new Small Business Grant Program aimed at providing vital financial support to local businesses and strengthening the cityโ€™s economy. Designed to assist small businesses in maintaining their success, the program will offer grants of up to $5,000 to eligible small businesses with a physical, commercial presence in Miami Beach. The total amount of available funding is $100,000.

This initiative will help businesses optimize operations, sustain jobs, support seasonal activity, and drive long-term growth. It is a key component of the cityโ€™s ongoing efforts to create a thriving and resilient business community.

โ€œThis new grant program is a key step towards fostering an agile business community,โ€ shared Mayor Steven Meiner. โ€œWhen small businesses thrive, they create jobs for residents, increase revenue for our city, and contribute to the local economy.โ€

Eligible businesses may apply for the Small Business Grant Program starting on Friday, February 14, 2025 through Monday, April 14, 2025.

โ€œSmall businesses are the backbone of our local economy, and we are committed to giving our businesses the resources they need to thrive,โ€ said Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez.

For more information on the eligibility criteria, application process, and deadlines, please visit mbbiz.com or contact the City of Miami Beach Economic Development Department via email at mbbiz@miamibeachfl.gov.

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About Miami Beach Economic Development Department

The City of Miami Beachโ€™s Economic Development Department is dedicated to establishing a robust economy that stimulates balanced growth by connecting business, community, people and jobs, business assistance and resources, corridor development/ redevelopment, real estate as well as creating a diverse economy for this dynamic and resilient community. www.miamibeachfl.gov

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