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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibit ACity of Miami Miami For Everyone Program Guidelines Background: On April 13th 2023, the Miami City Commission approved Resolution No. R-23-0178 establishing the Miami For Everyone ("MFE") program. The following Miami For Everyone guidelines were adopted in said Resolution R-23-0178, to ensure the accountability and utilization of the program funds meets the intent of the MFE Program. Funding for the MFE Program will be allocated by the City Commission. Purpose: The purpose of the Miami For Everyone program is to assist communities facing the long-term complications resulting from declared emergencies and to address the specific needs of the most vulnerable residents and businesses, through a strategy of focusing the provision of support towards priority areas of need that will further stabilize economic conditions within City District(s). The City of Miami created the Miami For Everyone program to address the needs of the most vulnerable residents who continue to experience hardships due to a declared emergency (pandemic, natural disaster, etc.). Miami For Everyone focuses on projects and programs providing services directly benefitting City of Miami residents in the following priority areas: • Affordable Housing' • Educational Programs for children, youth and adults • Elderly meals, direct financial assistance, transportation, recreational and health/wellness related activities • Direct financial assistance, food assistance (gift card programs, voucher programs) • At -risk youth or youth summer job programs • Transportation services and programs • Job development, retention and training programs • Homeless Services • Food Distribution programs • Necessary climate and resiliency improvements in compliance with program purpose and guidelines • Essential supplies, during a State of Emergency, natural disaster, or economic crisis. • Necessary infrastructure improvements in compliance with program purpose and guidelines The expenditure of Miami For Everyone funds allocated under this Initiative shall only be expended to benefit the interest of disadvantaged residents of the City of Miami. Eligible Entities and Organizations: Miami For Everyone fund recipients must be an active and registered State of Florida entity: All Affordable Housing projects shall be managed by the City of Miami's Department of Housing and Community Development ("HCD") and subject to compliance with HCD's applicable rules, guidelines, processes, and procedures, including but not limited to, relevant funding agreements. City of Miami Miami For Everyone Program Guidelines (1) For Profit2; (2) Not -for profit organizations {501(3)(c)}; (3) Governmental units; (4) Educational and academic institutions; (5) City of Miami departments, Offices of City Elected Officials, agencies, or boards. Additional Program Guidelines and Requirements • Any organization considered for or selected to receive Miami For Everyone funds must comply with any and all local, state and federal laws, rules, regulations, or guidelines associated with the programs funded, and such allocations may be revoked at the sole discretion of the City Commission. • Organization must complete a Miami For Everyone funding request form. • MFE programs are subject to funding availability. • MFE fund recipients will use funds for a program or initiative that reaches a significant number of individuals and/or significantly mitigates the impacts of a declared emergency. • Recipients will be required to enter into a grant agreement with the City of Miami prior to any funding being disbursed. Said agreement shall include program/activity information and language regarding: o Resolution stating who is authorized to execute agreement with City of Miami o Scope of Services including but not limited to number of residents being served, City of Miami District/Location where services are being provided, program focus/priority area, frequency of service, performance measures and any other performance metric deemed relevant to the program priority area o Budget detailing how funding will be utilized to provided services to City/District residents as described in the Scope of Services o Invoicing for activities and services provided and residents assisted or served o Conflict of Interest o Insurance as required by the City of Miami, which said requirements may be amended by the City's Department of Risk Management ("Risk") and approved by Risk, which may be withheld in the City's sole discretion. o Any other material terms deem applicable to ensure appropriate use of public funds • If an agreement is not executed in six (6) months from the date of Commission approval, the recipient will be recommended for de -obligation. • Unless otherwise approved or extended by City Commission, the agreement term will end a year following contract execution. • Recipients will be required to complete an end of program close-out report certifying the services provided, performance metrics, location of services, timeline for the provision of MFE related services and a narrative of the overall accomplishments of the program. The City, from time to time, may conduct on -site monitoring and/or audits of the MFE funded program/activity/service. • Funds cannot be used to pay expenditures such as: o Lobbying Activities o Traveling for non -program participants o Meals for non -program participants o Pay bad debt 2 Only eligible to be awarded funding for affordable housing projects. City of Miami Miami For Everyone Program Guidelines o Defense and prosecution of criminal and civil proceedings o Donations or fund raising activities o Individual or Personal expenses o Pay same expense charged to other funding source (e.g. CDBG funds) o Sponsorship of events and activities o Any other expenditures deemed ineligible by the City of Miami Organizations that discriminate based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age or disability will not be recommended for funding. Administrative/Indirect expenses cannot exceed 10% of the budget allocation. • These guidelines are further subject to compliance with all requirements that may be imposed by the City Attorney, including but not limited to, those prescribed by applicable City Charter and City Code provisions. • The attached Funding Request Form (pages 1-6) must be completed in its entirety by the applicant. The completed form must besubmitted to the Office of Management and Budget before the entity may added to the Commission Agenda for approval. (March 28, 2023) City of Miami Miami For Everyone Program Funding Request Form CONTACT INFORMATION: Contact Person: Mileyka Burgos -Flores Title: Chief Executive Officer Phone number: 786-220-4590 Email Address: mileyka@allapattahcdc.org Name of Person completing this form: Mileyka Burgos -Flores Legal Name of Organization: The Allapattah Collaborative CDC Address (Street, City, State, Zip Code): 1951 NW 7 Avenue Suite 600 Miami, FL 33136 Executive Director of Organization: Mileyka Burgos -Flores Executive Director email: mileyka@allapattahcdc.org Executive Director Contact Phone Number: 786-229-7937 The organization is a registered and active State of Florida Corporation (select one): El El For -profit organization Not -for profit organization {501(3)(c)} Local governmental unit State governmental unit Educational and academic institution City of Miami department, office of elected official, agency or board Page 1 of 6 Return this form to: gbrito@miamigov.com (March 28, 2023) c;z' City of Miami Miami For Everyone Program Funding Request Form ORGANIZATION AND PROGRAM/PROJECT INFORMATION Organization History and Background Information: The Allapattah Collaborative CDC has been working diligently since 2019 to build an Allapattah economy that works for everyone, including small businesses, entrepreneurs, and residents, while preserving the neighborhood's unique cultural heritage. Is your program/project providing direct services to residents of the City of Miami? YesONo❑ 300+ Number of residents your entity will serve: Frequency of Service: Age Group Served: Weekly/Monthly 18-65 Is your program/project related to a declared emergency in the City of Miami? Yes❑No0 Name of Declared Emergency: Housing Affordability Date of Official Declaration: April 8, 2022 Is your program/project impacting one of Miami's afflicted communities? Yes Q Noo Geographic Area Served (specific to this project/program) District Served (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Citywide) District 1 Neighborhood/Community being served: Allapattah Program/Project Priority area (Select one): n Affordable Housing nE• ducational Programs for children, youth, and adults nE• lderly meals, direct financial assistance, transportation, recreational and health/wellness related activities nD• irect financial assistance, food assistance (gift card programs, voucher programs) nA• t -risk youth or youth summer job programs Return this form to: gbrito@miamigov.com Page 2 of 6 (March 28, 2023) City of Miami Miami For Everyone Program Funding Request Form nTransportation services and programs nJob development, retention and training programs nHomeless Services nFood Distribution programs nClimate Resiliency Improvements nEssential supplies, during a State of Emergency, natural disaster, or economic crisis nAllowable Infrastructure Improvement per program purpose and guidelines Page 3 of 6 Return this form to: gbrito@miamigov.com (March 28, 2023) Initial r C City of Miami Miami For Everyone Program Funding Request Form Program/Project Title: Allapattah Small Business Growth Initiative Project/Program Description: The Allapattah Small Business Growth Initiative provides business coaching, technical assistance, digital skills training, capital readiness support, and networking opportunities for small business owners in Allapattah. Program End Date: December 31, 2026 Program Start Date: July 1, 2026 Please describe how this program/project and funding will assist the community overcome the adverse effects of the declared emergency: Funding will help small businesses overcome rising costs through marketing & technical assistance, financial literacy and access to capital. IMPACT AND PERFORMANCE: Describe overall expected outcomes and performance measures for this project/program: 30 businesses will complete the cohort, 10 businesses will secure capital, 50% will increase digital adoption, and more than 40 entrepreneurs will participate in each Negocios Activos workshop. Please attach additional pages to the back of this packet, if the space above is not sufficient. Return this form to: gbrito@miamigov.com Page 4 of 6 (March 28, 2023) City of Miami Miami For Everyone Program Funding Request Form FUNDING REQUEST INFORMATION: Amount Requested: $200,000 Explain how the City of Miami's Miami For Everyone funding will be utilized: Funding will support the Small Business Resiliency Cohort (SBRC), a 12-week training program in operations, marketing, and business management; Negocios Activos workshops, technical assistance, and Initial FC one-on-one coaching to help Allapattah small businesses grow and access financing. Itemize MFE funding related to expenditures below: Personnel Salaries & Wages: $56,000 Personnel Benefits $ Space Rental: $ Utilities (Electricity, Phone, Internet): $ Supplies: Equipment Marketing: $ $ $8,000 Transportation (Participants): $ Meals (Participants): $ $ 55,000 Professional Services (List each): Construction (attach schedule of costs): $ Other (please describe): Subgrants 65,000 Other (please describe): Program Administration 13,076 Other (please describe): Indirect Costs - 2,924 Page 5 of 6 Return this form to: gbrito@miamigov.com (March 28, 2023) City of Miami Miami For Everyone Program Funding Request Form To be completed by the Entity/Recipient By signing below you agree to the guidelines and stipulate that the information provided on this form is accurate and complete. / Y( Print & Sign): ) Completed n : Mileyka Burgos -Flores p g Date: June 9, 2026 Additional Comments: To be completed by District Commissioner/Mayor's Office Recommended for funding: Yes X❑No❑ Funding Recommendation:$200,000 Commission Meeting Date: July 9th 2026 Additional Comments: ,-Signed by: / dd Frat tiscO l aS o AJ,bta. Completed by (Print & Sign): aFq Date: June 24, 2026 1 06:00:38 PDT To be completed by the Department Received by (Print & Sign): Date: Signed by: June 24, 2026 111:09:34 EDT Additional Comments: Return this form to: gbrito@miamigov.com Page 6 of 6 (March 28, 2023) FC Brito, Gabriel From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Mileyka Burgos <mileyka@allapattahcdc.org> Tuesday, June 23, 2026 5:15 PM Brito, Gabriel Sanchez-Gronlier, Jose; Castaneda, Francisco; Santander Arguelles; Leal, Eddy; Gouin, Marie; Drelly Rios; Jessica Kaschube; Communications Department; Accounting Department Re: FW: Allapattah CDC $200,000 for business assistance Small Business Cohort WelcomeLetter.pdf CAUTION: This is an email from an external source. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Gabriel, The selection process for SBRC is simple. Although space is limited due to the nature of the program, everyone who is interested and follows the guidelines is accepted. We do visit every interested business to ensure they are operating, and that they meet compliance requirements (Taxes, LBT, EIN, Licenses). Here are the communications plan, intake form, and the welcome letter the businesses receive as they engage in the program. Please let me know if you need anything else. Intake Link: https://forms.gle/j8R2aKb315Emh6k88 Welcome: See copy of letter attached Communications Plan: 1. Participant Confirmation ❑ Phone Calls • Inform selected participants verbally about their acceptance and commitment to the program. ❑ Confirm participant emails for Thinkific • Verify the emails used for registration. • Ensure participants are enrolled in Thinkific. • Alert (Unfamiliar with Google Meet). ❑ Welcome Email • Provide details on how the course works, expectations, schedule, and platform access. • Include the Acceptance Letter for signature. 2. Acceptance Letter Signing ❑ Draft Acceptance Letter Additional Information: https://docs. google. com/document/d/1V83GILgJ3h- TMo679sjgz9trWm7UsIE3mbOn sL4y8A/edit?usp=sharing ❑ Schedule in -person visits or office appointments • Physical businesses: Visit their locations • Home -based businesses: Schedule an office visit • Send the letter via email before signing • Save a signed copy in Drive. 3. Materials & Training ❑ Workbook • Request a printing quote from UPS • Office Depot x $30 each one 1 • Jotform form ❑ Google Meet Training or Zoom (Business locations - Office) • Provide Google Meet or Zoom training during or after on -site visits. • Office -based training for home -based businesses. ❑ Thinkific Training • Explain platform access and login credentials. • Schedule training for participants • Create a WhatsApp Chat for smooth communication 4. Platform Enrollment ❑ Make sure to enroll participants in Thinkific. ❑ Call / Text / Email: Confirm enrollment in the welcome email. Mileyka Burgos -Flores (She/Ella) Chief Executive Officer The Allapattah Collaborative CDC 1951 NW 7th Avenue Suite 600 Miami, FL 33136 786.220.4590 a@Allapattahcdc Please donate & sponsor our work by clicking here! On Tue, Jun 23, 2026 at 11:11 AM Brito, Gabriel <GBrito@miamigov.com> wrote: Hi Mileyka, Thank you for your response. Can you provide us with the associated application, brochure, and/or guidelines provided to the participants which summarizes the program rules/requirements as highlighted below: Thank you, 2 Gabriel] Brito CIP Budget Coordinator Office of Management & Budget 444 SW 2 Avenue, 5th Floor Miami, Florida 33130 Phone: 305.416.1203 Gbrito@miamigov.com From: Mileyka Burgos <mileyka@allapattahcdc.org> Sent: Friday, June 19, 2026 9:15 PM To: Brito, Gabriel <GBrito@miamigov.com> Cc: Sanchez-Gronlier, Jose<JSanchezGronlier@miamigov.com>; Castaneda, Francisco <FCastaneda@miamigov.com>; Santander Arguelles <santander@allapattahcdc.org>; Leal, Eddy <ELeal@miamigov.com>; Gouin, Marie <MGouin@miamigov.com>; Drelly Rios <drelly@allapattahcdc.org>; Jessica Kaschube <jess@allapattahcdc.org>; Communications Department <comms@allapattahcdc.org>; Accounting Department <accounting@allapattahcdc.org> Subject: Re: FW: Allapattah CDC $200,000 for business assistance CAUTION: This is an email from an external source. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Gabriel, Thank you for reviewing our application. Here are the answers to your questions: Our Allapattah Small Business Growth Initiative includes various programs such as Negocios Activos, Small Business Resilience Cohort, Business Coaching, BizLatina, and Capital Readiness Technical 3 Assistance among other. You can see detailed information about these programs at https://allapattahcdc.org/programs/ Our subgrants are the financial support we provide Small business owners during graduation once they complete the 12 weeks Small Business Resilience Cohort. During the program, they create a growth & resilience road map and the funds are meant to kickstart their newly curated plans. $2500 grant x26 participants=$65,000. Since 2020, we have provided SBRC participants grant awards from $2,000- $5,000 during graduation. So far we have graduated over 100 participants and can attest to the impact of this method. Professional services refers to Small business owners receiving specialized instruction with key professionals in the areas of ecommerce, marketing and accounting among other areas. We cover the cost of this specialized instruction by pairing them with subject matter professionals. The process starts with business coaching or at the conclusion of SBRC once the Small business owner expresses interest and a plan of action. We confirm the need and effectiveness of the plan of action via business coaching session. Grants go from $1,500 to $3,500 depending on the service. With an allocation of $55,000 we can help between 20-35 businesses start ecommerce, align their system with quickbooks, create marketing campaigns, or develop business plans among other services. Please let me know if you have further questions. Otherwise, kindly keep me posted in next steps. Mileyka Burgos -Flores (She/Ella) Chief Executive Officer The Allapattah Collaborative CDC 1951 NW 7th Avenue Suite 600 Miami, FL 33136 786.220.4590 ddL O_Allapattahcdc Please donate & sponsor our work by clicking here! 4 Di On Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 6:43 PM Brito, Gabriel <GBrito@miamigov.com> wrote: Hello Mileyka, Thank you for providing the completed application. I have a few follow up questions for clarification: 1. Is "Small Business Resiliency Cohort (SBRC)" a component of the "Allapattah Small Business Growth Initiative", or is it one in the same? 2. As per the proposed budget, please clarify the use of $65,000.00 for Subgrants. Can you provide us with details of this sub -grant program: specifically, the selection/application process, eligibility criteria, min/max$ grant, # of recipients, business requirements, and limitations? 3. Lastly, please clarify as per the use of the professional services budget of $55,000.00 Feel free to provide append any additional materials to the application, in support of the above inquiry. Gabrielj. Brito 5 "C The Allapattah Collaborative, CDC 1951 NW 7thAvenue Suite #60o Miami, FL 33136 Estimados propietarios de pequenas empresas, Desde la pandemia, The Allapattah Collaborative CDC ha estado trabajando arduamente ayudando a las pequenas empresas de nuestra comunidad. Hemos estado en el pulso de la comunidad para comprender sus desafios diarios y hemos estado elaborando estrategias con muchos de ustedes sobre como trazar un camino viable y prospero en sus negocios a pesar de la incertidumbre. A traves de nuestras conversaciones, hemos entendido claramente sus necesidades y hemos elaborado un programa especificamente para ayudarlo a mantener su negocio resiliente durante esta crisis. Este programa esta disenado para ayudarlo a innovar mientras navegamos por las aguas desconocidas y para mantener su negocio prospero. El exito de su negocio alimenta la vitalidad de nuestra comunidad proporcionando trabajos, servicios y terceros espacios a los residentes de Allapattah. Ser propietario de un negocio a veces es un camino largo y solitario, pero no tienes que hacerlo solo. Estamos aqui para ayudarlo. Este programa de coaching le ofrece servicios profesionales gratuitos para ayudarlo a mantener su negocio y garantizar el acceso a recursos cuando mas to necesita. Estos servicios incluyen: • Asesor de negocios y capacitacion en linea para repensar el modelo comercial para la sostenibilidad. • Asesor de Infraestructura Digital para realizar evaluaciones tecnologicas y analizar el alcance digital de la empresa. • Contador publico certificado para proporcionar evaluaciones financieras e identificar amenazas financieras a la continuidad del negocio. • Recursos de mercadeo para atraer mas clientes, incluyendo plataformas en internet • Contabilidad para ayudarlo a solicitar prestamos financieros. • Financiamiento de brechas operacionales (cuando este disponible). • Capacitacion grupal en linea para expandir el conocimiento y practicas del dueno del negocio. • Entrenamiento para ayudarlo a planificar y alcanzar sus objetivos comerciales y personales. • Asistencia legal para negociar y mejorar sus contratos. • Colaboracion con otras empresas para tener exito juntos. The Allapattah Collaborative, CDC 1951 NW 7thAvenue Suite #60o Miami, FL 33136 El programa incluye entrenamiento gratuito, capacitacion grupal via Internet, asesoria digital y apoyo personalizado. Para participar en el programa, debera: 1. Firmar este acuerdo de participacion. 2. Estar disponible para participar en el programa durante la fechas establecidas 3. Estar disponible para reunirse con un Contador Publico Certificado y proporcionar toda la documentacion e informacion solicitada para completar una Evaluacion de Ayuda Financiera. 4. Estar disponible para reunirse con un coach de negocios para personalizar el apoyo proveido. 5. Estar dispuesto a aprender plataformas y sistemas de Internet para mejorar su negocio, incluyendo las plataformas de comercio electronico. 6. Estar dispuesto a ser entrenado, implementar estrategias aprendidas y aprovechar las oportunidades para escalar su negocio. Si! Estoy de acuerdo. ;Quiero esta ayuda! Firma: Fecha: Nombre del Duefio: Nombre de Negocio: Gracias por su colaboracion. Esperamos ayudarlos a incrementar el exito de su negocio. Mileyka Burgos -Flores Executive Director The Allapattah Collaborative CDC Home About Us Little SD Programs News En Nuestras Palabras Donate %d The Allapattah Collaborative, CDC Our programs foster ownership, economic mobility, and cultural preservation rNNN•N••=111MNIMI1NNN4MOONOODIEM III Community Asset & Preservation Biz Latina Choose the program Tradicion en Accion Community Activations Negocios Activos .. ,., . .. ..... Coaching & Technical Buyer Program Assistance Community Asset & Preservation DON -10/111111110616 Community Assets and Preservation advances community ownership in Allapattah by identifying, evaluating, and acquiring strategic real estate assets that protect small businesses and community -serving organizations from displacement. The program supports entrepreneurs and micro -developers in pursuing storefront ownership and long-term property management while advancing community - centered development. It works with public and private partners to secure capital through traditional and innovative equity and debt sources for acquisition and preservation. By collaborating with finance and development experts, the initiative helps close projects that stabilize commercial corridors, create pathways to wealth -building, and ensure longtime residents and businesses can remain and benefit from neighborhood growth. Program Benefits Prevents displacement Creates pathways to Unlocks impact -aligned Strengthens local Preserves cultural identity by stabilizing commercial storefront ownership and capital and leverages business permanence through community- and community assets wealth -building public -private and community partnerships resilience controlled development Help us Build Community Ownership in Allapattah Community Planning Academy MMNMMMMOr. The Community Planning Academy is a 12-week, intergenerational program that equips Allapattah residents, business owners, youth, and seniors with the knowledge and tools to effectively participate in neighborhood planning, cultural preservation, and civic decision -making. Through lectures, workshops, and coaching, participants learn how local government works, how to access public information, and how to advocate for community priorities. Topics include zoning, development, public safety, affordable housing, transit -oriented development, placemaking, and historic preservation. By connecting stakeholders to planning processes and public agencies, the academy develops informed community stewards who can help shape Allapattah's future while protecting its culture and addressing local needs. Topics include place -making strategies, zoning, transit - oriented development, affordable housing, and more. More informed and educated residents about local planning initiatives Program Benefits Improved access to Improved sense of public resources and community, place and programs pride Connect with your community, learn how local planning works, and help guide your neighborhood's future Homeownership Program M M MN AMMO The Homeownership Program helps Allapattah residents purchase homes while strengthening neighborhood stability. It provides a clear pathway to homeownership through first-time homebuyer education, financial readiness coaching, credit improvement support, and guidance on mortgage options and down -payment assistance based on eligibility. Participants receive help with budgeting, debt management, and organizing financial documentation to prepare for the homebuying process. The program also works with partners to expand and protect attainable homeownership opportunities in the neighborhood. By connecting individual homeownership goals with broader housing strategies, the initiative helps residents build long-term stability, preserve community roots, and invest in Allapattah's future. Program Benefits Clear, supported path to Improved credit and first-time financial readiness homeownership Reduced barriers to navigating mortgages and requirements Greater family stability Connections to trusted and ability to remain in partners and housing the neighborhood resources Turn Stability into Ownership, Participate with Us Negocios Activos • • • EW •i• Negocios Activos is a monthly two-hour workshop series that gives entrepreneurs a consistent space to learn, connect, and access resources that support sustainable growth. Held virtually or in person, each session combines expert -led masterclasses, peer networking, and resource sharing. The program brings together subject -matter experts from financial institutions, local and county government, anchor institutions, procurement partners, and organizations such as Grow with Google and BizHack. Topics include access to capital, grants and loans, digital tools, procurement opportunities, climate resilience, and relationship building. By connecting small business owners to practical information, commercial opportunities, and one another, Negocios Activos strengthens business resilience and expands pathways for growth. It also helps entrepreneurs build collective power, engage with local decision -makers, and advocate for their needs. Designed to reach businesses at different stages, the program ensures participants receive meaningful support, stronger networks, and tools for long-term economic stability. Program Benefits Direct access to expert Increased exposure to Stronger networks and Greater readiness for Collective organizing and guidance and timely grants, loans, and capital collaboration changing economic stronger small business information pathways opportunities conditions voice Learn, Connect, and Grow. Join the Next Negocios Activos Workshop Biz Latina • • bIL Latina supports Latina entrepreneurs in DulyQIng resilient, scalaoie ousinesses through culturally responsive coaching, mentorship, and community. The program combines practical training in marketing, finance, compliance, and business planning with visibility opportunities, leadership development, and capital readiness support. Through workshops, mentorship, and collaborative activities, participants strengthen decision -making, set clear business and financial goals, and expand their professional networks. Biz Latina also creates a supportive space where women entrepreneurs share resources, opportunities, and encouragement. By helping Latina -led businesses launch, grow, and lead with confidence, the program expands economic opportunity and strengthens Miami's diverse small business ecosystem for future generations and communities. Program Benefits Tailored support aligned Mentorship and peer Stronger operations, Capital readiness Increased visibility and with the needs of Latina networks that reduce marketing, and financial support and resource opportunities for entrepreneurs isolation and barriers management connections business growth Biz Latina: Where Latina Entrepreneurs Turn Vision into Growth: Join or Support Tradicion en Accion Community Activations • .. Community activations strengthen Allapattah's commercial corridor by increasing foot traffic, supporting local businesses, and celebrating the neighborhood's cultural identity. Originally launched during the COVID-19 pandemic as Tradicion en Accion, the initiative began as an intergenerational program connecting youth, entrepreneurs, and elders through music, poetry, and art. Building on that foundation, it now activates public spaces and commercial areas through cultural workshops, community planning sessions, and neighborhood events. Activities such as mask painting, domino tournaments, and cultural showcases honor local traditions while creating opportunities for artists, entrepreneurs, and residents to engage. Partnerships with schools, churches, and city departments connect the community to resources, services, and civic participation. Regular gatherings bring people outdoors, strengthen social bonds, showcase neighborhood talent, preserve heritage, and stimulate local spending. By combining culture, commerce, and community connection, these activations help create a more vibrant, inclusive, and economically active Allapattah. Program Benefits Increased visibility and Stronger corridor Celebration and Platforms for artists, Opportunities to sales opportunities for vibrancy and community preservation of local entrepreneurs, and introduce new business local businesses participation culture and identity neighborhood leadership offerings and partnerships Bring Your Business, Talent, or Partnership, and let's activate Allapattah together First Time Commercial Buyer Program Launched in 2023, the First Time Commercial Buyer Program is the first initiative of its kind in South Florida. It prepares Allapattah entrepreneurs to purchase property through cohort -based training, one-on-one technical assistance, and coaching throughout the acquisition process. The curriculum covers market fundamentals, property evaluation, due diligence, financing options, loan preparation, and building a professional team. Graduates receive ongoing coaching and connections to lenders, legal partners, and the Miami Small Business Commercial Acquisition Fund. Participants leave with organized financial documentation, an acquisition roadmap, and lender relationships —helping transform small business tenants into property owners while preventing displacement and building wealth. Program Benefits Clear understanding of Support navigating Reduced risk through Stronger pathway to Long-term legacy and steps, documents, and financing options and informed decision- storefront ownership and wealth -building deal requirements readiness making stability opportunity for local businesses From Tenant to Owner: Join the Commercial Buyer Pathway or Support It Coaching & Technical Assistance Personalized coaching tied to measurable business goals NNN0N. The Capital Readiness & Business Coaching Program provides individualized support to help entrepreneurs strengthen business capacity, access legal resources, and secure capital. Through one-on-one coaching with ACDC facilitators and professional service providers, participants receive guidance on credit repair, accounting systems, internal controls, marketing, social media, and business planning. The program also helps business owners implement growth plans developed in SBRC I while preparing them to pursue grants, loans, and commercial financing. To date, it has helped entrepreneurs secure more than $4.7 million in capital. By building financial readiness and operational capacity, the initiative enables businesses to expand, invest, attract customers, and grow sustainably. Program Benefits Increased readiness for Connections to trusted Stronger accounting, Greater sustainability grants, loans, and legal and professional controls, marketing, and and growth opportunities commercial financing support planning capacity over time If You're Ready for Your Next Level of Growth, This Support Is for You Contact Career Impact Stories Library Sponsorships Volunteer (Privacy Policies) (Cookie Policy) Antl- Displacement Network SPECIAL AFFILIATIONS Living Ii Cities 'irr7-r Center for Community Investment \� NATIONAL \% z ASSOCIATION FOR O 120 LATINO MAIN STREET /�,9�• AO TMUNITY AMERICA" 'IN BUILDERS Copyright © 2026 I allapattahcdc.org *00 The Allapattah Collaborative, CDC 11 O 0 Formulario de Ingreso Para Proveer Servicios a Pequenos Negocios I Entry Form to Provide Services to Small Businesses Por favor conteste las siguientes preguntas para recibir asistencia de The Allapattah Collaborative Community Development Corporation 1 Please answer the following questions to receive assistance from The Allapattah Collaborative Community Development Corporation Sign in to Google to save your progress. Learn more * Indicates required question Deseo recibir asistencia ofrecida por The Allapattah Collaborative Community Development Corporation para aplicar a fondos y asistencia disponibles para ayudar a pequenos empresarios. Les autorizo a que me ayuden a Ilenar las aplicaciones, hacer referidos y colectar las documentaciones necesarias para las aplicaciones. 1 I wish to receive assistance offered by The Allapattah Collaborative Community Development Corporation to apply for funds and assistance for small business owners. I authorize The Allapattah Collaborative Community Development Corporation to help me fill out the applications, make referrals and collect the necessary documentation for the applications. Osi O No Next Never submit passwords through Google Forms. Page 1 of 5 Clear form This form was created inside of allapattahcdc.org. Does this form look suspicious? Report Google Forms 0 Formulario de Ingreso Para Proveer Servicios a Pequenos Negocios I Entry Form to Provide Services to Small Businesses Sign in to Google to save your progress. Learn more * Indicates required question Sobre el Propietario 1 About the Owner Por favor provea informacion del dueno del negocio quien esta aplicando l Please provide information on the business owner who is applying. Nombre del Cliente 1 Customer Name Your answer Direccion 1 Address Your answer Telefono 1 Phone Your answer Email 1 E-mail Your answer Por favor indique su Genero 1 Please indicate your Gender O Masculino 1 Male O Femenino 1 Female • Otro 1 Other O Prefiere No Contestar 1 Prefer not to answer Por favor identifique su grupo etnico 1 Please identify your ethnic group O Afro Americano 1 African American O Anglosajon 1 Anglo-Saxon O Latino/Hispano 1 Latino/Hispanic O Asiatico 1 Asian O Haitiano 1 Haitian O Other: Porcentaje de Propiedad del Negocio 1 Percentage of Business Ownership O Soy 100% propietario de este negocio I I am 100% owner of this business O Soy 50% propietario de este negocio I I am 50% owner of this business O Soy propietario minoritario de este negocio I I am a minority owner of this business O No soy propietario de este negocio I I do not own this business Ocupacion 1 Occupation Your answer Es usted un inmigrante de primera o segunda generacion? 1 Are you a first or second generation immigrant? O Yo soy imigrante I I am a migrant O Mis padres son imigrantes 1 My parents are immigrants O No soy immigrate I I am not an immigrant Es usted cuidadano o residente Americano? I Are you an American Citizen or resident? Q Si l Yes Q No En referencia a su credito, indique todas loas opciones que aplican: I In reference to your credit, indicate all the options that apply: ▪ Mi Credit Score es menor de 6251 My Credit Score is less than 625 ▪ Mi Credit Score es mayor de 625 l My Credit Score is greater than 625 O Foreclosure, Bankruptcy or Collections en su reporte actual l Foreclosure, Bankruptcy or Collections in its current report No se cual es mi puntaje de credito actual "credit score" l I don't know what my current credit score is. Back Next Page 2 of 5 Clear form Never submit passwords through Google Forms. This form was created inside of allapattahcdc.org. Does this form look suspicious? Report Google Forms Formulario de Ingreso Para Proveer Servicios a Pequenos Negocios I Entry Form to Provide Services to Small Businesses Sign in to Google to save your progress. Learn more * Indicates required question Sobre el Negocio 1 About the Business Por favor provea informacion del negocio que esta aplicando I Please provide information about the business you are applying for. Nombre Legal del Negocio 1 Legal Name of the Business Your answer Que otro nombre utiliza para su negocio (DBA)? 1 What other name do you use for your business (DBA)? Your answer Que tipo de servicios o productos ofrece su negocio? 1 What type of services or products does your business offer? Your answer Esta su negocio registrado en Sunbiz de Florida? I Is your business registered with Florida Sunbiz? Q Yes Q No Fecha de registracion del negocio? I Business registration date? Your answer Ha recibido su negocio capital a traves de prestamos (loans) o subvenciones (grants) anteriormente? I Has your business received capital through loans or grants before? Q Yes Q No Formacion legal del Negocio I Legal formation of the Business Q Contratista Independiente (1099) I Independent Contractor (1099) O Corporacion I Corporation Q LLC O Unico Propietario I Only owner O 501 c3- Organizacion sin fines de lucro 1501 c3-Non-profit Organization Q Other: Numero de Empleados (incluyendo el propietario) I Number of Employees (including owner) Your answer Direccion del Negocio. En caso de trabajar desde su hogar escriba su direccion residencial. I Business Management. If you work from home, write your residential address. Your answer Telefono del Negocio I Business Telephone Your answer Correo electronico para informacion de negocios? I Email for business information? Your answer Pagina web del negocio? (en caso de no tenerla escriba "no tengo" o "necesito * ayuda para website" I Business website? (If you don't have it, write "I don't have it" or "I need help for the website" Your answer Por favor indique los canales digitales en los que su negocio esta presente (seleccion multiple) I Please indicate the digital channels in which your business is present (multiple selection) ▪ Facebook ▪ Instagram ▪ Twitter • WhatsApp ▪ Yelp ▪ Google Business ▪ Snapchat • Reels ▪ TikTok ▪ YouTube ▪ Linkedln • Pinterest ▪ Uber Eats ▪ DoorDash ▪ Sistemas de Proveedores (Procurement) ▪ Otras opciones 111 Ninguna de las anteriores Seleccione que documentos ha completado su negocio en los ultimos 12 meses o en el ultimo periodo fiscal. (seleccion multiple) I Select which documents your business has completed in the last 12 months or in the last fiscal period. (multiple choice) Declaracion de Impuestos I Tax Estados de cuenta bancaraia I Bank return Account Statements Local gu.siness 3 tx LB T - gacw� •Ift ct1Mrvna M®f1Ml meeyntn 2021 LBT- Licencia de Impuestos Licencia de Impuestos de la Ciudad Locales en Miami -Dade I LBT - Local ❑ de Miami I City of Miami Tax Tax License in Miami -Dade License Certificado de use I Certificate of use Contrato de Arrendamiento Comercial (Lease) I Commercial Lease Contract (Lease) Docuementos de Nomina - Payroll Form 940, 941. I Payroll Documents - Payroll Form 940, 941. Estado de Ganacias y Perdidas (Profit & Loss Statement) I Profit & Loss Statement Registracion Activa en Sunbiz - DUNS Number ❑ ACTIVE SUNBIZ Licencia Profesional (Cosmetologia, Barberia, Construccion, etc) Professional License (Cosmetology, Barbering, Construction, etc.) Ninguna de las anteriores I None of ❑ the above Back Next Page 3 of 5 Clear form Never submit passwords through Google Forms. This form was created inside of allapattahcdc.org. Does this form look suspicious? Report Google Forms Formulario de Ingreso Para Proveer Servicios a Pequenos Negocios I Entry Form to Provide Services to Small Businesses Sign in to Google to save your progress. Learn more * Indicates required question Metas I Goals Describa sus metas pricipales para recibir asistencia tecnica para negocios. I Describe your main goals for receiving business technical assistance. Metas financieras para su negocio (describa brevemente sus metas) I Financial goals for your business (briefly describe your goals) Your answer What is your business's annual revenue? / ,Cual es el ingreso anual de to negocio? Your answer Back Next Page 4 of 5 Clear form Never submit passwords through Google Forms. This form was created inside of allapattahcdc.org. Does this form look suspicious? Report Google Forms O Formulario de Ingreso Para Proveer Servicios a Pequenos Negocios I Entry Form to Provide Services to Small Businesses Sign in to Google to save your progress. Learn more * Indicates required question Certificacion I Certification Esta certificacion nos permite ayudarles a accesar recursos mientras protege a nuestros asociados en su tarea de ofrecerle un servicio adecuado. I This certification allows us to help you access resources while protecting our associates in their task of offering you adequate service. FIRMA ELECTRONICA / ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE: El cliente indemnizara y eximira a The Allapattah Collaborative Community Development Corporation y sus asociados de toda responsabilidad, perdida, costos, gastos, incluidos, entre otros, honorarios razonables de abogados y costos de la demanda, o Banos y perjuicios causados por cualquier lesion (ya sea corporal, propiedad , o personal de caracter o reputacion comercial) sostenido por cualquier persona o persona o propiedad a causa de cualquier acto, negligencia, incumplimiento u omision de dicha parte o cualquiera de sus Consultores, agentes o representantes. Nada de to contenido en este documento tiene la intencion ni eximira a ninguna de las partes de responsabilidad por sus propios actos, omision o negligencia. Al escribir mi nombre aqui acepto recibir asistencia con los terminos especificados. Client shall indemnify and hold The Allapattah Collaborative Community Development Corporation and its associates harmless from and against any liability, loss, costs, expenses, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys' fees and costs of suit, or damages caused by any injury. (whether bodily, property, or personal character or business reputation) held by any person or person or property on account of any act, negligence, default or omission of such party or any of its Consultants, agents or representatives. Nothing contained herein is intended to or shall relieve either party of liability for its own acts, omissions or negligence. By entering my name here I agree to receive assistance with the specified terms. Escriba su nombre aqui para firmar y autorizar este documento y envienos una copia de su licencia. I Enter your name here to sign and authorize this document and send us a copy of your license. 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