Commissioner Daniela Jean is hosting the third annual North Miami Beach Small Business Summit & Expo on Wednesday at North Miami Beach City Hall from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event aims to provide local businesses with resources and opportunities to help them grow and expand their reach. Over three years ago, Jean initiated the idea and has been a strong advocate for supporting small businesses in the community ever since.
With over 500 businesses expected to attend the expo, Jean has helped the city partner with organizations like Google and Florida International University to offer resources and grant information to business owners. The goal is to create generational wealth by providing equity in education, allowing business owners, especially those of color, to leverage their businesses.
The expo will feature sponsors like Comcast, the Miami Foundation, and Wells Fargo who will provide information about grants or loans. Attendees can also benefit from an onsite business coach to assist entrepreneurs, as well as 20 resource partners who will offer marketing and financial education. As North Miami Beach’s Community Redevelopment Agency liaison, Jean works on year-round programs to help local business owners build networks and access resources, such as sponsoring ordinances for food truck vendors to increase their opportunities.
In addition, the city hosts series in partnership with Google and Florida International University’s Small Business Development Center to support entrepreneurs. Commissioner Jean hopes that the expo will empower more residents to start their own businesses, leading to increased financial freedom and opportunities that enhance their quality of life. Jean believes that education and information are key for business owners to succeed, and hopes that the expo will be a stepping stone for North Miami Beach entrepreneurs