All applicants' businesses must be located in District 12, have been in business for at least one year, have a current Miami-Dade County Occupational License and Municipality License (if applicable) at the time of application, and must not have a delinquent loan with Miami-Dade County, a County Department or County-funded agency. Please call 3-1-1 or visit www.miamidade.gov online and click on the "County Hall" tab and then the "Who is my commissioner?" link to ensure your business location is within District 12.

The Vice-Chairman acknowledged that the local economy is not what it used to be and small businesses all over Miami-Dade are hurting. Thus, he is urging business owners in his district to apply for the grant program. "This year's budget process was difficult, but I am glad my colleagues and I were able to continue funding for the Mom and Pop program," said Vice-Chairman Diaz. "The best way to improve our local economy is to keep money flowing among our small business owners, who can use these funds to ultimately provide better services to their patrons."

 In 2009, 58 businesses received financial assistance through Vice-Chairman Diaz's Mom and Pop Small Business Grant Program.

For more information on this program, please ask for Olga Fulgueira at Vice-Chairman Diaz's office at 305-559-1200.