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Strive305

STRIVE305's mission is to connect Miami Dade County's small business community to educational tools for growth, access to capital, and resources to build generational wealth. The program will expand small businesses access to public and private procurement while partnering with cornerstone industries to power opportunities for small businesses.
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Small Business Resources

Learn more about small business services, and programs for county certifications and contracting opportunities.

As providers of goods and services, vendors represent key stakeholders in the success of the County’s procurement processes. Learn more at upcoming workshops.

Get Free Expert Help from SCORE Miami Dade to Start & Grow Your Small Business.

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The objective of this resource guide is to assist you in launching your new business by offering essential information to initiate your venture.

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The RISE Fund supports diverse small businesses in Miami-Dade County.

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Learn how to find, attract, and retain customers online. Courses are available to all business owners at no cost.

Join the conversation with other small business owners, every Friday at 10 a.m. via Zoom.

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Get tips for your small business at the Strive305 Small Business Expo on Saturday, May 4, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Westchester Regional Library.

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About Strive305

The Strive305 program is designed to accelerate the growth of small businesses countywide and support budding entrepreneurs as they launch and grow new businesses.

The program will support the small business community through:
  • An online small business and entrepreneurship hub that will inform, educate, and connect small businesses to the resources offered by the county and its partners
  • A virtual small business incubator that will feature a full educational curriculum, coaching, and mentorship opportunities for companies of all types and states of growth
  • A countywide network of physical incubators, co-working spaces and maker studios equipped with the tools entrepreneurs need to launch new ventures
  • Multi-week technical assistance bootcamps to help small businesses overcome common challenges such as access to capital, finances, business planning, branding, digital marketing, sales, operations and more