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Commissioner Eileen Higgins Hosts Free Elevate Small Business Conference on Friday,
October 24
Practical workshops, access to lenders, free headshots, and real-world tactics for
Miami-Dade entrepreneurs
Attendees will learn actionable strategies in AI, marketing, operations, and finance;
meet lenders ready to help; and leave with a plan they can start using immediately.
<p>Miami-Dade County Commissioner Eileen Higgins’ Elevate Small Business Conference—a
<strong>no-cost, full-day event</strong> bringing together experts, funders, and entrepreneurs
to help small businesses connect, grow, and lead. Attendees will learn actionable
strategies in AI, marketing, operations, and finance; meet lenders ready to help;
and leave with a plan they can start using immediately. With a theme of Connect. Grow.
Lead., the event provides a space for entrepreneurs to gain new skills, network with
peers, and access funding and technical-assistance opportunities—all in one
place.</p>
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<p class="pf0"><strong><span class="cf0">Suggested Media Opportunities with Commissioner
Eileen Higgins and Business Owners:</span></strong></p>
<p class="pf0"><span class="cf0">9:00 – 9:25 AM - Conference Kickoff & Opening
Remarks</span></p>
<ul>
<li class="pf0"><span class="cf0">Chapman Conference Center (Building 3, 2nd Floor)</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="pf0"><span class="cf0">2:30 – 4:00 PM - Making the Money Work Panel
and Coffee & </span><span class="cf0">Pastelito</span><span class="cf0"> Break</span></p>
<ul>
<li><span class="cf0">Chapman Conference Center (Building 3, 2nd Floor)</span></li>
</ul>
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Honorable Eileen Higgins, Miami-Dade County Commissioner<br>
Honorable Oliver G. Gilbert, III, Miami-Dade County Commissioner<br>
Honorable Ralph Rosado, City of Miami Commissioner & Chair, Miami Downtown Development
Authority<br>
Alejandra Y. Castillo, Former Assistant Secretary of Commerce<br>
Manny Cid, Senior Advisor for Economic Opportunity, Miami-Dade County<br>
Vicente Pimienta, Florida Grow with Google Coach<br>
Local small-business owners<br>
Lenders and capital providers, and technical-assistance partners<br>
Elevate Small Business Conference is a free, full-day event designed to empower local
entrepreneurs with practical tools, insights, and connections to grow their businesses.
The conference features hands-on workshops on AI, marketing, finance, and operations;
one-on-one access to banks and community lenders; free professional headshots; and
personalized business coaching sessions.<br>
Miami Dade College - Wolfson Campus<br>
Chapman Conference Center<br>
300 NE 2nd Ave, Miami - Building 3<br>
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La Comisionada Eileen Higgins le invita a la conferencia gratuita “Elevate” para pequeñas
empresas el viernes 24 de octubre
Talleres prácticos, acceso a prestamistas, fotos gratis y tácticas del mundo real
para empresarios de Miami-Dade.
Los asistentes aprenderán estrategias prácticas en materia de IA, marketing, operaciones
y finanzas; conocerán a prestamistas dispuestos a ayudarles; y se irán con un plan
que podrán empezar a utilizar de inmediato.
<p>La Conferencia “Elevate” para Pequeñas Empresas de la Comisionada
del Condado de Miami-Dade, Eileen Higgins, es un evento <strong>sin costo de un día
de duración</strong> que reúne a expertos, financiadores y empresarios
para ayudar a los pequeños negocios a conectarse, crecer y liderar. Los asistentes
aprenderán estrategias prácticas en materia de IA, marketing, operaciones
y finanzas; conocerán a prestamistas dispuestos a ayudarles; y se irán
con un plan que podrán empezar a utilizar de inmediato. Con el tema <em>Conectar</em>.
<em>Crecer. Liderar.,</em> el evento ofrece un espacio para que los empresarios adquieran
nuevas habilidades, establezcan contactos entre sí y accedan a oportunidades
de financiación y asistencia técnica, todo en un mismo lugar.</p>
<p><strong>Sugerencia de oportunidades para los medios de comunicación con
la Comisionada Eileen Higgins y los propietarios de negocios:</strong></p>
<p>9:00 - 9:25 a. m. - Inicio de la conferencia y palabras de apertura</p>
<ul>
<li>Centro de Conferencias Chapman (Edificio 3, 2º piso)</li>
</ul>
<p>2:30 - 4:00 p. m. - Mesa redonda sobre cómo hacer que el dinero rinda; receso
con café y pastelitos</p>
<ul>
<li>Centro de Conferencias Chapman (Edificio 3, 2º piso)</li>
</ul>
Honorable Eileen Higgins, Comisionada del Condado de Miami-Dade<br>
Honorable Oliver G. Gilbert, III, Comisionado del Condado de Miami-Dade<br>
Honorable Ralph Rosado, Comisionado de la Ciudad de Miami y Presidente de la Autoridad
de Desarrollo del Downtown de Miami<br>
Alejandra Y. Castillo, ex Subsecretaria de Comercio<br>
Manny Cid, Asesor Principal de Oportunidades Económicas, Condado de Miami-Dade<br>
Vicente Pimienta, entrenador de Florida Grow with Google<br>
Propietarios de pequeños negocios locales<br>
Prestamistas y proveedores de capital, además de socios de asistencia técnica.<br>
La Conferencia “Elevate” para Pequeñas Empresas es un evento gratuito de un día de
duración concebido para empoderar a empresarios locales con herramientas prácticas,
conocimientos y contactos para hacer crecer sus negocios. La conferencia ofrece talleres
prácticos sobre inteligencia artificial, marketing, finanzas y operaciones; acceso
individual a bancos y prestamistas de la comunidad; retratos gratis por fotógrafos
profesionales; y sesiones personalizadas de coaching empresarial.
Miami Dade College - Campus Wolfson<br>
Centro de Conferencias Chapman<br>
300 NE 2nd Ave, Miami - Edificio 3<br>
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Practical workshops, access to lenders, free headshots, and real-world tactics for
Miami-Dade entrepreneurs
MIAMI-DADE ( October 22, 2025 )– Miami-Dade County Commissioner Eileen Higgins’ Elevate Small Business Conference—a no-cost, full-day event bringing together experts, funders, and entrepreneurs to help small businesses connect, grow, and lead. Attendees will learn actionable strategies in AI, marketing, operations, and finance; meet lenders ready to help; and leave with a plan they can start using immediately. With a theme of Connect. Grow. Lead., the event provides a space for entrepreneurs to gain new skills, network with peers, and access funding and technical-assistance opportunities—all in one place.
Suggested Media Opportunities with Commissioner Eileen Higgins and Business Owners:
9:00 – 9:25 AM - Conference Kickoff & Opening Remarks
- Chapman Conference Center (Building 3, 2nd Floor)
2:30 – 4:00 PM - Making the Money Work Panel and Coffee & Pastelito Break
- Chapman Conference Center (Building 3, 2nd Floor)
Who:
Honorable Eileen Higgins, Miami-Dade County Commissioner
Honorable Oliver G. Gilbert, III, Miami-Dade County Commissioner
Honorable Ralph Rosado, City of Miami Commissioner & Chair, Miami Downtown Development Authority
Alejandra Y. Castillo, Former Assistant Secretary of Commerce
Manny Cid, Senior Advisor for Economic Opportunity, Miami-Dade County
Vicente Pimienta, Florida Grow with Google Coach
Local small-business owners
Lenders and capital providers, and technical-assistance partners
What:
Elevate Small Business Conference is a free, full-day event designed to empower local entrepreneurs with practical tools, insights, and connections to grow their businesses. The conference features hands-on workshops on AI, marketing, finance, and operations; one-on-one access to banks and community lenders; free professional headshots; and personalized business coaching sessions.
When:
October 24, 2025 — 09:00 a.m. — 05:00 p.m.
Where:
Miami Dade College - Wolfson Campus
Chapman Conference Center
300 NE 2nd Ave, Miami - Building 3
