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Empowering Local Entrepreneurs in Miami-Dade: Introducing the Miami-Dade Business Navigator


We are thrilled to present the Miami-Dade Business Navigator (MDBN) program

A dynamic initiative supported, in part, by a grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Spearheaded by the Florida Small Business Development Center (FSBDC) at Florida International University’s College of Business (FIU Business) and in collaboration with six esteemed community organizations, including Ascendus, Branches, the EDC of South Miami-Dade, the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce, Prospera, and StartUP FIU Procurement, this program aims to empower underserved local entrepreneurs in Miami-Dade County, helping them launch, grow, and revitalize their businesses. The focus of MDBN lies on supporting small businesses, including microbusinesses with less than 10 employees, owned by women, veterans, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.


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Vermont Receives Critical Support from SBA’s Low-Interest Disaster Loans for Severe Storm and Flooding Recovery


SBA Helps in Vermont for Severe Storm and Flooding Damages

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering low-interest disaster loans to support businesses and residents affected by severe storms and flooding in Vermont. The disaster declaration, announced following the damages from the events that began on July 7, allows for swift and efficient federal disaster loans to aid in the recovery and rebuilding process.


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Dilawar Syed to Sworn in as Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration


SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman ceremonially swore in Dilawar Syed as Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration in Washington, D.C.

Syed was sworn in following a bipartisan Senate confirmation vote of 54-42.

“Deputy Administrator Syed’s demonstrated passion and experience will be a value-add to the SBA as we continue to build upon the small business boom achieved during the Biden-Harris Administration,” said Administrator Guzman.