Ten Municipal Pop-Up Vaccination Events Scheduled
The Florida Department of Health in Broward has announced five new pop-up vaccination events for May, including new events in Hollywood and North Lauderdale. The month of May offers multiple days of additional opportunities for residents to Take the Shot! Vaccinations are free and open to the public, age 12+, with no appointment or insurance required. Pop-Up site location information is available here. These events are in addition to the fixed vaccination sites, which can be found here.
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The Southern Opportunity and Resilience (SOAR) Fund
The Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated an already uneven recovery coming out of the Great Recession. Southern states had slower economic growth, lower labor force participation, and higher unemployment than the rest of the country, partially driven by the historic lack of corporate, bank, and philanthropic investment in the region.
The SOAR Fund tackles these issues head-on by providing capital to southern small businesses and nonprofits that need it now.
Nonprofits and small business owners with fewer than 50 full-time employees can apply now for very low-interest loans of up to $100,000 and free business support.
For more information on the Southern Opportunity and Resiliance Fund, click here.
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Check out this video from Commissioner Alexandra P. Davis
on the Tree Trimming Assistance Program for Miramar Residents
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City of Miramar Water Treatment Plant
Do you know how your tap water is delivered to you?
Check out the video to learn about your water and for more information visit miramarfl.gov/water.
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The SNF Small Business Growth & Recovery Fund
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Cash Reigns Supreme
Webinar Series
National Development Council (NDC), a national leader in community and economic development training, has released a training to assist small business owners affected by the pandemic.
The series is designed to teach small business owners the importance of financial statements and how they can be used to make better business decisions. Read on...
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A statewide organization helping small businesses interested in pursuing federal, state and local contracting opportunities.
To support businesses that may be experiencing financial strain, the Florida PTAC offers no-cost consulting appointments and all virtual training is free of charge.
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Business Incubators/Accelerators
Broward College Entrepreneurship Experience (BCEx)
BCEx offers two accelerator options, geared for students and non-students looking to launch a business. The top accelerator program graduates earn the opportunity to pitch the J. David Armstrong Student Venture Fund for awards and eventually seed funding. The second BCEx accelerator option is Start Up Now, a six-month community accelerator open to all area residents. Also based on Lean Launchpad, Start Up Now is a partnership between BCEx and CareerSource Broward. For more information on both programs, email bcex@broward.edu and check out: The Broward College Entrepreneurship Experience.
Career Source Start Up Now Program
CareerSource Broward's Start-Up Now is a unique entrepreneurship training program in South Florida that helps you bring your innovative ideas to life. We partner with the Innovation Hub @ Broward College to bring you a demanding and profitable hands-on learning experience that will challenge you. For more information, visit
Jim Moran Global Entrepreneurial Institute is accepting applications from small businesses.
Created to be a world-class learning experience that accommodates the busy schedule of small business owners, the Small Business Executive Program (SBEP) is ideal for CEOs, entrepreneurs, presidents of small businesses, and immediate successors of businesses. You will emerge a stronger leader ready to capitalize on business opportunities, implement best practice management, and turn challenges into a strategic advantage. For more information, visit the Jim Moran Institute.
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Broward County Achieves Vaccination Milestone
- More than 50% of residents age 16+ have received at least one dose -
BROWARD COUNTY, FL – More than half of Broward County’s population eligible for receiving the COVID-19 vaccine (age 16+) is on the path to returning to normal. Since beginning vaccinations on January 3, 2021, Broward County has gone from supporting two public vaccination sites to 10 in a continued effort to make vaccines more geographically accessible to all communities.
Broward County has been able to successfully administer at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine to 829,000 people and has completed the series for 575,000 people. This means that Broward has achieved an adult vaccination rate for at least one shot of approximately 53%.
Unfortunately, vaccination rates have slowed dramatically. It is urgent that everyone get vaccinated immediately to protect themselves, their friends, family, and community. More…
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Be a Vaccine Ambassador
If you’re one of the many, many Broward County residents who has already gotten their vaccine, you can be an ambassador for those that are vaccine hesitant. Share your experience with those who have not had the vaccine. If your family, friends and neighbors don’t have a personal health reason or physician’s recommendation NOT to take the vaccine, help educate them on the safety of the vaccine, and importance of achieving “herd immunity” so all our lives can return to normal. Here are some materials that may be helpful:
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FEMA Announces Funeral Assistance Program
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families. In response, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is offering a funeral assistance program to help eligible families with COVID-19-related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020. Applications for assistance will be accepted beginning Monday, April 12, 2021, through FEMA's Call Center. Call 844-684-6333 (TTY 800-462-7585), from 8AM to 8PM Central Time. Visit FEMA Covid-19 Funeral Assistance Program here.
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Doctors at Memorial Hospital got the vaccine and encourage Miramar residents to get the shot too! |
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Your City of Miramar Commission is hard at work. Find out more about initiatives, programs, meetings -- click on your Miramar Elected Official's photo, engage and get to know your Representatives today! |
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Commissioner Winston F. Barnes hosts Stroke Awareness Facebook Live Discussion on May 27th Video Recap |
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Commissioner Maxwell B. Chambers invites you to the
2021 Fathers' Day Gala | June 21, 2021
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Commission Corner with Alexandra P. Davis |
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Contact the Economic and Business Development Department at:
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