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Join us August 15, 8:30am to 12:30pm for the
Opportunity Zones Workshop
at the Riviera Beach Marina Event Center

Learn About This New Investment Initiative that Provides Capital Gains Tax Incentives to Investors Who Support Economic Development in Key Areas!

Local Stakeholders are Gearing Up for the
Statewide Affordable Housing Conference in Orlando
Each year, the Florida Housing Coalition 's Statewide Affordable Housing Conference draws hundreds of housing professionals from throughout the state to network and attend workshops and forums on affordable housing issues. Attendees and presenters, including land developers, planners, service providers, public and private sector funders and various advocates, will converge in Orlando August 26-28, 2019, to connect with colleagues statewide to discuss and learn about these important issues. Members of the Riviera Beach CRA will be attending, as will several board members and staff of the Riviera Beach CDC and other stakeholders from our region. Stay tuned to future issues of our e-newsletter for information about what was gleaned from this year's Florida Housing Coalition Statewide Affordable Housing Conference.

Homebuyer's Club Workshop Series Begins Thursday, August 29.
Sign Up Now! It's FREE.
Ready to buy a home? Help prepare yourself with insight including how to set and fulfill goals for home ownership; how to improve spending habits and financial responsibility; how to become involved in your neighborhood and why it is important.

This FREE highly informative workshop series will run from August 29 through November 21 at the Riviera Beach CRA Clean and Safe Office from 6 to 8pm. Register by calling 561-844-3408 today!

Business Readiness Certification Training is Back with a Fall Session
This FREE 6-Week Workshop Series is Designed for Entrepreneurs Seeking Expert Business Help.
If you're ready to get down to business, please join us for this program providing education and preparation for small business owners and start-ups. We have teamed up with Comerica Bank , Consolidated Credit and the Riviera Beach Community Development Corporation to provide another session this September through October. Participants will learn how to develop a business plan, secure funding, learn best financial practices, marketing, accounting, credit, operations, certifications, negotiating and insurance strategies.