Enterprise Florida will visit Ecuador for the first time in nearly 12 years. Despite current global challenges, Ecuador remains a market with significant potential for U.S. and Florida firms. Ecuadorian consumers view American products as attractive and of high-quality. Please join us to learn more about this exciting in-person activity. Best export opportunities for Florida companies for this mission include:
Best export opportunities for Florida companies for this mission include:
- Education
- Franchising and Brand Licensing
- Consumer Products
- Health and Beauty
- Digital
- Economy/eCommerce
- Telecommunications Equipment and Services
- Medical Supplies
- Small/Innovative Medical or Laboratory Equipment
- Oil and Gas Equipment
- Mining Equipment
- Power Generation Equipment
- Solid Waste and Recycling Equipment
- Construction Equipment
- Hotel and Restaurant Equipment
- Packaging and Printing Supplies
Event Speakers:
- Sandra Tinajero, U.S. Embassy, Quito-Ecuador
- Sofia Zarate, U.S. Embassy, Quito-Ecuador
- Alejandra Henao, Enterprise Florida
- Fernanda Figueiredo, Enterprise Florida
Click here to register for the Enterprise Florida webinar.
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Can you pencil us in?
EnergyInnovates: Methane-Tackling that 'Other' Gas
Hosted by: the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Global Energy Institute
When: Thursday, December 2, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. ET
What: While policy discussions around greenhouse gas emissions focus on carbon dioxide, methane is estimated to trap heat in the atmosphere at a rate 25 times greater than CO2, and policy makers are increasingly focusing their attention on addressing these emissions. The oil and natural gas industry has been driving innovations in methane detection and abatement, creating cleaner energy alternatives both here in the U.S. and abroad. Join the U.S. Chamber's Global Energy Institute on December 2, 2021 to discuss the policies in Washington and the operational progress being made to reduce methane emissions.
Sign Me Up! Click here to learn more and to register now.
Advancing Equity in Health: Improving Access to Primary Care
Hosted by: the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
When: Friday, December 3, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. ET
What: Please join the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for a virtual event looking at the disparities that exist within the U.S. health care system as they relate to the access of primary care. This event will specifically focus on primary care, the barriers to obtaining quality, regular access to health services and how we can work across the care continuum to improve outcomes.
Sign Me Up! Click here to learn more and to register now.
NEW! Equality of Opportunity In Action: Improving Access to Capital for Minority-Owned Businesses
Hosted by: the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Equality of Opportunity Team
When: Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. ET
What: Featuring policymakers, business leaders, and entrepreneurs, this virtual program will highlight and examine policy proposals that promote access to capital, financial empowerment, and pathways to opportunity for minority entrepreneurs, in addition to insights from roundtable conversations with minority-owned businesses. Hear more about the top tools and resources for gaining access to capital and how industry leaders and policymakers can better support small and minority-owned business growth and success.
Sign Me Up! Click here to learn more and to register now.
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To register as a Pop N'Shop Vendor, please click here.
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Updated Guidance for COVID EIDL Program
Last Friday, November 19th, the SBA announced the following updated guidance for COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program applicants to better serve small business owners in need, while funding remains available:
- EIDL loan and Targeted Advance applications will be accepted until December 31 and will continue to be processed after this date until funds are exhausted.
- Supplemental Targeted Advance applications will be accepted until December 31; however, the SBA may be unable to process some Supplemental Targeted Advance applications submitted near the December 31 deadline due to legal requirements. The SBA cannot continue to process Supplemental Targeted Advance applications after December 31 and strongly encourages eligible small businesses to apply by December 10 to ensure adequate processing time.
- Borrowers can request increases up to their maximum eligible loan amount for up to two years after their loan origination date, or until the funds are exhausted, whichever is soonest.
- The SBA will accept and review reconsideration and appeal requests for COVID EIDL applications received on or before December 31 if the reconsideration/appeal is received within the timeframes in the regulation. This means six months from the date of decline for reconsiderations and 30 days from the date of reconsideration decline for appeals – unless funding is no longer available.
The COVID EIDL and EIDL Advance programs still have billions of dollars available to help small businesses hard hit by the pandemic. More than 3.8 million businesses employing more than 20 million people have found financial relief through SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans. Apply Now!
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Ingredients for Success!
Ingredients for Success is a grant and mentorship program which is awarding $150,000 to three entrepreneurs ($50,000 each). Grant winners will also receive the necessary resources and tools provided by the National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) to drives sustainable growth and success.
To find out more, click here.
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Are You a Plumber? We Need You!
Broward County is seeking firms that provide plumbing services for a series of utility improvements for the County's Water and Wastewater Services.
NAICS Codes:
- 221310- Water Supply and Irrigation Contractors
- 237110- Water and Sewer Line Contractors
- 238220- Plumbing Contractors
If your firm or business provides any of these services, we need you to get certified as a County Business Enterprise (CBE)! Complete the application online at Broward.org/EconDev. If you are already certified and provide these services, great! Contact crotargetedoutreach@broward.org or call 954-357-7899 immediately to learn more.
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Broward County Solicitations
Bid #TRN2123031C1 - BCT Copans Road Facility Bus Lift Upgrade
Bid Ends: December 15, 2021, 2PM EDT
DBE Participation Goal
Bid #TRN2122666P1 - Low Stress Multimodal Mobility Transportation System Master Plan
Bid Ends: December 15, 2021, 2PM EDT
CBE Participation Goal
Bid #BLD2123273B1 - Airport Grounds Landscaping
Bid Ends: November 17, 2021, 2PM EDT
CBE Participation Goal
Bid #PNC2122988B2 - Replace Chemical Storage Tanks
Bid Ends: November 17, 2021, 2PM EST
CBE Participation Goal
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Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD)
Contracting Opportunities for Small Businesses
The Broward OESBD has assigned small business goals to the projects below. These projects have not been posted for solicitation as yet. However, this is the time to get your business certified and prepared! Additionally, we encourage you to meet with project leads to understand the project scope before posted for solicitation.
Broward County Projects
Terminal 1 Concourse B and C Exterior Window Replacement
CBE Goal Requirement: 15%
Estimated Project Amount: $4,195,214
FY 2022 A/E Professional Services - MAP Funded (Surtax)
CBE Goal Requirement: 30%
Estimated Project Amount: $1,000,000
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Broward is Buying
NAICS Codes:
324191 - Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing
325998 - All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
424840 - Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
423740 - Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
If your firm or business provides any of these services, we need you to get certified! Email to: crotargetedoutreach@broward.org or call 954-357-6400 to learn more.
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Miramar Businesses,
Become a part of the Miramar 9/11 Memorial
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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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Contact the Economic and Business Development Department at:
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