NoMi Tech is an inclusion focused initiative intended to promote economic development in the region by supporting technology driven startups
The City of North Miami and Lightship Foundation, a national leader in providing resources and support to minority led tech startups throughout typically under-supported US regions including the Midwest and the South, will partner to bridge the gap between minority led high-growth startups and meaningful opportunities through talent development and specialized programming.
The initiative will include entrepreneur education programming through Lightship Bootcamp, a multi-day immersive series of workshops facilitated by Lightship Foundation. Lightship will provide guidance, support and the network necessary to achieve sustainable businesses in the North Miami ecosystem.
“The Lightship Foundation’s investment in our North Miami community will help create a competitive advantage for our residents that want to stay in the community they grew up in,” said North Miami Vice Mayor Mary Estime-Irvin. “The NoMi Tech program will provide them with the needed training to develop new skills for higher paying jobs in the technology industry. Keeping our talents at home while investing in their future is how you invest in your community.”
North Miami Vice Mayor
The Nomi Tech initiative is an ambitious plan to quickly launch the City to the competitive forefront of the greater Miami tech ecosystem. NoMi Tech promises to create a sustainable workforce by capitalizing on the region’s emerging strength as a national tech hub. The City expects this program to provide faster employment growth in “advanced industry” jobs, with the potential to generate higher incomes for small businesses and entrepreneurs located in the City of North Miami.
“As Miami is increasingly recognized as a strong force in the global tech driven economy, it’s important that ecosystems like North Miami that are largely represented by founders of color have the opportunity to capitalize, as well,” says Candice Matthews Brackeen, founder and CEO of Lightship Foundation. “We are honored to have been chosen by North Miami to join them in leading this effort and look forward to the progress our partnership will promote.”
Founder and CEO of Lightship Foundation
With roughly 60,000 residents — 56% of them Black — North Miami is perfectly positioned to attract Black and other diverse businesses.
“I’m glad to see this partnership come to fruition as North Miami positions itself in the technology industry,” commented John Florfils, North Miami’s Economic Development Director. Making North Miami a premier destination for underrepresented founders to start and grow their business is a major priority.”
Economic Development Dir. for City of North Miami
The first free bootcamp will be held in North Miami from April 17 to April 19 and is intended for minority-, women- and LGBTQ-led companies. A second bootcamp is scheduled for December. To apply, visit www.lightship.education/apply.
This is a Hy-Lo News Staff Report.
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