MDEAT invests $100,000 into the County’s Black business community, bringing two-year investment to nearly $600,000
MDEAT recently announced the successful conclusion of its third iteration of the Small Minority Black Business Capitalization Grant Program, a pivotal initiative in propelling economic empowerment and access to capital within Miami-Dade County.
“Our Small Minority Black Business Capitalization Grant Program serves as a dynamic initiative aimed at dismantling barriers to prosperity, heralding a new era of economic opportunity,” said Bill Diggs, the Executive Director of Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust, in a press release. “We are steadfast in our commitment to foster and invest in the success of Black entrepreneurs.”
MDEAT magnified its support this year by awarding $10,000 grants to 10 businesses. The program, aimed at registered for-profit or not-for-profit enterprises operating within the county, helped MDEAT to bring its two-year investment from $500,000 to nearly $600,000.
“The success of our grant program underscores the transformative power of strategic investment in Black-owned businesses,” emphasized Diggs in a press release. “As we celebrate the achievements of this year’s recipients, we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to driving equitable economic growth and prosperity throughout Miami-Dade County. We invite the greater community to join us in supporting these enterprises.”
The winners of MDEAT’s 2024 Small Minority Black Business Capitalization Grant Program are listed below:
- Stanley Lloyd,Pixxels, Inc.
- Fabiola Richardson, Lou Foundation, Inc.
- Andrea Jones, Treats & Eatz, LLC.
- Qualice Ellington, Popo’s, LLC,
- Ruth Smith, Focus Learning Academy, Inc.
- Kenzie Leon Perry, Kenzie Leon Perry, Inc.
- Dr. Amber Williams, Upright Spine Center, LLC.
- Neeko Veargis, Fade Away Miami, LLC.
- Aria Austin, SluttyIcee’s, Inc.
- Kamilah Moss, Tidy Pets, LLC.
The recipients of the Small Minority Black Business Capitalization Grant Program will be formally honored at an upcoming ceremony, symbolizing a collective triumph in pursuing economic empowerment and entrepreneurial success. MDEAT congratulates the winners and expresses gratitude to all applicants for their dedication to advancing economic vitality and resilience within our community.
For more information about MDEAT and its initiatives, visit http://www.MiamiDade.gov/MDEAT.
This is a Hy-Lo News Staff Report.
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