The South Dade Connections Small Business Program, presented by Emineo Media, is focused on supporting the growth and scaling of small businesses in South Dade. Our primary objective is to empower and uplift minority-owned businesses within the South Dade community by providing them with valuable resources, networking opportunities, and knowledge essential for fostering sustainable growth and expansion. This FREE Training program (hosted via zoom) is focused on encouraging business owners (for-profit or non-profit) to assimilate techniques and apply to their respective business.
Criteria – active business in operation for minimum of 6 months and minority or women owned in the South Dade area.
Eligible enrollees completing the three week program successfully will receive a certificate at graduating ceremony on Friday Aug 9th 2024.
Date: Monday, July 22nd , 2024
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Session 1: Building a Solid Foundation: Crafting Your Business Blueprint for Success: this session is designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners create a comprehensive overview of their business, including the mission statement, vision, and purpose. Participants will gain insights and practical tools to develop a clear understanding of their business’s identity and direction.
Presenter: Orlando Espinosa, Emineo Media
Date: Wednesday, July 24th, 2024
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Session 2: Connecting the Dots: Empowering Small Businesses through Targeted Digital Marketing Strategies: In the digital age, understanding your target customers and effectively reaching them through digital marketing strategies is crucial for small businesses to thrive. This session is designed to equip entrepreneurs and small business owners with the knowledge and tools to identify their target customers, create customer personas, and implement effective digital marketing techniques.
Presenter: Tasha Cunningham, The Brand Advocates and Karen Vieira, The MED Writers
Date: Monday, July 29th, 2024
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Session 3: Navigating Success: Legal, HR, and Operational Essentials for Small Businesses: Running a small business involves navigating various legal, human resources (HR), and operational considerations. This session is designed to provide entrepreneurs and small business owners with the knowledge and tools to effectively manage these critical aspects of their business.
Presenter: Senen Garcia, SG Law Group
Date: Wednesday, July 31st, 2024
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Session 4: Building a Solid Financial Foundation for Small Business Success: Mastering financial fundamentals is essential for long-term success. This session is designed to equip entrepreneurs and small business owners with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the financial aspects of their business effectively. This session will also explore various funding options available to small businesses.
Presenters: Raju Mohandas, BridgePoint Investments and Joshua Numa, Miami Bayside Foundation
Date: Monday, Aug 5th 2024
Time 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Session 5: Maximizing Business Growth Through Effective Sales Strategies and Technology: This session is designed to equip small business owners and entrepreneurs with the knowledge and tools to drive business growth by leveraging effective sales strategies, sales funnels, CRM tools, and integrating technology and automation into their operations.
Presenter: Scott Tubbs, Emineo Media
Feel free to contact us if there are any questions at info@southdadeconnections.org or contact us at 786-505-1170
