ACCESS GRANTED RELOADED: LAUNCH MIXER @ COSPACE

Welcome—and congratulations on taking a powerful step toward growing your business!

The Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust (MDEAT) is excited to invite you into our 2025 Grant Cycle, where opportunity meets action. Whether you’ve been building your business for years or you’re just getting started, this is your moment to access the funding, resources, and support you need to move forward with confidence.

We’re offering two grant opportunities—$2,500 and up to $7,500—each tailored to meet you exactly where you are in your business journey. These grants are more than just dollars—they’re strategic tools to help you expand, hire, upgrade, or simply breathe easier.

Our upcoming events are your gateway to clarity, connection, and momentum. You’ll walk away with everything you need to apply successfully—and the reassurance that you’re not doing it alone.

✅ Clear guidance.
✅ Application tips that get results.
✅ Direct access to a team that’s rooting for you.

Let’s turn your next step into a smart leap forward.
Secure your spot, show up, and let’s grow—together.

🔓 Feature Event: Soft Launch Mixer – Fuel Up & Connect

📅 Friday, May 2 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 CoSpace, 17560 NW 27th Ave, Suite 105, Miami Gardens, FL 33056

Summary:
Kick off the 2025 MDEAT Grant Cycle in style! Join us at CoSpace for a high-energy mixer where you’ll network with fellow entrepreneurs, meet the MDEAT team, and get a sneak peek into this year’s funding opportunities. Refreshments, resources, and real connection—this is where it all begins.

Event Description:
Start strong and set the tone for your business growth this season. The Soft Launch Mixer is your exclusive first look at MDEAT’s new grant cycle, offering $2,500 and up to $7,500 to help Miami-Dade entrepreneurs like you expand, stabilize, and thrive.

Expect high energy, meaningful conversations, and light refreshments in the heart of Miami Gardens at CoSpace—one of the county’s premier hubs for collaboration and innovation.

🎯 What You’ll Get:

• A preview of both MDEAT grant programs
• Direct access to the Economic Development team
• Networking with other local small business owners
• Light bites, good vibes, and grant clarity

This is more than a launch—it’s a lift off. Let’s make it happen, together.

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📚 Tuesday, May 6 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Naranja Branch Library, 14850 SW 280th Street, Homestead, FL 33032
Community Deep Dive: Grants in Action
Join us in South Dade for a powerful session designed to break down the grant details and help you take the next step in growing your business. Whether you’re a seasoned owner or just getting started, our team will walk you through eligibility, tips for success, and how these dollars can make a difference.

💻 Tuesday, May 13 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Online via Zoom
Virtual Grant Chat: Access from Anywhere
Can’t make it in person? No worries—we’re bringing the info to you! Join us online for a live walkthrough of the grant process, a Q&A session with our Economic Development team, and a chance to connect with other virtual attendees. Grab your coffee and your questions—let’s make it happen.

🧠 Zoom ID: 835 5482 7323 | Passcode: 320953

🏢 Friday, May 16 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 The Hub @ Office Logic, Free Coworking Day
Grant Support Pop-Up: Work & Win
Spend your Friday getting productive AND supported. Drop by for free coworking access and connect with MDEAT staff for hands-on assistance with your application. Get live feedback, troubleshoot challenges, and leave with confidence. Don’t just work—work smarter with support on-site!

🌇 Thursday, May 29 | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 North Dade Regional Library, 2455 NW 183rd St, Miami Gardens, FL 33056
Evening Grant Session: Let’s Wrap It Up!
Close out the month strong with our final in-person session. If you’ve missed the others or still have questions, this is your last call to get the guidance and tools you need before the grant window closes. We’ll walk you through next steps and help ensure your application is ready to shine.

Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust (MDEAT)

Overtown Transit Center South | 601 NW 1st Court, Suite 2132 Miami, FL 33136

O: (305) 375-5661 | Email: EconomicDevelopment@MiamiDade.Gov