Little Haiti businesses to receive economic relief amid coronavirus pandemic

In response to widespread business shutdowns in Little Haiti due to COVID-19, Metro 1 is spearheading the Little Haiti Small Business Relief Fund to offer business owners micro-grants for up to $2,500. The Wynwood-based real estate firm launched a Little Haiti Small Business Relief Fund in collaboration with The Miami Foundation, United Way of Miami-Dade, The Black Professionals Network (BPN), Sant La, Haitian Neighborhood Center and Branches.

Metro 1 provided the initial $33,000 investment seed and is making a public appeal for donations toward a $150,000 goal. In addition to providing grant dollars to business owners in select zip codes, potential grantees must first apply. The fund will also offer applicants the following: business training; mentorship; financial counseling services; guidance in applying for SBA loans and technological assistance.

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