Miami Bayside Foundation

MBF is proud to have supported the Little Haiti Optimist Club for the last 10 years. The Little Haiti Optimist Club provides programs to the youth of Little Haiti to promote academic and life excellence. Their mission is to make a difference in the lives of youth by providing education, mentorship, athletics, and arts and cultural programming.

MBF is proud to support The Little Haiti Optimist Club Summer Camp. The camp provides a safe and nurturing environment for 45 children aged 6 to 12 through eight weeks of high-quality summer education. The Little Haiti Optimist Club’s Summer Camp focuses on keeping kids’ skills sharp, friendships strong, and bodies moving.

For more information about Little Haiti Optimist Club, visit http://www.littlehaitioptimist.org/.

Today we highlight Concierge Auto Transport LLC from our MBF Loan Program.

In 2017, MBF was proud to fund the first of two loans to Concierge Auto Transport LLC. Here is what Evan Leaphart, owner, had to say about the impact of our support.

“MBF is one of Miami’s top programs for small business owners. I have operated an auto transport business for years, and it was MBF that provided the capital and mentorship I needed to take my business to profitability.” -

MBF advances economic development in South Florida by providing support to minority-owned businesses and education. Through the MBF Small Business Loan Program, we have disbursed over $19.2 million in loans and aided in the creation of more than 500 jobs. MBF remains steadfast in its commitment to offer minority-owned businesses access to capital.

To learn more about this program, please visit https://miamibaysidefoundation.org/loan-programs/.

Today, we are proud to highlight the 2026 recipients of our Pam Weller/M-DCPS Scholarship. MBF awarded scholarships to 28 students in the City of Miami from seven local high schools in the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system. Each recipient will receive $1,000 to support their post-secondary education. Additionally, recipients are eligible for an additional $1,000 scholarship annually for up to four years.

This scholarship program, established by the Miami Bayside Foundation, has been supporting students for thirteen years.

The scholarship recipients represent the following schools - Booker T. Washington Senior High School, Coral Gables Senior High School, Miami Edison Senior High School, Miami Jackson Senior High School, New World School of the Arts, School for Advanced Studies – Wolfson campus, and Young Women's Prep.

We wish all our recipients the best of luck in their educational pursuits!

A mother’s love, wisdom, and compassion are among life’s most valuable treasures.

Today, MBF honors all the mothers whose care and perseverance uplift generations.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms!

Tag a mother or women-owned business you admire so we can celebrate them together.

48 Hour Deadline Alert!

Now accepting applications for our 27th session, this program has graduated over 1,200 small business owners from Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe Counties, helping them build stronger and more sustainable businesses.

Participants will work virtually with experienced instructors to:

Develop a structured business plan.
Gain in-depth knowledge of sales and marketing.
Strengthen financial and operational knowledge.
Create a path to access capital

Learn more and apply:
https://miamibaysidefoundation.org/workshops

Do not miss this opportunity to gain expert guidance and practical knowledge to grow your business.

For more information, contact Joshua Numa at [email protected] or 239-298-9987

MBF is proud to have graduated over 1,200 business owners from its Small Business Training program. Sponsored by The Greater Miami Visitors Bureau, Florida Commerce, and HSBC Bank, this free virtual program provides business owners with guidance to improve their operations and create a sustainable business plan.

Read what Henry Puletz, owner of TEJD LLC, had to say about the impact our Small Business Training program had on his entrepreneurial journey:

"The MBF program gave us tools, resources, and connections that transformed how we run our business. We streamlined services, clarified messaging, and gained new clients."

We wish you continued success, Henry.

Learn more about our Small Business Training programs: https://miamibaysidefoundation.org/workshops/

MBF is proud to have graduated over 1,200 business owners from its Small Business Training program. Sponsored by The Greater Miami Visitors Bureau, Florida Commerce, and HSBC Bank, this free virtual program provides business owners with guidance to improve their operations and create a sustainable business plan.

Read what Marlo Darrington, owner of Da Bohemian Bazaar LLC, has to say about the impact our Small Business Training has had on her entrepreneurial journey:

“MBF’s Small Business Training gave me confidence to shift from a creative mindset to a scalable strategy. It emphasized how clear financial planning and strong systems are essential for sustainable growth.”

We wish you continued success, Marlo.

Learn more about our Small Business Training programs:
https://miamibaysidefoundation.org/workshops/

MBF is proud to have graduated over 1200 businesses from its Small Business Training program. Sponsored by The Greater Miami Visitors Bureau, Florida Commerce, and HSBC Bank, this free virtual program provides business owners with guidance to improve their operations and create a sustainable business plan.

Read what Joseph Delvin, owner of Miami Ice Coffee LLC, had to say about the impact our Small Business Training program had on his entrepreneurial journey:

“The MBF training connected us with mentors, peers, and tools that made a real difference. In just five weeks, we strengthened our operations, gained financial clarity, and formed collaborations that are already impacting our bottom line.”

We wish you continued success, Joseph.

Learn more about our Small Business Training programs:

https://miamibaysidefoundation.org/workshops/

Today we are proud to highlight JL Painting Solutions LLC, dba Color World Painting Franchise of Fort Lauderdale.

Color World Painting Franchise of Fort Lauderdale provides top-quality painting services to residential and commercial customers. Their goal is to offer comprehensive solutions for painting needs, including interior and exterior painting, deck staining, power washing, gutter installation, holiday lighting, and more to the residents of Broward County.

MBF advances economic development in South Florida by providing support to minority-owned businesses and education. Through the MBF Small Business Loan Program, we have disbursed over $19.2 million in loans and aided in the creation of more than 500 jobs. MBF remains steadfast in its commitment to offer minority-owned businesses access to capital.

To learn more about this program, please visit https://miamibaysidefoundation.org/loan-programs/.