Venture Cafe Brings Innovation to the Community

On any given Thursday, about 200 people will be gathered at Venture Café, receiving free consulting, learning how to get a startup off the ground and networking with entrepreneurs or professionals.

That is the goal of Venture Café, located in the Overtown neighborhood, which offers free weekly networking and educational events, as well as support programs for entrepreneurs, investors, students, and innovation and educational organizations.

“We work in collaboration with others to enhance Miami’s innovation community,” said Leigh-Ann Buchanan, the founding Executive Director of Venture Café Miami. “Our focus is to align with individuals that have amazing content to offer. “

Join #MiamiTech at the Tech Weekend in Miami Expo on January 7-8, 2017 and get to interact first hand with some of the coolest new technology, see what it can do, see what you can do with it, and be inspired to invent, create, and innovate.This event is open to everyone, free of charge.

Are you a small business owner with an amazing success story to tell? If so, submit your nomination today for the 2017 National Small Business Week Awards. All nominations must be mailed or hand delivered to the nearest SBA Office no later than 3PM. ET on January 10, 2017.

BlackTech Weekend is teaming up with Arch Grant to help startup founders of color gain access to funding through a startup pitch competition, which awards $50,000 equity-free, cash grants and pro bono support services to the most innovative and scalable startups. The deadline is Jan. 31.

Calendar of Events

Jan. 10
Getting Started with Email and Social Media Marketing

Jan. 11
Simple Steps for Starting Your Business

How to Drive Traffic to Your Website

You Certified: Now What?

Jan. 12
How to Start a Startup in South Florida

Become a Digital Marketing Hustler

Grant Writing Class Hosted by the City of Miramar