The NANA Ecosystem
Everything an entrepreneur needs, connected
The NANA Ecosystem brings our incubators, grant programs, training, capital partners and community development work together into one network. Entrepreneurs who come in through any door can reach all of it.
4 Business Incubators
Edmonson, Richmond Heights, Accelerate South Dade and Goulds: affordable space for up to three years.
Business Academy & Training
Cohort classes, workshops, seminars and peer networking.
Workforce & On-the-Job Training
Connecting residents to jobs with the businesses we support.
Mom & Pop Grant Program
Helping run County small-business grants, with workshops and application help.
N.A.N.A
Neighbors And Neighbors Association, the hub that connects every part of the network
Affordable Housing
Building affordable single-family homes for first-time buyers in Liberty City and Little Haiti.
Technical Assistance
One-on-one help with loans, grants, licensing, business plans and operations.
Capital Partners
Connections to lenders and CDFIs such as the Black Business Investment Fund (BBIF).
Public & Funding Partners
Miami-Dade County, Commission District offices, foundations and corporate partners.
The Entrepreneur's Journey
How a business grows through the ecosystem
Walk in
Visit any hub, workshop or Mom & Pop info session
Get set up
Business license, registration and a plan.
Learn
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Business Academy, coaching and mentorship.
Incubate
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Free office or co-working space for up to 3 years.
Access capital
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Mom & Pop grants, loans and partner financing.
Grow & give back
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Hire neighbors, graduate and mentor the next cohort.
Fund the whole ecosystem
A gift to NANA supports every stage of the journey, from a resident's first workshop to the jobs their business creates.