Just because we're working from home doesn't mean we can't stay connected. We are thinking of you, your teammates, and your loved ones during this time. While everyone continues to adjust to this "new normal," we are going to be putting together weekly resources for you — some strategic and other inspirational, from webinars and funding opportunities, to virtual events and articles — that we hope you will find helpful personally and professionally. If you see a good opportunity of a piece of content that you think is worth sharing with our fellow community members, please send it our way at helpmemiami@cic.com.
Join the CIC Online Community and meet your fellow CICers from around the world on MeWe: https://mewe.com/join/ciconline. Registration is quick and easy.
The MIT COVID-18 "Beat the Pandemic" Challenge is a two-day virtual hackathon with the goal to develop solutions that address the most pressing technical, social, and financial issues caused by the outbreak. Apply to participate.
General Assembly is hosting an online workshop to teach you how to approach consumer journey mapping research, design, and implementation. This class will be taught by Mini Kim, a Senior Product Designer at Clover, and who previously worked at Shutterstock and UNICEF. Sign up now.30% OFFPROMO CODE: PARTNER30
This FREE webinar will provide you with key information on the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, which was activated for businesses impacted COVID-19. Register here.
Small Businesses and Nonprofits, Need Help Figuring Out What COVID-19 Resources You Need?
Program Dates: April 6-10, 2020 | REGISTER BY APRIL 3:Click here.
In partnership with award-winning, Wisconsin-based firm Gener8ator, Citi is offering a full week of daily webinars and one-on-one virtual office hours to small business owners and nonprofits that are trying to navigate the various relief programs and resources currently available. All sessions are free and open to Miami-Dade and Broward small businesses and nonprofits.
CIC Miami: We're Starting Coworking Wednesdays!
Missing the friendly faces of your fellow CICers and CIC Miami staff? Well, CIC family — it's going to be a "reunion" every Wednesday. Come hang out with us virtually during Coworking Wednesdays, any time from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Grab your lunch and hop on the Zoom chats we'll be setting up weekly. This is a great chance to reconnect with friends and colleagues while getting work done. Stay tuned! For now, if you have any questions, please email programming@cic.com.
Venture Cafe Miami Is Now ALL Virtual! #VCMVirtual
Did you enjoy attending the weekly #ThursdayGathering hosted by Venture Cafe Miami and meeting fellow innovators? VCM has now transitioned to an online format called #VCMVirtual. Learn about it here or watch their recap video.
Resources + Opportunities
The latest guides and resources for you and your biz.
Wondering what loans your nonprofit is eligible for, as defined by the CARES Act? Check out this useful chart that summarizes loan options, eligibility criteria, terms, and application information.
Here is a one-stop-shop page of guides and loans, from the Paycheck Protection Program, Economic Injury Disaster Loans, SBA Debt Relief, and other local assistance items that health and government officials are working on.
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security(CARES) Act allocated $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed amid the pandemic and economic downturn. Known as the Paycheck Protection Program, the initiative provides 100% federally guaranteed loans to small businesses who maintain their payroll during this emergency. Read this guide to see if you are eligible and learn more.
Community Resources
Meal Services for Seniors and Vulnerable Adults:
Meals on Wheels of South Florida — Meals for the Elderly
Home delivery. Regular and kosher options available.
Call (786) 469-4707.
Aging and Disability Resource Center of Miami-Dade County
Home delivery. Regular and kosher options available.
Get assistance on intellectual property, entertainment, licensing, and Internet law with Alex Loveyko, a New-York-licensed attorney in the Miami office of the IP and Entertainment law firm ChaseLawyers.
Bruno is responsible for leading the full investment and syndication process for Miami Angels, an angel investor collective of over 100 accredited investors in Miami, Florida. Get help on fundraising, strategic planning, or regular pitch practice.
Community Spotlight
Kudos and bragging on our CIC community.
GenoSUR Providing 1 Million Medical Devices to Help Chilean Government's COVID-19 Diagnostic Effort
A round of applause to our very own Matías Gutiérrez and GenoSUR for being selected to provide 1 million medical devices (designed to help people avoid the emergency room for testing) to contribute to the Chilean government’s decentralized COVID-19 diagnostic effort. GenoSUR is playing a huge role in ensuring the healthy and safety of the community. Read on Yahoo! and FayerWayer.
Other Interesting Reads
Creativity in the Era of COVID-19
"One of the only good things with a shut down is that it forces us to think differently. ...One of the main emergencies for the aftermath of Covid-19 is definitely to fully go back to what was ‘obvious’ before." Read more
Immigration and COVID-19
"NAE is working to produce the latest estimates that show how immigrants are part of America’s fight and response to the Covid-19 health crisis." Read more
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