Welcome to our monthly GMCVB Multicultural Tourism and Development e-newsletter!Date, Year
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MULTICULTURAL |
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| Welcome to our monthly GMCVB Multicultural Tourism and Development e-newsletter! This newsletter consists of GMCVB collaborations, business relief efforts and resources available on a local and national level. In addition, it contains past department activities and upcoming in-person and virtual events in Greater Miami and The Beaches. |
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| Miami Celebrates Black History Month |
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| The Miami-Dade Black Affairs Advisory Board (BAAB) along with various community based organizations, have scheduled a number of events that pay homage to the African American diaspora, as well as this year’s national theme established by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH): “Black Migrations,” which focuses on the movement of people of African descent to new destinations and subsequently new social realities. For a complete listing of events click below. |
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| GMCVB's Black History Month Cultural Conversation |
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| Join the Multicultural Tourism & Development Department on Friday, February 26th for a virtual conversation highlighting Art, Film and Culture with Founder & CEO of the American Black Film Festival, Jeff Friday and actor, educator, and activist, Lamman Rucker. This cultural conversation includes a combination of interesting topics and inspiration for the creative to the business mind. During the first half of this virtual program Jeff Friday will give updates on the American Black Film Festival’s upcoming 25th year event happening on Miami Beach. During the second half of the program an inspiring interview with actor Lamman Rucker will take place regarding art, entertainment, film and more. |
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| Reset and Recharge Through GMCVB’s Miami Health & Wellness Months |
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| With Miamians welcoming 2021 with open arms, those hoping to hit the reset button can look no further than the Greater Convention & Visitors Bureau’s (GMCVB’s) Miami Health & Wellness Months. This year, the two-month-long program invites participants to nourish their minds, bodies and souls via health-centric promotions, discounts, special offerings, and hotel stays from February 1 through March 31. A complete list of offerings and program details can be found by clicking the link below. |
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| GMCVB Coffee & Conversation: A Renewed Look at Black History in Miami |
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| On Wednesday, February 17th, join the Multicultural Tourism & Development Department and the Black Archives History & Research Foundation of South FL, Inc., as we celebrate Black History Month through an interactive virtual discussion focused on the rich history of the Black community in Miami. Moderated by Tim Barber, historian and Executive Director of the Black Archives at the Historic Lyric Theater, learn of the current activations in the neighborhoods and how we can elevate the visibility of the entities that continue to share these stories. For details on our panelists and to register, please click below. |
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| RELIEF GRANTS, LOANS AND RESOURCES |
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| 2021 Mom and Pop Small Business Grant Program |
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| Small business owners in Districts 2 and 4 can now apply for up to $5,000 in grants from the annual Mom and Pop Small Business Grant Program. The Grant Program was created to provide financial and technical assistance to qualified small businesses that are approved for funding. |
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| HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY & EDUCATION |
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| REEF Kicks Off $1M Program to Help Local Miami Restaurants |
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| REEF Technology and its subsidiary REEF Neighborhood Kitchens recently announced that applications for its NBRHD Restaurant Development Program are open. The $1 million program provides a $10,000 marketing campaign and other services through the platform for REEF’s Neighborhood Kitchens, a national delivery-only network of 100+ neighborhood kitchens around the U.S. |
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| Gifted and Black: Miami's Art Scene 2021 and Beyond |
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| Miami Museum of Contemporary Art of the African Diaspora, Miami MoCAAD will present a culturally engaging virtual #Creative Conversation entitled, Gifted and Black: Miami's Art Scene 2021 and Beyond, Thursday, February 25 at 7 pm. Some of Miami's top black artists and creatives will share thoughts and experiences about navigating Miami’s landscape and perspectives on the future. |
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| Small Business Training Available this Spring |
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| The Miami Bayside Foundation’s Small Business Training Program is accepting applications for its Spring semester now through February 5, 2021. To learn more about this training opportunity and the application process email Petra Brennan, Tourism Business Enhancement Director at petra@gmcvb.com. |
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| Lyric Live All Star Tribute to Betty Wright, “Miami’s Queen of Soul” |
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| The Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater invites you to the Lyric Live Season 7 opener on Friday, February 5th at 7:30pm both virtual and in person. Kicking off the season with an All-Star Show as a musical salute to the late Betty Wright, Miami’s Queen of Soul, the show will be hosted by comedian Chello Davis with live music by Jody Hill & Deep Fried Funk Band, DJ H2, and Showtyme Junkanoo. |
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| VIRTUAL ACTIVITIES - MUSEUM TOURS, EXHIBITS, ART TALKS AND MORE |
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| 2021 Lunar New Year: Year of the Ox |
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| Join UM's Asian American Students Association on Feburary 8th as they host their biggest event of the year, the annual lunar new year celebration. Learn about the cultural significance of this holiday, make some origami, watch performances, and most importantly enjoy the food! They'll have incredible performances including a lion and dragon dance, fushu daiko, and gu zheng. Make sure to RSVP before spots are filled, click here for further details. |
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| CONVENTIONS, LEISURE & TRAVEL |
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| CW’s Traveling with Denella Features Miami’s Multicultural Communities |
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| The GMCVB’s Multicultural Tourism & Development Department partnered with the CW TV of South Florida on their show “Traveling with Denella” for a Miami episode featuring the Arts, Culture & Heritage of the diverse communities. To view the episode, click here. |
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| THE MULTICULTURAL TOURISM & DEVELOPMENT TEAM |
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| Connie Kinnard |
Vice President, Muilticultural & Tourism Development
305/539-3123 |
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| Petra Brennan |
Director, Tourism Business Enhancement
305/539-3126 |
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| Pam Payano |
Senior Manager, Program Development
305/539-3097 |
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| Herlinda Lombardi |
Coordinator, Multicultural Tourism and Development
305/539-3128 |
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| This newsletter is provided by the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau.You have previously expressed an interest in Miami, Florida. We hope you will enjoy these communications about the great deals, new attractions and exciting events taking place in Miami. |
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