Welcome to our 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 Miami Beach.

Join us for the inaugural performance of the Una Noche en La Habana Tour on August 5. Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey with Buena Vista All Stars, descendants of the iconic Buena Vista Social Club. This extraordinary ensemble is bringing the vibrant spirit of Havana’s streets to the Arsht Center’s Knight Concert Hall, delivering a mesmerizing blend of time-honored rhythms and narratives.The lineup features unparalleled talent, including Ibrahim Ferrer Jr., son of golden-voiced Ibrahim Ferrer, who will appear in a sensational holographic projection. Click here for more.

Join us on August 3 for an exciting evening at the Miami-Dade County's Support BOB 305 Launch Event. Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust (MDEAT), the premier agency for the economic development of Miami-Dade County’s Black community, is hosting this evening of business resources, networking, music,and community spirit to kick off the 2023 edition of Black Business Month. Throughout the evening, there will be plenty of opportunities to connect with local entrepreneurs, discover exciting new ventures, and find out about County resources. The event takes place at the Historic Virginia Key Beach Park. Click here for more information.

The Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay revealed its partnership with Miami contemporary artist Nate Dee, unveiling the outdoor mural, Natura Sound. The artistic installation showcases the rich flora and fauna of the South Florida landscape. The mural features a striking blend of vibrant colors and local iconography.  Born and raised in South Florida and of Haitian descent, Nate Dee is a trained artist whose large-scale murals and other work have been seen throughout Miami-Dade County. Nate Dee is also featured on the Art of Black Miami Podcast. To listen visit MiamiandMiamiBeach.com or subscribe on major podcast platforms, including Spotify. For more information about Art of Black Miami, please visit ArtofBlackMiami.com available online and on Spotify. Click here to listen and learn more about him and other emerging and experienced Miami-based artists celebrating the black diaspora. Visit ArtofBlackMiami.com to learn more.

The Ernst & Young (EY) Entrepreneurs Access Network (EAN) is now accepting applications for the 2024 cohort - a 12-month business accelerator program and evergreen community to help Black and Latino owned companies bridge the disparity gap and grow their businesses. Last year’s cohort benefited from 3,325 mentor hours and 400 one-on-one business-building meetings via various networking events and community sessions.  Applications are open through August 31.

A world class international celebration of dance, drum, music, and culture. Featuring renowned native Artists from Guinea, Senegal, Mali, Ivory Coast, Haiti, and Cuba. DanceAfrica Miami's Connectivity is a cultural arts destination held August 4-6 and is set to be an exceptionally high-spirited, three-day family-friendly, multicultural arts, and educational event. The fun will take place at Florida Memorial University in Miami Gardens. Click here for the festival's schedule of events. 

The Black Hospitality Initiative (BHI) awarded eight new and continuing scholarships to students attending Florida International University, Miami Dade College, and St. Thomas University. Students will pursue, continue, and complete studies and degrees in Event Planning, Culinary Arts Management, Aviation Administration, Hospitality Leadership, and Sports Management. Join BHI in congratulating our 2023/2024 scholarship recipients! For more details on this program, please visit Black Hospitality Initiative.

Miami, the birthplace of the Teamsters National Black Caucus (TNBC), welcomes the TNBC Educational Conference and Banquet. The event will be held August 15-20 at the Hyatt Regency Miami. It will be a week of camaraderie as they celebrate their founding leaders and educate the leaders of tomorrow. The TNBC is an organization of black Teamster men and women, who are united by their special concerns for the rights and conditions of workers. Learn more about this institution by clicking here.

Vida & Estilo, a national restaurant and hotel group based in Miami, is establishing two new funds to support student success and educational programming at the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University (FIU). The company is led by CEO, owner and FIU alumnus Matias Pesce, who graduated from FIU in 2018.  The Vida & Estilo Hospitality Program Fund will help create and build out training and programming to elevate the skill level of both executive leadership teams and emerging leaders in the hospitality industry. Complementing this fund, the Vida & Estilo Student Support Fund will foster student enrichment and experiences that include scholarships, stipends and student programming. For more information, click here.

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