Business support for Haitian-American entrepreneurs in Palm Beach County

Whether you are starting, growing or financing a business, the Chamber connects you to the guidance, partners and opportunities that move you forward.

Start

Grow

Fund

Stage 1 · Start

Start your business

Turn an idea into a registered, compliant and bankable business.

Business formation: guidance on choosing an entity and registering with the Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz)
Licensing and taxes: getting a county and municipal business tax receipt, an EIN and the right permits
Business planning: workshops on business plans, pricing and financial basics
Mentorship: matching with experienced Haitian-American business owners and professionals
Language access: support for entrepreneurs who are more comfortable in Haitian Creole or French

Stage 2 · Grow

Grow your business

Win more customers, contracts and partners.

Procurement gateway: connecting Haitian-owned firms to Palm Beach County, municipal and school district bid opportunities
Certification readiness: preparing for small, minority and disadvantaged business enterprise certifications
Corporate supplier diversity: introductions to corporate buyers and supplier-diversity programs
Visibility: member directory listings, spotlights and promotion through Chamber channels
Executive networks: roundtables and matchmaking with decision-makers

Stage 3 · Fund

Fund your business

Become credit-ready and connect with the right capital.

Credit readiness: clinics on business credit, financial statements and lender expectations
Lending partners: introductions to commercial banks and community development financial institutions (CDFIs)
Investor readiness: preparing growth companies for angel and private investment
Grants and programs: alerts on public and philanthropic small business funding opportunities
Contract financing: guidance on bonding and working capital for public contracts