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Know To Grow, Inc.

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Legacy SKill hub - 6 week summer camp



JUNE 2024



Center For Black Innovation, Inc. - Overtown, Florida



Our 6 week summer camp include internships, mentoring, stipends, networking events, online courses, training materials, and financial support for licensing and exams. We aim to connect them with experienced professionals and provide the resources needed to overcome barriers to entry.













Summer interns visited several local business to connect and learn about entrepreneurship and business.





DAY OF SERVICE



JANUARY 2024



Teach The Truth Garden - Overtown, Florida



The Teach the Truth Community Garden is being built by Dr. Marvin Dunn and the Miami Center for Racial Justice in the Historic Overtown neighborhood. The fresh vegetables and harvest will be delivered to residents in need.













Jan 15, 11-3 at Teach The Truth Overtown Garden day of community service & empowerment hosted by Center for Black Innovation.





Artist showcase



JULY 2021



KTG Grow House - Miami, Florida



This month we invited artist OPIN to the Grow House.













The Grow House is the community meeting point for creative artists, vintage purveyors, and inspiring entrepreneurs to collaborate, share, and exchange their ideas, designs, crafts, and goods.





mIAMI GARDENS' 3rd ANnual FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL



November 2019



Miami Gardens, Fl.



MGFWF is a four-day event celebrating the culinary heritage of the City and showcasing the talents of South Florida.

















This month, we participated in the MGFWF 'Lit and Lavish' Bus Food Tour and discovered the rich history and culinary talents of South Florida chefs.





operation Grow



October 2019



Morningside Park - Miami, Fl.



Operation Grow is our signature program that offers future entrepreneurs a platform, resources, and support to transform their passions and skills into an operating business. The program promotes and supports experimentation and risk-taking by alleviating barriers to entrepreneurship. Operation Grow includes: 1) weekly social meetings, 2) access to tools, resources and expertise, 3) and promotions and brand exposure through our various platforms and partnerships.















This month, we met with local entrepreneurs looking to turn their passion for preserving the environment, cleaning up the beaches, and watersports to an impact for social change.





MY MIAMI STORY 2019



October 2019



Amara at Paraiso - Miami, Fl.



My Miami Story adds your voice to the countywide conversation about who we are, where we’re going and what we can do to get there.



















This month, ​we linked up with friends, old and new, to discuss how each of us can join the thousands of people making Miami-Dade County a better place to live for everyone.





air bnb Experience host summit - miami



October 2019



Ampersand Studio - Miami, Fl.



Airbnb hosted a series of global events to celebrate and bring Airbnb Experience Hosts together in over 60 cities.



















This month, ​we learned top tips for attracting bookings, getting 5-star ratings in Miami, scaling experiences, while meeting other hosts, and finding out about new features and sharing feedback with the Airbnb team.





mentorship



August 2019



A Space Called Tribe - Overtown, FL.



Our training and counseling program range from a single session to several months. We help mentees refocus by examining business and personal objectives and needs. Our goal is to recommend solutions to the mentee and the business that delivers value. We leverage our relationships with SBA resource partners, Veterans Business Outreach Centers, Small Business Development Centers, Women’s Business Centers, SCORE Mentors, and other public providers to supply training projects and counseling sessions.













Our professionals have provided knowledge, career guidance, psychosocial support, and social capital to our mentees Dimitri and Kim to develop skills and experience to accelerate their careers. Our mentees have gained proficiency, professional growth and professional success.





organic fest - h.a.b.e.s.h.a Inc.



June 2019



Atlanta, GA



Each year, HABESHA hosts three community events, serve as program fundraisers in addition to raising awareness around ongoing efforts. These events include the Family Fest, Organic Fest, and Harvest Fest.

















This month, ​we visited Atlanta to support H.A.B.E.S.H.A's Organic Fest 2019. The day was full of art, music, food and love. Learn more about H.A.B.E.S.H.A.





SOCIAL IMPACT



December 2018



Wynwood Art District - Miami, Fl.











Learn more about social impact.




brunch and conversations



November 2018



Nikki Beach Marina - South Bech,FL



We co-host weekly social meetings with our partners where we connect with our guests in a relaxed atmosphere to have open discussion. Discussions are typically on entrepreneurship, barriers to success, and potential opportunities. These weekly social meetings are the starting point to introducing future entrepreneurs to our programs and services.













OPERATION GROW



October 2018



Grow House - Miami, FL



Operation Grow is our signature program that offers future entrepreneurs a platform, resources, and support to transform their passions and skills into an operating business. The program promotes and supports experimentation and risk-taking by alleviating barriers to entrepreneurship. Operation Grow includes: 1) weekly social meetings, 2) access to tools, resources and expertise, 3) and promotions and brand exposure through our various platforms and partnerships.









This month, we connected with Jasmine and provided

resources and support to transform her passion for Pilates into an operating business, Jasmine's Pilates.







My miami story



October 2018



Amara at Paraiso



My Miami Story adds your voice to the countywide conversation about who we are, where we’re going and what we can do to get there.









vegecation - chef kofi



March 2018



Your passporte to the best MEATLESS and Plant-Based food options throughout Miami and the Caribbeans.









This month, Chef Kofi teaches us some of his signature preparation techniques for a great plant based dish. Chef Kofi will be competing this month at the Vegeterian Cookoff hosted by the Hungry Black Man March 30, 2018.





Black tech week tour



February 2018



BlackTech Week is a minority centric ecosystem building festival based in Miami. BlackTech Week partners with founders, corporations, and the community to create a valuable six-day national experience for investors, entrepreneurs, and techies of every kind.

With the success of this years week long event, BlackTech week is headed on the the road... Happy Coding!









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We co-host weekly social meetings with our partners where we connect with our guests in a relaxed atmosphere to have open discussions.


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