![]() In the hub’s more business-like atmosphere, she also grew her client roster. After moving to the hub, she got the license. Tarver had been operating the business out of her home, but could not get a county business license without an office. “When we are not here, if someone calls and cannot get us on our cell phones, they can speak with a receptionist who is always here.” Her company provides a comprehensive list of services that include housekeeping as well as closet organization, carpet cleaning and party clean-ups. Tammie Tarver, co-owner of B & A Cleaning Services, agreed with Scott. ![]() Scott said the workshops the hub offered helped his party rental business to grow from renting chairs and tables to include music, pony rides, train rides and activities for children's parties. I wish everyone in Liberty City had an experience like mine.” “Everything, including the workshops, is free,” said Anthony Scott, 43, owner of 2 Ruff Entertainment. The program has grown to include several programs, including the popular Mom and Pop Small Grant Program, which provides financial and technical support to small businesses. NANA is a 15-year old program that was established to help foster improved working relationships among small grocery stores. Neighbors and Neighbors Association (NANA), a non-profit founded by Jones, provided the building. The hub, a space of about 1,000 square feet with a lobby, display area and a small conference room, was intended to house ten small businesses but only seven businesses are there now because three offices need computers.Įdmonson provided $85,000 from her discretionary funds to start the program Miami-Dade County followed up with a $200,000 grant. “Each tenant stays for a period of up to two years after a period of two 6-month try-out periods,” for a maximum of three years. “The whole concept is to provide a space to them so that they can grow and move out and be able to carry themselves,” said Jones. The hub, brain-child of Miami-Dade County Commissioner Audrey Edmonson and community-activist Leroy Jones, got its start two years ago, but officially launched at the beginning of 2010. Edmonson Small Business Development Hub, 4055 NW 17th Ave., provides seven small start-ups with free office space, desks, computers, printers, copiers, Internet, conference room, technical assistance, business workshops and a receptionist. A Liberty City business incubator is helping start-up businesses grow.
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