{"id":282683,"date":"2026-05-24T10:47:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-24T10:47:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/282683\/"},"modified":"2026-05-24T10:47:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T10:47:10","slug":"branches-receives-500000-to-support-digital-transformation-for-300-local-micro-businesses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/282683\/","title":{"rendered":"Branches receives $500,000 to support digital transformation for 300 local micro-businesses"},"content":{"rendered":"

Branches, a Miami-based nonprofit dedicated to building brighter futures for families, recently announced $500,000 in funding from JPMorganChase to expand its Micro-Business Program, supporting 300 micro and small businesses across Miami-Dade County over two years.<\/p>\n

The grant is part of JPMorganChase\u2019s support for Momentum Miami and will fund a cohort-based initiative designed to help local entrepreneurs adapt and thrive in an increasingly digital economy. Through structured training, access to technology, and ongoing mentorship, participating businesses will strengthen their operations, improve efficiency, and build long-term sustainability.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis investment from JPMorganChase is a powerful vote of confidence for Miami\u2019s small business community,\u201d said Brent McLaughlin, president and CEO of Branches. \u201cBy combining technology access, practical training, and hands-on mentorship, we\u2019re helping entrepreneurs build the digital capacity they need to compete, adapt, and thrive.\u201d
Program participants will receive:
\u2022 Access to technology, including laptops and app subscriptions;
\u2022 Technology-focused microgrants to offset costs for software and internet access;
\u2022 Structured, hands-on digital literacy training tailored to adult learners and small business needs;
\u2022 Step-by-step guidance through the technology adoption process, and
\u2022 Ongoing mentorship, peer learning, and progress check-ins to build digital confidence and accountability.<\/p>\n

Grant funds will primarily support program staff, participant subgrants, and technology resources, ensuring businesses receive both the tools and the guidance needed to implement meaningful, lasting change.<\/p>\n

\u201cModern problems require modern solutions, which makes helping Miami\u2019s small businesses adapt to an increasingly digital world so essential,\u201d said Maria Escorcia, Southeast Region head of Global Philanthropy at JPMorganChase. \u201cThis funding will help ensure these businesses have the updated tools and resources they need to contribute to their communities\u2019 future prosperity. We are excited to support Branches as they expand this initiative.\u201d<\/p>\n

Miami-Dade County is home to thousands of micro-businesses that serve as critical drivers of the local economy. Many operate with limited resources and face barriers to adopting new technologies. This initiative directly addresses those gaps, equipping entrepreneurs with practical skills and support to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving marketplace.<\/p>\n

For more details, contact Isabelle Pike by telephone at 305-206-5689, email at ipike@branchesfl.org<\/a> or visit branchesfl.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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