It’s Time to Invest in Your Success
Are you ready to participate in the success of our New Downtown? The $2 billion transformation of our community will bring numerous opportunities, and the City wants its residents, business owners, and future entrepreneurs to be ready! Since October, dozens of participants have enhanced their skills by attending the comprehensive Small Business Development Series, created by the City, its Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), and Lotus Mindset. We are excited to announce the expansion of this successful initiative, ensuring that our community has the education, skills, and resources to benefit from the growth of our City. Now is the time to invest in you!
“The New Downtown redevelopment project is an outstanding opportunity for Pompano Beach residents,” said Assistant City Manager Suzette Sibble. “I strongly believe that financial literacy is a key building block for long-term success, and we are committed to giving our residents access to the tools and resources they need to build that foundation”.
The new initiative builds on the success of the current Wheel of Economic Opportunity and Wheel in Motion programs, which are educational, free and accessible both in person and virtually. Whether you are experienced or a novice, this new series will launch multiple learning tracks and will build towards long-term economic stability. Below are some of the topics that will be included in the program.
Financial Literacy Series (8 sessions) -This series will equip residents with the resources and confidence to manage household finances, build and repair credit, increase savings, reduce debt, and improve overall financial stability. The series is designed to position participants for job training, certification programs, homeownership, business investment, and long-term wealth.
Small Business Development Series (4 sessions) - The Wheel in Motion Small Business Development Series will continue to provide technical assistance, branding and marketing support, and access to potential capital pathways. These sessions are designed to help local entrepreneurs start, stabilize, and scale businesses within the evolving New Downtown economic landscape and beyond.
Homeownership and Rental Education (4 sessions) - Through strategic partnerships, participants will receive foundational education on homeownership and rental, including the buying and rental process, down payment and rental assistance programs, financing options, credit readiness, property maintenance, and understanding home equity.
Creative Industry Opportunities (minimum 2 sessions) - Summits and sessions will spotlight opportunities for artists, musicians, digital creators, and cultural practitioners, connecting them to training, production resources, brand development support, and ways to market, monetize, and protect their intellectual property.
Entrepreneurship, Job Training, and Apprenticeship Pathways
This program will include virtual readiness webinars to prepare residents for employment, partnerships, and real opportunities to build their skill set and resumes to prepare for opportunities jobs in the New Downtown. Additionally, it will include a one-day community expo, bringing together employers, training providers, and resource partners to connect residents directly to opportunities.
Participants will also gain access to information and resources aligned with future Downtown economic opportunities, with a goal of increasing household incomes through a clear financial literacy and career advancement pathway.
Building a Downtown for Everyone
As Pompano Beach prepares for the vibrant New Downtown that blends living, working and recreation, this ongoing Wheel in Motion series ensures that growth is inclusive, intentional, and rooted in local talent. By investing in financial literacy, workforce readiness, entrepreneurship and creativity now, our City is laying the foundation for shared prosperity for decades to come.
For more information about upcoming sessions or how to participate, email info@DowntownPompanoBeach.org or visit https://www.downtownpompanobeach.org/.
