BROWARD COUNTY – The Workplace of Financial and Small Enterprise Improvement (OESBD) proudly declares 4 particular person honors earned by management and employees. Sandy-Michael E. McDonald, OESBD Director, was awarded the Nationwide Minority Enterprise Improvement Week’s 2023 Small & Minority Enterprise Advocate Award for Florida and the U.S. Territories, one of many highest ranges of award issued by the U.S. Division of Commerce, Minority Enterprise Improvement Company.

McDonald is being acknowledged for his enduring service within the promotion of enterprise range and fairness along with larger entry to authorities procurement alternatives. He’s the primary ever recipient of this award.
Hispanic Entrepreneur Initiative’s Empowering the American Dream Award

Maribel Feliciano, OESBD Assistant Director, obtained the Hispanic Entrepreneur Initiative’s Empowering the American Dream Award for her distinctive service and help of entrepreneurship, promotion of financial improvement, job development and diversification of the economic combine and growth of the native tax base amongst Broward County’s Hispanic enterprise group. Feliciano may also be receiving the Better Fort Lauderdale Alliance Accomplice Council Management Award in appreciation for her tireless dedication to the Alliance and Accomplice Council initiatives collectively serving to reinforce efforts and outcomes.
United Nations Affiliation of Broward County’s Sustainable Improvement Targets Leaders Award

Paola Isaac, OESBD’s Specialist-Worldwide Commerce, was awarded the United Nations Affiliation of Broward County’s Sustainable Improvement Targets Leaders Award for her impactful and socially accountable citizenship, give attention to environmental conservancy and social fairness and passionate work supporting the Sustainable Cities and Communities initiative of the 17 Sustainable Improvement Targets.
Entrepreneurs in Broward County Granted More Than $22,000 to Fund Startup Businesses