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Community Economic Development

We believe a just and inclusive economy is shaped by the power of people and community.

An equitable society requires economic and democratic inclusion at all levels. It takes power building to achieve transformative outcomes and an economy where everyone can thrive. At Catalyst Miami, we help put power back in the hands of communities by providing wealth-building opportunities that are controlled by people themselves.

We create programs and solutions that promote economic inclusivity, offering initiatives such as shared ownership of real estate and a worker cooperative academy. We believe community-owned and -governed institutions are the key to fostering more equitable economic systems that benefit everyone. 

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Our community-centered programs and initiatives are creating more shared prosperity.

Expanding wealth-building opportunities for individuals, families, and whole communities

Expanding wealth-building opportunities for individuals, families, and whole communities

Increasing community control and ownership over businesses and real estate

Increasing community control and ownership over businesses and real estate

Launching projects that allow residents to “buy back the block” — or buy and manage real estate in their neighborhood

Launching projects that allow residents to “buy back the block” — or buy and manage real estate in their neighborhood

Supporting the launch and prolonged success of worker cooperatives and cooperatively governed nonprofits

Supporting the launch and prolonged success of worker cooperatives and cooperatively governed nonprofits

Demonstrating what a more democratic economy rooted in equity and cooperation could look like in Miami

Demonstrating what a more democratic economy rooted in equity and cooperation could look like in Miami

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Worker-Owned Business Program

We work hard for our money. Whether we spend long days in the Homestead heat, or countless hours keeping our homes and businesses clean — workers like us make this city thrive.

At Catalyst Miami, we believe employees deserve more: better wages, safer conditions, and a future we can shape together.

Our Worker-Owned Business Program helps residents learn about and create worker cooperatives. 

Cooperatives benefit everyone involved by giving employees real decision-making power, shared profits, and the chance to build lasting community wealth.

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Florida Thrives

Florida Thrives: Community of Practice is a capacity-building program that coaches local community-based organizations in performance over planning. It brings these organizations' leaders together to identify and solve critical challenges, particularly related to economic development. In collaboration with local partners and national experts, Florida Thrives has helped participating organizations improve program quality and increase their revenue, program participation, and operational efficiency.

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