Oakland Park on the Move! | | |
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Oakland Park is a great place to operate a business thanks to its central location, business-friendly climate, and competitive retail and commercial rates. We are proud to be home to a thriving small business community. Watch the video to hear from local Oakland Park entrepreneurs at Living in Oakland Park, American Coffee Shop, and Headhunter Spearfishing, and find out why it's an exciting time in Oakland Park!
The City is gearing up for its centennial in 2029 by investing millions in new facilities, infrastructure, neighborhood amenities, landscaping, roadways, streetscapes, and more. Strategic partnerships are creating retail, employment, and residential opportunities to support an energetic community full of small-town charm. With four groundbreakings and two ribbon cuttings in the past year, Oakland Park’s transformation is kicking into high gear. Click this link or visit our website to see why Oakland Park is known as The City On the Move!
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Institute for Optimal Healing & Aesthetics | |
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Did you know Oakland Park is home to the Institute for Optimal Healing & Aesthetics? The Institute's focus is client-centered care. Founder Bertha Osorio-Campbell built the business based on her own personal holistic journey and experiences. Her passion for facilitating top-notch holistic care has allowed her to guide her patients on their own journeys of transformation.
Once a teacher, Bertha has a background in both traditional medicine and holistic healing. She earned a Master's Degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner from FAU. She is also nationally board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She has over nine years of experience working in the ICU and teaching nursing students. Her wealth of experience helps her serve patients at the Institute with passion and dedication to their well-being.
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Q & A with Bertha Osorio-Campbell | |
What tip would you give someone starting a business? | |
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"For someone that is thinking about opening a business, I would say really think long and hard because this is not easy. There are a lot of things I wish I had known before going into business for myself. But what will never change is that I love to be an entrepreneur. So that side of it is always a plus...make sure you get mentored so you don't have to reinvent the wheel. Definitely invest in yourself."
"For those that are already in business, professional development... we are always learning, we are always growing, you are never the person that has arrived."
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What is the secret to your success? | |
"My faith is what sustains me, it is what gives me the hope... when the month is so slow, but I have been in this situation before and it always works itself out. One of the mottos I go with is that I have survived 100% of the worst days of my life... so obviously, I have a great success rate... I also have a group of entrepreneur friends that do what I do, and it is amazing to be able to talk to them and vent. So those things, my faith, my success rate, and my colleagues are the secret to my success." | |
Why did you choose Oakland Park for your business? | |
"When I went looking for property, I didn't want to be too far from where I lived, but I encountered racism and people who did not want me in their property. I was surprised it still exists today, it seemed crazy. I had a friend that was in this building ... when I came here, I could feel in my spirit and my soul, the property manager and the way she handled everything; I thought, this is definitely it because if I have any issues, you have my back. So her warm welcoming and the process with Oakland Park ... the paperwork and all that stuff, it was seamless, and so were the things that made me think ... I am feeling it here in Oakland Park." | |
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Institute for Optimal Healing & Aesthetics
2701 W. Oakland Park Blvd.
Oakland Park, FL 33311
954-802-9835
www.optimalhealing4u.com
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Market Report Highlights Why Oakland Park is a Smart Investment
Have you seen the Oakland Park 2022 Market Report? It highlights the reasons the City is a great place to do business, including its rare investment opportunities, business-friendly climate, innovative policies, new land development regulations, a focus on economic sustainability, and exciting vision for the downtown. Oakland Park's retail market offers competitive rental rates and sales prices, making it a valuable opportunity to help your business succeed. Its advantageous climate has helped the City experience significant growth as it continues to build its Second Century and benefit from exciting new public and private investments. The Horizon of Oakland Park project, which is featured in the report, is an effort to redevelop over four acres to create a mixed-use hub in the center of the downtown. Horizon will feature residential rental units, new retail and commercial spaces, rooftop amenities, green space, a train stop, and public parking. It will join the Sky Building, the City’s first public-private partnership redevelopment project, to advance the community vision for a sustainable, inclusive, and prosperous downtown. Visit the OPCRA website to read the Market Report and learn more about the City’s new Downtown Development District, market statistics, economic sectors, and more.
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Welcome these new businesses to Oakland Park!
- Blue Navcom
- Camera Paintbrush Photography LLC
- Carl Altieri
- Fanny Flowers
- Happy Day Spa
- Herbal Vibe LLC
- Idea for Life
- Matrix Contractors, LLC
- MGD Furniture Corp.
- Michael N. Pierce
- Pacific Stewart Holding, LLC
- Perez Auto Export, LLC
- Prima Store, LLC
- Print Palace
- Stockton Aloe 1, INC
- Tru Heart Collection
- Understory
- USA Wireless Inc.
- Victor Carpenter, Inc.
- WSL Financials, LLC
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The rice fields of Thailand at Nour Thai | |
SBA Offers Flexibility Through the Seed Fund
Through the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs, America’s Seed Fund awards funding to develop your technology and chart a path toward commercialization. The federal government invests in your solution and gives you the freedom to run your business according to your vision.
Click here to learn more about America's Seed Fund.
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Additional Resources
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Microloans for your business - Learn about the options available at SBA.gov
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Small Business Investment Capital - Find an investor for your business through a Small Business Investment Company licensed by the Small Business Administration.
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Events & Educational Opportunities | | |
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How to Effectively Use Artificial Intelligence in Your Business: A Step-by-Step Guide
Tuesday, July 25th, 2023, 1 p.m.
Artificial intelligence has emerged as a revolutionary tool for start-ups and small businesses. However, using AI successfully requires strategy and a good understanding of the AI tool's applications, challenges and best practices.
Click here to register for the webinar
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Small Business Summit in Fort Lauderdale
August 2nd - 3rd, 2023
The Florida Small Business Development Center Network is excited to host the 2023 Small Business Success Summit on August 2nd and 3rd in Fort Lauderdale. This annual event will provide small businesses with the resources needed to reach new limits including keynote speakers, 20+ breakout sessions, and networking opportunities.
Learn more about the Small Business Success Summit
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How To Make Your Black-Owned Business Attractive to Bankers
Tuesday, August 8th, 2023, 1 p.m.
In this joint presentation by CPA and Virtual CFO Valerie Mondesir and recovering corporate attorney turned coworking space owner and Relationship Marketing Consultant Michelle Y. Talbert, attendees will gain a clear understanding of funding options, become familiar with the documentation necessary to secure funding, and enhance financial management practices in order to remain "funding ready."
Click here to register for the webinar.
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Brand Clarity: Make Your Marketing Easy and Effective
Tuesday, August 29th, 2023, 1 p.m.
Find out why branding is relevant for everyone to stand out and survive as an entrepreneur. Understand the steps to the brand strategy process and why you shouldn't spend a dime on marketing until you get brand clarity.
Click here to register for the webinar.
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Elevating Oakland Park - It's Up to Us!
The City of Oakland Park is working hard to create a beautiful community where everyone is proud to live, work and play.
Business owners play a very important role in elevating the aesthetics of our community. It is your investment and hard work that has helped Oakland Park be one of the most sought-after communities in South Florida and we appreciate all you do!
We’ve come a long way. Working together, we can beautify our City and support your company’s needs.
Did you Know:
-Outdoor storage areas are a conditional use and may require Commission approval.
-Outdoor storage areas must be screened from public view.
-Materials stored outside may not be higher than the surrounding fence.
If you are creating a new outdoor storage area, please contact a City Planner for assistance at 954-630-4423 or planning@oaklandparkfl.gov.
Contact Community Enhancement for more tips on maintaining your property.
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Progress Continues on Fire Station 9
A brand new Fire Rescue Station 9 is under construction on Park Lane East/NE 38th Street. The foundations are in, the walls are up, and soon the roof will go on. Station 9 represents an investment of more than $16.6 million into public safety, fire, and emergency medical services. The new facility is being built on NE 6th Avenue, three blocks east of the existing station on 3rd Avenue. Station 9 is the third bond project to go into construction as part of the City’s Comprehensive Facilities Plan aimed at Building Oakland Park’s Second Century.
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City Proposes Reduction to Millage Rate
Great news for property owners! City Staff are recommending another decrease in Oakland Park’s property tax rate. The proposed fiscal year 2024 budget includes a reduction from 5.8550 to 5.8362 mills. If adopted, this would be the City’s lowest millage rate in 13 years and the 9th millage rate reduction in 10 years. By reducing the millage rate for 9 of the past 10 years, the City has saved taxpayers more than $13.3 million. Watch the initial discussion on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024 during the City Commission Meeting on Wednesday, July 19th, at 6:30 p.m.
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Stay Connected!
Please contact us if you have questions about doing business in Oakland Park or if you are interested in highlighting your business in a future newsletter.
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