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The Miami Times: Minority business owners benefit from boot camp

Jan 3, 2022
by The Underline
Introduction
Three Haitian American small-business owners who have struggled throughout the pandemic received a bit of relief in the form of $2,000 checks, after participating in the Miami Small Business Boot Camp sponsored by Bank of America in collaboration with Florida International University's StartUP program. Rose Jean owns T-Shirt Mayhem Corp, which customizes apparel printing; Natacha Metayer owns JNCY, a custom jewelry shop; and Jeremie Etienne of InSeason LLC is a wellness service provider. Jean and Metayer are the first in their families to build a business and become entrepreneurs.

Three Haitian American small-business owners who have struggled throughout the pandemic received a bit of relief in the form of $2,000 checks, after participating in the Miami Small Business Boot Camp sponsored by Bank of America in collaboration with Florida International University's StartUP program.

Rose Jean owns T-Shirt Mayhem Corp, which customizes apparel printing; Natacha Metayer owns JNCY, a custom jewelry shop; and Jeremie Etienne of InSeason LLC is a wellness service provider.

Jean and Metayer are the first in their families to build a business and become entrepreneurs. Their businesses incorporate family through their company names and the dedication they have in growing their businesses

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