Did you miss these 3 Miami business moves? Catch up with cookies, coffee, more
Three recent stories about Miami-Dade entrepreneurs highlight local leaders, new business ventures and the power of community representation.
Here’s a rundown to catch up:
Story 1: More than cookies? How these Miami Gardens Girl Scouts take care of business
A dedicated Miami Gardens Girl Scout troop, led by longtime volunteer Janice Coakley, teaches girls not only how to sell cookies but also valuable life and business skills. The troop’s efforts are about building confidence and sisterhood, as well as giving back to their community.
Story 2: Shaq just rolled out new snacks at Publix and 7-Eleven, and they involve dunks
Former Miami Heat star Shaquille O’Neal has teamed up with Hershey to launch a new line of playful snacks called Shaq-a-licious SLAMS, available now at Publix and 7-Eleven. The snacks are hoop-themed and designed for both fun and flavor, showing Shaq’s knack for business and community engagement after his basketball career.
Story 3: How a family of Black entrepreneurs has changed a Miami Starbucks
A Starbucks near downtown Miami is operated by Concessions International, a Black-owned, family-run business that’s making positive waves in the community. Through events and strong local ties, the company is redefining what ownership and representation can look like in major brands, all while focusing on giving back to the area.
The story summaries above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in the Miami Herald newsroom. The full stories in the links were reported, written and edited entirely by Miami Herald journalists.