Loan Recipient Testimonials

“At a time when credit was unavailable to small businesses, the Miami Bayside Foundation provided not only the financial boost we needed, but also a vote of confidence that we can and will survive.  Since receiving the loan, we have already been able to secure new business and hire new employees.”

-- Clare Whelan, Doors Inc.

"In this economic climate with credit being tight for small business, the Miami Bayside Foundation really came through for us. Their effort to secure a business loan for us has given us a tremendous boost. We were able to purchase a company vehicle, and establish both lines of credit and national supplier accounts that we would not have been able to do otherwise.”

-- Keith Jennings, IMR Development Corp.



“I sincerely thank the Miami Bayside Foundation for helping my company receive a business loan when most banks discontinued our lines of credits due to the economy. We now have money for working capital and have expanded business by purchasing more vans.”

-- Carlos Jimenez, Nice Transportation Services

“As most other businesses are shutting their doors, we are opening new ones.The Miami Bayside Foundation loan program has been an invaluable boost during this difficult economic climate.  We were able to secure a business loan that would have been impossible to achieve through traditional banking methods and the loan has enabled us to make significant additions to our new venue.  We are extremely grateful to the Miami Bayside Foundation for the loan."

“Traditional lenders seemed shy about such a new concept for this area and didn’t feel conformable. Yet, the Miami Bayside Foundation really listened to us and recognized our potential. Since the loan, we have exceeded our expectations and proven our position in the community.”

-- Leticia Pollack, Panther Coffee

"The Miami Bayside Foundation helped us finalize our construction and capital needs in order to commence operations in a timely manner. The process was easy and the terms are extremely competitive, especially for a start-up. Their program is a true economic stimulator in the City of Miami and we look forward to seeing more growth in the City.”

-- Carlos Garcia, The Stage