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 # Inspiring Conversations: Truist Foundation and Miami Bayside Foundation Connect on Removing Barriers for BIPOC-Owned Small Businesses

 

##### With Alan Alvarez, director of Educational Programs for the Miami Bayside Foundation

 

 

 Mar 21, 2023 11:00 AM ET

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During its *Inspiring Conversations* audio series, [Truist Foundation](https://www.truist.com/purpose/truist-foundation) President Lynette Bell sits down with various partners of the foundation so they can share the amazing work their organizations are doing to make a difference in their respective communities.

In the second installment of *Inspiring Conversations*, Lynette hosts an insightful discussion with Alan Alvarez, director of Educational Programs for the [Miami Bayside Foundation](https://miamibaysidefoundation.org/). This woman-led community development financial institution (CDFI) uplifts historically disadvantaged business owners with a program that teaches them how to use social media and modern technology tools to build their businesses. The work became increasingly important as BIPOC-owned small businesses were disproportionately impacted during the Covid-19 pandemic.

To learn more, [listen to Lynette’s conversation with Alan](https://www.truist.com/purpose/truist-foundation/stories?wvideo=jpa76ukc1m).

**About Truist Foundation**

Truist Foundation is committed to Truist Financial Corporation's (NYSE: TFC) purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities. Established in 2020, Truist Foundation makes strategic investments in nonprofit organizations to help ensure the communities it serves have more opportunities for a better quality of life. Truist Foundation's grants and activities focus on building career pathways to economic mobility and strengthening small businesses. Learn more at [truist.com/foundation](https://www.truist.com/purpose/truist-foundation).



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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