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About Pana
Local is a relationship.
Pana MIA brings South Florida's people, projects, and local economy into the same room.
Miami-Dade · Broward · Palm BeachCommunity-led 501(c)(3)
Our Mission
The Future is Local
...is to unite the diverse working class of South Florida, igniting the creation of regenerative and vibrant economies. By connecting locals and the quality resources, paired with education on the advantages of reinvesting within our own community, we aim to cultivate financial stability, personal engagement, and emphasize the transformative strength of a unified community.
Pana MIA Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit based in South Florida.
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Where it started
Our Story
In the spring of 2022, Anette and Clari, two emerging entrepreneurs, formed a fated bond at a Miami market. Despite their differences, their friendship deepened over time, evolving into an opportunity for something greater than themselves.
Their shared dreams and mutual support became the catalyst for the creation of Pana MIA Club, proving that entrepreneurship doesn't have to be a solo journey. Together, they discovered the power of unity among local entrepreneurs and creatives. Pana MIA's story began in that unexpected meeting that transformed into the foundation of it all.
The club began with a simple realization: local people move further when they move together.
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The local movement
Why local?
Because communities know their own needs best, and they are the ones best equipped to meet them.
Supporting local means
- More money stays in the regional economy, and goes to households rather than extractive global corporations.
- Businesses stay beholden to the community, and are easier to hold accountable.
- More authentic art that preserves the culture of place. It should be a point of pride for our artists not to be starving.
- Local food sources, which make all of us more resilient.
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How the work is organized
Three pillars. One local ecosystem.
Our programs are organized around the three conditions a strong local economy needs: useful shared tools, relationships that turn into action, and culture that carries local stories.
Community Building
Our programming focuses on bringing people together to build people power and develop a community’s agency to flourish.
- Community Connectors
- Collaborative Events
Culture Work
We support arts projects that encourage collective dreaming and shift the narrative towards celebrating interconnectedness and joy.
- Pana Ink Press
- The Newsletter
- Collaborative Projects
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The people behind Pana
Our Team
Anette Mago, Co-Founder
Anette Mago, a Venezuelan-American conceptual artist raised in South Florida, has long been fascinated by the multicultural landscape and vibrant community of her home state. Having graduated from the University of Florida in Visual Art Studies in 2021, she delved into the Miami art scene while establishing her artwear brand, Alobebi. Two years into her entrepreneurial journey, Anette formed a close bond with Claribel, another small business owner. Recognizing the importance of a supportive community, Anette's realization led to the creation of Pana MIA Club, her most ambitious art project to date.
Claribel Avila, Co-Founder
Claribel Avila is a Puerto Rican entrepreneur and creative who began calling Miami home in 2021. They graduated from Northeastern University in 2018 with a Bachelors in Economic Policy. Having been raised by an entrepreneurial migrant family, they explored diverse industries and started their first business in 2019, selling herbal-infused honey. Despite their many passions and personal pursuits, their central focus has always been social, economic and racial justice. Moving to Miami brought purpose, and as a problem solver, their work with Pana MIA Club soon became a way to leverage strengths in order to bring about a more equitable and humane world.
Bee Maria
Copywriter
Jeremy Downs
Technical Advisor
Genesis Barrios
Web Developer
Work made together
Our Projects
Pana projects are practical expressions of the pillars: tools to find one another, media that carries local stories, and spaces for the community to stay connected.
El Directorio
El Directorio is your access guide to everything locally made and occurring in SoFlo! Our online Local Directory, with easy keyword search functionality, allows patrons to find locally sourced solutions for any need or desire. This enhances convenience for consumers when shopping locally and provides increased visibility for local brands, service providers, and organizations. Our objective is to create a tool that will stimulate the local SoFlo economy and advocate for a lifestyle centered around supporting local businesses.
Explore the projectLeoLero
Discover the vibrant world of LeoLero, our monthly newsletter that brings you a curated selection of exclusive insights. Dive into excerpts from our talented Panas, catch recaps from our podcast, and join engaging conversations led by seasoned experts. Explore topics that resonate with the SoFlo community and stay in the loop with a thoughtfully crafted playlist and a local events calendar for South Florida. LeoLero is your key to the latest happenings, diverse voices, and the heartbeat of our creative community.
Explore the projectPanaVizion
PanaVizión serves as a broadcast channel and podcast dedicated to highlighting impactful community leaders in South Florida through curated media content that shares their stories. Our goal is to uncover the rich experiences, talents, and creations that the people of South Florida have to offer. By providing a platform for these stories, we strive to expand the public's perspective and appreciation for the diverse narratives within the community.
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Support Our Club
Pana MIA Club works hard towards our vision for a unified local SoFlo community everyday. We know we can do it with your help! You can support us by funding our mission with a one-time donation or by joining our community of supporters called Gente dePana!