Congrats to Susan Gooding-Liburd, City of Miramar Chief Financial Officer & Chair of the Government Finance Officers Association’s Black Caucus for her feature in the February edition of Government Finance Review. Read the article here. |
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Heads Up - Small Businesses!
If you have never hired a tax professional, this is the year you should do so. This is the year you want to be more prepared. Pay attention! There are some tax rule changes that will have an impact on businesses as you file your 2020 tax return. With everything that transpired with business during 2020, some business tax returns will be complicated.
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Enterprise Florida Launches
Virtual Business Matchmaking (VBM) Services
Enterprise Florida, the official economic development organization for the State of Florida, has launched the new Virtual Business Matchmaking (VBM) Service and an associated trade grant designed for Florida manufacturers/value-added professional service providers to sell products/services overseas. The VBM program, available in 21 countries, supports business diversification through exports and helps connect Florida businesses to international buyers, agents/distributors or joint-venture partners.
Click on the countries listed below, to find out more information:
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Visa She's Next Grant Program for Black Women-Owned Businesses
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Visa continues to take action and remove the disproportionate barriers faced by Black women founders by offering $10,000 and a one-year IFundWomen Annual Coaching Membership to 60 Black women-owned businesses across six (6) key cities in the U.S. Applications are open thru April 16, 2021. Read on...
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The SNF Small Business Growth & Recovery Fund
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Cash Reigns Supreme
Webinar Series
National Development Council (NDC), a national leader in community and economic development training, has released a training to assist small business owners affected by the pandemic.
The series is designed to teach small business owners the importance of financial statements and how they can be used to make better business decisions. Read on...
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County Offers Convenient Way to
Pay Property Taxes - Outdoor Tax
Express Drop-Off service available March 31
Property taxes must be paid by March 31, 2021 to avoid delinquency interest, fees and penalties. Broward County’s Tax Collector’s Office will again offer the Tax Express Drop-Off service for property tax payments on Wednesday, March 31 from 10AM to 4PM outside the west entrance of the County’s Main Governmental Center, 115 S. Andrews Ave., in downtown Fort Lauderdale. This service allows taxpayers to avoid long lines inside the Main Governmental Center. Read more...
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SBA Extends COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan Application Deadline through Dec. 31, 2021
Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) loan applications will continue to be accepted through December 2021, pending the availability of funds. Loans are offered at very affordable terms, with a 3.75% interest rate for small businesses and 2.75% interest rate for nonprofit organizations, a 30-year maturity, and an automatic deferment of one year before monthly payments begin. Every eligible small business and nonprofit are encouraged to apply to get the resources they need.
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Behind the Badge Profile Series
Get to know the #MiramarPDOfficers #ServingOurCommunity
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Thank You,
from the Miramar Cultural Center
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Behind the Badge Profile: Jasper Sejour
Our next #BehindTheBadge profile features an officer whose heart is as big as his smile.
Officer Sejour organizes holiday gift drives for kids in need, volunteers to help the elderly & fundraises for numerous charities. Get to know the #MiramarPD officers #ServingOurCommunity.
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Water Matters Month Goes Virtual
Throughout March, Broward County will celebrate "Water Matters – Broward Cares", recognizing the importance of water to our planet, at the County's largest virtual environmental event.
The 19th Annual Broward Water Matters Month is the County's signature water conservation event where residents can learn about local and regional water resources, how water is managed, and how Broward's water managers are planning to meet future water needs. Residents will receive tips on water conservation, find out about rebates and incentives for upgrading to water-conserving devices, learn how to create “Florida-friendly" drought-tolerant landscapes, and get lots of eco-friendly tips. More…
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The City of Miramar values its residents and is sensitive to their concerns regarding copper pipe issues. As a result, we have developed a list of frequently asked questions for the benefit of the residents. The City continues to monitor our water quality to ensure continued compliance with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), Florida Department of Health and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). |
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Business Incubators/Accelerators
Broward College Entrepreneurship Experience (BCEx)
BCEx offers two accelerator options, geared for students and non-students looking to launch a business. The top accelerator program graduates earn the opportunity to pitch the J. David Armstrong Student Venture Fund for awards and eventually seed funding. The second BCEx accelerator option is Start Up Now, a six-month community accelerator open to all area residents. Also based on Lean Launchpad, Start Up Now is a partnership between BCEx and CareerSource Broward. For more information on both programs, email bcex@broward.edu and check out: The Broward College Entrepreneurship Experience.
Career Source Start Up Now Program
CareerSource Broward's Start-Up Now is a unique entrepreneurship training program in South Florida that helps you bring your innovative ideas to life. We partner with the Innovation Hub @ Broward College to bring you a demanding and profitable hands-on learning experience that will challenge you. For more information, visit
Jim Moran Global Entrepreneurial Institute is accepting applications from small businesses.
Created to be a world-class learning experience that accommodates the busy schedule of small business owners, the Small Business Executive Program (SBEP) is ideal for CEOs, entrepreneurs, presidents of small businesses, and immediate successors of businesses. You will emerge a stronger leader ready to capitalize on business opportunities, implement best practice management, and turn challenges into a strategic advantage. For more information, visit the Jim Moran Institute.
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FDOT Broward County Traffic Impact Report
March 12, 2021 through March 19, 2021
Construction and maintenance-related lane closures on state highways in Broward County are expected during the week of March 5 through March 12. Weather permitting, work will be done at the following locations throughout the county.
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FDOT Broward County Construction - Home
Thank you for visiting the Florida Department of Transportation's website for current construction projects in Broward County. We hope you find this site a source for information such as project descriptions and progress, anticipated lane...
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A statewide organization helping small businesses interested in pursuing federal, state and local contracting opportunities.
To support businesses that may be experiencing financial strain, the Florida PTAC offers no-cost consulting appointments and all virtual training is free of charge.
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Tap into a variety of sports programs offered by the City of Miramar. Get tips on how to improve your sports skills.
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Check out this video from Commissioner Alexandra P. Davis
on the Tree Trimming Assistance Program for Miramar Residents
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Doctors at Memorial Hospital got the vaccine and encourage Miramar residents to get the shot too! |
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
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Expansion of Vaccination Eligibility: Per Governor Ron DeSantis’ Executive Order 21-62, effective Monday, March 15, the following are now eligible for vaccine.
- Residents age 60+
- Frontline health care workers
- Residents and staff of long-term care facilities
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Individuals deemed extremely vulnerable to COVID-19 as determined by a physician – form required
- Sworn law enforcement officers age 50+
- Firefighters age 50+
- All K-12 school employees age 50+ (including public, private and charter schools)
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New Vaccination Site: On Wednesday, March 17, Florida Department of Health in Broward (DOHBroward) will begin COVID-19 vaccinations by appointment only at Citi Centre in Pompano Beach, located at 1955 N. Federal Highway at the corner of Copans Road and Federal Highway. The new vaccination site is a geographic complement to other vaccination sites, especially convenient for residents of northeast Broward County. To make an appointment, register online at myvaccine.fl.gov or call 866-201-6313 (TTY 833-476-1526). Eligible individuals will be contacted when an appointment is available for them. • Homebound Residents: May request a vaccination at their residence by sending an email to homeboundvaccine@em.myflorida.com
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TSA Now Requires Face Masks at Airports and Onboard Aircraft
Effective February 2, 2021, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requires face masks for anyone traveling in a U.S. airport and onboard aircraft. Failure to comply with the new federal mandate, which runs through May 11, 2021, may result in removal from the airport, denial of re-entry, and civil penalties.
Broward County's Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), is actively promoting this new federal face mask requirement throughout the airport, on its website, and through social media. Airport personnel will ask individuals not wearing a mask to put one on, and if they don't have one, a mask will be provided. If they refuse, per the TSA Security Directive, they will be escorted from the airport.
The new TSA mandate will complement FLL's ongoing FLLy Safer, FLLy Smarter, FLLy Better public confidence campaign launched in June 2020, which reminds everyone to wear face masks in the terminals and Rental Car Center.
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Your City of Miramar Commission is hard at work. Find out more about initiatives, programs, meetings -- click on your Miramar Elected Official's photo, engage and get to know your Representatives today! |
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Take a virtual tour of the City of Miramar with Commissioner Winston F. Barnes and learn about the many services and programs the City provides to residents and businesses. |
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Miramar Regional Skate Park Coming Soon!
Presented by Commissioner Alexandra P. Davis
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