State of Florida Announces
New Eligibility Guidelines for COVID-19 Vaccinations
 
Beginning Monday, March 29, all individuals age 40 and older will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Beginning the following Monday, April 5, all individuals age 18 and older will be eligible to receive the vaccine.
 
Floridians are encouraged to pre-register at www.myvaccine.fl.gov. Once pre-registered, they’ll be contacted when the vaccine is available in their area. Floridians can also call the vaccine preregistration phone number for their county, listed here.
Neighborhood Stabilization Program
Home Buying Lottery Now Open

The City of Miramar acquired and renovated two homes under the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP). The homes are available to income qualified households.

Sale of the homes will be conducted through a lottery process.

To take a virtual tour of 9811 W. Heather Lane, Miramar, FL 33025, click here.
To take a virtual tour of 6749 Petunia Drive, Miramar, FL 33023, click here.
To find out more information, click here.
Behind the Badge Profile Series
Get to know the #MiramarPDOfficers #ServingOurCommunity
Behind the Badge Profile: Kimberly Potano

Did you know many #MiramarPD officers had careers in other fields, before deciding to join our department? From teachers to therapists, we value the experience & skills they have brought, enhancing the service they provide. Get to know those #ServingOurCommunity! #BehindTheBadge
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.

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...
Register for these upcoming community events!

  • March 30th: SCORE Broward - How to Become a Federal Government Contractor Through the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) - Register
  • April 1st: SCORE Business Mentor - Defining Your Business Model - Register
  • April 7th: SBA Federal Small Business Certifications Workshop LIVE Webinar - Register
  • April 14th: Six Pillars Broward - Version 2.0 Launch Debut - Register
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:
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...
The SNF Small Business Growth & Recovery Fund

The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) announced the launch of a major new initiative, the SNF Small Business Growth & Recovery Fund. The fund’s mission is to help U.S. small businesses, focusing on those owned by people of color, women, and veterans as well as those in lower-income communities. Read on...
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...
For additional funding and grant opportunities, check out these links:

  1. Enterprise Florida: TechAmerica Foundation- https://www.enterpriseflorida.com/
  2. US SBA South Florida District Office- https://www.sba.gov/offices/district/fl/miami
  3. Florida Chamber of Commerce- https://www.flchamber.com/
  4. Broward County Purchasing Division- https://www.broward.org/PURCHASING/Pages/Business.aspx
  5. Broward County Virtual Entrepreneur Center: Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance- https://www.gflalliance.org/
  6. Broward Municipal Services District Revolving Loan Fund (BMSD RLF)

American Rescue Plan Act

For more information on SBA's assistance to small businesses, visit sba.gov/disaster, sba.gov/ppp or treasury.gov/cares.
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… 
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 [email protected] 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.
FDOT Broward County Traffic Impact Report
March 26, 2021 through April 2, 2021

Construction and maintenance-related lane closures on state highways in Broward County are expected during the week of March 26, 2021 through April 2, 2021. Weather permitting, work will be done at the following locations throughout the county.

For updated FDOT information, visit www.d4fdot.com.
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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d4fdot.com

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.

For more information, visit www.fptac.org.
Homebound residents wishing to request a COVID-19 vaccination at their home can fill out a survey here or email [email protected].
Residents can also call 866-779-6121 if they need assistance filling out the survey.
Doctors at Memorial Hospital got the vaccine and encourage Miramar residents to get the shot too! 
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!
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.
Miramar Regional Skate Park Coming Soon!
Presented by Commissioner Alexandra P. Davis
For more information visit miramarfl.gov/skatepark
Paw Central is open!
For more information visit miramarfl.gov/pawcentral