City of Miami Beach Economic Development Newsletter - March 2026

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Women’s History Month banner. The graphic features illustrated women of diverse backgrounds along the bottom and reads, “Honoring the women entrepreneurs, executives, and creators who power Miami Beach’s economy."

Colorful City of Miami Beach graphic titled “Key Measures for Spring Break 2026,” outlining parking and towing rates, public safety and traffic enforcement measures, beach rules, and free shuttle service details, with a link to miamibeachfl.gov/breakasweat for more information.

Group photo of city officials and business representatives standing together at Miami Beach City Hall during Business Ready Day, featured in a newsletter article about the City’s Business-Ready Day event supporting entrepreneurs.

Teal newsletter banner with the headline “Restaurant + Experience: A New Opening for Supper Club Concepts in Miami Beach”

Flyer featuring Miami-Dade County Commissioner Micky Steinberg promoting the 2026 District 4 Small Business Grant Program. The graphic includes her photo, grant details offering up to $3,000 for small businesses, application dates from March 2 to March 13, 2026, and instructions to download and submit the application.

Graphic titled “Fight the Flood” promoting up to $20,000 in grants for flood risk improvements, featuring illustrated Miami Beach-style buildings and a “Learn More” button noting terms and conditions apply.

Photo of two people interacting at a café counter, accompanying a webinar announcement about helping Miami Beach businesses strategically plan participation in major international events.

Colorful graphic titled “Social Media 101” promoting a business workshop on social media strategies, SEO impact, and online growth, with event details and registration information.

Image of a person using a laptop with a dollar symbol graphic overlay, featured alongside a SCORE webinar promoting scalable accounting systems for small businesses.

Photo of three professionals gathered around a laptop in a collaborative setting, featured in a webinar announcement titled “Earned Media: The Best Kept Secret in Business.”

Image of a woman viewed from behind analyzing data charts on multiple screens, accompanying a webinar titled “Work Smarter, Not Harder: AI Tools for Small Business Owners.”

Photo of a businessman signing documents at a desk, featured alongside a webinar announcement about essential contract knowledge for small business owners.

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Newsletter graphic featuring a retro-style “Welcome to Miami Beach” sign alongside text titled “Miami Beach’s Warmest Welcome: Presenting Welcome Certificates to New Businesses,” highlighting the City’s efforts to support and celebrate new entrepreneurs and global brands.

Photo of Miami Beach Mayor, Steven Meiner, and Economic Development Director, Steven Anthony, standing on stage in front of a “Celebrate!” event backdrop during the eMerge Americas Empower Series event in Miami beach, featured in a newsletter article about Miami Beach supporting Black founders and inclusive tech growth.

Photo of a police officer shaking hands with a man outside a storefront, accompanying a newsletter article about North Beach CRA funding contributing to a 33% decrease in crime in the district.

Newsletter graphic titled “This Month in Miami Beach History: The Incorporation of Miami Beach and the Business of Building a City,” featuring a historic newspaper clipping and text about the city’s 1915 incorporation and its role in shaping Miami Beach’s economic growth.

Explore upcoming events, live entertainment, markets, and more from our vibrant Business Improvement Districts.

Photo of a lively wine tasting event with guests raising glasses, featured in a newsletter promoting “Savor the World’s Finest: Great Wines World Miami 2026,” highlighting the upcoming international wine event in Miami Beach.

Graphic with the Disasters Expo USA and Resilient City Expo logos accompanying a newsletter section about the March 4–5 event focused on disaster preparedness, innovation, and resilience.

Newsletter section titled “LSX Investival USA – March 10–11,” describing a healthcare innovation conference connecting startups, investors, and partners, with Investival Showcase USA branding for biotech, digital health, and medtech.

Newsletter feature promoting the 2026 Miami Premier Padel P1 tournament, March 22–29, highlighting professional padel competition, global players, affordable ticket prices, and a high-energy, international atmosphere.

Section spotlighting the Original Miami Beach Antique Show, March 26–30, emphasizing its 60+ year legacy, more than 600 international dealers, and opportunities to discover rare, one-of-a-kind pieces while learning about their history and provenance.

Hospitality data snapshot showing Occupancy (OCC), Average Daily Rate (ADR), and hotel supply comparisons across fiscal years 2023/24, 2024/25, and 2025/26, including year-over-year percentage changes for Miami Beach.

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