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The City of Miami Beach Economic Development Department is pleased to provide you with this monthly business newsletter that includes the latest information and resources available for our business community.
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Washington Avenue Business Improvement District Teams Up with HistoryMiami Musuem to Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Historic Muhammad Ali & Sonny Liston Bout
The Washington Avenue Business Improvement District, in partnership with HistoryMiami Museum, is proud to announce it will be hosting the 60th-anniversary celebration of Muhammad Ali's historic heavyweight title victory vs Sonny Liston on Washington Avenue February 23 - April 1, 2024. Washington Avenue holds significant historical relevance, encompassing, the areas between 5th Street, where Muhammad Ali, then known as Cassius Clay, commenced his training, and 17th Street, the very site where Ali achieved his iconic victory, securing the World Heavyweight Title.
To read more click here.
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for South Beach Brewing Company Recap
Miami Beach is proud to welcome the South Beach Brewing Company's newest tap room located at 210 11th St. Founded by Lorenzo Borghese, the star of the ninth season of ABC's The Bachelor, the 2,000 square foot taproom welcomes locals and tourists alike with a great atmosphere and an outdoor beer garden.
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Cosmoprof 2024 Recap
The Miami Beach Convention Center recently hosted Cosmoprof of North America, the leading B2B beauty event in the Americas, dedicated to all sectors of the industry.
The event held January 23 - 25, 2024, expanded to Miami Beach to help bridge the gap between U.S. and Latin American beauty industries and the growing U.S. Latino consumer. Cosmoprof views the city as a vibrant hub for international business and cultural exchanges. Thousands of beauty retail buyers, distributors, manufacturers, and brand owners from over 88 countries visited the event this year with over 650 exhibitors from over 40 countries in attendance!
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Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust Boosts Support for Black-owned and led enterprises with third iteration of Small Minority Black Business Capitalization Grant Program
In an effort to confront barriers to prosperity, the Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust (MDEAT) reaffirms its commitment to fostering economic growth in Miami-Dade County. MDEAT proactively announces the launch of the third iteration of its Small Minority Black Business Capitalization Grant Program, offering $10,000 grants to 10 successful owners of registered for-profit or not-for-profit enterprises operating within the county.
Applications for this transformative grant program are open and will be accepted until noon on Wednesday, February 16, 2024.
Click here to read more.
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eMerge Americas: Celebrate Black Tech in the Miami Community
February 28, 2024
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Discover the narrative of Black Tech in the #MiamiTech community! Join the City of Miami Beach Economic Development Department as eMerge collaborates with Chris Adamo & Natalia Martinez-Kalinina’s “Miami Tech Happy Hour” for an evening of networking, music, light bites, and drinks. Experience a live pitch event shedding light on the perspectives of Black Changemakers and Leaders.
The event will be held on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the FREEHOLD Miami located at 2219 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL, 33127.
To register, please click here.
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Forecast: 5 Top Trends in Tech and Startups We're Watching in 2024
Click here to view five trends Crunchbase News' editors and reporters are watching in the new year.
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20 Overlooked Elements When Building a Strong Brand Identity
Forbes Business Council members discussed 20 often-neglected facets of building a brand.
Click here to read why they believe these elements are indispensable for an enduring and powerful brand presence.
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SBA Growth Accelerator Fund Competition 2024
Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s 33 million small businesses and startups, announced the 2024 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (GAFC) offering a total of $50,000 to $200,000 in prize awards to organizations seeking to foster a national innovation support ecosystem to advance small business research and development (R&D) from ideas to the commercial market.
Applications are currently being accepted until February 16, 2024. For more information and to register click here.
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Hello Alice: The American Dream Awards
The Hello Alice American Dream Awards shine a spotlight on small businesses that epitomize the modern American Dream through their innovative solutions, outstanding community contributions, and commitment to sustainable business practices. These prestigious awards are available to all for-profit businesses operating in the United States.
If selected, you will receive a package that comprises $1,000 in funding, access to a small business accelerator, media coverage, and various other perks!
Click here to create an account and apply.
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Apply for the Fight the Flood: Private Property Adaptation Program
Are you concerned about flooding on your property?
The City of Miami Beach Fight the Flood Private Property Adaptation Program is accepting applications from February 15, 2024, to March 15, 2024.
This competitive, reimbursement-based grant program is offering up to $20,000 in matching funds for commercial businesses and residential buildings to conduct flood risk assessments and undertake flood risk mitigation projects. The assessments are conducted by City consultants and are valued at $2,500. Remaining funds for design and construction are provided as reimbursement for half of project cost up to $17,500.
Applications will be evaluated and prioritized based on established criteria and available funding. Applicants must provide proof of flood insurance, an elevation certificate, and written consent from the property owner to be eligible.
The city is delighted to provide this unique and innovative opportunity and looks forward to working together with you to build a more resilient Miami Beach.
Attend the upcoming virtual workshop focused on businesses on February 22, 2024, at 10 a.m. to learn more about application requirements and possible flood mitigations options. Click here to register for the webinar.
Visit here for additional information or email us at MBRisingAbove@miamibeachfl.gov.
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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY AVAILABLE
Looking for retail space? Consider this North Beach location at 912 71st St or this space in the heart of Mid-Beach at 459 W 41st St. If South Beach is on your list consider 1520 Alton Road.
To view other available properties, click here.
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RECENT AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
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Miami Rum Congress
February 9 - 11, 2024
TheRumLab.com is proud to celebrate the 5th Miami Rum Congress. The boutique-style event will showcase a handful of brands that emphasize education and premiumization in the rum category. Events by The Rum Lab attract hundreds of guests, including beverage trade professionals, rum aficionados, tourists, and local consumers.
Click here to purchase tickets.
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Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show
February 14 - 18, 2024
The Miami International Boat Show and the Miami Yacht Show have joined forces to create the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show, the largest boat and yacht show in the world. Discover everything from kayaks to superyachts to the latest aquatic innovations. The on-land portion of the event will take place at the Miami Beach Convention Center and Pride Park.
For additional information click here.
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The 23rd Annual Food Network South Beach Wine and Food Festival presented by Capital One
February 22 - 25, 2024
Get ready Miami Beach for the 23rd annual Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF). Taking place February 22 - 25, 2024, the four-day Festival will return with more than 105 events, Food Network's biggest stars, Grammy-winning musicians, today’s biggest lifestyle personalities and more than 500+ chefs and wine and spirit producers who will come together for an unforgettable celebration as Miami Beach transforms into the ultimate culinary playground.
Click here to read more details on this year's event.
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Aesthetic & Anti-Aging Medicine World Congress
February 22 - 24, 2024
Coming to the Miami Beach Convention Center, AMWC Americas offers evidence-based, cutting-edge scientific content, for all medical aesthetic practitioners. From nonsurgical to minimally invasive treatments, regenerative aesthetics, anti-aging therapies, sexual health, and personalized nutrition, this program covers it all! Plus, you will gain valuable business and practice management education.
Click here for more information and to register.
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Home Deco Expo International
February 29 - March 2, 2024
Home Deco Expo is the first-of-its-kind exhibition for home and commercial furnishings, presenting international suppliers of furniture and accessories, lighting, rugs and flooring, home textiles and a diverse assortment of materials to create beautiful interior and exterior spaces for modern living.
Click here for more information.
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City of Miami Beach Weekly Meetings
Stay up to date on all of our upcoming meetings. From Commission meetings to committee meetings, please click here for a full list with links to participate.
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Temporary Commission Chambers
at Miami Beach Convention Center
Due to Commission Chamber renovations, all City Commission, Commission Committees and Land Use Board meetings through December will be hosted on the second floor of the Miami Beach Convention Center at 1901 Convention Center Drive in meeting rooms 222-225.
Beyond attending in-person meetings, residents, businesses and stakeholders can continue to watch these meetings live on the city’s website, our government-access cable television station MBTV (Breezeline Channel 660, AT&T U-verse Channel 99, and Hotwire Fision Digital Access Channel 395), Facebook page, YouTube page and via Zoom. Viewers can also continue participating via Zoom.
Click here for more details. Visit www.miamibeachfl.gov/calendar to see a monthly view of all city meetings.
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City of Miami Beach Vacant Storefront Cover Program
The City of Miami Beach relaunched the Vacant Storefront Cover Program in a continued effort to improve the appearance of vacant, street-level commercial buildings and support the lease-up of retail spaces throughout the Miami Beach.
First unveiled in 2019, this initiative supports property owners, brokers, realtors and property managers by wrapping vacant storefront windows free of charge with one of ten (10) artistic designs preapproved by the City.
Click here to learn more about the program and how to get started. Interested brokers, realtors, property owners and managers should apply here and email the completed application to Mbbiz@miamibeachfl.gov.
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North Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Facade Improvement Program
The North Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (“North Beach CRA") is excited to announce the launch of the North Beach CRA Commercial Façade & Residential Property Improvement Program (“Programs). The purpose of the Programs is to assist business and property owners to improve, repair, and preserve older buildings; stimulate investment in and revitalization of private property and highlight historic architecture to foster a sense of place that is attractive and welcoming to the entire community, whether visitor, resident, shopper, or merchant.
For additional information and access to the Programs, please click here.
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Is Your Business Eligible for the New Commercial Lease Subsidy Program?
To stimulate the cultural and commercial hubs of the city, the City of Miami Beach has unveiled a Commercial Lease Subsidy Program ("CLS"). Located in the heart of the Art Deco / MiMo Commercial Character Overlay District (ADCD), an area renowned for its unique cultural, commercial, and entertainment offerings, this program seeks to augment Miami Beach's arts, tourism and hospitality sectors.
The purpose of the CLS program is to attract businesses that resonate with the community's spirit and enhance both visitor experience and resident quality of life in the ADCD.
To qualify, businesses must meet one (1) of the following conditions:
- Properties presently occupied by legal nonconforming businesses transitioning to a now permitted model.
- New-to-market arts and cultural business concepts that are absent from the ADCD.
Program participants may be eligible to receive:
- A reimbursement of “Qualified Expenses”, up to $2,500 monthly, with a cap of $20,000 annually. Participants may not exceed $60,000 over a span of three (3) years.
For more information, prospective businesses are encouraged to click here.
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Miami Beach Expedited Plan Review and Permitting Incentive Program
The City of Miami Beach is committed to diversifying the local economy by attracting and retaining companies in targeted industries like, financial services and technology. As part of this effort, the City is also offering an Expedited Plan Review and Permitting Program to incentivize targeted relocations, including expansions and associated development for companies. Click here to review full program guidelines.
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Miami Beach Job Creation Incentive Program
The City of Miami Beach is offering the Job Creation Incentive Program (JCIP), a performance-based incentive adopted by the City Commission. The program aims to strategically attract new financial service companies and technology firms while helping existing businesses expand in Miami Beach to increase the number of high-wage jobs. Click here for more info and application details.
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Miami Beach Film & Production Incentive Program
Film, TV and Print production in Miami Beach has never been easier! Our incentive program streamlines permitting and grants up to $10,0000 to qualifying productions. Review guidelines and apply here!
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How to Apply for a Business Tax Receipt and a Certificate of Use
The choices you make affect your business operations, taxes, legal requirements, and revenue. View what you need to operate a business in Miami Beach here.
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Pop-Up Venue Permit
Pop-up venues are temporary retail spaces that can be used to promote and sell products of all types, ranging from food and beverages, clothing or unique gifts. The concept has the potential for low overhead, low risk and is a great way to introduce yourself to the market, generate buzz, increase sales and extend the reach and exposure of your business. To apply for a City of Miami Beach Pop-Up Venue permit click here.
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PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITIES | |
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Looking for Bid Opportunities?
If you would like to be notified of available competitive solicitations released by the City of Miami Beach, you must register your company through Periscope S2G, Supplier-to-Government by clicking here. Registration is easy and will take only a few minutes. Refer to the guide for instructions on how to register and submit an electronic bid here.
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Become A Registered City of Miami Beach Vendor | |
To read more and to register click here. | |
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This Month in Miami Beach History: Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach
Dedicated on February 4, 1990, the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach engages people of all ages and backgrounds, adults and students, over the meaning of the Holocaust during which over 6 million Jews and other peoples were murdered. This is accomplished through film screenings, cultural exhibitions, guest speakers, music programming, walking tours, and Holocaust survivor testimonials.
The Memorial has welcomed more than 2.6 million visitors, including more than 300,000 students. Annually, it teaches more than 90,000 visitors about the dangers of unchecked hatred and intolerance and the corresponding need to prevent future genocides. In addition, Holocaust Memorial Committee provides professional development for educators and docents to ensure continued Holocaust education and cultural programs.
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Miami Beach Hotel Occupancy Data
Below are the City of Miami Beach hotel Occupancy (OCC) and Average Daily Rate (ADR) figures for the week ending January 27, 2024. These numbers are generated by Smith Travel Research, received by the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) and shared by the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority.
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