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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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Four Countries & Twenty-Seven Years: Bella Cuba - Authentic Cuban Food for the Diverse Palate of Miami Beach
This Women’s History Month, immerse yourself in the success story of Larisa Jimenez, who, alongside her husband Carlos, transformed a passion for authentic Cuban flavors into Bella Cuba, a beacon of culinary excellence in South Beach. As a testament to innovation and female entrepreneurship, Bella Cuba exemplifies how traditional Cuban dishes, crafted with farm-fresh ingredients, can captivate both the local and business communities.
To read more click here.
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Bridging Legacies: Julia Tuttle
A Women's History Month Tribute
In the heart of Miami Beach, where the iconic bridge proudly boasts the "Welcome to Miami Beach" sign, lies a historical connection to the city's roots – Julia Tuttle, fondly known as the "Mother of Miami." Beyond the familiar landmark, Tuttle's tale stands as a testament to resilience, entrepreneurship, and the transformative power of women in shaping the vibrant tapestry of our local community.
Following the passing of her father, Julia DeForest Tuttle embarked on a remarkable journey from Cleveland, Ohio to Fort Dallas, Florida in 1891. Accompanied by her two children, the 42-year-old widow leveraged the land inherited from her father and her late husband's resources to acquire 640 acres in the region that would become Miami, setting the stage for a visionary undertaking.
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"Celebrate" From Pitch to Global Stage: eMerge Americas' Black History Month Event
The Miami Beach Economic Development Team attended eMerge Americas' "Celebrate" segment, a part of their DEI series commemorating Black History Month. Proudly sponsored by the City of Miami Beach, the event highlighted the city's commitment to fostering inclusivity and innovation in the tech sector.
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+MEDRITE Urgent Care Opens New Location in South Beach
The City of Miami Beach is happy to announce that +MEDRITE Urgent Care has opened a new location at 215 Lincoln Rd.
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Strive305: The Morning Huddle
Strive305 is designed to accelerate the growth of small businesses countywide and support entrepreneurs as they launch and grow new businesses.
Join the Morning Huddle every Friday at 10 a.m. via Zoom to share valuable ideas with other small business owners and to learn about available resources.
The next Morning Huddle will be Friday, March 8, 2024.
Click here to register.
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Small Business Development Center: Financial Statements: Capturing the Value, Meaning, and Impact to Your Business Webinar
March 20, 2024
11 a.m.
Join The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for an engaging webinar as they delve into the intricate world of Financial Statements, deciphering the language to uncover the profound value, nuanced meaning, and consequential impact they wield on your business. Gain invaluable insights to empower your financial strategy and decision-making. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your financial literacy and optimize your business's trajectory!
Click here to register for the free webinar.
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Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund
DoorDash, in partnership with Hello Alice, has started a Fund to provide grants and resources to local restaurants across the United States and Puerto Rico affected by natural disasters. Small businesses are the center of local economies, yet nearly 40% of small businesses are unable to reopen following a disaster, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
To be eligible, your restaurant must be experiencing hardship due to a state, tribal, or federally declared natural disaster that occurred within the last 12 months, operate a brick-and-mortar location that has been open for at least six months and have a demonstrated need with a clear plan for use of funds. A partnership with DoorDash is not required.
Applications are open for the Winter funding round now through March 29, 2024, at 6pm ET.
Click here to read more.
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Hello Alice: The American Dream Awards
The 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 you become a recipient, you'll receive a package that comprises $1,000 in funding, access to a small business accelerator, media coverage, and various other perks!
Applications are now open through April 30, 2024.
For additional information, and to apply, please click here.
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Wish Local Empowerment Program
Wish Local recognizes that as a large e-commerce company they have the responsibility to help uplift others. Black-owned small businesses have long faced hardship due to systemic racism.
But small businesses like yours are integral to the makeup of America. Wish Local is dedicating a $2M dollar fund to give roughly 4,000 Wish Local small business partners financial support. The selected recipients will receive amounts between $500 - $2000. This program will only be open to Black-owned stores, to help promote equality and diversity in American business.
Click here for more information and to apply.
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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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Shine Bright: Celebrating Women in Tech
March 20, 2024
eMerge Americas invites you to "SHINE!", a vibrant networking event celebrating Women's History Month and diversity in the tech community. This special evening, co-hosted with Chris Adamo & Natalia Martinez-Kalinina's "Miami Tech Happy Hour," and sponsored by the City of Miami Beach, promises an enriching experience featuring networking, music, light bites, drinks, and a live startup pitch. Set against the backdrop of FREEHOLD Miami on March 20, 2024, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, it's an opportunity to connect with the Miami Tech community, explore the story of women in tech, and enjoy an atmosphere of innovation and collaboration. Don't miss out on this unique event aimed at fostering connections and celebrating diversity within Miami's tech industry. For more details and to secure your spot, visit the event page on Eventbrite.
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Chase APP Miami Pickleball Open
March 20 - 24, 2024
The Association of PickleBall Players (APP) Tour comes to the Miami Beach Convention Center this spring for the first APP Major of the year.
Interested in playing or attending? Click here for more information.
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Seatrade Cruise Global
April 8 - 11, 2024
The international cruise industry rides the waves of innovation shaping the future of cruising, only at Seatrade Cruise Global on 8-11 April back in Miami Beach!
Take advantage of four days of networking, content and sourcing opportunities alongside cruise professionals from every sector and region of the world.
Click here for more information.
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eMerge Americas Conference + Expo
April 18 - 19, 2024
eMerge Americas is the premier global tech event held annually in Miami Beach shaping the future of innovation. eMerge Americas is transforming Miami Beach into a global tech hub by partnering with the entire tech and entrepreneurial ecosystem, from government to higher-ed, startups to investors, corporate enterprises to media.
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 | |
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This Month in Miami Beach History: Miami Beach's Historic Incorporation
Over one century ago, on March 26, 1915, Miami Beach was originally incorporated as a town with only 33 registered voters. The humble beginnings of one of America’s most popular cities included plans for mass coconut and fruit farming in the late 1880s and early 1900s. The landscape eventually proved unsuitable for this task, leading investors to envision Miami Beach as a place of unbridled potential for seaside resorts, casinos, and other tourist attractions.
In 1912, Ocean Beach Realty Company was established by the Lummus Brothers, Avery Smith, and others. Located on the northeast corner of Ocean Drive and Biscayne Street, the Company’s wood-frame office became the location of Miami Beach’s incorporation as a town, in response to requests from majority landowners to formally recognize the area.
Miami Beach quickly outgrew township status and was re-incorporated as a city in 1917, but the original incorporation marked the beginning of its transformation into the vibrant, lively community we know today.
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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 ADD IN NEW DATE 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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Visit MBBIZ.com or contact the Economic Development team here for more information on resources, finding the perfect location(s) for your business expansion or sharing ideas for future topics.
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When submitting, please include the following:
- Event flyer or high-resolution image
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Please send all submissions with the Subject Line: ED Newsletter to MBBiz@miamibeachfl.gov
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