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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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Happy New Year
The City of Miami Beach Economic Development Department wishes you a Happy New Year!
| | Economic Development 2022: Year in Review Year End Video | | |
Miami Beach Business Spotlight Story: Celmas Dry Cleaners
This month we highlight a staple in the Mid-Beach community, Celmas Dry Cleaners. Learn more about this successful recipient of the City of Miami Beach Emergency Small Business Reimbursement Grant, with the support of the City of Miami Beach Economic Development Department.
Click here to read more.
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Miami Beach Welcomes Pretium
The City of Miami Beach is thrilled to announce investment management firm Pretium has announced plans to open an office at Deco Capital Group's Eighteen Sunset, a Class A office building being constructed at 1769 Purdy Avenue in Miami Beach.
To read more click here
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Tech Thought-Leadership Series 2023
eMerge Americas is partnering with Miami Beach to produce a series of forums targeted at diverse startups, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, financial services leaders and influencers interested in starting/expanding a business in Miami Beach or investing in a Miami Beach business. The 2023 series will focus and shine a light on diverse founders and their success stories as a means to connect, learn and grow the tech business community in Miami Beach. The next forum is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Stay tuned for more information.
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Miami Beach Supports Small Business 2023
Small-business owners love what they do, and they play an important role in supporting their local communities. By supporting a small business, we support the local community. Miami Beach is actively encouraging our residents, visitors and tourists to spend their money here in Miami Beach and help stimulate our economy and keep business booming. Small businesses help to create and sustain jobs as well as keep our neighborhoods vibrant and bustling with patrons near and far.
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Five Useful New Year Business Tips
Please click here to view five useful business tips for you to implement in the New Year.
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Love 41st Street
The Mayor’s 41st Street Committee created a campaign, in partnership with the City of Miami Beach, to encourage business owners and their patrons to love 41st Street by being more proactive in cleaning their storefront, reporting issues and appreciating their commercial corridor. Businesses are putting the flyers in their store windows and social media to inspire and in solidarity to make 41st Street more attractive. Click here for a printable copy.
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iConnections Global Alts '23 Conference
Miami Beach will be participating in the iConnections Global Alts ‘23 conference, Monday, January 30 – Thursday, February 2, 2023, in the Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel. The conference attracts thousands of leading financial services leaders, allocators and fund managers where they discuss investments, finance, politics and economics and their impact on the market.
Miami Beach will have a sponsorship presence to connect with the iConnections community and encourage investment and development in Miami Beach.
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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY AVAILABLE
Looking for retail space? Consider this North Beach location at 715 71st St. or this corner space in the heart of Mid Beach at 3801 Collins Ave. If South Beach is on your list consider this location at 1560 Lenox Ave.
To view other available properties, click here.
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Hello Alice Small Business Grants
In partnership with GEN, the Small Business Growth Fund provides the capital high-growth small business owners need to make their next big move. Each recipient will receive a $25,000 grant, provided by Mastercard, to accelerate their growth and achieve their goals in 2023.
Click here to view grant requirements and to apply.
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IFundWomen First Strides Grant Program
Together with iFundWomen, Johnnie Walker is continuing to fund, mentor, and champion trailblazing women-owned businesses by awarding 10 businesses each with a $10,000 grant.
Click here to view grant requirements and to apply.
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Feed the Soul Foundation Cohort Program
Funding for the Restaurant Business Development Program (RBDP) provided by external corporations with vested interest in the creation and sustainability of businesses owned and operated by marginalized individuals including, but not limited to, people who identify as Black, Indigenous, Latinx, formerly incarcerated, LGBTQIA+ and senior citizens.
Applications will be accepted until January 31, 2023.Click here to view grant requirements and to apply.
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Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce
Small Business Meet Up Webinar
January 10, 2023
With the rapid pace of things changing for small businesses, we invite you to join the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce for your chance to meet other business owners, talk strategy, and get the latest on resources for small businesses.
Click here to register.
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Elevate District 5 - BizHack Cohort
Applications are now open for the third cohort of Commissioner Higgins' partnership with BizHack "How to Find Customers Online". The course is an in-depth digital marketing training and personalized coaching for up to 40 businesses in District 5.
"How to Find Customers Online" is a free 7-week course that focuses on practical skills and strategy in online lead generation.
The course is part of Elevate District 5, Commissioner Higgins’ comprehensive recovery and growth plan that utilizes data and feedback to create, leverage, and expand existing small business programs and tools to support and strengthen small businesses in District 5. The program is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), President Biden's plan to provide direct relief to Americans and rescue the economy.
Apply here. Courses start January 19, 2023.
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Scale Up D5 Program
Are you ready to scale your business? Commissioner Higgins is launching the Scale Up D5 Program in partnership with The Idea Center at Miami Dade College as part of the Elevate D5 initiative. Scale Up D5 is a hands-on business training program developed with one goal in mind: get you and your business ready to SCALE.
The Idea Center at Miami Dade College has trained more than 200 business owners in our community on how to tackle daily challenges in all the areas of operations, including marketing, finance, and strategy. Business owners will apply the learnings to their business with the guidance and support of specialized business advisors. In addition, business owners will have the opportunity to present their learnings and compete for a $5,000 prize towards your business.
The 8-week program starts on January 24, 2023, in English and Spanish. Applications can be found here.
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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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North Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Office Opening
January 19, 2023
The City of Miami Beach Economic Development Department invites you to the opening of the North Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Office located at 962 Normandy on January 19, 2023, at 3 p.m.
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Miami Beach Convention Center
Advanced Therapies Week
January 17 - 23, 2023
By bringing the industry together, Advanced Therapies Week offers a unique opportunity to reflect upon the successes and failures from the last 12 months, enabling you to create actionable strategies and find new innovative technologies for the year ahead.
With a focus on commercialization, the event provides the perfect blend of both suppliers and biotechs, who come together to share their technical expertise and ultimately help biotechs advance along their commercialization journey.
Click here to register.
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The Original Miami Beach Antique Show
January 19 - 23, 2023
This unique 5-day event is a treasure hunt where history, artistry and innovation combine. Shop for all of your antique buying needs – from jewelry, watches, handbags to artwork, home décor and so much more!
For tickets and additional information click here.
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Life Time Miami Marathon & Half Expo
January 27 - 28, 2023
The Life Time Miami Marathon & Half Expo houses race bib and packet pickup for race weekend. Open and free to the public, this two-day Expo at the Miami Beach Convention Center features Official Race Merchandise and a variety of exhibitors offering the latest and greatest in running footwear, apparel, nutrition and technology. Participants and visitors alike will encounter engaging experiences and attractions throughout the venue!
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Anime Ink Con 2023
January 27 - 29, 2023
Anime Ink Con is the world's first Anime tattoo convention combining all the best parts from the Anime and Tattoo worlds.
To purchase tickets, click here.
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Forbes Travel Guide Hospitality Training
January 30, 2023
The Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority has partnered with Forbes Travel Guide since 2017 to offer free hospitality trainings to both leadership and frontline level employees.
Please click here to register.
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Miami Beach Emergency Small Business Expense Reimbursement Grant — Funding Still Available
Small businesses in Miami Beach are encouraged to apply for a $20,000 emergency grant to cover rent, mortgage, utilities, payroll and operating expenses incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. The grants are awarded on a first-come, first-qualified basis. Interested businesses may apply here.
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City of Miami Beach Unveils New Vacant Storefront Cover Designs
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. Now the City is excited to announce five new designs have been added to the Program catalog.
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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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
Making movies and other film projects in Miami Beach has never been easier! A new incentive program brings new guidelines, and fewer restrictions. To review program guidelines and apply, click 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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Plastic Free Miami Beach
PlasticFreeMB showcases businesses that have taken action to reduce plastics from their establishment and to help organizations learn and implement best practices in the area of environmental stewardship. Learn why and how we're combating single-use plastic here. Interested businesses can register 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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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.
| | Become A Registered City of Miami Beach Vendor | | To read more and to register click here. | | |
COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Site Near City Hall
Nomi Health continues to operate the testing and vaccination site located on the first floor of the Pennsylvania Garage (G9) at 17 Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. The site operates seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. with no appointment necessary. Vaccines are administered until 5 p.m., while testing continues until 6 p.m. The site is also administering the COVID-19 vaccine for ages 6 months+ and offering single booster doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to those eligible to receive them. Nomi Health has opened an additional walk-up testing site at 8400 Collins Ave for ages 5 and up. This location also operates seven days a week from 8 a.m.to 6 p.m. with no appointment necessary. It offers both rapid and PCR tests.
Click here for more information.
| | 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. | | |
NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE
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