ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION


The primary functions of the Economic Development Division are business assistance, attracting and supporting private capital investment, market research, and legislative affairs. The Division works with businesses and organizations in order to enhance the City’s business environment and to promote the overall image of the City’s commercial districts; identifies and implements strategies and programs to expand, develop, recruit and retain businesses; conducts research in order to provide as much economic information as possible to existing and potential investors; applies private sector standards for responsiveness and customer satisfaction in order to encourage investment; works with the State and Federal governments to further the City’s interests; and balances private sector needs with neighborhood quality of life issues.

MARKET RESEARCH:
Statistical Abstract (Short)
Statistical Abstract (Long)
Miami Beach Annual Visitor Report
List of Available Reports 

BUSINESS ASSISTANCE:
Economic Development Overview
How to Open a Business
Federal and State Forms
Small Business Start Up Guide 

INCENTIVES:
Enterprise Zone & Tax Refunds
Other State Incentives

LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS 

For further information contact the City of Miami Beach Economic Development Division
Phone:  305 673-7193

Kevin Crowder, Economic Development Division Director:  kevincrowder@miamibeachfl.gov