Celebrating National Black Business Month: Empowerment through Entrepreneurship – Miami Beach Business Concierge and Licensing Day

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow, this open house is your one-stop shop for personalized, in-person support. Meet directly with City staff, County agencies, and local business resource partners who are here to help you cut through red tape, unlock new opportunities, and get answers on the spot.

Get expert guidance, explore funding and incentive programs, and find out how to make the most of what Miami Beach has to offer for your business.

EVENT SCHEDULE

10:00am – 12:00am    Open House & Concierge Services  – 2nd Floor (Building Department)
12:15pm – 12:45pm      Panel: Building a More Business-Friendly Miami Beach – 3rd Floor (Commission Chambers)
1:00pm – 3:00pm        Continued Open House & Concierge Services  – 2nd Floor (Building Department)

Staff will be on-site to assist with:

• Miami Beach Business Tax Receipt (BTR) applications and renewals
• Miami-Dade County Local Business Tax Receipt (LBTR) applications and renewals
• Miami Beach Pop Up Permits and Outdoor Dining Concessions
• Miami Beach Vendor Registration
• Business Grants and Incentive Programs
• Business preparedness resources and continuity planning

Meet with Representatives From:

City of Miami Beach Departments
Building, Economic Development, Emergency Management, Finance, Planning & Zoning, Procurement, Public Works, and Tourism & Culture

Miami-Dade County Agencies
Building, DERM, Office of the Tax Collector, Water & Sewer

Business Support Partners
CareerSource South Florida – Workforce solutions & hiring incentives
U.S. Small Business Administration – Funding, technical assistance & business guidance

LUNCHTIME PANEL: Building a More Business-Friendly Miami Beach

Join us at 12:15 PM in the 3rd Floor Commission Chambers for a dynamic Lunchtime Panel spotlighting key City initiatives that are shaping the future of business in Miami Beach. Over a 30-minute moderated discussion, departmental leads will share how their programs, and our collaborative efforts, are making it easier than ever to launch and grow a business:

• Steve Anthony – Director – Miami Beach Economic Development 
• Manny Marquez – Assistant Director –  Miami Beach Finance
• Thomas Mooney – Director – Miami Beach Planning & Zoning
• Charles Ortiz – Miami Beach Outdoor Dining Program Coordinator
• Vince Seijas – Director – Miami Beach Building Department

Business Concierge & Licensing Day
OPEN HOUSE
🗓 August 22, 2025
🕙 10 AM – 3 PM
📍 Miami Beach City Hall
1700 Convention Center Drive – 2^nd Floor
Miami Beach, FL 33139

🚗 Closest Parking: G7 Garage – 1755 Meridian Avenue

📧 Questions? Contact us at mbbiz@miamibeachfl.gov
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