Miami is a vibrant business community with global connections. Miami has a vast array of resources to assist you in the growth and expansion of your business. In addition to the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, there are a number of premier business organizations and chamber members that provide the breadth and depth of knowledge and connections that you need.

On this page you will find links to a number of organizations and agencies, all of whom are focused to assist your business needs. Whether you are starting up, relocating your business, or expanding your business, you have come to the right place. We at the Chamber can also customize a program to assist you in your particular requirements or objectives. For information, call 305-350-7700 or email dgalindo@miamichamber.com.

BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS IN THE GREATER MIAMI AREA

The Beacon Council – Miami
As Miami-Dade County's official economic development partnership, The Beacon Council is charged with bringing new, job-generating investments to the community, while assisting existing businesses in their efforts to expand.

The Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau
The Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) is a private, not-for-profit sales and marketing organization. It is a private-public partnership with more than one thousand private business members and four local governments. To advance its mission of attracting and encouraging individuals and organizations to visit Greater Miami and the Beaches, the GMCVB supports all community activities that enhance Greater Miami and the Beaches as an attractive and desirable place for meetings, business, or leisure.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT- BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC RESOURCES

The City of Miami Department of Economic Development
The Department of Economic Development is prepared to assist you with your business needs. A variety of incentives and resources are available to assist investors, business owners and entrepreneurs start a business, expand an existing business, and create new jobs. Additionally, the department is responsible for the administration of the City's real estate portfolio and the generation of development opportunities.

Miami Dade County Portal
The world wide web information portal for Miami-Dade County. This portal is designed to be your ‘window' into County government, making it easier for you to locate the information and service you need, ranging from business development and assistance, public safety, cultural events, and recreational activities. The newest version of the web portal -- miamidade.gov – is an enhanced version or the county's award-winning public access website.

City of Coral Gables Business Web Portal
This portal is the “point of entry” to the resources and information for doing business in the City of Coral Gables.

City of Miami Beach Business Web Portal
This portal is the “point of entry” to the resources and information for doing business in the City of Miami Beach.

Miami Downtown Development Authority
Works with and serves government, business, community stakeholders and downtown property owners to advocate, facilitate, plan and execute public/private implementation based on a shared vision and strategy for coordinated action that will strengthen downtown's position as a livable city and regional center for commerce, culture & tourism.

City Of Homestead Web Portal
This site provides access to the City of Homestead and its Economic Development Department.

Village of Key Biscayne
Website for the village of Key Biscayne and the village government.

MIAMI FREE TRADE ZONES

The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce holds the license to the Miami Free Trade Zone. Call or write us for more information on how we can help you utilize the free trade zone to benefit of your business. Visit http://www.miamizone.com/ for more information on the Miami Free Trade Zone.


OTHER TRADE ORGANIZATIONS

The Jay Malina International Trade Consortium
The mission of the Jay Malina International Trade Consortium (ITC) is to promote two-way trade through Miami-Dade County.

OTHER KEY SITES TO SUPPORT YOUR BUSINESS - AIR, LAND, AND SEA

Miami International Airport

Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport

Opa-Locka Airport

Homestead General Aviation Facility and Airport

Dante B. Fascell Port of Miami

Miami-Date Transit- Metrorail, Metrobus, Metromover, and Paratransit

South Florida Regional Transit Authority

KEY LINKS FOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSES

Efloridabusiness.com

State of Florida Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development

Enterprise Florida Inc.