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Downtown Miami a Thriving Hub for Small Businesses

Downtown Miami is a thriving hub for small businesses, contributing to the area’s dynamic and diverse economic landscape. They contribute to the vibrant and diverse character, providing unique products, services, and experiences for both locals and visitors.

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Permit Clinic

Need help opening a business or resolving permit issues in Downtown Miami?
The Miami DDA, in partnership with the City of Miami and Miami-Dade County, offers free assistance to businesses and residents with Permits, Certificates of Use (CU), Business Tax Receipts (BTR), and Code enforcement issues tied to current or prospective leases.

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Events

Upcoming Events

Nominating Committee Meeting

November 12, 2026

All of our meetings are open to the public.
We welcome community participation and encourage anyone interested to attend.

If you need additional information, please feel free to contact us:

Email: manon@miamidda.com

Office Phone: 305-579-6675

We look forward to seeing you at our meetings.

Board of Director Meetings

November 13, 2026

All of our meetings are open to the public.
We welcome community participation and encourage anyone interested to attend.

If you need additional information, please feel free to contact us:

Email: manon@miamidda.com

Office Phone: 305-579-6675

We look forward to seeing you at our meetings.

Block Walk (CBD District)

November 16, 2026

All of our meetings are open to the public. We welcome community participation and encourage anyone interested to attend. If you need additional information, please feel free to contact us: Email: manon@miamidda.com Office Phone: 305-579-6675 We look forward to seeing you at our meetings.
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News

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Monthly Roundup For August: Grants For Artists

Published on August 20, 2026

Each month, Artburst highlights grant and fellowship opportunities for artists in Miami-Dade County, across South Florida and beyond. We’ve included key eligibility requirements, application deadlines and links to learn more. Some opportunities appear again from previous roundups because applications are accepted on a rolling basis or deadlines have not yet passed.

Miami DDA expands safety efforts with self-defense classes downtown

Published on July 12, 2026

Miami residents are learning how to better protect themselves as the Miami Downtown Development Authority expands its efforts to improve public safety through self-defense training and enhanced security measures.

Is downtown Miami safe enough Here’s how we can make sure

Published on July 09, 2026

For over 20 years, starting in the early 1990s, my mother-in-law owned a small jewelry store in downtown Miami. Every afternoon around 4:30 p.m., she would lock the front door, grab her purse and race to her car. She would call her husband or my wife as she left the store and stay on the phone until she was safely inside. Like many business owners of that era, she never took unnecessary chances.
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