Miami DDA

Learn more about our vision to transform #DowntownMiami into the ultimate live-work-play-invest destination in this insightful interview featuring our CEO and Executive Director, Christina Crespi. 

Exciting news for #DowntownMiami’s culinary scene! MOMENTO by Ikaro, an international outpost of the Michelin-starred restaurant Ikaro in La Rioja, is set to open in our district this summer. The restaurant will blend Spanish heritage with Downtown Miami’s dynamic energy, creating a distinctive dining experience that celebrates the flavors of Spain and Latin America. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eHBFuBkq. #MiamiDDA #DowntownMiamiDining #RestaurantOpening

We're back with another Miami DDA #BusinessMinute! As we celebrate #Miami's rise to #16 in Startup Genome's Global #Startup Ecosystem Report, it's the perfect time to explore the Miami DDA's Startup Incentive Program, as well as the other Business Incentive Programs we offer. If you're a creative thinker looking to bring your innovative event to #DowntownMiami, we have a grant program for you, too. Check out our 2024-2025 Downtown Creative Collaborator Grants, now open for submissions. Plus, don't miss exciting new openings at Miami Worldcenter, featuring Free People, Santander Bank, N.A., and The Spot Barbershop. If you're looking for a family-friendly activity, experience the new "Journey to Space" exhibit at Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science. Learn more about #DowntownMiami, the Miami DDA, and our grant programs at MiamiDDA.com. #MiamiDDA #BusinessGrants #StartupGrants #CreativeGrants #DowntownMiamiNews

JPMorganChase is expanding its presence in #DowntownMiami, doubling its #Brickell office space to accommodate an additional 400 employees. The project will also expand the firm’s Miami Client Center to create a world-class meeting and function space for client and employee events. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eGGS3Cti. #MiamiDDA #JPMorganChase #BusinessDevelopment

Last week, we proudly distributed grants to local Flagler Street businesses, supporting their operations and vitality during the ongoing Flagler Street Beautification Project.  Each business received up to $5,000 to assist with rent, utilities, business equipment, and marketing or advertising efforts. Learn more about how these efforts are revitalizing our historic streets and fostering economic health in our vibrant #DowntownMiami area: https://lnkd.in/eEmzyrgi. #MiamiDDA #FlaglerStreet #GrantProgram

We were delighted to take part in the 3rd Annual Miami FASHINNOVATION event, which featured conversations with some of the industry’s most innovative leaders, as well as an exhibition of cutting-edge tech and fashion brands. We remain dedicated to elevating FASHINNOVATION's core values in #DowntownMiami and eagerly anticipate next year's event. #miamidda #fashioninnovation #downtownmiamifashion

Calling all Downtown Miami residents. The City of Miami Beach has announced the launch of a one-year water taxi pilot program to connect #DowntownMiami with #MiamiBeach. The program is expected to begin this summer, with trips between Maurice Gibb Memorial Park in South Beach and Sea Isle Marina in Downtown Miami.   A virtual community meeting about the water taxi program will be held on Tuesday, June 11 at 5:30 p.m. If you’re interested in attending, you can join via this link: https://lnkd.in/ecwJBXEQ.    Read more here: https://lnkd.in/edRFBWaj.

Another culinary gem has recently opened in #DowntownMiami. Located at 100 Biscayne Blvd, "The Bloom" offers a unique dining experience with an innovative menu and stylish ambiance. Learn more about the new #FoodHall here: https://lnkd.in/e-zyKXai. #MiamiDDA #DowntownMiamiDining #MiamiRestaurantOpening

Exciting news for #DowntownMiami commuters! Say goodbye to train transfers and hello to seamless travel with Tri-Rail's new One-Seat Express Service, starting July 1st! This express service will take commuters directly to and from MiamiCentral station, stopping at these key destinations: West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport and the Metrorail Transfer Station. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/er_8uHYX. #downtownmia #miamidda #trirail #miamitransportation

It's time for this week's #BusinessMinute!     For the first time, the Miami DDA is offering incentives for ground-floor retail and startups to move, grow, and become part of our amazing #DowntownMiami community. For more information on our #BusinessIncentive Program, sign up for our newsletter or contact a member of our team.    If you're a soccer fan, you won't want to miss the upcoming FIFA World Cup exhibit at the iconic Freedom Tower. In collaboration with Miami Dade College, this exhibit will feature exciting items from the FIFA Museum in Zurich.    In development news, Downtown Miami will soon welcome West 11, a new kind of luxury residence in partnership with Airbnb. If you're looking for a place to stay sooner, check out Gale Hotels and Residences, now open in Downtown Miami.   To learn more about the #MiamiDDA, visit MiamiDDA.com and look out for our next Business Minute.