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ABC Associated Builders and Contractors Inc Florida East Coast Chapter
ACCION, USA
AGP Miami – Accelerated Growth Partners, Inc. The LAB
AIM Program: Actively Investing in Miami-Dade
BAC Funding Corporation
Barry University
British American Business Council Miami
Builder’s Association of South Florida
Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC) at Converge Miami (Formerly at University of Miami Life Sciences & Tech Park)
CareerSource South Florida (Miami-Dade County Headquarters)
CareerSource South Florida Carol City
CareerSource South Florida City of Miami
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Carrie P. Meek Entrepreneurial Education Center
North Campus Miami-Dade Community College 6300 NW 7th Ave
Miami FL, 33150
305-237-1900
Chamber – Town of Medley Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – ABICC Association of Bi-National Chambers of Commerce in Florida
Chamber – Argentine-American Chamber of Commerce of Florida
Chamber – Barbados-USA Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce Florida
Chamber – British American Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – CAMACOL – Latin Chamber of Commerce of the USA
Chamber – Chamber South
Chamber – Chile-U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – Congolese-American Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – Costa Rica U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – Dominican International Chamber of Commerce (DICC) of Florida
104 SW 9th Street, Ground Floor
Miami FL, 33130
305-643-5535
Chamber – Doral Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – Ecuadorian American Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – Florida China Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – French American Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – German-American Business Chamber of Florida, Inc. South East Chapter
Chamber – Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – Greater Miami Shores Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – Greater North Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – Greater North Miami Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – Haitian-American Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – Honduran-USA Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – Hungarian American Chamber of Commerce of Florida
Chamber – India-U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – International Chamber of Mercosur in the US
Chamber – Italian-American Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – Jamaica USA Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (JAUSACC)
Chamber – Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – Korean-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Miami (ABiCC)
Chamber – Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – Miami Beach Latin Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (MDGLCC)
Chamber – Nicaraguan American Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – North Dade Regional Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – Polish American Chamber of Commerce of Florida & the Americas
Chamber – Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of South Florida
Chamber – Romania – USA Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – South Dade Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce, Florida
Chamber – The Netherlands American Business Chamber of Miami (NABCM)
Chamber – The Norwegian Shipping Club & Norwegian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC)
Chamber – United States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce
Chamber – Venezuelan-American Chamber of Commerce of Florida
1600 Ponce De Leon Blvd, 10th Floor #1033
Coral Gables FL, 33134
786 350-1190
Chamber – Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Miami-Dade County
Code Fever – Black Tech Week
Commercial Industrial Association of South Florida (CIASF)
Coral Gables FL, 33156
305-662-6115
The CIASF provides networking opportunities for persons
interested in industrial real estate. It is also involved in
working with government authorities to improve the regulatory
climate for real estate.
Consulate – ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
Consulate – ARGENTINA
1101 Brickell Avenue, North Tower, Suite 900
Miami FL, 33131
305-373-1889
Consulate – AUSTRALIA
Law Offices of Slesnick and Casey, LLP 2701 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Suite 200
Coral Gables FL, 33134-6020
305-448-5672
Consulate – AUSTRIA
Consulate – BAHAMAS
Consulate – BELGIUM
Consulate – BELIZE
Consulate – BOLIVIA
Consulate – BRAZIL
Consulate – CANADA
Servcorp - Southeast Financial Center 200 S Biscayne Blvd # 1600
Miami FL, 33131
305-579-1600
Consulate – CHILE
Consulate – COLOMBIA
Consulate – DENMARK
Consulate – DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Consulate – ECUADOR
Consulate – EL SALVADOR
Consulate – ESTONIA
Consulate – FINLAND
Consulate – FRANCE
Consulate – GERMANY
100 Biscayne Blvd, Suite 2200
Miami FL, 33132
305-358-0290
www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/03__Consulates/Miami/00/__Home.html
Consulate – GRENADA
Consulate – GUATEMALA
Consulate – HAITI
Consulate – HUNGARY
1550 Madruga Avenue, Suite 201
Coral Gables FL, 33146
305-448-2131
Consulate – ISRAEL
Consulate – ITALY
4000 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Suite 590
Coral Gables FL, 33146
305-374-6322
Consulate – JAMAICA
Consulate – JAPAN
80 S.W. 8th Street, Suite 3200
Miami FL, 33130
305-530-9090
Consulate – LATVIA
Consulate – MEXICO
Consulate – MOLDOVA
Consulate – PARAGUAY
Consulate – PERU
Consulate – REPUBLIC OF CHINA (TAIWAN) Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Miami
2333 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Suite 610
Coral Gables FL, 33134
305-443-8917
Consulate – SENEGAL
Consulate – SPAIN
Consulate – SURINAME
7205 N.W. 19th Street, Suite 302
Miami FL, 33126
305-463-0694
Consulate – SWEDEN
101 N. E. 3rd Avenue Tower 101, Suite 1700B
Fort Lauderdale FL, 33301
954-467-3507
Consulate – THAILAND
Consulate – THE NETHERLANDS
Consulate – TOGO
Consulate – TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
Consulate – TURKEY
Consulate – UGANDA
Consulate – UNITED KINGDOM
1001 Brickell Bay Drive, Suite 2800
Miami FL, 33131
305-400-6400
Consulate – URUGUAY
Division of Corporations Florida Department of State
Tallahassee FL, 32399
850-245-6052
Articles of Incorporation must be prepared, executed and
filed for all corporations doing business in the State of Florida.
The division of Corporations provides appropriate forms,
as well as a variety of information regarding Corporate and
Uniform Commercial Code filings.
Doral Business Council
Miami FL, 33126
305-470-9597
The Doral Business Council is the leading advocate for economic development and business promotion for the Doral area. The advantages of the DBC are its strategic alliances and key relationships with business and community leaders.
Downtown Development Authority (DDA)
EcoTech Visions
Endeavour Miami
Coral Gables FL, 33134
Endeavor is the only non-profit that supports high-impact entrepreneurs around the world. Its' “mentor capitalist” model breaks down economic and cultural barriers to entrepreneurship through advising from its' network of world-class business leaders.
Enterprise Florida, Inc.
Miami FL, 33134
305-808-3660
Enterprise Florida, Inc. is a not-for-profit government-business
partnership established to guide the development of
Florida’s economy. Its mission is to maintain a business
friendly climate conducive to increasing Florida’s trade volume
and the creating and retention of jobs.
Export-Import Bank of U.S.
FDA – Miami Resident Post
15100 NW 67th Ave., 4th floor
Miami Lakes FL, 33014
305-816-1474, 305-978-0276
Florida Alternative Investment Assocations (FLAIA)
Florida Angel Nexus
Florida Business Development Corporation (FBDC)
Florida Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association
Doral FL, 33126
305-499-9490
The Florida Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association
provides a forum for discussing the barriers to importing and
exporting, with updates and seminars concerning international
shipping and transportation.
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
Tallahassee FL, 32399-4120
850-717-8960
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity provides information about workforce programs, community development opportunities, and economic development initiatives and programs.
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
Florida Export Finance Corporation (FEFC)
Miami FL, 33172
786-845-0400
www.fefc.biz or www.floridafinance.org
FLORIDA EXPORT FINANCE CORPORATION provides access to direct loans up to $50,000 or loan guarantees up to $500,000 for Florida's small and medium-sized businesses. The FEFC was created by the State in 1993 as a not for profit corporation with a mandate to expand employment and income opportunities to Florida residents by increased exports of goods and services resulting from assistance given by the FEFC to Florida companies.
Florida International University (FIU) College of Law Clinical Program, Community Department Clinic
Florida Memorial University
Miami Gardens FL, 33054
305-626-3782
Members of the One Community One Goal Academic Leaders Council
Florida Power & Light Small Business Tool
Miami FL, 33130
http://www.poweringflorida.com/smbiztool
FPL's Small Business Tool provides comprehensive market analysis designed to help small businesses becnchmark against the competition, identify and map potential customers and suppliers, map demographics, labor force and consumer expenditure data and find the best places to advertise.
Florida SER-Jobs for Progress, Inc.
Miami FL, 33166
305-871-2820
SER-Jobs for Progress is a not-for-profit organization
dedicated to enabling individuals and families to become
self-sufficient through education, workforce development
and employment.
Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council
Miami FL, 33138
305-762-6151
SFMSDC fosters the development of business relationships
between member corporations, universities, financial institutions
and minority-owned business. Programs are designed
to introduce minority suppliers to corporate members and to
secure purchase orders and contracts for minorities.
Florida Venture Forum
Tampa FL, 33606
813-335-8116
The Florida Venture Forum is a statewide member based organization that helps entrepreneurs obtain funding through education, strategic partnering, and effective networking. The Forum hosts the annual Florida Venture Capital Conference that has been instrumental in helping Florida based entrepreneurs ahcieve almost $3 billion in funding to date.
Florida-China Association, Inc. & SEUS Japan Association
Goldman Sachs 10K Small Businesses
Miami FL, 33131
305-755-1000
http://www.goldmansachs.com/citizenship/10000-small-businesses/US/
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is an investment to help entrepreneurs create jobs and economic opportunity by providing greater access to education, capital and business support services. With 31 sites across the United States and United Kingdom, 10,000 Small Businesses has served over 6,100 small business owners. The program has reached businesses from all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C, and has resulted in immediate and sustained business growth for the alumni of the program.
Greater Miami Business Opportunity Fund
Coral Gables FL, 33143
786-871-4237
www.nlp-inc.com/greater-miami-business-opportunity-fund.aspx
The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce develops and
promotes strong relations with the international community;
the International Economic Development Department
assists businesses in developing export-import guidelines
and marketing.
Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB)
Hubb Coworking
Johnson & Wales University
Knight Foundation
Miami FL, 33131
http://www.knightfoundation.org/
Knight Foundation is a national foundation with strong local roots. They invest in journalism, in the arts, and in the success of cities where brothers John S. and James L. Knight once published newspapers. Their goal is to foster informed and engaged communities, which are essential for a healthy democracy.
Latin Builders Association, Inc. (LBA)
MADE at the Citadel
Miami Bayside Foundation
Miami FL, 33131
305-379-7070 ext. 204
www.miamibaysidefoundation.org
BF is a nonprofit organization designed to advance economic development in the City of Miami through the support of minority businesses and education. MBF seeks to do this through the creation and administration of a loan programs for minority businesses, the creation of programs and educational scholarships for minorities, and by providing technical assistance to local organizations engaged in economic development.
Miami Dade College (MDC) Career Services & Continuing Education Departments
Miami Dade College (MDC)
Miami Dade College (MDC) Wolfson Campus
Office of Community Education 300 NE 2nd Ave, Room 1158
Miami FL, 33132
305-237-3120
Miami Free Zone (MFZ)
Miami FL, 33172
305-591-4300
The Miami Free Zone offers users the benefits of import,
storage, and mixing and assembly of merchandise with domestic
goods, while avoiding customs duties for re-exports
and delaying duties on imports.
Miami Innovation Fund
Miami Innovation Fund is a venture capital firm specializing in angel funding, micro-seed, pre-seed, seed, start-up, and very early-stage investments. The firm does not invest in the bio-technology sector. It seeks to make equity investments in the information technology sector with a focus on mobile, social, web, search, gaming, SaaS, interactive marketing, media, and telecommunications, including all mobile device applications, business service and application software across most vertical industries. It targets investing in South Florida and Miami. The firm will also provide funding to recent graduates of the numerous incubators that are now prevalent in South Florida.
Miami-Dade Aviation Department Miami International Airport (MIA)
Miami-Dade Beacon Council
Miami-Dade County Transit Agency
Miami FL, 33136
305-891-3131
The Miami-Dade Transit Agency is responsible for operating
a four-tiered transportation system that links a 21-mile
elevated rail system, a downtown people mover, countywide
bus service and special transportation for the elderly and
handicapped.
Miami-Dade County Department of Building
Miami FL, 33136
786-315-2000
This department provides building permit processing
and enforces regulations governing buildings and unsafe
structures.
Miami-Dade County Department of Environmental Resource Management (DERM)
Miami FL, 33136
305-372-6789
DERM permits, monitors and regulates all facilities with
respect to the protection of ambient air quality and water
distribution, and enforces other environmental regulations
under the purview of Miami-Dade County.
Miami-Dade County Department of Fire Rescue
Doral FL, 33178
786-331-5000
The Fire Department reviews plans for fire code compliance, construction inspections for both new and existing structures, and issues Certificates of Occupancy
Miami-Dade County Department of Housing and Community Development
Miami FL, 33136
786-469-4100
Http://www.miamidade.gov/housing/community-development.asp
The Office of Housing and Community Development assists
businesses seeking financial assistance, including loans,
for start-ups and expansions. The area-specific programs
are designed to assist in the commercial redevelopment of
properties located in Miami Dade County’s State Enterprise
Zone, Federal Enterprise Community-Empowerment Zone,
Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Areas (NRSAs), Eligible
Block Groups and Designated Targeted Urban Areas.
Miami-Dade County Department of Planning and Zoning
Miami FL, 33128
305-375-2800
This department prepares and maintains the
Comprehensive Development Master Plan, prepares
population projections, administers zoning regulations
for unincorporated Miami-Dade County, and other related
duties.
Miami-Dade County Department of Public Works
Miami FL, 33128
305-375-2960
The Public Works Department reviews plans for construction of public works or public utilities, issues permits and inspections construction public rights-of-way and private property in the unincorporated areas of Miami-Dade County
Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources
Miami-Dade County Department of Small Business Development
Stephen P. Clark Center 111 NW 1st Street, Suite 2130
Miami FL, 33128
305-375-3111
Miami-Dade County Industrial Development Authority (IDA)
Miami FL, 33130
305-579-0070
Through the issuance of Tax Exempt Industrial Development
Revenue Bonds, the Miami-Dade County Industrial Development
Authority provides below-market interest rate financing
for fixed asset projects. For qualified borrowers, loans
ranging from $2 million to $10 million for terms up to 20
years can be made available at interest rates approximating
75% of the prevailing New York prime rate. Eligible projects
can include manufacturing, assembly, printing and food
processing, and others in which raw material is converted
or combined with other raw material to produce a finished
or semi-finished product. Eligible costs can include the
purchase of land, construction of new buildings and purchase
and installation of new equipment. The purchase and
rehabilitation of an existing facility may also qualify. Since
authorizing its first industrial development revenue bond
issue, the authority has issued in excess of $814 million in
bonds for local projects
Miami-Dade County Military Affairs Board Office of Community Advocacy
Stephen P. Clark Center 111 NW 1st Street, 10th Floor, Suite 1034
Miami FL, 33128
305-375-5730
Miami-Dade County Office of Economic Development and International Trade
Miami FL, 33128
305-375-1254
www.miamidade.gov/business/international-trade.asp
International trade plays an important role in the economy of Miami-Dade County. It supports over 100,000 jobs and continues to be one of the key trade and logistics industries. It's strategy is to promote international trade by emphasizing the County’s unique combination of assets – its geography, superior infrastructure, business climate, and access to financial services, to the worldwide trading community, and to help local companies’ access global markets.
Miami-Dade County Procurement Management
111 NW 1st Street, Suite 1300
Miami FL, 33128
305-375-5773 Vendor Assistance: 305-375-5773 Español: 305-375-5773 Kreyol: 305-375-2307
Miami-Dade County Public Housing and Community Development
Miami-Dade County Public Schools – Office of Economic Opportunity
Miami-Dade County Research Division
http://www.miamidade.gov/economy/reports.asp
Miami-Dade County Research Division provides research and reports from the Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources.
Miami-Dade County Research Division
Miami-Dade County Seaport Department Port Miami
Miami FL, 33132
305-371-7678
The Port of Miami is the gateway and the transshipment hub of
the Americas. It is a container and general cargo facility, with
roll on/roll off berths and more sailings to Central and South
America and the Caribbean than any other port in the world.
Miami-Dade County Tax Collector
Miami FL, 33128
305-270-4916
www.miamidade.gov/taxcollector
This office issues, renews, and transfers occupational
licenses for companies located in unincorporated areas of
Miami-Dade County. Businesses located in a municipality
need to obtain a municipal occupational license as well.
Specific information is available from each municipality
Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust (MDEAT)
Stephen P. Clark Center 111 NW 1 Street, Suite 2032
Miami FL, 33128
305-375-5661
Miami-Dade Water & Sewer Department (WASD)
Miamidadesites Website: miamidadesites.com
Military Miami-Dade Miami-Dade Beacon Council
Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) – U.S. Dept. of Commerce
Minority Business Enterprise Center (MBEC)
970 SW 1st St, Suite 405
Miami FL, 33130
786-515-0670
http://www.miamigov.com/accessmiamijobs/business_general.html
Municipality – City of Aventura
19200 West Country Club Drive
Aventura FL, 33180
305-466-8900 Economic Development: 305-466-8940
Municipality – City of Coral Gables
Municipality – City of Cutler Bay
Municipality – City of Doral
Municipality – City of Florida City
Municipality – City of Hialeah
Municipality – City of Hialeah Gardens
10001 NW 87 Ave
Hialeah Gardens FL, 33016
305-558-4114 Economic Development: 305-558-4114 ext.237
Municipality – City of Homestead
Municipality – City of Miami
Municipality – City of Miami Beach
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach FL, 33139
305-673-7000 Economic Development: 305-673-7010
Municipality – City of Miami Gardens
Municipality – City of Miami Springs
Municipality – City of North Miami
776 NE 125 Street
North Miami FL, 33161
305-893-6511 Economic Development: 305-893-6511 ext.12164
Municipality – City of North Miami Beach
17011 NE 19th Avenue
North Miami Beach FL, 33162
305-947-7581 Economic Development: 305-787-6053
Municipality – City of Opa-locka
Municipality – City of South Miami
Municipality – City of Sweetwater
Municipality – City of West Miami
Municipality – Town of Bay Harbor
Municipality – Town of Medley
Municipality – Town of Miami Lakes
Municipality – Town of Surfside
Municipality – Village of El Portal
Municipality – Village of Key Biscayne
Municipality – Village of Miami Shores
Municipality – Village of Pinecrest
NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association South Florida Chapter
National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC)
NAWBO Miami – National Association of Women Business Owners
Neighborhood Lending Partners, Inc. (NLP)/ Greater Miami Business Opportunity Fund
Coral Gables FL, 33143
786-773-1073 786-871-4237
https://www.nlp-inc.com/greater-miami-business-opportunity-fund.aspx
Neighborhood Lending Partners, Inc. ("NLP") is a multi-bank lending consortium providing financing to for profit and non-profit developers of affordable housing and community revitalization. NLP offers products, services and programs that were created to incentivize the private sector to invest in affordable housing and community revitalization. NLP is actively engaged with local governments and housing authorities,
Neighbors & Neighbors Association (NANA)
Miami FL, 33150
305-756-0605
NANA has a wealth of experience in assisting small businesses realize economic success. NANA's technical assistance includes, but is not limited to, business training, negotiating with government agencies, permits, licenses, code compliance, completing loan and grant applications, Miami-Dade County Business Entity Registration Application, and helping non computer literate business owners complete Daily Sales Reports. NANA administers Miami-Dade County's "Mom and Pop Small Business Grant Program" which provides financial and technical assistance to qualified small businesses approved to receive dedicated funding through Miami-Dade County. In turn, small businesses have the opportunity to interact with local government under favorable conditions. Funds from the grant can be used to purchase equipment, supplies, advertising/marketing, inventory, building liability insurance, security systems and to make minor renovations.
OIC of South Florida (OIC-SFL)
OWIT South Florida – Organization of Women In International Trade
Partners for Self Employment, Inc.
Miami FL, 33137
305-438-1407
www.partnersforselfemployment.com
Since opening its doors, PSE has provided invaluable training, access to credit, financial counseling, savings programs for future homeowners, peer support to small businesses, as well as loans to more than 8,000 clients in Miami-Dade and South Broward Counties. 95% of our clients maintain a part-time home-based business, which provides additional income – averaging $10,000.00 per year.
Pipeline WorkSpaces
Prospera (Formerly HBIF – Hispanic Business Initiative Fund)
Realtors Association of Greater Miami & The Beaches
Miami FL, 33166
305-468-7000
Chartered by the National Association of Realtors in 1920, this year MIAMI marks 95 years of service to Realtors, the buying and selling public, and the communities in South Florida. MIAMI's membership was 162 in the beginning, now it has more than 40,000 members. It is the largest local realtor association in the nation.
Rokk3r Labs
Miami FL, 33127
305-259-6637
Rokk3r Labs is a platform where entrepreneurs partner with our strategists, creatives, and engineers to cobuild and launch exponential companies.
SCORE Miami Dade
Miami FL, 33134
SCORE offers free one-on-one business mentoring, workshops and online, expert resources
Small Business Development Center at Florida International University (SBDC at FIU)
FIU Downtown on Brickell 1101 Brickell Avenue South Tower Penthouse, 11th Floor
Miami FL, 33131
305-779-9230
South Florida Community Development Coalition (SFCDC)
Miami FL, 33128
786-237-2125
http://southfloridacdc.org/about/staff/
South Florida Community Development Coalition is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to building communities and developing assets in Miami-Dade County. SFCDC provides benefits to its' members including funding alerts, technical assistance, training scholarships, increased visibility in the community, opportunities to promote events, job openings and more. Membership is open to individuals and organizations.
South Florida Manufacturing Association (SFMA)
South Florida Regional Planning Council (SFRPC)
Venture Plublic Center 3440 Hollywood Blvd, Suite 140
Hollywood FL, 33021
954-985-4416
St. Thomas University
Miami Gardens FL, 33054
305-628-6577
Members of the One Community One Goal Academic Leaders Council
StartUP FIU at Florida International University
StartUP FIU at Florida International University
Miami FL, 33199
305-348-2000
StartUP FIU is collaborative, entrepreneurship hub to help FIU students, faculty and early-stage startup entrepreneurs create and grow their businesses in South Florida.
Talent Development Network
305-348 3151
The Talent Development Network is based on the One Community One Goal Targeted Industry Strategic Plan and focuses on creating internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students in seven industries: Aerospace, Creative Design, Hospitality and Leisure, Information Technology, Life Sciences and Health Care, International Banking and Finance and Trade and Logistics.
The Idea Center at Miami Dade College
Miami FL, 33132
305-237-7809
The Idea Center supports entrepreneurs in bringing their ideas to life through courses, sessions, special events and training programs. It conducts one-of-a-kind conferences to meet people who are eager to learn through experience. The Idea Center is industry-agnostic and offers more than 15 innovative programs including design thinking and 21st-century skills needed to earn extra income, start your own business, solve community problems or launch your career.
The LAB Miami
The Technology Foundation of the Americas – eMerge Americas
Trade – ACC10 Catalonia Trade & Investment (Formerly COPCA)
2655 Le Jeune Road, Suite 810
Coral Gables FL, 33134
305-442-4018
Trade – BRAZIL Brazilian Government Trade Bureau
Trade – CHILE ProChile Chilean Trade Bureau
Trade – CHINA China Latin America Trade Center
Trade – COLOMBIA Colombian Trade Government Bureau Pro Export
601 Brickell Dey Drive, Suite 608
Miami FL, 33131
305-374-3144
http://www.procolombia.co/en/office-network/north-america/united-states
Trade – Colombian-American Chamber of Commerce
Trade – DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Dominican Republic Government Tourist Office
Trade – GUATEMALA Guatemala Trade and Investment
Trade – ITALY Italian Trade Commission
1 SE 3rd Ave, Suite 1000
Miami FL, 33131
305-461-3896
Trade – KOREA Korea Trade Center
2 S Biscayne Blvd
Miami FL, 33131-1806
305-374-4648
http://www.uskoreaconnect.org/about/partners/korea-trade-investment-promotion.html
Trade – MALAYSIA Malaysian External Trade Development
703 NW 62nd Ave, Suite 150
Miami FL, 33126
305-267-8779
Trade – MEXICO PROMEXICO
Trade – PortMiami Foreign Trade Zone 281
Trade – SPAIN Trade Commission of Spain
Trade – TAIWAN Taiwan Trade Center
U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) – Miami International Airport
Miami FL, 33122
305-869-2800
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/toolbox/contacts/ ports/fl/5206.xml
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the fedeal law enforcement agency of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security. It safegards America's borders thereby protecting the public from dangerous people and materials while enhancing the Nation's global conomic competitiveness by enabling legitimate trade and travel.
U.S. Department of Commerce Miami U.S. Export Assistance Center
Miami FL, 33126
305-526-7428
http://2016.export.gov/florida/
This office provides exporters with trade leads and market
research regarding the best potential overseas markets for
their products. The trade specialists offer one-on-one export
counseling for beginning exporters, as well as the more
experienced traders. Trade leads identified by the U. S and
Foreign Commercial Service officers of the U.S. Department
of Commerce and funneled daily into an electronic bulletin
board known as the RTOP Trade Opportunity Program. The
leads include opportunities for direct sales, representation,
investment, licensing, joint ventures and foreign government
tender.
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Miami FL, 33131
305-536-5521
The U.S. SBA guarantees up to $1.2 million in loans and up
to $750,000 for revolving line of credit for qualified exporters.
The agency cosponsors matchmakers and provides
training-counseling in international trade, as well as supplying
marketing information through Export Information
Service.
United States Census
The Census Bureau's mission is to serve as the leading source of quality data about the nation's people and economy.
University of Miami (UM) Career Services & Continuing Education
Venture Café Miami
Venture Hive
Vision Council, Inc.
Homestead FL, 33033
305-247-7082
A public-private entity, Vision Council is a non-profit membership
organization made up of local governmental, institutional,
and business entities. Offering assistance to companies,
considering new or expanded operations in South
Miami-Dade in the following: Business and professional
contacts, site selection, permitting, and licensing, access
to financing, demographics and market research, business
incentive and support programs, workforce procurement,
business plan development, business forums and workshops.
WeWork
Women’s Business Development Council of South Florida Florida Regional Partner of WBENC dba Her Company
World Trade Center
Miami FL, 33132
305-871-7910
The World Trade Center promotes two-way trade through
education, trade missions, discussion lunches and specialized seminars. The center serves as a community source of
reference and information in international business.