Business Resources

Vacant Storefront Cover Program
Property Owners! Cover your vacant street-level commercial building with artistic designs approved by the city. Our Goal is to beautify vacant storefront windows and doors. This voluntary, no-cost program features pre-approved designs that are temporary and easy to remove.

Start-Up Resources
U.S. Small Business Administration

Veterans Small Business Guide by Digital.com
In this guide, we outline the steps you’ll take to get a successful company off the ground.

Disaster Preparedness for Small Businesses
National Council for Safety Protection and Wellness

Miramar Business Resources

• Small Business Information: Where to start, no matter what stage of business you're in.
• BID Contractor Database: The City Commission has approved the BID Act to 1. provide small, minority, and disadvantaged businesses.
• Business Tax Receipt: Any person wishing to engage in or manage any business, profession, or occupation with the City.
• Business Directory: Add your business to our Local Business Directory. Find a business service in the City of Miramar. Be Seen by Tourist & Residents.
• Connect with Miramar: Our Economic Development staff is available to speak and/or meet with you.
• Business Events: Upcoming Events & Webinars.
• Available Space: This page is available to assist with questions regarding Miramar Real Estate.
• Hurricane Preparedness: Review resources to help prepare your business for hurricanes.
• Loan Resources: Find out where you can get loans for your business.
• Miramar-Pembroke Pines Regional Chamber of Commerce: The city will provide $150 towards your 1st-year membership dues.
• Vendor Registration: Thank you for registering as a vendor with the City of Miramar. The City is developing vendor self-services. Email the Procurement Department if you have any questions while completing the registration process.
• Get Certified: Small Business Enterprise (SBE), County Business Enterprise (CBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), or Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) program requirements.

Broward Business Resources

• Broward College Entrepreneurship Experience
• Innovative Bonds
• South Florida Anchor Alliance
• CareerSource Broward
• CareerSource Broward Employer Services

Federal and State Resources

• BusinessUSA
• Enterprise Florida
• Florida Department of State Division of Corporations (Sunbiz)
• Starting a Business in Florida
• Florida Department of Transportation
• Florida Economic Development Council (FEDC)
• Florida Manufacturing Extension Partnership (Florida MEP)

Florida MEP Small Business Consulting Program

• Florida Office of Supplier Diversity
• Florida Regional Minority Business Council
• Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Fort Lauderdale
• Florida Virtual Entrepreneur Center (FLVEC)
• Florida Women's Business Center
• International Business Council
• International Economic Development Council (IEDC)
• Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
• IRS Video Portal
• MyFlorida.com - The Official Portal for the State of Florida
• MyFloridaCFO.com - Your Money Matters for Small Business
• Small Business Administration (SBA)
• South Florida Manufacturers Association (SFMA)
• South Florida Water Management District
• The Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship, South Florida

Other Resources

• Miramar Land Development Code
• Broward County Property Appraisers Office
• Miramar Code of Ordinances
• Broward County Resilient Environment Department
• Broward County Board of Rules & Appeals (BORA)
• Miramar - Pembroke Pines Regional Chamber of Commerce
• South Florida Regional Planning Council
• State Road 7/US 441 Collaborative
• Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
• Florida Department of State Division of Corporations
• U.S. Census - American Fact Finder
• U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
• U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)