Item Coversheet

New Business and Commission Requests - R9  X




COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TO:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission 
FROM:Commissioner Ricky Arriola 
DATE:January  13, 2021
 



SUBJECT:DISCUSS, AND TAKE ACTION IF NECESSARY, ASSISTING THE LINCOLN ROAD BID FUND OUTREACH FOR AN ONLINE VIDEO PANEL FOCUSING ON BUSINESS RELOCATION TO MIAMI BEACH.

ANALYSIS

The Lincoln Road BID aims to promote Miami Beach's existing and future office spaces to employers from the Tri-State and Silicon Valley areas in an effort to encourage financial service and technology firms to relocate to Miami Beach and spur economic development. To get the word out, they propose hosting an online Zoom panel event with industry experts explaining why Miami Beach is the ideal choice for business relocation. The BID is seeking $4,000 from the City of Miami Beach to help promote the event via social media channels.

SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA

N/A

Applicable Area

Citywide
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-14? Does this item utilize G.O. Bond Funds?
Yes No 

Strategic Connection

Prosperity - Revitalize targeted areas and increase investment.
Legislative Tracking
Commissioner Ricky Arriola