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Miramar hosting workshops to help entrepreneurs win city deals. Here are details

The City of Miramar will host a series of workshops aimed at helping local entrepreneurs learn how to do business with city government.
The City of Miramar will host a series of workshops aimed at helping local entrepreneurs learn how to do business with city government. mocner@miamiherald.com

Local entrepreneurs looking to land city contracts or access grant funding will have an opportunity April 7-8 as Miramar officials host workshops designed to connect business owners with city leaders.

The sessions, titled “How to Do Business with the City of Miramar,” will feature Vice Mayor Yvette Colbourne and are aimed at helping small businesses understand how to work with city government.

Organizers say the workshops will cover the city’s procurement process, explain available grants and resources, and introduce business owners to community partners who can help support growth.

The events are also designed to give entrepreneurs a chance to network with other local business owners while learning how to position their companies for potential city contracts.

City officials say the free events will include refreshments and encourage business owners to register in advance online at businessinmiramar.eventbrite.com.

Here are the details:

April 7 workshops

  • The morning session is from 10 a.m. to noon at the Miramar Executive Building, 3600 S. State Road 7
  • The afternoon session is from 2 to 4 p.m. at 3190 S. State Road 7.

April 8 workshops

  • A morning session is from 10 a.m. to noon at the Bravo Shopping Center, 6927-6969 Miramar Parkway.
  • The afternoon session is from 2 to 4 p.m. at Miramar Parkway Plaza, 3320-3372 S. University Dr.

For more information, interested participants can contact the city at jldouglas@miramarfl.gov or 954-602-3269.

Luisa Yanez
Miramar News
Luisa Yanez is a reporter for the Coral Springs News, the Pembroke Pines News and the Miramar News. In her work, she will be using both traditional reporting and AI tools.