CRA Pop-Up Business Incubator

The NMBCRA recently leased its first commercial space for the launch of the Pop-Up Business Incubator Program located at 1925 through 1937 NE 163rd Street. Two retail locations of approximately 800 square feet and 1,200 square feet will be available through this program.

The Pop-up Business Incubator Program is a collaborative partnership between the private sector and the North Miami Beach CRA. The overarching goal of this collaboration is to eliminate slum and blight by activating vacant spaces within the CRA boundaries in addition to promoting entrepreneurship and attracting new target businesses to the CRA districts.

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Benefits & Requirements

The Program benefits and requirements for selected tenants include:

  • Free rent for the first month of a 3-month lease and 50% off lease payments for the 2nd and 3rd months of the lease term
  • Professional development training in budgeting, communications, and other business-related topics provided through CRA business development partners
  • Initial marketing and advertising services provided by the CRA will include:
    • Inclusion in the business sections of the CRA website, social media platforms and other public outreach efforts
    • Possible exposure in various media outlets (paid or earned media)
    • Inclusion in press releases, media advisories, etc. related to the program and selected tenants

Qualifications

To qualify for this assistance program, applicants must:

  • Be an established business with proof of operating an at-home or mobile business for at least 24 months
  • Be an established business operating in the City of North Miami Beach for at least 24 months and desire to open an additional location
  • Be an established business (at-home, mobile, or brick-and-mortar business) operating for at least 24 months outside North Miami Beach and wish to move to or expand in the North Miami Beach CRA area
  • Start-up businesses are not eligible.

Application for the program will be available in February 2023. For additional information regarding the Pop-Up Business Incubator Program and other grant incentives, please email the CRA

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