Miami Innovation District

Driven by a love of adventure, innovation, and entrepreneurship, Americans have historically pursued new frontiers. Today, that spirit is alive and well with 54 million Americans working for themselves and untold numbers considering the possibility. Facilitating this pursuit, WalletHub ranked the top 150 U.S. cities, using various metrics to determine relative startup opportunities. Although Miami is in the top third on the ‘Business Environment Ranking’, there is room for improvement in its Overall Ranking of number 70.

2016’s Best Large Cities to Start a Business 2016’s Best Large Cities to Start a Business by John S Kiernan 0 Shares Americans are born with an entrepreneurial streak. It’s in our DNA. From Manifest Destiny and the Gold Rush to the Industrial Revolution and the Internet Age, intense periods of innovation have molded our economy and sparked imp...

The Miami Herald has unveiled the top six finalists in the Community and FIU Tracks of the 18th annual Miami Herald Business Plan Challenge, and now you have a chance to vote for your favorites The People's Pick is open for voting now through 11:59 pm May 1. The team with the most votes from each track will win the People's Pick and be recognized in the May 9 Business Monday section together with the judges' selections. Find the voting page and details at miamiherald.com/challenge

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MID Developer Michael Simkins is pleased to join Miami's other thought-leaders who are shaping the city's tech ecosystem for a "Tech Talk" with The Beacon Council during eMerge Americas Technology Conference. Come join us for Michael's Tech Talk at 3:15 pm today at the Miami Pavilion, Section E, Booth E4.

eMERGE AMERICAS eMERGE AMERICAS is a 2-day technology conference in Miami, connecting innovators, investors and thought leaders through summits, workshops and networking.