These zones offer outstanding benefits to businesses that relocate or expand.
Financial assistance is available in the form of incentives, grants and tax rebates.
The Empowerment Zone Trust, Inc. is the entity responsible for development in the Empowerment Zone. Miami-Dade County s Office of Community and Economic Development oversees development in the Enterprise Zones. The Beacon Council , Miami-Dade County s official economic development partnership, is the entity responsible for economic development in the entire county. The Beacon Council has the ability to fashion customized incentive packages to assist businesses in their relocation and expansion efforts. The Mayor s Office of Job Creation and Welfare to Work is responsible for facilitating business development in Miami-Dade County.