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Commercial membership offers businesses a direct connection to the local community while supporting neighborhood initiatives. It’s an opportunity to boost visibility, participate in events, and collaborate on projects that improve the area. As a commercial member, your business will be invited to networking mixers, strategy meetings, and marketing opportunities that showcase your brand’s role in local development. This membership positions you not just as a vendor, but as a valued partner in building a safer, more vibrant, and prosperous neighborhood.
Residential membership empowers condominium associations to have a strong voice in shaping the future of Edgewater and Midtown. Members stay informed, attend exclusive events, and participate in advocacy efforts that impact neighborhood safety, infrastructure, and quality of life. As a residential member, your building becomes part of a collective that works directly with city officials and local stakeholders to improve conditions for residents. You’ll receive timely updates, voting rights on key community matters, and opportunities to lead or support initiatives that directly benefit your residents.
Institutional membership is designed for nonprofits, foundations, arts organizations, advocacy groups, civic clubs, and similar mission-driven institutions. This membership creates a platform for collaboration, shared resources, and collective action to support cultural, social, and civic improvements in Edgewater and Midtown. Institutional members are invited to join community forums, participate in strategic discussions, and collaborate on projects that align with both their mission and neighborhood goals. Whether you’re focused on the arts, public health, education, or policy, your voice adds value to the future of our community—and this membership ensures it’s heard.
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Located in downtown Miami, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County stands as a beacon of cultural connection, drawing both global and local artists to its stages. Since its inception in 2006, the Arsht Center has not only served as a key player in transforming the downtown area through significant economic development but also as a venue that reflects the rich diversity of South Florida. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, it has become known for its vibrant programming that includes everything from world-class performances by resident companies like the Florida Grand Opera, Miami City Ballet, and New World Symphony, to a vast array of community-centric events and educational programs.
Annually, the Arsht Center engages over 80,000 young people through more than 100 educational initiatives, many of which are collaborations with Miami-Dade County Public Schools and local artists. These programs are designed to foster an appreciation for the arts in young learners, enhancing their educational experience and cultural understanding. The Center also hosts a wide variety of performances, including a significant lineup of touring Broadway shows, the largest jazz series in South Florida, a notable Flamenco Festival, and an array of local theater productions. Community events like Family Fest, Free Gospel Sundays, and the CommuniTEA LGBTQ+ celebration highlight its commitment to offering accessible cultural experiences that bring together diverse groups from across the community. For more details on events and programs, visit arshtcenter.org.
The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce seeks to grow, improve and protect the Greater Miami business community by advocating, educating and convening. For over 118 years, the Greater Miami Chamber has served as a force for positive change through two world wars, the civil rights movement, the information revolution, "Paradise Lost", Hurricane Andrew, and the recent era of national and international immigration that have made South Florida what it is today. Our members drive a business agenda at federal, state and local levels. As the champion for the Greater Miami Business Community, we are dedicated to building the best environment for business in the Americas and committed to improving the economic vitality of South Florida. Our advocacy efforts are focused on four main priority areas: Education & Workforce Development, Resilience, Transportation & Workforce Housing. Services include: 1) educating members and the community on key economic/community issues affecting South Florida; 2) advocating for the business community and supporting key legislative initiatives; 3) providing leadership development opportunities; 4) connecting businesses in distress to community resources aimed at preventing layoffs and encouraging economic growth; and 5) providing health care insurance to small businesses.
To learn more, visit us at: https://miamichamber.com
Downtown Miami is thriving—and the Miami Downtown Development Authority (Miami DDA) is at the heart of its transformation. As the economic engine of Florida, Downtown Miami is home to over 100,000 residents, thousands of businesses, and millions of annual visitors, contributing an astounding $38 billion to the state’s economy. The Miami DDA drives this momentum forward by not only attracting investment and promoting growth, but also by ensuring that our streets are vibrant, safe, and welcoming for all. Through visionary projects like the Flagler Street Transformation, the Baywalk, Riverwalk, The Underline, and The Underdeck, the DDA is shaping a downtown that’s built for the future—sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity. Whether you’re launching a startup, expanding a legacy business, or simply choosing a place to call home, Downtown Miami offers a lifestyle, economy, and community unlike anywhere else. With the DDA’s continued leadership, this district isn’t just growing—it’s setting the standard for what modern urban living should be.
Learn more at www.miamidda.com
The Omni Community Redevelopment Agency (Omni CRA) is committed to transforming the future of Miami by honoring its past and investing in its potential. Established in 1987, the Omni CRA was created to address and reverse the effects of blight while driving sustainable growth and equitable opportunity within the designated redevelopment area. Guided by Florida’s Community Redevelopment Act, the agency focuses on revitalizing neighborhoods, fostering both public and private development, and ensuring that housing remains attainable for all. Through five core pillars—historic preservation, business opportunity, housing affordability, infrastructure, and quality of life—the Omni CRA channels local tax increment dollars back into the community to fund impactful projects without increasing taxes. From preserving architectural heritage to supporting modern infrastructure and inclusive housing, Omni CRA’s work is reshaping neighborhoods with dignity, purpose, and long-term vision. With each initiative, the agency reaffirms its commitment to building a vibrant, livable, and opportunity-rich Miami for current and future generations.
Learn more at www.omnicra.com
