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Welcome to our GMCVB Multicultural Tourism and Development e-newsletter! This newsletter consists of GMCVB collaborations, business relief efforts and resources available on a local and national level. In addition, it contains past department activities and upcoming in-person and virtual events in Greater Miami and Miami Beach. 
 
 
 
 
WHAT'S NEW
 
 
What's New
 
 
GMCVB's Miami Spa & Hotel Months
 
Treat your mind, body, and soul to some well-deserved pampering during Miami Spa Months in July & August. Greater Miami and Miami Beach are renowned for spas that rank among the best in America. We have exciting savings on the most popular treatments, get exclusive therapies starting at just $109 at hotel, day and med spas. Schedule your next spa getaway today and experience the sights, sounds, and comforts of a global and cosmopolitan destination. While you're at it, get more vacation with amazing hotel deals during Miami Hotel Months through September which features a host of amazing deals on stays at top hotels that are widely popular among locals and visitors. Take advantage of special family packages, complimentary meals, earn resort credits, enjoy luxury amenities, and more.
 
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Looking Ahead! The Orange Blossom Classic Returns to Miami Labor Day Weekend

The Orange Blossom Classic Committee and the City of Miami Gardens will host the historic football game and weekend activities. The 48th Annual Orange Blosson Classic, featuring Florida A&M University against Jackson State University, is scheduled to take place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Sunday, September 4.

 
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African Diaspora Dance and Drum Festival of Florida

A world class international celebration of dance, drum, music, and culture. Featuring renowned native Artists from Guinea ~ Senegal ~ Mali ~ Ivory Coast ~ Haiti ~ Cuba.  The African Diaspora Dance and Drum Festival of Florida is a cultural arts destination held August 5-7 and is set to be an exceptionally high-spirited, three-day family-friendly, multicultural arts, and educational event. It attracts local, national and international participants while connecting the African Diaspora to our diverse communities. Delou continues to "Bridge Cultural & Communal Gaps" by expanding the knowledge base of the community through a variety of program components for the entire family to enjoy.

 
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Black Pepper Food & Wine Festival

On August 13, immerse yourself in the culture and cuisine of South Florida’s African Diaspora at the 2nd annual Black Pepper Food & Wine Festival. Presented by the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau’s Black Hospitality Initiative, this not-to-be-missed food festival celebrates and supports Black-owned restaurants and food trucks by providing a platform to increase exposure. Besides culinary offerings, the festival will feature live music featuring DJ and bands, on-site cook off competition, live podcast interviews, guest chefs, Black Vendor Marketplace and much more.

 
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Save the Date! The 38th Annual Miami Carnival on Columbus Day Weekend

The Miami Broward One Carnival Host Committee (MBOCHC) and the South Florida Carnival Bandleaders Association have announced that they will host the 38th annual Miami Carnival cultural festival on Columbus Day weekend, Sunday, October 9. Make sure to check out the additional events leading up to the big day.

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
 
 
Business Development
 
Miami-Dade County to launch ‘Support BOB 305’ campaign in August to promote Black Business Month 
 
In August, Miami-Dade County will launch the Support BOB 305 campaign to promote Black Business Month.  The month-long initiative led by the Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust in collaboration with the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau and other organizations will feature a series of events aimed to promote the value and viability of Miami’s multi-billion dollar Black-owned business and community. A launch event to commemorate the campaign will be held on Thursday, August 4, at 6:00 p.m. at The Urban, located at 1000 N.W. 2nd Avenue in Miami’s Historic Overtown community.
 
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ART OF BLACK MIAMI
 
 
Art of Black Miami
"Coming Home" acrylic and charcoal on canvas by Jenny Perez  
 
Art of Black Miami Podcast Series II
 
This month we feature Jenny Perez who is a culturally influenced visual artist based in Miami. With nearly a decade of experience in the art world, Perez creates projects in a range of sizes for a wide audience—from massive interior and exterior murals, to gallery-owned series and prints on mixed media, and at-home private collections around the world. The GMCVB Art of Black Miami Podcast Series highlights and introduces the stories of local artists whose style of work is represented or influenced by South Florida’s diverse landscape.  The podcast is available to stream for free on the GMCVB website ArtofBlackMiami.com, Podbean, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.
 
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RELIEF GRANTS, LOANS AND RESOURCES
 
 
Relief Grants, Loans and Resources
 
Entrepreneurs Access Network | Applications are Open
 
The EY Entrepreneurs Access Network (EAN) is now accepting applications for the 2023 cohort - a 12-month business accelerator program and evergreen community to help Black and Latino owned companies bridge the disparity gap and grow their businesses. Tremendous impacts were made with the 2021 cohort and the momentum is continuing with the 2022 class. Applications are open through September 16.
 
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COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS
 
 
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Miami Designates Part of Coconut Grove as ‘Little Bahamas’ to Honor Area’s History
 
A swath of Miami’s oldest neighborhood has been formally designated “Little Bahamas of Coconut Grove,” a recognition of the historically Black enclave settled by Bahamians in the 19th century even before Miami was incorporated as a city. Miami commissioners voted on Tuesday, July 19 to mark the area’s cultural and historical importance with the designation, the second time the commission has formally named a neighborhood with boundaries by resolution. Click here to read full article. 
 
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CONVENTIONS, LEISURE & TRAVEL
 
 
Black Travel Summit
 
Association of African American Museums 44th Annual Conference Comes to Miami
 
The Association of African American Museums (AAAM) 44th Annual Conference is hosted by the Black Archives History and Research Foundation of South Florida, the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Miami AAAM local conference host committee. The conference sessions will be held in downtown Miami at the JW Marriott Marquis on August 10-12.
 
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FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
 
 
North Beach Bandshell Sunset
 
Rolling Loud Miami

See hip hop heavyweights Kanye "Ye" West, Kendrick Lamar and Future headlining the 2022 edition of Rolling Loud Miami. The annual music festival returns to Hard Rock Stadium on July 22 to July 24, featuring a stacked lineup of acts like Gunna, Lil Uzi Vert, Playboi Carti, Lil Baby, Lil Durk, Don Toliver, Baby Keem, City Girls, Gucci Mane and much, much more.

 
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HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY & EDUCATION
 
 
Hospitality Industry & Education
 
Miami Named in World's Greatest Places of 2022
 
Miami has emerged as the U.S. capital of cool! We are honored that TIME Magazine has named Miami as one of the World's Greatest Places of 2022. Miami also ranked 38th on Time Out Magazine's list of 53 Best Cities in the World for 2022. The GMCVB looks forward to continuing to market Greater Miami and Miami Beach as a premier destination!
 
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Miami Spice Months

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Want to know one of our treasured traditions each year? #MiamiSpice Months is a favorite among #Miami locals and visitors alike, and even @Forbes is joining in on the fun! Check out their article highlighting some of the best places to eat during August and September at the #LinkInBio. 📸: @kaorimiami

Miami Hotel Months

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Celebrating Miami Spa Month with a day of pampering at Faena’s Tierra Santa Healing House 🧖🏻💕 After checking out the wet spa and its gorgeous hammam complete with jasmine-infused steam (obsessed, do not miss), we continued with Sacred Warrior treatment massages which were nourishing and oh so relaxing (so relaxing we fell asleep lol). We then made a splash at the beach and did a toast to a great day with coconut cocktails 🥥🌴💦

Special shout to @miamiandbeaches for offering great deals and access to some of the best spas our city has to offer. What’s your favorite way to unwind and relax? Get your spa on, Miami Spa Month runs through August ✨

 
 
THE MULTICULTURAL TOURISM & DEVELOPMENT TEAM
 
 
 
Connie Kinnard
Vice President,
Multicultural & Tourism Development
305/539-3123
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Herlinda Lombardi
Coordinator,
Multicultural Tourism and Development
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Petra Brennan
Director,
Tourism Business Enhancement
305/539-3126
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