What’s Up in Downtown Miami?

Miami has a world class beach culture and killer cocktails but that’s not all that happens in the city of glamour. Big business goes down in Downtown Miami. Miami is a gateway to the Americas, with many corporations basing their Latin American operations in the City. Being a major port, all the major cruise lines and also large commercial shipping operations have presence in the city. Miami has also become a major centre for international banking, coming after only New York and Chicago as a centre for major banks in the US.

Downtown Miami consists of four districts: the Central Business District (CBD, also referred to as “Downtown”), Brickell, Omni and Park West.

The CBD is the most historic part of Miami, where all the museums, courthouses and federal buildings are. It is also home of Flagler Street, a major shopping street, and the Miami Jewelry Quarter, famous for a huge choice of cut price precious metals and gems. Marquis Residences offers an ideal address and exclusive lifestyle for the most discerning art lovers, epicurean aficionados and social urbanites of South Florida.

Brickell is the most upmarket part of Downtown Miami, and is the base for many international consulates and embassies, as well as many of the international bank. There are currently massive plans to invest almost $1bn in the area to transform it further into a retail and commercial destination. Mint is your starting point for the ultimate Miami lifestyle.

Omni is a transport centre, but also is home to large cultural centres such as the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, which hosts everything from opera and ballet to Broadway Musicals. There are also some residential buildings with wonderful views over Biscayne Bay, such as The 1800 Club or Quantum on the Bay.

Park West is famous for its hip nightclubs such as Space. It is currently underdeveloped and various project proposals have been considered for the area over the years. However, with its prime location between the CBD and Omni, it seems like only a matter of time before there is a property rush in the area.

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Happy Birthday Ma’am!

Celebrations of the Queen’s Official Birthday are big business on both sides of the Atlantic!

In London, we saw Prince William take part in the Trooping the Colour parade in full military regalia to celebrate his grandmother’s 85th birthday, which comes just a day after the Duke of Edinburgh’s 90th Birthday. Thousands of people packed the streets around Buckingham Palace to watch the lavish spectacle, with a history of more than 250 years.

In Miami, the British-American Business Council (BABC) is hosting a Gala Event on Saturday 18th June at the Conrad Hotel to commemorate the landmark occasion. The Miami chapter of BABC provides its members with opportunities to promote their business and make valuable contacts in a series of educational, networking and social events.

The event promises to be a lavish and very British affair. Bombay sapphire gin and tonics will be available on arrival. Dinner will be prepared by renowned British Chef Jonathan McCann and accompanied by complementary wine and specially-imported Welsh spring water. After dinner entertainment includes a live auction for transatlantic business-class flight ticket, with a silent auction for other goodies, followed by dancing to music from the Miami Blues Band.

Her Majesty will be represented by the Guest of Honour, Consul General, Kevin McGurgan and his wife, Victoria. It will be a fantastic opportunity to experience Great British hospitality and to network with all manner of interesting people. Tickets cost $125 per person, available via the Miami BABC website.

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