CareerSource South Florida (CSSF) partners with the Beacon Council, various Chambers, and Community Based Organizations to host a series of Business Incentives Roundtables for businesses in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties.

The CareerSource South Florida Business Services innovates and advocates for businesses by providing these and other events to help expand economic opportunities for all in the South Florida region. The roundtables are available at no charge to attendees.

The roundtables are designed to provide an opportunity for businesses to learn how they can access and benefit from various financial incentives and other resources available through the CSSF Business Services. Businesses may be able to recoup thousands of dollars per year. The sessions will focus on retaining and expanding businesses in South Florida, by helping cover the costs of training their current workforce and prospective employees.

The roundtables will feature workforce and economic development experts who will provide pertinent information to help businesses thrive in today’s challenging economic climate. Materials presented during the workshop will be available to businesses after each session.

Topics to be covered in the Business Incentives Roundtables:

Training Incentives:
• Employed Worker Training
• Customized Training
• On-the-Job Training

Tax Incentives:
• Work Opportunity Tax Credit
• Other Tax Incentives

Beacon Council Services:
• Site Identification Services
• Customized Research
• Financing Programs and Assistance
• Permitting and Regulatory Assistance

State of Florida Incentives:
• Qualified Target Industry (QTI) Tax Refund
• Quick Response Training (QRT) Program
• Incumbent Worker Training Program
• Enterprise Zone Program
• Brownfield Bonus Redevelopment Refund Program

Additional Incentive Programs and Services:
• Miami-Dade County Targeted Jobs Incentive Fund
• Commercial Revitalization Program
• New Markets Tax Credits

Attendees will leave the Business Incentives Roundtables equipped with new opportunities to change the way they do business.