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Entrepreneur-led economic development is reshaping how local governments support economic growth — and Miami-Dade County is becoming a model for this fresh, action-oriented approach.

Unlike traditional economic development, which often centers on recruiting large national or international companies, this new model focuses on building from the bottom up. It mirrors the mindset of entrepreneurs themselves: move fast, iterate, and adapt. Instead of being process-heavy, it champions a “launch and optimize” philosophy — because when you’re building a business, speed and responsiveness matter.

For small businesses and entrepreneurs, time is money. Entrepreneur-led development understands this reality and moves with urgency. It’s nimble, flexible, a

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