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DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS, Tel: 305.673.7575 PRESS RELEASE
Tonya Daniels, E-mail: tonyadaniels@miamibeachfl.gov
Melissa Berthier, E-mail: melissaberthier@miamibeachfl.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 25, 2019
Miami Beach Appoints New Economic Development Director
— Leading Business Development Executive Bo Martinez —
Miami Beach, FL – Charged with rolling out the red carpet for the business community and
cutting out the red tape, the City Commission unanimously appointed Bo Martinez to serve as
the new Economic Development Director.
“I’m excited to bring Mr. Martinez on board given his decorated history in economic
development and significant success in business retention and expansion in the communities
he’s served,” shared City Manager Jimmy L. Morales.
Working with various government across the United States, including the City of Phoenix and
City and County of Broomfield, Colorado, Martinez has over 20 years of experience in economic
development. In his most recent role at the City and County of Broomfield, Martinez was
responsible for enhancing the city’s revenue base, pursuing investments in transportation and
development, connecting people and jobs and ultimately facilitating community revitalization.
Prior to Broomfield, Martinez worked for the City and County of Denver’s Office of Economic
Development where he directed the city’s Neighborhood Marketplace Initiative, Business
Retention, Expansion and Attraction programs. At the City of Phoenix, he developed and
managed the Metro Light Rail Transit Oriented Development program and downtown
development projects.
Martinez received his Bachelor of Arts and Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning
from the University of Colorado and is the past chair of the Metro Denver Economic
Development Corporation Professionals Group.
“I’m thrilled to join the dynamic team in place at the City of Miami Beach,” said Martinez. “I look
forward to working with leaders in the public and private sectors and the community to enhance
the local economy and build on the vibrancy of this world-class city.”
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