CORAL GABLES DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
In 1989, the City Commission created the Development Department to foster and enhance sound economic growth compatible with the adopted policies and quality of life in the City of Coral Gables. The Department has a business development plan to assist realtors, building owners, and organizations in attracting domestic and international prospects by utilizing direct contacts, follow-up visits, brochures and audiovisual material. A special focus is placed on multinational recruitment and retail development. The Department also emphasizes the need for developing a better relationship with the existing business community to help improve the retention and expansion of these businesses. In addition, the department is responsible for providing specialized economic development, including demographics and development trends.
BOARD
Economic Development Board members are appointed by the Mayor and City Commissioners. Each commissioner appoints one member, and the the mayor appoints another, for a total of five members.
James Casey
Richard DeWitt
Gladys Margarita Diaz Jourdain
Dr. Al Smith
Raymond J. Zomerfeld
Tel: 305.460-5311
Fax: 305-445-9623
Or write
City of Coral Gables
Development Department
P.O. Box 141549
Coral Gables, Fl 33114-1549
Email: development@coralgables.com
