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AI & Tech

Vertical SaaS: What It Is and Why Miami Is Building It

What is vertical SaaS? Industry specific software for trades, salons and marinas, and why Kaseya, Simpro and a Nov. 4 to 5 summit make Miami a hub.

By Brian D'Antoni 8 days ago

Grants & Money

Little Haiti Small Business Grants: Up to $20K, Q4 2026

Little Haiti Trust opens Q4 small business grants: up to $20,000 for storefronts or $10,000 for equipment. No deadline posted; apply early. Who qualifies.

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Film & Media

FilmGate Miami Script Readings Return on November 11

FilmGate Miami's Why the Drama script reading is Nov. 11 downtown. Tickets are $10 and close Nov. 10; a script reading is a separate application.

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Events & Deadlines

Miami Book Fair First Draft With Raul Palma: Writer Guide

Writers: Miami Book Fair held its free virtual First Draft with Raul Palma on Wed., Oct. 14, 2026, 6:30 to 8 p.m. See the theme and how RSVPs worked.

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Events & Deadlines

JIS Fall Miami Beach 2026: What Trade Buyers Needed to Know

JIS Fall in Miami Beach ran Oct. 16 to 19, 2026. Read what the $25 buyer fee, trade credentials, show hours and non-exhibiting professional rules required.

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Film & Media

SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract: A Miami Producer Guide

What the 2025 SAG-AFTRA commercials contract means for South Florida ad agencies, brands and producers who book union talent for on-camera and audio spots.

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Grants & Money

HACCOF Pitch Competition IV: $5,000 Prize, What Comes Next

HACCOF Business Pitch Competition IV applications closed Oct. 21. Twelve finalists pitch Fri., Nov. 6 at Barry University in Miami Shores for $5,000.

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Film & Media

Miami Film Festival GEMS 2026 Recap: Industry Takeaways

Miami Film Festival GEMS 2026 ran Oct. 29 to Nov. 5. Industry badge closed Oct. 15; recap takeaways and the next MFF 44 submissions path.

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AI & Tech

AWS Community Day South Florida 2026 at FIU: Owner Guide

AWS Community Day South Florida ran Wed., Oct. 14, 2026 at FIU's Graham Center. What the $50 tickets, first timer codes and student rules meant for owners.

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Events & Deadlines

Jupiter Festival Miami, Oct. 6 to 9: An Owner's Guide

Jupiter Festival Miami ran Oct. 6 to 9 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Final-day hours, sessions, pass rules and the 2027 return dates.

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Creator Economy

#NextGen Creators Summit Miami Beach: Recap and What's Next

Broward and Palm Beach creators: #NextGen Creators Fall Summit ran Fri., Oct. 23 at the Andaz Miami Beach, with $115 and $175 tickets. See what is next.

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Business & Policy

Vertical Software Summit Miami 2026 Recap: Owner Takeaways

Vertical Software Summit Miami ran Nov. 4 to 5, 2026 at the Rubell Museum. Owner takeaways plus Vertical SaaS Miami and South Florida AI events hub links.