Alyce Roberston - Downtown Miami is the World’s New IT Destination | Ep. 22

Located on the mainland across the bridge from South Beach, Downtown Miami has emerged as the Magic City's newest "IT" destination for those looking to live, work, and play. Alyce Robertson, Executive Director of the Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA), explains why. To learn more about Downtown Miami and access DDA resources, click here.  About Alyce: Alyce Roberston is a seasoned public administrator with 39 years in progressively more responsible positions in local government, who possesses the cornerstones of personal integrity, budget and fiscal responsibility, human resource management, combined with creativity and innovation. An innovative and results-oriented manager with the historical context and know-how to build solutions for complex issues, Alyce serves as the Executive Director of the Miami Downtown Development Authority (Miami DDA). As Executive Director, Alyce oversees and directs the activities of the public-private business organization that strives to develop Miami's downtown area to make Downtown Miami the most livable urban center in the nation and strengthen its position as the international center for commerce, culture, and tourism. Through programs, services, and partnership with the City of Miami and other governmental entities, the Miami DDA is dedicated to positioning Downtown in the global marketplace; improving the quality of life to attract and retain employers, employees, residents, and visitors; making Downtown more business-friendly, compelling, and competitive; creating an environment that gives businesses the tools to be competitive and create jobs; contributing to diversifying the economy and strengthening Miami’s world-class position; and building on strengths of leading industries and leverage strategic advantages to expand tourism and overall economic base. About Us: The Miami Real Estate Podcast is made possible by the Cervera Newsroom, a sub-division of the in-house marketing department at the Miami-based brokerage firm Cervera Real Estate. In the Cervera Newsroom, we complement five decades of experience selling Miami real estate with talent and technology for today’s marketplace.  From expertise in traditional and digital media, industry leading creative talent, and South Florida’s largest social media presence to innovative technology resources, our in-house brand marketing platform is designed to ensure that every client and associate we service succeeds in today’s fast-paced, tech-driven, competitive environment.