In 1856 the United States Army Soldiers cut a military trail through thickets and rivers connecting Fort Lauderdale to Fort Dallas at the mouth of the Miami River; this was Dade County’s first road way. At a unique naturally occurring bridge along the trail a pioneer settlement developed around an old Indian settlement, it became known as Arch Creek. An overland mule-driven stage coach along Military Trail was t he first mode of transportation but that was put out of business by the Henry Flagler railroad that passed through Arch Creek in 1896. In 1926 Arch Creek was officially incorporated as the Town of Miami Shores. In 1931 the name was changed to the Town of North Miami. In 1953 the name was again changed, this time to the City of North Miami.

The City of North Miami has an estimated population of 60,000 residences. Average household income ranges from $25,000 to $60,000 and the average family size ranges from 1.8 to 3.4 persons. North Miami is a multi-ethnic community. It shares South Florida’s joy and excitement and exemplifies the vibrant diversity upon which the region thrives. In that sense, North Miami is a unique community of a complex and rich palate of languages, cultures, ages, and races.
 Because of its privileged and strategic location, North Miami can draw a large and qualified work force contingent from all parts of both Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. North Miami’s work force is very diverse, offering virtually any type and level of skill, language capability, and international experience.
 The City of North Miami is the capital of South Florida’s Film, Video, and Recording Industry. The film, video, and recording industries are strongly represented with over 250 related businesses located North of 141st Street and adjacent to Biscayne Boulevard and the Florida East Coast Railway. Popular television and film productions such as Star Trek, Miami Vice, and Flipper have been produced in North Miami. North Miami has over 2,500 businesses in retail and service category.
 The City of North Miami is strategically located between Miami and Fort Lauderdale. It is served by an excellent transportation network making it easily accessible from Interstate 95, US Highway 1, the Florida Turnpike, West Dixie Highway, and the US Highway 441. North Miami is less than a 30-minute drive from Florida’s two major airports - Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International and Miami International. It is also in close proximity to the Port of Miami and Port Everglades, both important gateways to major national and international markets.