Top 10 Reasons

  1. More than 100 international consulates, trade offices, and bi-national chambers of commerce that support the worldwide flow of goods and services. 
  2. Convenient direct air service from Miami International Airport to all major destinations in Latin America and the Caribbean – more flights to the region than any other U.S. airport.  
  3. Ability to ship goods efficiently anywhere in the world through the Port of Miami, Florida’s largest container port.  
  4. A central location in the Western Hemisphere and in the Eastern time zone, facilitating communications with Europe and the western United States.  
  5. Excellent business climate with no local or state personal income tax.  
  6. Skilled multilingual, multicultural workforce drawn from more than 100 nations.  
  7. Strong, growing domestic economy serving more than 5.5 million South Floridians.  
  8. Ready access to sophisticated international banking, insurance and legal services, and other professional services.  
  9. High quality of life with a wide range of housing options, year-round outdoor recreational activities, renowned cultural institutions and four major professional sports franchises.  
  10. Financial and workforce training incentives available to qualified companies.

Financial Reports

The Miami-Dade Beacon Council, Inc. Financial Statement as of September 30, 2012 and 2011, along with the Required Communications Report.

General Computer Controls Report, IT Audit.

The Beacon Council Economic Development Foundation, Inc. Financial Statement as of September 30, 2012 and 2011, along with the Required Communications Report.

Agreed Upon Procedures Report on Completed Projects Audit.



Form 990’s

The Miami-Dade Beacon Council, Inc.

The Beacon Council Economic Development Foundation, Inc