Beacon Council Doubles Down on Drones
Miami’s economic development agency, The Beacon Council, is doubling down on drones with a new initiative focused on this fast-growing segment of the aviation and technology industries.
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When Miami Could have a Direct Flight to Asia and 6 Other Revelations from IATA’s Conference in Miami
Miami hosted the Wings of Change conference for the first time at the Ritz Carlton Coconut Grove on May 2, bringing together hundreds of aviation and aerospace experts from around the world.
Miami’s Business Community Matures
More than 600 of Miami’s business, government and nonprofit leaders joined international law firm Greenberg Traurig to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
Clean Water is Just a Woosh Smart Station Away
In the next three years, Woosh Smart, the Israeli company will create 11 new local jobs and spend $8 million in new capital investment as the number of stations in Miami begin to grow.
Miami-Dade Beacon Council Announces New President & CEO
The Miami-Dade Beacon Council announces economic development veteran Michael A. Finney to be the organization’s new President & CEO effective June 1st.
In-school Programs Boost Trade and Logistics — and Young People’s Futures — in Miami-Dade
As chair of the Beacon Council’s Trade and Logistics Committee, I am committed, together with my team, to make a lasting impact on the South Florida trade and logistics field and the greater community.
New Restaurant in Perrine Focuses on Caribbean fusion cuisine
Perrine’s Island Monkey Marketplace and Café plans to add 7 new employees to their operation and make $100,000 of new capital investments as they plan to expand to 7 locations in the next 3 years.
Introducing Central and South American fermented coffee made in Miami
In the next three years Break The Cup expects to add 12 new direct jobs to their staff and invest $500,000 in new capital investment at their coffee roasting plant in the Miami Lakes area.
Beacon Council Names Former Michigan Official President and CEO
Michael A. Finney, a former economic development chief for the state of Michigan, has been named the new president and CEO of the Miami-Dade Beacon Council, officials announced Thursday.
Michigan’s Economic Chief to Head Beacon Council
Michael A. Finney has been named President and CEO of the Beacon Council, Miami-Dade County’s public-private economic development partnership.
