Interview with Jaret Davis of the Miami-Dade Beacon Council
Jaret Davis, chair of the Miami-Dade Beacon Council, explains the Beacon Council’s economic development strategy, its primary areas of focus and the partnership’s origins.
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Beacon Council launches ‘Advantage Miami’ business resource
The Miami-Dade Beacon Council, the county’s economic development organization, has launched Advantage Miami. a revamped business resource featuring entrepreneurs, innovators and young professionals.
What We Do
Skilled multilingual, multicultural workforce — including international banking, legal and other services by professionals from more than 100 nations.
#6: Connectivity
Global broadband connectivity, advanced data solutions and state-of-the-art telecommunications services.
#10: Economy
Strong, growing domestic economy serving more than 5.5 million South Floridians.
#9: Real Estate
Commercial real estate options, from high-rise office towers to mixed-use/retail centers and modern warehouse, distribution and manufacturing facilities.
#8: Location
A central location in the Western Hemisphere and in the Eastern time zone, facilitating global communications.
#5: Shipping
Ability to ship goods efficiently anywhere in the world through PortMiami, Florida’s largest container port.
#2: Quality of Life
High quality of life with wide range of housing options, year-round outdoor recreational activities, renowned cultural institutions and four major professional sports franchises.
Demographics
Home to a diverse, multilingual population, with almost half of the metropolitan area’s 2.5 million residents born outside of the United States.
