September 16, 2016(Miami, FL) Sept.15, 2016 -- The Miami-Dade Beacon Council announced today its roster of new committee leaders for 2016-2017.The six industry and four market committees help implement the community's economic development strategy by helping drive job...
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Miami-Dade Continues Upsurge in Yearly Job Growth
August 19, 2016(Miami, FL - Aug. 19, 2016) - Miami-Dade added nearly 2 percent job growth (20,700) from July 2015 to July 2016 with growth in the construction sector leading (13.6 percent), followed by professional service sector (3.4 percent) and financial activities...
Miami-Dade Businesses add 108 jobs and $210,000 in New Capital Investment
August 11, 2016(Miami, FL) Aug. 11, 2016 - Miami-Dade's Beacon Council announces more good news with the expansion of two local businesses and an opening of a global office, bringing more than $210,000 in new capital investment to the County and creating more than 100...
One Community One Goal – Year 4 Progress Report: Job Growth and Average Salaries Have Increased
August 9, 2016Community-Wide Initiative Exceeds 5-Year Job Creation Goal-One Year Early (Miami, FL) – August 9, 2016– The more than 600 local community and business leaders that gathered at the Donna Shalala Student Center at the University of Miami to hear the One...
Miami-Dade's Tech Sector to bring 300 jobs and $4 million in New Capital Investment
July 13, 2016(Miami, FL) July 13, 2016 - The Miami-Dade Beacon Council announces the recruitment of two new tech-related companies to the area and the major expansion of an existing technology business.The three companies combined will bring more than $4 million...
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Request for Proposals
The Beacon Council Economic Development Foundation is pleased to announce the release of the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development of the Talent Bridge Miami Portal. This regional platform will strengthen employer engagement, improve resident access to high-quality training opportunities, and align educational and community partners around measurable workforce outcomes. Qualified firms with expertise in data-intensive, AI-enabled platforms are encouraged to apply.
This initiative is a central component of Miami-Dade County’s talent and competitiveness strategy and represents an important investment in the region’s long-term workforce infrastructure.
Interested firms should review the RFP and submit proposals by the published deadline.
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