Madrid In Madrid, The Beacon Council participated in a joint business program with the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce and the Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce. As part of the Joint Business Program, The Beacon Council delegation attended a Country Briefing conducted...
At the request of the Economic and International Trade Unit (EDIT) of the Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources of Miami Dade County, the Beacon Council participated in a Branding Mission to the Republic of Korea during May 10-16, 2014. The Miami Dade...
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BY LARRY K. WILLIAMS www.beaconcouncil.com Miami is winning the brain gain race. A recent study supported by the Knight Foundation listed Miami as one of the top areas in the nation attracting young professionals. Miami’s share of educated millennials increased by...
BY NICHOLAS NEHAMAS nnehamas@miamiherald.com Miami-Dade County must keep diversifying its economy in order to protect against another recession, local community leaders said at an annual Beacon Council meeting on Wednesday. The Beacon Council, Miami-Dade’s...
Workforce initiatives focus on creating and filling middle-skills jobs. By Chauncy Lennon and Larry K. Williams When the global economy sputtered and seized in the recession of 2008-2010, Florida's Miami-Dade County region was hit hard. Today, the economy has vastly...
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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.
June 5th 2025
Michael Miller Interviews Paula Hopkins from Beacon Council and Julie Robison of SDWVA
May 5th 2025
Carnival Corp. Announces Miami Site for New Headquarters; Shoreside Changes for Brands
