Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) announced plans for a new fulfillment center in the Sunshine State to be located in Miami.
Amazon Announces Plans to Expand in Miami with New Fulfillment Center
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Sunshine Fashion
As summer heats up, Miami’s annual Swim Week will show South Florida how to stay cool. With major events beginning July 20, Swim Week will bring celebrities, buyers, bloggers and swimwear enthusiasts to the city.
Michael Finney: New CEO focusing Beacon Council on Job Creation
Michael Finney hasn’t been here long but has hit the ground running since taking over as president and CEO of the Miami-Dade Beacon Council.
Miami Leads in the Way in Startups
With a growing number of young, educated entrepreneurs and a location that offers global connections, it is easy to understand why the Miami Metropolitan Area has such a thriving startup environment.
Hatching a Tech Future: South Florida Startups are Gaining Strength
Hatching a Tech Future: South Florida Startups are Gaining Strength
What’s the Average Tech Salary? How Many Startups are Sprouting? A By the Numbers Look
As South Florida strives to develop a technology hub, here is a look at some measures of entrepreneurial and tech sector strength for the Miami area and Florida markets
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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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