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Much has been written about and panel discussions and presentations have been devoted to what lies ahead for the economy in 2018. Any predictions are rooted in what happened over the last few years and what changes can potentially be expected on local, national and international levels, including policies related to taxes, immigration and regulatory measures. Looking beyond one year is much more difficult, but there are data sets that allow for some forecasting and it can be illuminating to see what past data tells us about the future.

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.