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#8: Location

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A central location in the Western Hemisphere and in the Eastern time zone, facilitating global communications.

#5: Shipping

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Ability to ship goods efficiently anywhere in the world through PortMiami, Florida’s largest container port.

#2: Quality of Life

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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 – Media

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Home to a diverse, multilingual population, with almost half of the metropolitan area’s 2.5 million residents born outside of the United States.

Air & Sea

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Convenient direct air service and sea connections to the world’s major markets make Miami-Dade a smart choice for international and domestic businesses.

"Made in the U.S.A." Continues to Create Jobs and Tax Revenue

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"Made in the U.S.A." Continues to Create Jobs and Tax RevenueOn December 4, U.S. President Barack Obama signed the Export-Import Bank Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2015. After a five-month lapse, the Ex-Im Bank, a national bank to finance loans for exports, is now...

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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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