With over 70 companies and 428 media jobs (106% above National Average) with a pay average of $112,020 per job, Miami-Dade County has been ranked the third largest Hispanic media market in the U.S. by Nielsen Hispanic DMA’s 2017.
Spain remains Miami’s top international market for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). The Miami-Dade Beacon Council is returning to Spain for its annual business development mission.
Do you know any extraordinary companies, organizations or individuals that are helping make Miami-Dade a world class business and innovation destination? Are they making a long-term impact in the com munity by creating/retaining jobs, collaborating with community partners? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, they may deserve a Beacon Award!
The 16th Annual Beacon Awards on April 28th will be a celebration of Miami-Dade’s growing economy and the community’s successful economic development strategic plan, One Community One Goal (OCOG).
The Urban Initiatives Task Force focuses on inclusive prosperity building and attracting new business investment to targeted urban Miami-Dade communities with economic development and new job creation opportunities. At a recent meeting, this year’s Task Force Chair Teri Williams, President and COO of One United Bank, heard updates from various Task Force members on projects that are including the urban area of the county.
Miami’s fashionistas and fashion aficionados gathered this past Saturday to officially welcome Istituto Marangoni to Miami’s Design District.
We convene the business community to connect, innovate, and shape the future of Greater Miami
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
