2017 was an unprecedented year for the American Red Cross. We responded to six major disasters in only 60 days; we provided support for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria and Nate; and responded to the Las Vegas shooting and the California wildfires.
The Miami-Dade Beacon Council, the county’s official public-private economic development partnership, is pleased to announce the recipient of the prestigious 2018 Jay Malina Award is Adolfo Henriques. A respected businessman and community leader and longtime banker in Miami, he currently serves as Vice Chairman of The Related Group and Chairman of the Board of Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust after holding numerous positions at many of Miami’s most recognizable financial institutions.
The Miami-Dade Beacon Council, the county’s official public-private economic development partnership, is pleased to announce the recipient of the prestigious 2018 Jay Malina Award is Adolfo Henriques. A respected businessman and community leader and longtime banker in Miami, he currently serves as Vice Chairman of The Related Group and Chairman of the Board of Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust after holding numerous positions at many of Miami’s most recognizable financial institutions.
Topic Date Miami Community Ventures PILOT Request for Proposal A One Community One Goal Initiative Click Here to View. 7/18/18 QUESTION From: Jordan Chisolm [mailto:jchisolm@legalservicesmiami.org] Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2018 12:25 PM To: MCVRFP...
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You may not have noticed but Miami has very quietly become one of the biggest technology & innovation hubs in the U.S. You probably already know that Miami-Fort Lauderdale area was recognized in 2017 by The Kauffman Foundation as the region with the #1 in startup activity in the nation.
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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.
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