Miami-Dade experienced a healthy 2 percent job growth or 23,400 payroll jobs from March 2016 to March 2017 across industries with Education and Health Services (8,600) and Professional and Business Services (5,000) leading, according to state figures released Friday.
In-school Programs Boost Trade and Logistics — and Young People’s Futures — in Miami-Dade
As chair of the Beacon Council’s Trade and Logistics Committee, I am committed, together with my team, to make a lasting impact on the South Florida trade and logistics field and the greater community.
New Restaurant in Perrine Focuses on Caribbean fusion cuisine
Perrine’s Island Monkey Marketplace and Café plans to add 7 new employees to their operation and make $100,000 of new capital investments as they plan to expand to 7 locations in the next 3 years.
Introducing Central and South American fermented coffee made in Miami
In the next three years Break The Cup expects to add 12 new direct jobs to their staff and invest $500,000 in new capital investment at their coffee roasting plant in the Miami Lakes area.
Beacon Council Names Former Michigan Official President and CEO
Michael A. Finney, a former economic development chief for the state of Michigan, has been named the new president and CEO of the Miami-Dade Beacon Council, officials announced Thursday.
Michigan’s Economic Chief to Head Beacon Council
Michael A. Finney has been named President and CEO of the Beacon Council, Miami-Dade County’s public-private economic development partnership.
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