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Adolfo Henriques to receive the 2018 Jay Malina Award at the 16th Annual Beacon Awards

Dec 13, 2017

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.

Miami Ranks Among Top 12 Cities For Anticipated Tech Hiring In First Half Of 2018

Dec 13, 2017

Technology hiring in Miami is expected to start strong in 2018, according to the Robert Half Technology IT Hiring Forecast and Local Trend Report.

A Resilient Miami-Dade Absorbed Powerful Irma

Dec 13, 2017

Two weeks after Miami-Dade County commemorated the 25-year anniversary of Hurricane Andrew, the largest natural disaster in U.S. history up to that point, Hurricane Irma threatened Florida, including our community.

Will South Florida’s transit woes doom Amazon HQ2 bid?

Dec 11, 2017

South Florida’s bid for Amazon HQ2 has a lot to offer: Zero state-income tax. More than 2,000 daily flights at airports. A multilingual population that could rival Europe’s most diverse nations.

Planning the Future of South Dade

Dec 8, 2017

It started promptly at 9 am in the new Conference Center at Zoo Miami. Skipped breakfast, grabbing a cup of coffee then off to work.

Technology is About to Change the Future of Cruising. Here’s What to Expect

Dec 7, 2017

The cruising industry is at the cusp of a technological revolution that, for the most part, spells good news for consumers.

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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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