Sponsored by: The numbers analyzed In November 2020, the not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Miami-Dade County was 7.4 percent. The County had a reduction of 68.000 nonagricultural payroll jobs (not seasonally adjusted), from November 2019 to November 2020...
—Entrepreneurship track set to launch in 2021 as an alternative pathway and a source of new jobs— MIAMI, FL – DECEMBER 16, 2020 – The Miami-Dade Beacon Council, the County’s official public-private economic development partnership, is pleased to celebrate Miami...
—Leaders from the public and private sector commit to local economic development efforts— MIAMI, FL – December 1, 2020 – The Miami-Dade Beacon Council, the County’s official public-private economic development partnership, is pleased to announce the 2020-2021...
Community leader, former Knight Foundation Director and Past OCOG Co-Chair brings his passion for Miami to community-wide strategic initiative focused on shaping Miami-Dade County’s economic future MIAMI, FL – NOVEMBER 9, 2020 – The Miami-Dade Beacon...
-- New jobs, companies, COVID-19 response, and Small Business support highlighted at virtual gathering— MIAMI, FL – OCTOBER 29, 2020 – The Miami-Dade Beacon Council, the County’s official public-private economic development partnership, celebrated the impact of their...
WLRN’s Tom Hudson to Moderate discussion WHAT: Second panel discussion featuring top executives from diverse industries, “20/20 Vision: Reimagining Recovery for Miami-Dade Vol.2" provides a platform where local business leaders can speak to the business community’s...
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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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