Michael Finney hasn’t been here long but has hit the ground running since taking over as president and CEO of the Miami-Dade Beacon Council.
Michael Finney: New CEO focusing Beacon Council on Job Creation
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Miami Leads in the Way in Startups
With a growing number of young, educated entrepreneurs and a location that offers global connections, it is easy to understand why the Miami Metropolitan Area has such a thriving startup environment.
Hatching a Tech Future: South Florida Startups are Gaining Strength
Hatching a Tech Future: South Florida Startups are Gaining Strength
What’s the Average Tech Salary? How Many Startups are Sprouting? A By the Numbers Look
As South Florida strives to develop a technology hub, here is a look at some measures of entrepreneurial and tech sector strength for the Miami area and Florida markets
South Florida Startup Ecosystem Continues Pattern of Growth and Investment
The Knight Foundation plans to continue investing in infrastructure projects and organizations that help support and accelerate the growth of the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Why International Tech Startups are Making Miami their U.S. Base
As the eMerge Americas technology conference opens on Monday, a number of international tech startups will likely be sniffing around, considering Miami for a possible launch point for their U.S. or Latin American operations.
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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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