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.
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.
Economic Development Veteran Tapped as Beacon Council President
The Miami-Dade Beacon Council will be led by a seasoned economic development professional from Michigan, starting June 1.
Miami-Dade Beacon Council Chooses Next Leader
The Miami-Dade Beacon Council has selected its next president and CEO.
Time Well-Spent with Miami-Dade County Mayor
We were excited to take part in the Miami Innovators Working Group meeting last month with Mayor Gimenez on ways to amplify our current business & startup landscape.
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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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June 5th 2025
Michael Miller Interviews Paula Hopkins from Beacon Council and Julie Robison of SDWVA
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Carnival Corp. Announces Miami Site for New Headquarters; Shoreside Changes for Brands
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