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Brickell City Centre Provides
“First Peek” Tour
Brickell City Centre is a $1.05 billion mixed-use development. Strategically located in the center of the Brickell financial district, this is the single largest project currently underway in downtown Miami. Brickell City Centre is anticipated to bring a whole new level of urban living and sophistication to the area.
The Beacon Council guests received a “first peek” tour of the new Akerman Law Firm office and enjoyed culinary treats from Quinto la Huella, the featured restaurant at East Miami, opening in late Spring.
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Board of Directors Endorses The Underline and Receive Briefings
from Community Leaders
The Beacon Council Board of Directors endorsed The Underline, a 10-mile-long linear park to be located underneath the Metrorail. Miami-Dade Commissioner Daniella Levine Cava, a member of The Beacon Council Board, provided a briefing from County Hall for Board Members and eMerge Americas CEO Xavier Gonzalez shared news about this year’s eMerge event scheduled for April 18-19, 2016.
Bob Epling, President of the Community Bank of Florida and a Past Chair of The Beacon Council and Bill Duquette, CEO of Homestead Hospital, presented “Tomorrow’s South Dade”, a vision for further economic development in the south part of our county. The presentations help the Board gain a better understanding of the many assets we have throughout the county, specifically in South Dade.
Special thanks to Penny Shaffer, Market President at Florida Blue for hosting this quarter’s Board Meeting. The Beacon Council showcases businesses throughout the community by periodically hosting meetings at various locations.
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The Beacon Council announces Telemundo to Invest $250 Million to Build Global Headquarters in Miami-Dade
 The Beacon Council is proud to announce that NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises’ has chosen Miami-Dade as the site for its new global headquarters, adding 150 new jobs and investing more than $250 million.
“This is great news for Miami-Dade County and Telemundo,” Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez said. “Telemundo has been a major employer in our community for decades and its continued growth is further evidence that the company is an industry leader and that Miami-Dade County continues to be a place where companies of all sizes and across all industries want to be.”
Cesar Conde, Chairman, NBCUniversal International Group and NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises, provided a video announcement of the news sharing the vision for the unified company taking advantage of Miami’s assets to position NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises as a global leader.
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SBA Emerging Leaders Class
Applications Now Open
The SBA’s 2016 Emerging Leaders executive-level intensive entrepreneurship training initiative is now accepting applications for the next Miami class. The Emerging Leaders Program has been a catalyst for expanding opportunities for underserved communities. Emerging Leader graduates have secured more than $1 billion in government contracts and accessed $73 million in new financing. The seven-month executive intensive entrepreneurship education series includes approximately 100 hours of classroom time per participant and provides the opportunity for small business owners to work with experienced mentors, attend workshops, and develop connections with their peers, city leaders, and financial communities. Interested applicants should register no later than March 1, 2016.To register or learn more click here
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Miami Business Profile and Location Guide Provides Useful Information for Relocating or Expanding Businesses
The Miami Business Profile & Location Guide provides a quick reference guide for new or expanding businesses that includes county and state incentives, consulate information and other resources.
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St. Thomas University President Elected to the Board of Catholic Colleges and Universities
Rev. Monsignor Franklyn M. Casale, president of St. Thomas University (STU), has been elected chair of the board of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU), a Washington-D.C.-based association of more than 230 member institutions. Monsignor Casale, who was previously chair of the ACCU Investment Committee, will serve as chair for a two-year term.
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Attention Businesses in Miami-Dade
Deadline is Feb. 26
The 2016 Beacon Awards
Nomination Process Has Begun
Apply Today
The 14th Annual Beacon Awards nomination process has begun including a new social responsibility category.
The Beacon Awards to be held May 4 are bestowed annually to Miami-Dade County businesses who have led the way in creating new jobs and investment, as well as providing the leadership to grow their industry.
The most prestigious honor of the evening, the Jay Malina Distinguished Award, will be given to an individual whose leadership and notable contributions have helped grow the local economy. Jorge Perez received the Award in 2015.
Awards categories include: Education, Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Corporate Social Responsibility (NEW), plus Target Industry Awards: Aviation, Banking & Finance, Creative Design, Hospitality & Tourism, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Technology, and Trade & Logistics.
Deadline: Friday February 26, 2016
Sponsorship Opportunities Available |
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Register today for SUP-X Startup Expo
SUP-X: The Startup Expo is a two-day international startup conference and expo that will be held at the Broward Convention Center in Ft. Lauderdale on Feb. 16-17. The event is expected to draw 1500+ startup and early-stage entrepreneurs, angel and VC investors and related service providers from throughout North America. Discounted tickets available here
Email SUP-X at info@sup-x.org
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Application Deadline for Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program extended until Feb. 17
Miami Dade College is still accepting applications for the 10,000 Small Businesses Program, specifically Cohort 8 scheduled to begin May 26, 2016, at the Wolfson Campus. RSVP for informational webinars running until Feb. 10.
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GIS Website Features Available Properties
The Beacon Council and Miami-Dade County websitewww.miamidadesites.com features available vacant industrial and commercial properties. It is based on user-defined criteria for Miami-Dade County utilizing geographically based demographic and business information.
It also enables commercial real estate brokers to register and highlight available parcels. Listings are provided at no cost and reach a targeted audience including Site Selectors/Consultants, Real Estate Developers, and businesses pursuing new opportunities in Miami-Dade County. Listings are featured regularly in this newsletter.
For more information, contact Jennifer R. Hernandez, Director of Economic Development at The Beacon Council.
Featured listing of the week:
 Blue Water Holding
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Publication Date:
Monday, February 15, 2016
Publication Date Long:
Feb. 15-21, 2016 NEWSLETTER
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| Did you know?
Miami-Dade is ranked in the top 5 with the metropolitan areas most exceeding in job growth expectations – Forbes
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| The Beacon Council Parking Garage is Open for Business
We are pleased to report the building’s parking garage at 80 SW 8th Street has reopened. The entrance is located on 8th Street only. |
| The Beacon Council in the News
Let’s entice the film industry again – Miami Herald
Tax incentives helped encourage Telemundo |
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Member News
Akerman Partner installed as President of Orange Bowl Committee
 Akerman LLP announced that partner Michael Chavies with the Litigation Practice Group has been installed as the 78th president and chair of the Orange Bowl Committee.
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| UPCOMING EVENTS |
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Economic Roundtable – Preview 2016
Wednesday, Feb. 17
@The Beacon Council
This event is for Beacon Council Investors exclusively.
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Key Ceremony
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14th Annual Beacon Awards
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5th Annual Miami Taste of Brickell Food and Wine Festival
Saturday, March 19
@609 Brickell Avenue at the
First Presbyterian Church of Miami (entrance is at Brickell Park)
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Our Mission:
As Miami-Dade County’s official economic development partnership, The Beacon Council is charged with bringing new, job-generating investments to the community, while assisting existing businesses in their efforts to expand. By doing this, The Beacon Council facilitates the creation of quality jobs for each and every resident of Miami-Dade County. The Beacon Council is an accredited economic development organization.
Will you join us? Call Member-Investors at (305) 579-1326
(305) 579-1326
(305) 579-1326
Source: Old Beacon Site
