Miami-Dade Beacon Council

South Florida is a global gateway for tech and the numbers show it: - $4.13 billion in venture capital activity in 2024, placing Miami among the top 5 in the U.S. for venture deal count and 6th in the nation for venture deal value. -Aerospace, CleanTech, & Logistics – Expanding Florida's innovation footprint beyond traditional industries, with 345,000 jobs in Southeast Florida within these emerging sectors. - Health Services & Medtech – A $114.6 billion industry, with over 419,000 jobs in Southeast Florida alone. - IT & Tech – Florida's tech sector continues to surge, with Southeast Florida capturing 65% of all venture capital raised in IT across the entire state. Glad to work with our partners to continue building. #miamidade #broward #Palmbeach The Florida Council of 100 Miami-Dade Beacon Council Business Development Board of Palm Beach County, Inc. The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance Bob Swindell Michael Simas Kelly Smallridge https://lnkd.in/gqrpVTzY

Fun fact: #BrickellAve is the Miami address to much more than financial firms. It's also home to companies like Puig Travel Retail, a Spain-based firm that is home to #Love brands like #JeanPaulGaultier, #NinnaRicci, #CarolinaHerrera, etc. With a focus on duty free retail, the firm relocated their Americas HQ from Panama City to Miami from which they plan to further develop their US presence. A publicly traded company, with US$4.3B in revenues, Puig is a powerhouse in beauty & fashion and we are proud to have them in our #Miami business ecosystem. Rodrick MillerMiami-Dade Beacon CouncilDr. Paula HopkinsJulio P.Tatiana SilvaMario J. SacasaMadeline MesaNidia Martinez QuezadaMarixell GarciaAyla BrandtFelipe GrantIsabella MasieriQueralt PuigICEXACCIóMeritxell GarciaJeny Gabbai (Assouline)Miami DDA Ivonne de la Vega Walter K. Robinson, SIOR #economicdevelopment #creiativeindustries #fdi #international #miamidade #miamispain #miamibarcelona

Day 1 at eMerge Americas was a masterclass in bold ideas, global insights, and game-changing innovation. From #biotech to boardrooms, #AI to academia, today's conversations redefined what's possible for our fast-moving global tech hub. We heard from Shark Tank ABC's Daymond John on turning grit into growth, Olga Naumovich of Millennium on AI's acceleration of innovation, and from Miami-Dade visionary and eMerge Americas Co-Founder Manny Medina, along with Jaret Davis (Greenberg Traurig, LLP) and Adam Hasner (Florida Atlantic University) on Miami's rise as a global tech leader and the role higher ed must play in shaping the talent of our future. We're still buzzing from the energy—incredible insights, meaningful connections, and the vibrant, collaborative spirit that poured from every corner of the event. To echo our EVP of Strategic Partnerships & Fund Development,?Dr. Paula Hopkins, "Congratulations,?Melissa & Manny,?on an inspiring first day! Your vision has made Miami a true global tech hub, and it's inspiring to see how eMerge Americas continues to grow, uplift, and connect the ecosystem." We're proud to be part of the movement reshaping tech's future and putting Greater Miami on the map. Day 2, we're ready for you! Dr. Paula Hopkins Ilona Vega Jaramillo, CEcD LeverX Rodrick Miller Marixell Garcia Julio P. Tatiana Silva Northeastern University Miami Maria Budet Yadira Diaz Gradible Manah Group Florida International University Opportunity Miami Maria C. Alonso, NACD.DC #eMergeAmericas #BeaconBuildsMiami #TechInMiami #Innovation #AI #Biotech #FutureOfWork #GlobalTech #MiamiTech

Miami is a global city, and at Miami Dade College we’re committed to helping it grow! In partnership with eMerge Americas & ICEX we’re proud to support entrepreneurs and our tech ecosystem! Great week in Miami to team up with Melissa Medina and eMerge to continue to make Miami the capital of capital whether it’s venture or human capital. With Miami Dade Colleges’ AI centers & innovation hubs, we are fostering collaboration & growth. #Entrepreneurship #Innovation

?? ?????????? ???????????? ???? ?????????? ???? ???????????? ?????????????????? ????????????????! ?????? #???? ?????????????????? ?? What does this mean for our city? In just ONE year, Miami has climbed 10 positions on the prestigious Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) - the definitive ranking of the world's financial powerhouses. This isn't just a number. It represents thousands of new jobs, billions in investment, and Miami's emergence as a true financial hub competing on the global stage. The GFCI isn't opinion - it's based on 29,000+ professional assessments and over 100 indices from the World Bank, OECD, and Economist Intelligence Unit. This upward momentum comes with a responsibility to build more on-ramps for more of our residents into this opportunity economy. We're building the financial & innovation capital of tomorrow.

Congratulations to our incredible Chair Elect, Christine Barney, APR, on being named the 2025 Equitable Advisors Women’s Businesswoman of the Year by the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce! Christine’s visionary leadership, deep commitment to service, and passion for uplifting others embody the very best of our business community. We’re proud to have her at our helm as we build a stronger, more inclusive Greater Miami. Your leadership moves us forward—and we’re honored to be on the journey with you. Congrats on this well-deserved honor! #WomenInBusiness #Leadership #BeaconBuildsMiami #WomensHistoryMonth #WomeninLeadership

40 Years. One Mission. Endless Impact. Today we gathered with the Past Chairs of the Miami-Dade Beacon Council — the visionaries who built the foundation of Miami’s economic strength. Your leadership shaped the last four decades. Your legacy powers our future. Thank you for your service, your wisdom, and your unwavering commitment to Greater Miami. Maria Budet Julio P. Rodrick Miller Donna Abood Jaret Davis Yolanda Cash Jackson, Esq. Tere Blanca Sheldon Anderson Alexandra Villoch Joseph Pallot George Bermudez William D. Talbert III, CDME. Juan Carlos Liscano Burton Landy Ben Mollere Angel Medina, Jr. Hugo Castro, CFP?, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Carlos Palomares Newton B. Sanon Calixto (Cali) Garcia-Velez Thomas M. Cornish Gary Goldfarb Penny Shaffer, PhD #BeaconCouncil #40YearsStrong #LeadershipLegacy #MiamiForward

It's the week of eMerge Americas and everything #MiamiTech is a-buzz. A big shout out to Emilio Corchado, Founder of Spain-based Startup Olé Accelerator that held its 2nd Miami event EVER. The two-day event brought together Founders and Investors from Spain and Latin America to find and develop opportunities in Miami and beyond. Rodrick MillerDr. Paula HopkinsJulio P.Miami-Dade Beacon CouncilTatiana SilvaMario J. SacasaMadeline MesaNidia Martinez QuezadaMarixell GarciaAyla BrandtMaria BudetMaria Dreyfus-UlvertMiami-Dade CountyJuan Antonio TébarICEXQueralt PuigMaria Dolores Fernandez GomezRossy Pedroza-Salazar #economicdevelopment #fdi #international #salamanca #marbella #miami #miamispain #internationaltrade #makeitmiami

What if we told you we could unlock $2.4 billion a year by boosting college completion rates by 10%? That’s not a theory—it’s a bold, data-driven finding from the Florida Future Billions report by Helios Education Foundation. ?? More degrees = stronger talent pipelines, thriving businesses, and billions in economic returns for our state. In a powerful Opportunity Miami conversation, Helios SVP Stacy Baier sat down with our President & CEO Rodrick Miller to explore how investing in education isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s the smartest economic strategy for Greater Miami’s future. ?? Watch the full conversation: https://lnkd.in/e69uTrmv Let’s build a future where opportunity starts in the classroom—and reaches every corner of our economy. #BeaconBuildsMiami #OpportunityMiami #FutureReady #EducationMatters #EconomicGrowth #HeliosEducationFoundation #FloridaFuture #TalentIsMiami

?? In 2024, South Florida startups raised $2.77 billion, and companies across Florida secured $4.13 billion, according to eMerge Americas Insights research!!! ?? Kudos to everyone who’s focused on building our innovation economy here in South Florida and all around Florida. ?? Great piece by Nancy Dahlberg ????