Beacon Council

From driving $1.2 billion in new investment and 3,000+ jobs last year to strengthening our global partnerships, the Miami-Dade Beacon Council remains focused on building a stronger, more competitive economy.

A key part of that work is talent. With the first-ever legislative appropriation supporting Talent Bridge Miami, we are expanding how employers, educators, and job seekers connect — ensuring companies have access to the workforce they need to grow and thrive in Miami-Dade.

The future of our economy is being shaped right now. See how via the Talent Bridge link in our bio. 🔗



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The Miami-Dade Beacon Council’s Annual Meeting is Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026. ��

Join us at the Freedom Tower at Miami Dade College as we celebrate 40 years of impact and unveil our exciting plans for shaping Greater Miami’s future in 2026 and beyond. ��

🎟️ Tickets are selling out quickly—act now to secure yours today: https://beaconannualmeeting.eventbrite.com/?aff=linkedin��

Miami-Dade Beacon Council Annual Meeting Our annual event uniting regional business, civic, and community leaders to celebrate progress, recognize impact, and look ahead.

International companies: get a head start before the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit 🌎

For the third year in a row, the Miami-Dade Beacon Council is partnering with the U.S. Department of Commerce to host a Miami Spinoff Event, giving global investors an inside look at why Miami is one of the fastest-growing hubs for international business.

Our two-day program will feature panels on Why Miami, expert insights on immigration and workforce, investor testimonials, municipality showcases, site visits, and networking across the region.

Explore all Spinoff Events and register today: [https://lnkd.in/eEEzC7G]

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We’re honored to share that Beacon Council President & CEO Rodrick Miller was recognized at the World Trade Center Miami’s 40th Anniversary Celebration on December 4 at the Biltmore Hotel.

The Miami-Dade Beacon Council received the Founders Award, acknowledging the organization’s pivotal role in shaping the strategic vision that led to the creation of the World Trade Center Miami nearly four decades ago. Our early recommendations in the mid-1980s — calling for a consolidated international business center — helped define Miami’s path as a global trade and business hub.

We are proud of this legacy and grateful to the World Trade Center Miami for this meaningful recognition. As Miami’s economy continues to grow and globalize, we remain committed to strengthening the international ecosystem our community helped build.

Miami-Dade County continues to lead the nation in employment numbers. 📈

From March 2024 to March 2025, employment in Miami-Dade County grew 1.9%— the largest over-the-year job growth among the 10 largest counties in the United States.

This momentum reflects the strength of our local businesses, the talent powering our economy, and the continued investment across key sectors that make Miami-Dade a global hub for opportunity.

Source: https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2025/employment-up-over-the-year-in-221-of-the-372-largest-u-s-counties-march-2025.htm

Miami students — we want to hear from you! 🎓💬

A team of Sustainable Development Goal Challenge students is partnering with the Beacon Council Economic Foundation to support Talent Bridge Miami, a sustainable talent initiative focused on connecting local students with the careers of the future.

Your voice matters. This quick, anonymous survey helps us better understand your career interests, workforce readiness, and what you’re looking for as you enter Miami’s growing job market. Your insights will directly inform programs designed to support you and strengthen our local talent pipeline.

We appreciate your participation and your perspective.
Take the survey here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSec7tT5g-Pi-EMJvzZcykEPIvXZxaHKGOQuwJGzU3oWs3H-gA/viewform?pli=1

Talent Bridge Miami We are a group of SDG Challenge students collecting information for Talent Bridge Miami, a sustainable talent acquisition initiative by the Beacon Council Economic Foundation. This survey aims to gather insights from Miami-based students to better understand their career interests and workforce prep...

Give Miami Day is a moment when our community comes together to lift up the organizations shaping Miami’s future — and the Beacon Council Foundation is proud to be one of them.

Every day, our Foundation works to expand economic opportunity by strengthening collaboration between business, government, educational institutions, and community partners. From empowering small businesses to supporting research and talent initiatives, these programs help ensure that Miami-Dade’s growth is shared and sustainable.

Your support this Give Miami Day fuels the partnerships and programs that make our economy more $resilient and our community more connected. Together, we can keep building a Miami where opportunity reaches everyone.

Join us in strengthening Miami-Dade’s future. 💛

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Support The Beacon Council Foundation on Give Miami Day A Legacy of Growth. A Vision for Tomorrow. Since 1986, The Beacon Council Foundation has fueled Miami’s transformation into a thriving global business hub. Our guiding belief is simple yet profound: when a community comes together with purpose, its potential is limitless....