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(Miami, FL - Dec. 8, 2014)
-The Beacon Council announces Greater Miami's Top 10 ranking in
connectivity among major global cities and a Top 25 region in foreign
direct investment (FDI) strategy, according to fDi Magazine's Global Cities
of the Future Awards released today.
Miami ranked #10 in
connectivity among Major Cities and #24 in FDI strategy among Regions. The
publication used data sets including economic potential, business
friendliness, human capital and lifestyle, cost effectiveness and connectivity. The
Beacon Council cited recent investments when completing the survey on
behalf of Miami-Dade County.
- Miami
International Airport's $6.4 billion capital improvement project
- PortMiami's
$1 billion Tunnel project
- Port Miami's
50-foot deep dredge project making it ready for Post-Panamax ships in
2015
Larry K. Williams, The
Beacon Council President & CEO, said more than 40 percent of the
companies assisted last year represent foreign direct investment and many
local companies locate and expand in Miami-Dade because of its status as a
global business destination.
"Miami-Dade County
continues to be recognized as a premier location for foreign commerce and
international connectivity," Williams said. "Recent multi-billion
dollar investments in infrastructure are paying dividends. We are at the
forefront of moving people, goods and data."
About The Beacon Council
The Beacon Council,
Miami-Dade County's official economic development partnership, is a
not-for-profit, public-private organization that focuses on job creation
and economic growth by coordinating community-wide programs; promoting
minority business and urban economic revitalization; providing assistance
to local businesses in their expansion efforts; and marketing Greater Miami
throughout the world.
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