MIAMI-DADE BEACON COUNCIL2017-2018 ANNUAL REPORT

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Thanks for making a di� erence.It’s an honor to celebrate the things that bring our community together.

Miami is different… and thatʼs something we embrace and

celebrate. Itʼs a community that percolates with possibility, powered by a

diverse talent pool, thriving industries and global connectivity. Where beaches

meet biotech, fishing meets finance, and cafecito meets coding. Miami-Dadeʼs business

advantages are many—but itʼs the fact that they converge in this beautiful place, rich in culture and

entrepreneurial history, that makes it meaningful.

The Honorable Carlos A. GiménezMiami-Dade County Mayor

“The success of The Beacon Councilʼs ʻAdvantage

Miamiʼ Campaign this year has connected the many

segments of our regionʼs vibrant economy, from

banking, finance and hospitality to tourism, life

sciences and healthcare. In just six years, job

growth has surged 15 percent across all industries,

creating more than 160,000 new jobs, with an

outstanding 40 percent rise in the technology sector,

24 percent in trade and logistics, and 24 percent in

aviation. This exceptional growth not only enables

our residents to pursue promising careers but also

ensures that they achieve their full potential.”

MIAMI-DADE BOARDOF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

“As a world-class thriving metropolis, Miami-Dade County is positioning itself as one of the nationʼs premier locations for business as well as a leader in resiliency that is making the necessary investments in our transportation infrastructure to foster our increasingly diverse economy.”

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CommissionerAudrey Edmonson

District 3Vice-Chair 2016-2018

CommissionerXavier L. Suarez

District 7

CommissionerJoe A. Martinez

District 11

CommissionerJean Monestime

District 2

CommissionerRebeca Sosa

District 6

CommissionerJavier D. Souto

District 10

CommissionerBarbara J. Jordan

District 1

CommissionerEileen Higgins

District 5

CommissionerDennis C. Moss

District 9

CommissionerSally A. Heyman

District 4

CommissionerDaniella Levine Cava

District 8

CommissionerJosé "Pepe" Diaz

District 12

CommissionerEsteban Bovo, Jr.

District 13Chair 2016-2018Commissioner Esteban Bovo, Jr., District 13, Chair 2016-2018

2017-2018 PERFORMANCE

VISIONMiami is a world-class global

21st century community.

1,954New Jobs Created

50Companies Expandingor Relocating

$402.6M+ New Capital Investments

316Business Visitations(2X 2016 Total)

1.7 MillionNew Square Footage

COMPLETED PROJECTS IN URBAN PRIORITY AREAS

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT RESULTS

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712 36%

27 54%

$141.7M+35%

7524%

381K 22%

New Jobs Created Companies Expandingor Relocating

New Capital Investments Business Visitations(2X 2016 Total)

New Square Footage

of completed projects

of completed projects

of completed projects

of completed projects

of completed projects

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2013-2018 5-YEAR RESULTS

MISSIONIncrease jobs and investment

in Miami-Dade County.

225 Companies Expanding or Relocating

6.8M In New Square Footage

$1.5B+ Over a Billion in New Capital Investments

12,278 New Jobs Created

9,301 Direct2,977 Indirect

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MIAMI-DADE BEACON COUNCIL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS

GLOBAL CONNECTIVITY, INTERNATIONAL APPEAL

As a world-class, global community with strong connectivity advantages and a rich, diverse culture,

Miami-Dade holds a strong appeal for international investors and businesses looking to expand. A

significant part of our business development efforts are focused on hosting international

delegations visiting Miami, as well as going abroad to educate and engage foreign

businesses with our communityʼs business advantages. In FY17/18, 36% of

our record 50 projects are international, with Spain leading again as

the country of origin with the most FDI projects.BELGIUMBRAZILCANADACHILEFRANCEGERMANYISRAELITALYSPAINUNITED KINGDOM

CountriesRepresentedin 2017-2018Miami-DadeProjects

BRAZILCHINAISRAELJAPANSPAIN

InternationalMissions

ARGENTINABRAZILCANADACHILECHINAECUADORFRANCEGEORGIAHONG KONGJAPANNORWAYSPAINTAIWANTURKEYURUGUAY

DelegationsHosted

Qingdao,China & Sevilla, Spain Missions

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SPOTLIGHT:4 NEW LOCATIONS

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72 New Jobs

$105MNew Capital

Worldʼs leading manufacturer of planes and trains breaks ground on new aircraft service center.

Bombardier Opa-Locka

Culturally-relevant educational platform helping multicultural students achieve academic excellence.

Genius Plaza Miami

75New Jobs

$1.28MNew Capital

Italy's oldest fashion school. Based in Milan, with locations in Florence, Paris and Shanghai.

Istituto Marangoni Design District35New Jobs

$10MNew Capital 9

From educational tech to land-raised salmon, a diverse array of companies are calling Miami-Dade home.

HomesteadAtlantic Sapphire

“Bluehouse” aquaculture company establishing a large state-of-the-art land-raised salmon farm in Homestead.

100 New Jobs

$140MNew Capital

BEYOND AMAZON

Being selected as a Top 20 Finalist for Amazon HQ2 changed the conversation for Miami in

2018. Amazon's recognition shone a light on Miamiʼs competitive advantages, especially the

strength of our technology and innovation sectors. Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach

collaborated closely to deliver a truly integrated regional proposal. The success of these

efforts highlighted opportunities to work together more closely moving forward, something

that will have lasting impact on the region.

With support from The Knight Foundation and Enterprise Florida, The Beacon Council rolled

out a targeted campaign to increase awareness of Miamiʼs strengths as a business

destination, capitalizing on the increased interest and engagement with our community

pending Amazonʼs decision.

eMerge Americas Miami, FL

Engaged tech industry leaders in dialogue

around Miami-Dadeʼs tech and entrepreneurial

ecosystem, highlighting strengths of talent

pipeline and start-up culture.

BEACON ON THE MOVE

SelectUSA Washington D.C.

Highest profile event dedicated to promoting

foreign direct investment (FDI) in the U.S.

BIO Convention Boston, MA

Partnered with MIA to raise awareness of

Miamiʼs business advantages for life sciences

companies, and MIAʼs Pharma Hub designation.

Site Selectors Guild Cincinati, OH

Joined more than 500 site selectors and

economic developers at annual conference.

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2018 BEACON AWARDS LIGHT THE NIGHT GALA

Celebrating corporate citizenship and the contributions of local

individuals and organizations to Miami-Dadeʼs economic development,

this yearʼs Beacon Awards Gala made for an unforgettable night. We

congratulate Jay Malina Leadership Award winner Adolfo Henriques,

as well as all of the other winners.

2017 PAST CHAIRSBREAKFASTThe Beacon Council is grateful to have a rich tradition of

strong, visionary leaders as Chair. Tapping into their

collective wisdom reinforces both a commitment to

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FROM MILLIONAIRESTO BILLIONAIRES

MIAMI COMMUNITY VENTURES (MCV)

MCV is a collective impact initiative designed to connect low income “structurally unemployed” individuals to living wage jobs. Eligible program participants include public assistance recipients, returning citizens, at-risk youth (19 – 29 YO), and disabled (with emphasis on the female head-of-household and veteran sub-groups). In development for most of FY17-18, MCVʼs 4-month pilot will run in Liberty City, Overtown and Goulds. Thank you to all of the partners and community organizations collaborating to make this program a success.

The Beacon Councilʼs Urban Initiative Task Force launched a pilot program intentionally matching Black entrepreneurs with funders who can work with successful local Black-owned businesses to scale up to the next level. Moderated by Teri Williams, President and COO of OneUnited Bank, this particular panel addressed the importance of access to flexible capital for growthand scale.

INITITATIVES

ONE COMMUNITY ONE GOAL CONTINUES TO THRIVE IN FY 2017-2018

One Community One Goal (OCOG)

is a collaborative economic development

platform that unites a broad spectrum of

public and private sector leaders under a

common goal: advancing Miami-Dadeʼs

success as a dynamic, inclusive and

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Maria C. AlonsoPresident/CEOUnited Way of Miami-DadeOCOG Co-Chair

"OVER THE LAST SIX YEARS OUR STRATEGIC PLAN HAS ACHIEVED EXCELLENT RESULTS IN TERMS OF JOB GROWTH IN EVERY SECTOR, LED BY TECHNOLOGY."

Penny S. Shaffer, Ph.D.Market PresidentSouth Florida - Florida BlueOCOG Co-Chair

"MIAMI-DADE COUNTY IS PROSPERING. WE ARE INSTILLING DIVERSITY WITHIN THE DYNAMICS OF OUR ECONOMY, ALLOWING FOR A MORE STABLE, RELIABLE FUTURE."

In addition to driving over 447K jobs across the

programʼs 7 target industries—an 18% increase vs.

2012, when OCOG launched—2018 saw even more

engagement at OCOGʼs successful Access Breakfast Series.

Addressing community priorities including Talent Development,

Entrepreneurship, Workforce & Affordable Housing, and

E-Commerce, the free events averaged about 300 attendees per

session and featured a networking breakfast, moderated discussions

with industry thought leaders, and a community showcase.

$15M CAPITAL CAMPAIGNADVANTAGEMIAMI

The Miami-Dade Beacon Council and The Beacon Council Foundation announced a 5-year, $15 Million fundraising campaign dedicated to driving community-wide economic development and prosperity for Miami-Dade County. Marketing efforts supported by the campaign will allow us to elevate the conversation around Miamiʼs advantages as a world-class global business ecosystem, with the goal of continuing to:

• Nurture of our talent pool and workforce• Market Miami as the destination of choice for business investment• Build our communities by stimulating job growth

Partnership from community organizations and private sector business leaders is essentialto the success of the AdvantageMiami campaign, allowing Miami-Dade to effectively propel its narrative in a sustainable way that has a long-term impact on the local economy.

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2018 ANNUAL MEETING& KEY CEREMONY

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SUSTAINING INVESTORS

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INVESTORSIn Partnership with Miami-Dade County

SUSTAINING INVESTORS

BENEFACTORS

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Additional Executive Investor: International Atlantic

EXECUTIVE INVESTORS

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A Customs BrokerageAAR Corp. - Aircraft ServicesAccorAirborne ResponseAkerman LLPAllen, Dyer, Doppelt, Milbrath & Gilchrist, P.A.Alvarez & MarsalAmadeus North America, Inc.Ameriworld Enterprises, Inc.Avbiz Aerospace Ventures IncAvison YoungAXA Advisors, LLCBabson CollegeBarfield IncBarnes International Real EstateBDO USA, LLPBecker & Poliakoff, P.A.Benjamin Douglas ConsultingBerkowitz Pollack Brant Accountants & AdvisorsBill Hansen CateringBlanca Commercial Real EstateBohlmann Accounting GroupBrickell Travel ManagementBrigitte Respaut Clement LLCCareerSource South FloridaCBRECenter State BankCity National BankCompass Office SolutionsContinental National BankCoradin LawCoral Gables Trust CompanyCorrelative IncCushman & WakefieldDaszkal Bolton LLPDatamyneDedienne Aerospace LLCDiaz Trade LawDLA PiperEPIC HotelEvensky & Katz/FoldesExecutive Air ServicesExpress TravelFashion Shows LLCFEAM / F&E Aircraft Maintenance

Fibernet DirectFifth Third BankFirstBank FloridaFlorida East Coast RailwayFlorida International UniversityFlorida Trend MagazineFoley & Lardner LLPFowler White BurnettFreebeeFriends of WLRNFTZ World Services, LLCFuerst, Ittleman, David & Joseph, PLGenovese Joblove & Battista, P.A.Genventure CorpGolinGossett MarketingGrant ThorntonGreater Miami Chamber of Commerce (GMCC)Greater Miami Convention & Visitors BureauGreenspoon MarderGrove Bank & TrustGunlockeGunsterHEICO CorporationHunton & Williams LLPIBERIABANKIdeal PersonnelIkone InternationalIntegra Realty Resources - Miami/Palm BeachInterport Group of CompaniesInterval InternationalJackson Health SystemJade AssociatesJW Marriott Marquis MiamiKaufman Rossin, CPA AdvisorsKLX Aerospace SolutionsKnollLeo A. DalyMagaya CorpMagic City CasinoMarsh & McLennan AgencyMercantil BankMiami DolphinsMiami Innovation DistrictMiami Insurance Brokers

Miami International University of Art & DesignMiami Lighthouse for The Blind & Visually ImpairedMiss Jessie's OriginalMobiWorkMorgan StanleyMSC Cruises USAMSI ConsultingMughal & Associates Corporate RecruitmentMultivision Video and FilmNAI MiamiNeighborhood FuelNperspectiveOctopiOHL-Arellano Construction CompanyOIC of South FloridaOn StrategyOne Biscayne Tower LLCOneUnited BankPan Am International Flight AcademyPatricia Thompson UPDATE TO Member of JamsPerformance FoodservicePNC BankPort of Miami-DadeProcacci Development CorpPrologisPublix Super Market, Inc.QuickloadRandstad ProfessionalsRoar MediaRobinson Commercial Real EstateRosenberg RealtySerban USAShelborne South BeachShutts & Bowen LLPSkanska USA Building Inc.Special Events Catering by Les

SPR Global Storage & LogisticsSwire PropertiesTanenbaum Harber of FloridaTECO EnergyThe Boeing CompanyThe CollectionThe Conroy Martinez GroupThe Development FirmThe Hogan GroupTiffany & Co.Tower Commercial Real EstateTranswestern Commercial ServicesUnited Data Technologies (UDT)Veitia Padron IncVictoria & Associates Career Services, Inc.VolaeroWhite Owl ConsultingWomen's Choice AwardWorld Strategic ForumYear Up South Florida

INVESTORS

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PORT ST. LUCIE 1675 N.W. St. Lucie W. Blvd.Port St. Lucie, FL 34986Located in St. Lucie West, inside the Walmart Supercenter

FLORIDA BLUE CENTERSPALM BEACH AREA1501 N. Congress Ave.Boynton Beach, FL 33426Located north of the Boynton Beach Mall

FORT LAUDERDALE1970 Sawgrass Mills CircleSunrise, FL 33323Located in Sawgrass Mills

HIALEAH 1001 W. 49th St. # 8Hialeah, FL 33012Located in the Palm Springs Mile shopping center one half mile east of the Westland Mall

NORTH MIAMI 13665 Biscayne Blvd.North Miami, FL 33181Located in Keystone Plaza on the corner of Biscayne Blvd. and N.E. 135th St.

MIAMI –THE FALLS8895 S.W. 136th StreetMiami, FL 33176Located across from The Falls shopping center

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Florida Blue is committed to helping thepeople and the businesses in my community

achieve better health.That’s My Kind of Blue.

94304 1018 Florida Blue is a trade name of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Inc., an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

PORT ST. LUCIE 1675 N.W. St. Lucie W. Blvd.Port St. Lucie, FL 34986Located in St. Lucie West, inside the Walmart Supercenter

FLORIDA BLUE CENTERSPALM BEACH AREA1501 N. Congress Ave.Boynton Beach, FL 33426Located north of the Boynton Beach Mall

FORT LAUDERDALE1970 Sawgrass Mills CircleSunrise, FL 33323Located in Sawgrass Mills

HIALEAH 1001 W. 49th St. # 8Hialeah, FL 33012Located in the Palm Springs Mile shopping center one half mile east of the Westland Mall

NORTH MIAMI 13665 Biscayne Blvd.North Miami, FL 33181Located in Keystone Plaza on the corner of Biscayne Blvd. and N.E. 135th St.

MIAMI –THE FALLS8895 S.W. 136th StreetMiami, FL 33176Located across from The Falls shopping center

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A special thank you to the Beacon Council 2017-2018 O�cers, Executive Committee Members, Board of Directors and Committee Chairs. Your participation and e�orts greatly impact the marketing, growth and shaping of our great Miami-Dade Community.

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FLORIDA BLUE CENTERSPALM BEACH AREA1501 N. Congress Ave.Boynton Beach, FL 33426Located north of the Boynton Beach Mall

FORT LAUDERDALE1970 Sawgrass Mills CircleSunrise, FL 33323Located in Sawgrass Mills

HIALEAH 1001 W. 49th St. # 8Hialeah, FL 33012Located in the Palm Springs Mile shopping center one half mile east of the Westland Mall

NORTH MIAMI 13665 Biscayne Blvd.North Miami, FL 33181Located in Keystone Plaza on the corner of Biscayne Blvd. and N.E. 135th St.

MIAMI –THE FALLS8895 S.W. 136th StreetMiami, FL 33176Located across from The Falls shopping center

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PORT ST. LUCIE 1675 N.W. St. Lucie W. Blvd.Port St. Lucie, FL 34986Located in St. Lucie West, inside the Walmart Supercenter

FLORIDA BLUE CENTERSPALM BEACH AREA1501 N. Congress Ave.Boynton Beach, FL 33426Located north of the Boynton Beach Mall

FORT LAUDERDALE1970 Sawgrass Mills CircleSunrise, FL 33323Located in Sawgrass Mills

HIALEAH 1001 W. 49th St. # 8Hialeah, FL 33012Located in the Palm Springs Mile shopping center one half mile east of the Westland Mall

NORTH MIAMI 13665 Biscayne Blvd.North Miami, FL 33181Located in Keystone Plaza on the corner of Biscayne Blvd. and N.E. 135th St.

MIAMI –THE FALLS8895 S.W. 136th StreetMiami, FL 33176Located across from The Falls shopping center

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PORT ST. LUCIE 1675 N.W. St. Lucie W. Blvd.Port St. Lucie, FL 34986Located in St. Lucie West, inside the Walmart Supercenter

FLORIDA BLUE CENTERSPALM BEACH AREA1501 N. Congress Ave.Boynton Beach, FL 33426Located north of the Boynton Beach Mall

FORT LAUDERDALE1970 Sawgrass Mills CircleSunrise, FL 33323Located in Sawgrass Mills

HIALEAH 1001 W. 49th St. # 8Hialeah, FL 33012Located in the Palm Springs Mile shopping center one half mile east of the Westland Mall

NORTH MIAMI 13665 Biscayne Blvd.North Miami, FL 33181Located in Keystone Plaza on the corner of Biscayne Blvd. and N.E. 135th St.

MIAMI –THE FALLS8895 S.W. 136th StreetMiami, FL 33176Located across from The Falls shopping center

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FLORIDA BLUE CENTERSPALM BEACH AREA1501 N. Congress Ave.Boynton Beach, FL 33426Located north of the Boynton Beach Mall

FORT LAUDERDALE1970 Sawgrass Mills CircleSunrise, FL 33323Located in Sawgrass Mills

HIALEAH 1001 W. 49th St. # 8Hialeah, FL 33012Located in the Palm Springs Mile shopping center one half mile east of the Westland Mall

NORTH MIAMI 13665 Biscayne Blvd.North Miami, FL 33181Located in Keystone Plaza on the corner of Biscayne Blvd. and N.E. 135th St.

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