MIAMI-DADE BEACON COUNCIL ECONOMIC UPDATE

Aviation and Seaport Committee · 2026-06-08 · legislation

This legislative item, File Number 261013, concerns an economic update presented by the Miami-Dade Beacon Council. The presentation covered topics such as global economic systems, forces reshaping the economy, cities as platforms of power, Miami's position as a global hub, and strategies for Miami to become a top-five global city. Mr. Rodrick T. Miller, President and CEO of the Miami-Dade Beacon Council, delivered the presentation. Chairwoman Danielle Cohen Higgins inquired about Miami's current global city ranking, and Mr. Miller stated Miami is a growing global city, ranking seventh in the US by metropolitan area and thirteenth in economic performance, but has not yet reached the top-five tier. The item is currently 'In Committee'.