MIAMI-DADE BEACON COUNCIL ECONOMIC UPDATE

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

This legislative item, File Number 261013, is a presentation by the Miami-Dade Beacon Council regarding an economic update. The presentation covered the Beacon Council's overview, global economic systems, forces reshaping the economy, cities as platforms of power, Miami's status as a global hub, its opportunity to become a top 5 global city, and the Beacon Council's efforts to grow the economy through new companies, expansions, and project pipelines. Mr. Rodrick T. Miller, President and CEO of the Miami-Dade Beacon Council, presented. 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'.