MIAMI-DADE BEACON COUNCIL ECONOMIC UPDATE

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

This legislative item, File Number 261013, is an economic update presented by the Miami-Dade Beacon Council. 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, strategies to achieve this, the Beacon's efforts, key new companies and expansions, the project pipeline, the Beacon Council Foundation, and ways to grow the economy and champion Miami. Miami is currently ranked as the seventh-largest metropolitan area in the United States and 13th in economic performance, and is considered a growing global city but has not yet reached the top-five tier. The item is currently 'In Committee' and was presented on 6/8/2026.