Miami-Dade Beacon Council

We proudly hosted the Department of Defense Office of Small Business Programs at our Wolfson Campus AI Center, where they announced a new accelerator for small businesses in the critical and emerging technology sectors in Miami, focused on bolstering and empowering small businesses in our community, We are committed to being a vital resource for local businesses, offering extensive programs that connect the Miami-Dade business sector and cultivate the talent needed for growth. Small businesses are the backbone of our community, and our initiatives are designed to help them thrive and succeed right here at home. #BeMDC #MDCTogether Madeline Pumariega Malou C. Harrison, PhD Antonio Delgado Fornaguera Saif Ishoof Lab22c Farooq Mitha United States Southern Command Earl Wyatt MoveAmerica.org Greg Britton

Connections. Collaboration. Community. These are some of the qualities that set Miami-Dade County’s business community apart and foster an unparalleled environment for innovation and growth.   As a market led by businesses with less than 50 employees, Miami is a natural fit for the United States Department of Defense’s new Small Business-focused accelerator in the critical and emerging technology sectors. Yesterday we saw government, industry, and academia coming together to launch this vital program, and we want to congratulate our partners and friends Miami Dade College President Madeline Pumariega, General Laura J. Richardson of United States Southern Command, Miami Dade College Provost Malou C. Harrison, PhD, Miami-Dade College, Earl Wyatt, from MoveAmerica.org, Lab 22c’s Saif Ishoof, and Farooq Mitha from the United States Department of Defense for their exceptional leadership and dedication to Greater Miami’s continued growth. It’s only by working together that we are able to deliver on our mission to a more sustainable, inclusive, and competitive economy for Greater Miami. Terri-Ann Brown at Miami Tech Works Antonio Delgado Fornaguera at Miami Dade College Myrna Sonora at Prospera

Thanks Rohan Sandhu for the kind recognition. The Tech Hub programs represent a significant #localinvestment in national #innovation. In #SouthFlorida, we recognize climate readiness as our most pressing existential challenge and biggest economic opportunity. I’m excited to be a part of the team driving these efforts. Thanks to the U.S. Economic Development Administration for the #investment in our future. ClimateReady Tech Hub Miami-Dade Beacon Council Miami-Dade County Daniella Levine Cava Francesca de Quesada Covey Alejandra Y. Castillo

Thanks Rohan Sandhu for the kind recognition. The Tech Hub programs represent a significant #localinvestment in national #innovation. In #SouthFlorida, we recognize climate readiness as our most pressing existential challenge and biggest economic opportunity. I’m excited to be a part of the team driving these efforts. Thanks to the U.S. Economic Development Administration for the #investment in our future. ClimateReady Tech Hub Miami-Dade Beacon Council Miami-Dade County Daniella Levine Cava Francesca de Quesada Covey Alejandra Y. Castillo

Check out this month's Business Minute!

📢FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE📢 🚀Miami Tech Works Launches Free Workshop Series for Small Businesses✍ 💫 Building a talent pipeline through Apprenticeship and Internship programs is crucial for attracting and developing skilled professionals. These initiatives not only cultivate future leaders but also strengthen your organization's workforce by providing hands-on learning and growth opportunities. 💫 🎯 Miami Tech Works is launching🚀its inaugural webinar series tailored for Small Businesses across South Florida. The first webinar, titled "Creating Talent Pipelines: Apprenticeships and Internship Programs for Your Business," is scheduled for 🗓 Monday, July 15, from 1 – 3 p.m. 🏹 Miami Tech Works, an initiative spearheaded by industry leaders in the tech sector aims to unite business leaders, education providers, and training organizations to align academic offerings with industry demands💥. 🤝 Key partners include Miami Dade College (MDC), Miami-Dade County, City of Miami, Miami-Dade Beacon Council, Refresh Miami, Florida International University (FIU), OIC of South Florida, Florida Memorial University, and CareerSource South Florida. 📌 WHAT:   Creating Talent Pipelines: Apprenticeship and Internship Program for Your Business webinar 🎯 WHEN:   Monday, July 15th, 1 – 3 p.m. 🌎 WHERE: https://go.fiu.edu/talent 🎤 Presented in conjunction with the Florida SBDC at FIU, the first workshop will focus🔎on creating apprenticeships and internship programs for Small Businesses. Led by expert Human Resources Consultant Kiomara Hidalgo, the workshop will guide business owners through strategies to enhance✨ workforce and ensure sustained growth📈by developing a robust talent pipeline. To register and for more information, visit - https://go.fiu.edu/talent. Additional workshops will be announced through the end of 2025.

"South Florida's Tech Hub designation underscores our global leadership in climate solutions. This investment from the Biden-Harris administration will enable us to confront the climate crisis head-on, driving economic innovation and creating high-quality jobs here in South Florida," stated Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava following #SouthFlorida's ClimateReady Tech Hub award of $19.5 Million in federal funding. The funds will power research and training integral to building a more resilient coastline. One of 12 tech hubs across the country included in this first round of federal funding from the U.S. Economic Development Administration, #Miami's is the ONLY one focused on climate and is "touted as both an incubator for designing new ways to adapt to rising temperatures and seas but also a generator of '#greenjobs.'" "Miami-Dade is proud to collaborate with public sector, academic, and private partners from Broward County Government, Monroe County, and Palm Beach County on this groundbreaking initiative," said Cava. #OpportunityMiami is proud to support the ClimateReady Tech Hub alongside the Miami-Dade Beacon Council and continue bringing attention to the 400+ regional members including local governments, businesses, universities, organizations, and tribal partners shaping the Miami of the future. READ THE FULL STORY HERE: https://lnkd.in/epz3UvCJ Explore the tech hub here: https://lnkd.in/e7Z2twHv #OpportunityMiami #Innovation #Resilience #ClimateTech #Sustainability #Entrepreneurship

Meet Oumy Diop, one of three Panther swimmers heading to Paris this year! Achieving her childhood dream, Diop will represent Senegal at the Summer Olympic Games. She’s also the only female swimmer from Senegal competing. Read more: https://ow.ly/vWPt50SyKQw

Our Kendall Campus is proudly hosting the 3rd annual Synergy Conference, bringing together education leaders as Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) prepares for the upcoming school year.     Together, we are working to change lives and create opportunities through our partnership with M-DCPS by fueling the talent pipeline for educators through our School of Education and ensuring that all high school graduates can earn an associate degree at zero cost through the Future Ready Miami-Dade Scholarship. This scholarship covers costs not covered through other grants, financial aid and scholarships. #BeMDC Madeline Pumariega Malou C. Harrison, PhD Bryan Stewart Travis Jordan Jose L. Dotres, Ed.D.

The Nature Conservancy  is a science-based global environmental nonprofit & the world's largest conservation organization with the mission to conserve the land and waters in which all life depends. The organization's latest report offers a long-term outlook for Florida as a hub for the #energy and #manufacturing sectors, a national thought leader in technology and engineering, and a profitable place for #investors and #innovators to start companies, expand ideas, and collaborate. Learn more in our interview with Climate Innovation & Fundraising Lead, Sofia Leon: https://lnkd.in/eSTG4dQa #OpportunityMiami #Innovation #Sustainability #Resilience #Entrepreneurship #NetZero Miami-Dade Beacon Council