Foundation
The Beacon Council Foundation is a Florida-based 501(c)3 nonprofit created exclusively for charitable and educational purposes dedicated to the growth and prosperity of Miami-Dade County.
A Legacy of Growth, A Vision for Tomorrow
Since 1986, The Beacon Council Foundation has been the catalyst for Miami’s transformation into a global business hub. Our unwavering belief remains simple yet powerful: when a community unites, its potential knows no bounds.
The Miami-Dade Beacon Council is the sole member of the Foundation and has oversight and control over the Foundation’s fiscal and programmatic activities.
Our Mission
Promote community-wide economic development and prosperity in Miami-Dade County for all
Our Focus
Build a more inclusive economy
By creating clear pathways to prosperity, advancing equity across Miami-Dade County, and ensuring economic growth uplifts all communities.
Drive business growth
By attracting transformative business investment, creating high-quality jobs across industries, and powering research and marketing that showcases Miami’s potential.
Strengthen our business ecosystem
By supporting local business development, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, and creating connections that drive economic growth.
Provide critical support when it matters most
Offering emergency relief during crises, helping businesses navigate challenges, and ensuring our community perseveres.
Imagining the Miami of 2040 – and helping our community build it.
A Beacon Council initiative, Opportunity Miami is a platform to help catalyze a long-term vision for Greater Miami’s economic future and rally the community to create it. The approach: elevate the best ideas, practices, research and people addressing questions pivotal to our economic future, engage across Miami-Dade County, and share clear, actionable solutions to help our community make better decisions, faster.
It’s an effort that takes the long view. Moving beyond election and news cycles to imagine the Miami we want in 2040 – when the child today in Miami will be readying to enter the workforce.
Our belief is that our greatest challenges present our biggest opportunities. That a more innovative, inclusive and sustainable future can only be built together.
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Donate to the Foundation
Your support of The Beacon Council Foundation is more than a donation—it’s an investment in Miami’s future. Every contribution fuels innovation, sparks opportunity, and strengthens the foundation for lasting growth that touches every corner of our vibrant, diverse community.
CareerSource South Florida
CareerSource South Florida is a workforce development agency dedicated to connecting job seekers with employment opportunities and training programs. They collaborate with businesses and communities to build a skilled and competitive workforce.
Sponsor of Opportunity Miami since 2023.