Medina CapitaManaging Partner and eMerge Americas Conference creator Manuel D. Medina discusses Miami’s budding tech industry What were the origins of eMerge Americas and the movement to build a tech hub in Miami? The idea grew out of my frustrations in running a publicly traded tech company, Terremark, headquartered in
While technology is creating new opportunities in health, it is, in fact, health care that will catapult the growth of innovation and technology in Miami-Dade. A number of underlying factors support this – we have a large concentration of health care institutions and academic capability in this market, but just
We want to make Miami a place where ideas are built. In the past, if somebody had a great idea, they would question whether Miami was the place to launch it. We are changing this paradigm by directing significant dollars towards creating a robust network of talent, funders, inspiration, supported
Miami International Airport Aviation Director Dr. Emilio T. Gonzalez, discusses infrastructural upgrades and plans to transform Miami-Dade into a global hub Miami International Airport (MIA) has seen incredible growth in recent years. What is the strategy to keep pace? Broadening capacity is a priority for this airport and at the
Fortune International Group President and CEO Edgardo Defortuna discusses Miami-Dade’s complex zoning landscape and the impact on luxury real estate development One of your major projects at the moment is JADE Signature, located in Sunny Isles. What advantages does Sunny Isles offer to developers? Oceanfront property has become increasingly scarce
Doral’s growth story is linked to the growth story of Miami-Dade. The highest employment concentration in Miami-Dade County is Airport West, the area where Doral lies. Carnival Corporation is headquartered in Doral, along with major media companies like Miami Herald and Univision, as well as the Federal Reserve, U.S. Southern
Invest: Miami speaks with Alex Wertheim, President, SPACiO Design Build What demand is currently driving design services? Over the years, we have seen significant growth in residential demand. Developers can execute large-scale projects, as the cost per square foot in South Florida is still much less expensive to buyers than
Invest: Miami speaks with Charles Scurr, Executive Director, Transportation Trust What have been the main achievements of the People’s Transportation Plan in 2016? The Transportation Trust has an important role in developing the funding plan for the Tri-Rail Downtown Miami Link project. The Downtown Miami Link is a transformative public
Terra President David Martin speaks about thriving within the constraints of South Florida’s construction sector Terra’s current projects are focused in Coconut Grove, Miami Beach and Doral. What do those neighborhoods and municipalities offer to developers? We specialize in neighborhoods with high barriers to entry. Coconut Grove and Miami Beach,
Florida East Coast Realty (FECR) Chairman and President Tibor Hollo shares his vision on how to create buildings within an urban center In 2014 FECR’s Panorama Tower was announced as the City of Miami’s first EB-5 designated development. Could you speak on the significance of that? Foreign direct investment has
