Global Miami Magazine

The January/February 2025 issue of Global Miami is here—available in print and online! Inside this issue: ✈️ MIA’s $9 Billion Makeover – Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava unveils a bold plan to transform the airport’s future. 💰 International Banking & Finance – How South Florida is strengthening its position as a global financial hub. 🇲🇽 Miami & Mexico – A deep dive into growing trade and investment ties between these economic powerhouses. Stay informed—subscribe and follow Global Miami Magazine for more! #GlobalMiami #MiamiBusiness #Trade #Finance #Aviation #SouthFlorida #EconomicGrowth #MiamiAirport #InvestMiami #MIAExpansion #MiamiTrade

Happy 305 Day! 🎉 Miami may be young, but its impact is undeniable. The city has rapidly grown into a global hub for business, trade, and culture, attracting visionaries shaping its future. As Miami continues to expand, we’re on the ground—attending key events and gaining insights on trade, real estate, ports, retail, dining, lifestyle, finance, healthcare, and more—to keep you informed. Follow for in-depth coverage and access to a real-time digital platform that serves as the hub for Miami’s thriving international business community. #Happy305Day #MiamiBusiness #The305 #MagicCity #InternationalTrade #MiamiRealEstate #PortMiami #Finance #GlobalHub

Saudi Arabia’s decision to open its second U.S.-based investment office in Miami underscores the city’s growing significance as a global business hub. Operating under INVEST SAUDI, the kingdom’s initiative to attract investment, the office will serve as a gateway to both the U.S. and South America, leveraging Miami's expanding innovation ecosystem. This strategic move strengthens Miami's position in the global trade landscape, opening new avenues for investment. Announced during the Future Investment Initiative Institute Priority Summit, the office aligns with a global push for clear legal and regulatory frameworks, cementing Miami's role as a bridge between the U.S., Latin America, and the Middle East. Stay up to date with the latest developments in Miami’s role in global business and investment. Follow and subscribe for more insights. #GlobalMiami #MiamiBusiness #InvestSaudi #MiamiInvestment #InternationalTrade #FutureOfInvestment #Vision2030 #MiamiGateway #SouthAmerica #SaudiArabia

CRUISE UPDATE: Miami-based Royal Caribbean Group is expanding its Icon series with Legend of the Seas, set to launch in 2026. Currently under construction in Turku, Finland, the ship will debut in Barcelona before homeporting year-round at Port Everglades. 🔴 Read more in this week’s Business Monday newsletter. Subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/eQBxeunj #GlobalMiami #BusinessMonday #CruiseIndustry #RoyalCaribbean #PortEverglades #MiamiBusiness

MIAX Exchange Group Sapphire is bringing a high-profile trading floor to Miami—right in the heart of Wynwood. The 545wyn - Miami building, developed by Sterling Bay and designed by architectural powerhouse Gensler, provides the perfect setting for the city’s first national securities exchange. Gensler, whose portfolio includes The New York Times Building and Shanghai Tower, ensures that MIAX’s new home makes a powerful statement. Inside, a next-generation trading floor, a media broadcast booth, and a bell-ringing stage will position Miami as a major player in the financial sector. So why Miami? MIAX sees the city as a growing hub for global finance, technology, and innovation, with its proximity to Latin America and increasing appeal to investors. The new trading floor will allow MIAX to compete for order flow in the 8% of U.S. multi-listed options markets that still take place on physical trading floors. Read more of "A Miami Stock Exchange?" at Global Miami Magazine here: https://lnkd.in/eQ7RXKb8 #MiamiFinance #MIAXSapphire #Wynwood#GlobalMiami #FinanceNews #TradingFloor#StockExchange #MiamiBusiness#InvestmentHub #WallStreetSouth#TechAndFinance #SterlingBay #Gensler#EconomicGrowth

Banking beyond borders: Miami’s financial institutions are redefining global wealth management. As a hub for international real estate investments and innovative digital solutions, banks such as Amerant Bank, Ocean Bank, and City National Bank of Florida are adept at navigating the complexities faced by global clients. These institutions provide personalized services that extend beyond traditional banking transactions, fostering long-term financial partnerships. With a diverse clientele that includes high-net-worth individuals and multinational corporations, Miami is increasingly recognized as a leading banking capital of Latin America. 🌎💰 Discover how these financial institutions are shaping the future of banking and enhancing client experiences. To read the full feature visit: https://lnkd.in/ezrJttGR #GlobalFinance #BankingBeyondBorders #MiamiBanking #WealthManagement #FinancialServices #InternationalBanking #InvestmentOpportunities #BankingCapital #LatinAmerica #MiamiFinance

Miami’s connection to Mexico is stronger than ever, with growing trade and direct investment shaping a new era of collaboration. From Mexican FDI in Florida to U.S. FDI in Mexico, both regions are strengthening their ties across key sectors. South Florida has seen several high-profile Mexican companies establish a strong presence, while the digital economy continues to be a major focus for U.S.-Mexico partnership. Despite recent challenges from global competitors like China, the United States remains Mexico’s largest source of foreign direct investment, fueling growth across industries like automotive, aerospace, technology, and retail. Mexico’s transformation from an agricultural economy to an industrial powerhouse is driving the future of trade between the two nations. Read more in our latest January/February issue and discover how the Miami-Mexico trade link is closer than ever here:https://lnkd.in/eRFmRFXT #MiamiMexicoConnection #TradeOpportunities #FDI #USMexicoTrade #GlobalMiami #MiamiBusiness #MexicoBusiness #ForeignInvestment #DigitalEconomy #LatinAmericanTrade #BusinessGrowth #MiamiInvestment #USMexicoRelations #EconomicDevelopment #MiamiConnections #FutureOfTrade #SouthFloridaBusiness #GlobalPartnerships #IndustrialPowerhouse #TradeTies

Founded in Germany, Everphone has revolutionized corporate device management across Europe, managing 400,000+ devices and generating $80M+ in revenue. Now, the company is setting its sights on the U.S.—and choosing Miami as its headquarters. Launched in 2016, Everphone started by renting phones to consumers before pivoting to a B2B Phone-as-a-Service model, providing businesses with fully managed mobile fleets. By 2020, it expanded across Europe, partnering with Deutsche Telekom and securing major enterprise clients. Why Miami? With a strong German business presence, global connectivity, and a booming tech ecosystem, Miami offers the perfect gateway for U.S. expansion. Unlike Europe, where businesses provide company devices, many U.S. firms rely on stipends—a gap Everphone aims to fill. Backed by $290M in recent funding, Everphone is rapidly growing its partnerships with Samsung Electronics, Google, and Microsoft introducing new features like market intelligence and ESG reporting, and planning to integrate 1 million more devices worldwide. A Berlin-born startup, now a global force—this is just the beginning. Read more in Global Miami’s latest issue here: https://lnkd.in/eV_bdrPQ #GlobalMiami #MiamiTech #Everphone #BusinessExpansion #TechInnovation #CorporateTech #DeviceManagement #PhoneAsAService #MiamiBusiness

“When we’re thinking about Miami as an emerging tech city, oftentimes the people who have been here and feel left out are [members of the] black and brown communities...A lot of folks are coming to us to think about how we can create a larger global ecosystem within Miami," says Kwamara Thompson, co-founder of BITE-CON. With Black professionals holding just 8% of tech jobs in the U.S., BITE-CON is working to close the gap. Founded by Microsoft developer Temanté Leary J.D., M.B.A. Leary and entrepreneur Kwamara Thompson, the nonprofit is building a pipeline of 1 million BIPOC and women technologists through education, exposure, and industry partnerships. Since its launch as a standalone event in 2022 at Florida Memorial University, South Florida’s only historically Black college, BITE-CON has grown into a movement—hosting events, offering tech boot camps, and creating career pathways in AI, Web3, AR, VR, and eSports. Through partnerships with 4Geeks Academy and Karat Brilliant Black Minds, BITE-CON provides scholarships, coding boot camps, and technical interview prep to ensure underrepresented communities have equitable access to high-paying careers in technology. It also collaborates with major tech firms to help them attract diverse talent, strengthening Miami’s tech ecosystem and reinforcing the city’s reputation as a global innovation hub. Read more in Global Miami’s latest issue here: https://lnkd.in/eWyfSR9K #GlobalMiami #MiamiTech #BITECON #DiversityInTech #MiamiInnovation #TechForAll

Miami International Airport, a challenge host partner, is undergoing a transformative $9 billion expansion, set to elevate both passenger and cargo experiences. To accommodate growth, MIA has piloted technology sourced through MDIA's Airport Passenger Experience Challenge. Learn more to see how the pilots with RouteMe Wayfinding, Signapse, and Mapsted enhance information and navigation at the airport. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dCkQ2b3E   Global Miami Magazine #MiamiDadeInnovationAuthority #MiamiDadeCounty #MIA #MDIA #TechInnovation #MiamiTech #TechSolutions #CommunityImpact