What does this chamber of commerce do?

The organization represents business interests through policy advocacy, promotes economic development, and provides member services including networking and educational programs. Operating with $5.7M in annual revenue and 20 employees, it serves as the voice of business community in regional policy discussions.

Who can become a member?

Membership is open to businesses and organizations operating in or interested in the regional market. Members gain access to networking events, advocacy representation, educational programs, and resources supporting business growth while contributing to regional economic development initiatives.

How does the chamber advocate for business?

The organization monitors legislation and regulatory issues affecting business community, develops policy positions, and advocates before government entities. Staff and volunteer leaders engage with elected officials and policymakers to represent member interests and promote pro-business policies.

What economic development activities does the chamber conduct?

Economic development efforts include marketing regional business advantages, supporting business attraction and retention, promoting workforce development, and partnering with public and private stakeholders on infrastructure and quality of life improvements that strengthen economic competitiveness.

The Miami-Dade Beacon Council Inc

Miami, FL · Founded 1985

Official economic development partnership for Miami-Dade County

Primary audience

Businesses

Work area

Economic Development

Topic

Business Advocacy

Contact

Rodrick Miller

Website Contact

About Organization

Based in Miami, FL, The Miami-Dade Beacon Council drives economic development by attracting businesses, creating jobs, and promoting the region. The organization reported $6.4 million in revenue for 2023, marketing Miami-Dade County as a global business destination and supporting existing businesses through strategic partnerships, advocacy, and business development programs with regional stakeholders.

What They Focus On

Policy Advocacy

Represents business community in policy discussions and advocates for legislation supporting economic growth and favorable business climate.

Economic Growth

Promotes regional economic development through business attraction, workforce initiatives, and infrastructure investment advocacy.

Member Engagement

Connects business leaders through networking events, educational programs, and resources supporting member success and collaboration.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$5.7M

+7.3% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$5.6M

+5.1% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$5.3M

+1.7% vs 2022

Employees (2023)

-20% vs 2022

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2023	$5,676,400	$5,581,726	$5,268,648	20
2022	$5,287,869	$5,310,400	$5,179,914	25
2021	$5,191,412	$5,074,431	$5,398,968	28
2020	$5,287,764	$4,987,817	$5,791,643	28
2019	$4,969,584	$5,033,936	$5,249,795	36
2018	$5,118,581	$4,946,172	$5,223,903	27
2017	$5,371,659	$5,362,694	$4,555,564	29

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

01

Engage Members

Recruit and serve business members through networking events, programs, and advocacy representing their interests.
02

Advocate Policy

Monitor legislative issues and advocate for policies supporting business growth and favorable economic conditions.
03

Promote Region

Market regional advantages to attract businesses, investment, and talent strengthening local economic competitiveness.
04

Measure Impact

Track economic indicators and demonstrate value of business advocacy and development initiatives to stakeholders.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by The Miami-Dade Beacon Council Inc

Business Advocacy

Represents member interests in policy discussions and advocates for pro-business legislation at local and state levels.

Economic Development

Promotes regional business climate, attracts investment, and supports job creation through partnerships and initiatives.

Member Services

Provides networking events, educational programs, and resources supporting member business growth and connections.

Community Leadership

Engages business leaders in civic initiatives addressing regional challenges and quality of life improvements.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind The Miami-Dade Beacon Council Inc.

Rodrick Miller

President & CEO Full‎

Full-time

Compensation: $364,412

Mario J Sacasa

Senior Economic Development Consultant

Full-time

Compensation: $148,318

Julio Piti

Vice President, Member Investor Relations & Development Urban Initiatives Taskforce (UITF) Lead

Full-time

Compensation: $120,499

Jibril Nettles

Vice President & Special Assistant to the President & CEO

Camela Glean-Jones

Chief Financial Officer & COO Full‎

Marco Phanord

Vice President of Finance & Administration

Janice Quevedo

Executive Assistant, Finance & Administration

Dr. Paula Hopkins

Executive Vice President, Strategic Partnerships & Funding Development Full‎

Tati Nascimento Silva

Chief Business Development Officer Full‎

Ilona Vega Jaramillo

Vice President, International Economic Development

Nidia Martínez Quezada

Vice President, Business Development

Madeline Mesa

Director, International Economic Development

Marixell Garcia

Director, Business Development

Thalis Morales

Director, Systems Compliance, Economic Development

Ayla Brandt

Manager, Business Development

Scott Powell

Senior Vice President, Competitiveness Full‎

Evgeny Yudin

Beacon Council Economic Fellow Full‎

Yearim De Leon

Beacon Council Economic Fellow Full‎

Aliyah Blake

Beacon Council Economic Fellow Full‎

Camela D Glean

Chief Financial Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $244,143

Matthew W Haggman

Sr. Vice-President, Dev

Full-time

Compensation: $160,282

James C Kohnstamm

Executive Vice-President

Full-time

Compensation: $157,710

Maria Budet

Chief Marketing Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $156,617

Stanley Rigaud

VP Economic Development

Full-time

Compensation: $107,077

Llona Vega Jaramillo

VP International Economic Development

Full-time

Compensation: $104,755

Greg Horowitz

VP Economic Development

Full-time

Compensation: $92,464

Christos Costandinides

VP Research & Strategic Planning

Full-time

Compensation: $87,722

Milestones

1985

Organization Founded

1985

Established to represent business interests and promote economic development in regional market.

1990

Expanded Programs

1990

Grew membership services and advocacy capacity addressing evolving business needs and policy issues.

2024

Current Operations

2024

Operating with $5.7M in revenue and 20 staff serving member businesses.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Albert Dotson Jr Director

Honorary Consul Republic Bulgaria (Consular Corps)

Alexandra Villoch Director 1.00 hrs/week

Alix Desulme Director 1.00 hrs/week

Armando Fernandez Director 1.00 hrs/week

Ashlee Wright Director 1.00 hrs/week

Austin Hollo Director 1.00 hrs/week

Aviv Tzur Director 1.00 hrs/week

Basil Khalil Director 1.00 hrs/week

Ben Mollere Director 1.00 hrs/week

Bob McFarlin Director 1.00 hrs/week

Brian San Miguel Director 1.00 hrs/week

Carlos Arrizurietta Director 1.00 hrs/week

Carlos E Perez Director 1.00 hrs/week

Carlton Fields Director 1.00 hrs/week

Christi Fraga Director 1.00 hrs/week

Christine Barney Director 1.00 hrs/week

Christopher Roberts Director 1.00 hrs/week

Claudia Puig Director 1.00 hrs/week

Dan Gelber Director 1.00 hrs/week

Daniella Levine Cava Director 1.00 hrs/week

David Wagner Director 1.00 hrs/week

Demi Busatta Cabrera Director 1.00 hrs/week

Donna Abood Director 1.00 hrs/week

Emmanuel Tormes Director 1.00 hrs/week

Esteban L Bovo Jr Director 1.00 hrs/week

Francis Suarez Director 1.00 hrs/week

Gary Goldfarb Past Chair Director 1.00 hrs/week

George Bermudez Past Chair Director 1.00 hrs/week

George Hanbury II Director 1.00 hrs/week

Grant Killingsworth Director 1.00 hrs/week

Hugo Castro Past Chair Director 1.00 hrs/week

Jaret Davis Director 1.00 hrs/week

Jeffrey Feldman Director 1.00 hrs/week

Jerry Plush Director 1.00 hrs/week

Joseph Pallot Director 1.00 hrs/week

Juan Carlos Liscano Director 1.00 hrs/week

Ken Stiles Director 1.00 hrs/week

Laura Dominguez Director 1.00 hrs/week

Matthew Love Director 1.00 hrs/week

Melanie Dickinson Director 1.00 hrs/week

Nelson Lazo Past Chair Director 1.00 hrs/week

Newton Sanon Director 1.00 hrs/week

Nk Trip Tripathy Director 1.00 hrs/week

Norma Kenyon Director 1.00 hrs/week

Olga Ramudo Director 1.00 hrs/week

Oliver Gilbert III Director 1.00 hrs/week

Pablo Pino Director 1.00 hrs/week

Patricia Arias Director 1.00 hrs/week

Penny Shaffer Past Chair Director 1.00 hrs/week

Richard Kuper ESQ Director 1.00 hrs/week

Rick Beasley Director 1.00 hrs/week

Robert Lozano Director 1.00 hrs/week

Roberto Munoz Director 1.00 hrs/week

Roderick Barnes Director 1.00 hrs/week

Rodney Harris Director 1.00 hrs/week

Rogelio Villarreal Director 1.00 hrs/week

Ron Shuffield Director 1.00 hrs/week

Sheldon Anderson Director 1.00 hrs/week

Steven Losner Director 1.00 hrs/week

Tere Blanca Director 1.00 hrs/week

Veronica Birch Flores Director 1.00 hrs/week

Victor Ruiz Director 1.00 hrs/week

Vince Lago Director 1.00 hrs/week

Walter Robinson Director 1.00 hrs/week

Xavier Gonzalez Director 1.00 hrs/week

Yolanda Cash Jackson Director 1.00 hrs/week

Yolanda Nader Director 1.00 hrs/week

Officers Cabinet Chair Christine Barney rbb Communications Full‎

Eric Garcia Board Director, At-Large

Stephanie Green Board Director Sustaining

Rodrick T. Miller President & CEO

Alfred Sanchez Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce

Andrew Markus Honorary Consul Republic Bulgaria (Consular Corps)

Antonio F. Dias Jones Day

Brian Hagan First American Bank

Brittnie Bassant Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce

Burton Landy Harper Meyer, LLP

Cesi De Quesada Covey John S. & James L. Knight Foundation

Chris Hodgkins MAT Concessionaire, LLC / Miami Access Tunnel

Commissioner, Melissa Castro City of Coral Gables

Daniel McGowan Board Member

David Armstrong St. Thomas University

David Whitaker Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau

Eric Knowles Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce

Felecia Hatcher Black Ambition

Hydi Webb Port

Isabel Cosio Carballo South Florida Regional Council

James Haj The Children’s Trust

Jeanette M. Nuñez Florida International University

Jose Dotres Miami-Dade County Public Schools

Jose “Joe” Chi CAMACOL Latin Chamber of Commerce

Joseph James Echevarria University of Miami

Joshua Samek Sidley Austin, LLP

Kerry-Ann Royes Ywca

LaKeisha Wells-Palmer Teach for America

Liliam Lopez South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Madeline Pumariega Miami Dade College

Mark Pinkert Holtzman Vogel

Marty Davis Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce

Michael Allen Barry University

Michael Diaz Jr. Diaz Reus & Targ, LLP

Monika Mantilla Altura Capital

Olga Naumovich Millennium, LLC

Ralph Cutie Miami International Airport / MIA

Rebecca Fishman Lipsey The Miami Foundation

Ricardo Aramburo-Williams Mowery & Schoenfeld, LLC

Rick Alberty Chamber

Scott Hansel Chapman Partnership Empowering the Homeless

Symeria Hudson United Way Miami

Victor Lozinski LeverX

William C. McCormick Jr. Florida Memorial University

William Diggs Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$2.0M

Highest Paid

$468K

Rodrick Miller

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Rodrick Miller	President & CEO	$364,412	$103,152	$467,564	37.5
Camela D Glean	Chief Financial Officer	$244,143	$24,621	$268,764	37.5
James C Kohnstamm	Executive Vice-President	$157,710	$22,201	$179,911	37.5
Maria Budet	Chief Marketing Officer	$156,617	$22,340	$178,957	37.5
Matthew W Haggman	SR. Vice-President, DEV	$160,282	$16,734	$177,016	37.5
Mario J Sacasa	SR. Vice-President Interna	$148,318	$8,896	$157,214	37.5
Julio Piti	V.P. Of Member Investor	$120,499	$19,129	$139,628	37.5
Llona Vega Jaramillo	VP International Economic Development	$104,755	$30,482	$135,237	37.5
Stanley Rigaud	VP Economic Development	$107,077	$8,602	$115,679	37.5
Greg Horowitz	VP Economic Development	$92,464	$18,790	$111,254	37.5
Christos Costandinides	VP Research & Strategic Planning	$87,722	$16,526	$104,248	37.5

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Camela D Glean	Chief Financial Officer	$247,807	$22,309	$270,116	37.5
James C Kohnstamm	Executive Vice-President	$162,423	$21,472	$183,895	37.5
Michael A Finney	President & CEO	$159,751	$17,981	$177,732	37.5
Maria Budet	Chief Marketing Officer	$160,849	$15,428	$176,277	37.5
Matthew W Haggman	SR. Vice-President, DEV	$151,943	$16,898	$168,841	37.5
Mario J Sacasa	SR. Vice-President Interna	$145,432	$8,089	$153,521	37.5
Julio Piti	V.P. Of Member Investor	$118,054	$18,817	$136,871	37.5
Llona Vega Jaramillo	Vice-President International Economic DEV.	$100,742	$25,029	$125,771	37.5
Stanley Rigaud	Vice-President Economic Development	$102,858	$7,686	$110,544	37.5

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Michael A Finney	President & CEO	$333,765	$13,464	$347,229	37.5
Camela D Glean	Chief Financial Officer & COO	$239,495	$20,615	$260,110	37.5
James C Kohnstamm	Executive Vice-President Economic Development	$156,889	$18,617	$175,506	37.5
Matthew W Haggman	Senior Vice-President, Development & One Community	$157,031	$14,724	$171,755	37.5
Maria Budet	Chief Marketing Officer	$155,463	$14,048	$169,511	37.5
Johan J Donath	SR. Vice-President Research & Strategic Planning	$139,901	$16,686	$156,587	37.5
Mario J Sacasa	SR. Vice-President International Economic DEV.	$146,788	$9,760	$156,548	37.5
Julio Piti	V.P. Of Member Investor Relations & Development	$119,085	$14,976	$134,061	37.5
Sheri R Colas-Gervais	Vice-President/Executive Director, Miami Community	$115,380	$14,849	$130,229	37.5
Stanley Rigaud	Vice President International Economic Development	$97,801	$12,327	$110,128	37.5

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Michael Finney	President & C.E.O.	$354,204	$29,160	$383,364	37.5
Camela Glean-Jones	Chief Financial Officer & C.O.O.	$222,894	$23,447	$246,341	37.5
James Kohnstamm	Executive Vicepresident Economic Development	$153,676	$16,576	$170,252	37.5
Maria Budet	Chief Marketing Officer	$152,259	$16,771	$169,030	37.5
Mario Sacasa	SR. Vice President International Economic DEV.	$148,166	$10,757	$158,923	37.5
Jaap Donath	SR. Vice President Research & Strategic Planning	$137,917	$17,916	$155,833	37.5
Sheri Colas-Gervais	Vice President/Executive Director, Miami Community	$112,747	$14,879	$127,626	37.5
Julio Piti	V.P. Of Member Investor Relations & Development	$114,449	$11,406	$125,855	37.5

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Michael Finney	President	$323,591	$24,231	$347,822	37.5
Camela Glean-Jones	CFO & EVP Budget & Adminis	$215,097	$23,557	$238,654	37.5
Joseph Hovancak	VP Research & Strategic Pl	$147,172	$17,993	$165,165	37.5
Maria Budet	Chief Marketing Officer	$138,910	$16,881	$155,791	37.5
James Kohnstamm	SR VP Of Economic Development	$136,975	$16,686	$153,661	37.5
Mario Sacasa	SR VP Of Economic Development	$141,701	$10,701	$152,402	37.5
Johan J Donath	SVP Research & Strategic Pl	$129,530	$18,026	$147,556	37.5
Dyan Brasington	Former EVP Of Economic Development	$130,997	$12,680	$143,677	37.5

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$6K Grants Received

1 Organizations

Top Funders

1 total

Baptist Health South Florida Inc

$6K

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with The Miami-Dade Beacon Council Inc

Phone

(305) 579-1300

Social

Visit Website

80 SW 8th Street 2400 Miami, FL 33130

The Miami-Dade Beacon Council Inc

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Engage Members

Advocate Policy

Promote Region

Measure Impact

Programs and Initiatives

Business Advocacy

Economic Development

Member Services

Community Leadership

Team & Leadership

Rodrick Miller

Mario J Sacasa

Julio Piti

Jibril Nettles

Camela Glean-Jones

Marco Phanord

Janice Quevedo

Dr. Paula Hopkins

Tati Nascimento Silva

Ilona Vega Jaramillo

Nidia Martínez Quezada

Madeline Mesa

Marixell Garcia

Thalis Morales

Ayla Brandt

Scott Powell

Evgeny Yudin

Yearim De Leon

Aliyah Blake

Camela D Glean

Matthew W Haggman

James C Kohnstamm

Maria Budet

Stanley Rigaud

Llona Vega Jaramillo

Greg Horowitz

Christos Costandinides

Milestones

Organization Founded

Expanded Programs

Current Operations

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

Partners & Funders

Top Funders

Related Organizations

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

Contact

Phone

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