Miami 2016 An in-depth review of the key issues facing Miami-Dade’s economy featuring the exclusive insights of prominent industry leaders Contents: 55 Affordable options: While the influx of capital into Miami- Dade’s luxury real estate segments continues, the need for affordable options is pressing 56 Viewpoint: Michael Wohl, Partner, Pinnacle Housing Group 58 Miami’s top producers 59 Construction: 60 Peak performance: Despite a strong dollar and a saturating condominium market, the industry saw high spending and much foreign investment 61 Viewpoint: Jeffrey Gouveia, President & General Manager, Southeast Region, Suffolk Construction 63 Viewpoint: Brad Meltzer, Southeast President, Plaza Construction 65 Interview: Stephen Owens, President, Swire Properties 67 Community building: Commercial structures in Miami- 13 Economy: 41 Real Estate: Dade are being designed to reflect a more collaborative work culture 14 Miami-Dade in numbers 42 Strong fundamentals: Rising 71 Heading north: Developers and 17 Map of Miami-Dade County domestic demand, steady buyers seek opportunities in international interest and a stable 19 Interview: Rick Scott, Governor, neighboring Broward County economy support Miami-Dade’s State of Florida diversifying real estate market 72 Viewpoint: Joseph Kavana, CEO, K 21 Interview: Carlos A. Gimenez, Group Holdings Mayor, Miami-Dade County 47 Interview: Carlos Rosso, President of Condominium Development, 22 High profile: All eyes are on The Related Group Miami-Dade 49 Interview: Edgardo Defortuna, 23 Viewpoint: Larry K. Williams, President & CEO, The Beacon President & CEO, Fortune Council International Group 31 Ready, set, grow: Miami-Dade is 50 Interview: David Martin, finding a place in the international President, Terra art market 51 Vibrant neighborhoods: Greater 34 Active citizenry: Greater civic density is building in Miami-Dade’s engagement is a mark of Miami- infill areas, which are seeing Dade’s growing sophistication big investments and dramatic 38 Roundtable: Marcelo Giusto, revitalization Consul-General of Argentina, Louise Leger, Consul-General of 53 Viewpoint: José Luis F. Melo, Canada and Ozgur Altan, Consul- Carlos F. Melo and Martin F. Melo, General of Turkey Directors, Melo Group www.capitalanalyticsassociates.com | 7 CONTENTS Contents: 75 Environment & Infrastructure: 76 Climate agenda: Miami-Dade is creating strategies to face environmental issues and ensure its infrastructure can sustain growth 81 Interview: Jose R. Mas, CEO, MasTec 82 Interview: Vincent Signorello, President & CEO, Florida East Coast Industries 85 Transportation: 86 Better connectivity: Investments in public transit and sustained growth in passenger air traffic bolster connectivity in Miami-Dade 94 Viewpoint: Kasra Moshkani, South 104 Smart trade: In the era of third- Florida General Manager, Uber party logistics, Miami-Dade is a 87 Michael Reininger, Viewpoint: leading market for the development President, Brightline 95 Green solutions: Conscious of of trade-related innovations environmental sustainability, 89 Viewpoint: Marilyn DeVoe, Vice 106 Pharma hub: MIA’s designation as county stakeholders are seeking President, American Airlines a pharma hub will boost air freight new transit solutions 90 Viewpoint: Gary J. Spulak, 107 Interview: Emilio T. González, President, Embraer Aircraft Director, Miami-Dade Aviation Holding, Inc. Department 91 Interview: Alice N. Bravo, Director, 97 Trade & Logistics: Miami-Dade County Department of 98 More volume: Expanded Transportation & Public Works infrastructural capacity, strong 109 Banking: 93 Innovating transit: Miami-Dade trade promotion and cutting-edge 110 Growing strong: Commercial turns to technology to address its innovations are boosting Miami- lending remains a key driver for traffic woes Dade’s trade and logistics sectors Miami-Dade’s banking sector, while consolidation trends continue to shape the landscape 111 Viewpoint: Jorge Salas, President & CEO, Banesco USA 112 Viewpoint: Israel Velasco, Florida Region Executive, Popular Community Bank 117 Interview: Antonio Cassio Segura, President & CEO, Banco do Brasil Americas 118 Interview: Margaret Callihan, President & CEO, SunTrust Bank South Florida 119 More consolidation: M&A trends will shape Miami-Dade’s competitive banking landscape in years to come 10 | Invest: Miami 2016 | CONTENTS CONTENTS 135 Viewpoint: Jeffrey Freimark, 147 Viewpoint: Juha & Johanna President & CEO, Miami Jewish Mikkola, Co-Founders, Wyncode Health Systems Academy 136 Viewpoint: Steven Sonenreich, 148 Interview: Dr. Mark Rosenberg, President & CEO, Mount Sinai President, Florida International Medical Center Miami Beach University 137 Viewpoint: Richard Ballard, CEO, 149 Gaining momentum: Miami- Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Dade’s cultural diversity continues Center to shape K-12 schools and higher 139 Interview: George Foyo, education alike Executive Vice President & Chief 150 Roundtable: Eugene W. 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