Going Global: Boosting Greater Miami’s Economic Future
Past Event
The Great Recession stalled the U.S. economy and virtually reset the world economic map with most of the growth concentrated in the rising nations—and the urban and metropolitan areas—of Asia and Latin America. U.S. urban and metropolitan areas need to reorient their economies toward greater engagement in the global marketplace in order to create more and better jobs, spur global demand abroad and attract global talent and capital at home. The Global Cities Initiative—a joint project of Brookings and JPMorgan Chase—aims to help leaders in U.S. metropolitan areas reorient their economies toward greater engagement in world markets.
On June 18 and 19, the Metropolitan Policy program at Brookings and JPMorgan Chase hosted a forum at the University of Miami, “Going Global: Boosting Miami’s Economic Future,” the third in a series of domestic and international forums being convened this year by the Global Cities Initiative. The forum explored how metropolitan-led economic growth—including global trade and investment—are important for job creation, and how Miami can leverage its position in the global market.
Speakers and panels provided context on the region’s position in the global marketplace and offered insight into how metropolitan leaders can work together and with international partners to expand world-wide business opportunities and global trade and investment, and enhance the region’s economic prosperity. The Greater Miami metro is a sophisticated global market with a significant export profile. With potential for further economic growth, it is the gateway for one-third of totally U.S./Latin American trade value.
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Agenda
Opening Remarks
Donna E. Shalala
Former Secretary - Department of Health and Human Services
Mel Martinez
former U.S. Senator and Chairman of Florida, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean - JPMorgan Chase
Presentation: Greater Miami and the Next Economy
Panel: The Role of Public Sector Leadership
Honorable Jim Cason
Mayor - City of Coral Gables
Richard M. Daley
Former Mayor of Chicago
Honorable Carlos Gimenez
Mayor - Miami-Dade County
Honorable Tomás Regalado
Mayor - City of Miami
Panel: Goods Movement & Global Economic Engagement
Juan Flores
State Freight and Logistics Administrator - Florida Department of Transportation
Frank Santeiro
Managing Director, Latin American and Caribbean Division - FedEx Express
Alex Gomez
Project Manager - Flagler Development
Eric Olafson
Intergovernmental Affairs - PortMiami
Networking Lunch
Juan Flores
State Freight and Logistics Administrator - Florida Department of Transportation
Frank Santeiro
Managing Director, Latin American and Caribbean Division - FedEx Express
Alex Gomez
Project Manager - Flagler Development
Eric Olafson
Intergovernmental Affairs - PortMiami
Panel: Realizing Greater Miami’s Potential for Global Engagement
Brad McDearman
Nonresident Senior Fellow - Brookings Metro
Alice Ancona
Senior Vice President, Governmental Affairs - Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce
Sam Kaplan
President - Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle
Manuel “Manny” Mencia
Senior Vice President - Enterprise Florida
Carlos Valderrama
Senior Vice President for Global Initiatives
Concluding Remarks
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