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Miami is the “Gateway to Latin America” ranking as the 7th largest MSA in the United States MIAMI - “THE NEW GLOBAL CITY”

Miami is quickly becoming a world-class city that some have dubbed the Manhattan of the South. The city has long been considered the Gateway to Latin America within the U.S. Many overseas companies use the Miami area as their base for U.S. operations. More than 1,200 multinational companies have been lured to the area over the past 25 years, thanks in part to the multilingual workforce. With Florida’s relatively low taxes, including no state income tax, and diverse workforce, Miami-Dade and the region are becoming more attractive to companies seeking year- round sunshine and a lower cost of living. A combination of other factors ranging from advantageous currency exchange rates to economic and political stability have contributed to a new flood of international investors in the market. Overall, the Miami market is thriving with strong domestic and international investments. Defined by theWall Street Journal as “The New Global City,” Downtown Miami continues to appeal to young professionals who are pursuing true urban lifestyles in a tropical waterfront city. It continues to evolve into a major world class city and an epicenter of business. Miami has had a long history of having unmatched accessibility and international infrastructure with world-class facilities. Thus, this mega-region has become a center for international trade for the Americas.

DEMOGRAPHICS & RANKING

BY 2025 POPULATION IS EXPECTED TO GROW 5.4% CURRENT LABOR FORCE 1,474,884 AVERAGE INCOME $69,993 POPULATION WITH COLLEGE DEGREE 36.80% MEDIAN AGE 39.1 LANGUAGES SPOKEN 60+

Source: Moody’s Analytics / FloridaJobs.org as of July, 2019

Best city for business in Latin America - AmericaEconomia Start-up Activity in the US - 2017 Kauffman Foundation Most entrepreneurial city in the US - TechCrunch Largest International Banking Center - wallethunb.com The New Global City - Wall Street Journal AWARDS & ACCOLADES

10.3%

MIAMI 7-YEAR EMPLOYMENT PROJECTION S 130k

MIAMI PROJECTED JOB GROWTH THROUGH 2025

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