How Miami Mayor Francis Suarez is luring tech players from Silicon Valley and New York

Posted January 17th, 2021 by Brahm Canzer & filed under Economic Analysis, Governments & Regulators, Growth & Valuation, Industry Analysis, Management Issues, Personal Finance.

Description: Suarez’s schedule and phone have blown up since he accidentally launched a Twitter campaign to make Miami the latest innovation hub in early December, when someone on the app suggested bringing Silicon Valley to the Sunshine State. His “How can I help?” response generated 2.3 million organic impressions alone, he says.

Source: CNBC.com – video report

Date: Jan 17, 2021

Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/01/17/miami-mayor-francis-suarez-using-twitter-to-build-next-silicon-valley.html

Questions for discussion:

Summarize the reasons Miami is attracting attention in the tech field.
How is the mayor marketing Miami?
What do you believe are the primary benefits to businesses that select Miami as a location for tech start-ups?