Larry K. Williams, president and CEO of the Beacon Council, is the guest speaker for the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s general membership luncheon meeting, which is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9 at Don Shula’s Hotel.
Williams is a recognized leader in economic development, bringing more than 20 years of experience in global branding, international trade and finance, public and industrial policy, and administration and management to his role as president and CEO of the Beacon Council.
A consensus-builder and communicator with a background in information technology, aerospace, advanced marketing and start-ups, Williams is responsible for leading and further developing and implementing the strategy of the public-private partnership created in 1985 to attract companies to Miami-Dade County.
Williams began his work at the Beacon Council, one of 36 accredited economic development organizations in the nation, in 2013 after a nationwide search for a candidate who excelled in economic development as well as inter-personal skills.
Williams’ accomplishments in the public and private arenas combined with his experiences with Latin America and the technology industry permeates his leadership style of drive the Beacon Council and Miami-Dade County to greater competitiveness.
Networking starts at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch at 12 noon.
Deadline to reserve a table is at 2 p.m., Friday, September 4.
Lunch admission is $30 for members and their guests who reserve, $35 for members and their guest who do not reserve and $40 for non members (cash only).
For more information on the event, contact Marta Diaz at 305-556-2212 or email her at mdiaz@miamilakeschamber.com.