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Article: A new attitude: renewed interest from outside corporations, a push toward regionalism and kudos for our efforts to win the FTAA secretariat all have Beacon Council president and CEO Frank Nero ready to declare 2004 as the year when Miami-Dade's economy will catch fire. Now, if only we could only improve basic education ...(Q & A with Frank Nero)
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- January 1, 2004
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SouthFloridaCEO: As you assess the economic situation of Miami-Dade, what has changed the most since this time last year?
Frank Nero: I'm starting to see a pickup in the level of interest, projects and inquiries by companies for corporate locations and expansions in Miami-Dade County. And, the time table for decisions at these companies is starting to pick up. I'm more confident than I have been in a while.
SFCEO: How have Free Trade Area of the Americas negotiations affected Miami-Dade's image?
Nero: It is becoming completely understood that Miami truly is the business center of the Americas, for the very reasons why the FTAA secretariat ...