Miami-Dade Beacon Council Honors Mi9 Retail with Technology Industry Award

MIAMI, May 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Mi9 Retail, a leading global supplier of omni-channel retail software, is pleased to announce that it has received the 2017 Beacon Award for Technology. The 2017 Beacon Award Winners are exceptional achievers who have played important roles in Miami's evolution as a business destination, both historically and currently.

This year's winners were chosen by the Judges' Committee, which included the Miami-Dade Beacon Council Chair, Past Chairs and Chair-Elect. The evaluation criteria included: job creation, capital investment, commitment to innovation and impact on Miami-Dade's business community.

"We are honored to shine a light on the people who drive our economy and make Miami a global business destination," the Miami-Dade Beacon Council Chair, Jaret L. Davis, said. "Each successful business has a direct and indirect impact that is felt throughout our community and in some cases beyond it."

In 2016, Mi9 Retail grew its U.S. workforce by 65%. Of the new positions, 60% were technical roles relating to product development, professional services, and customer support. The company is actively recruiting new candidates in all areas of the business.

"We're honoredto have been recognized by the Beacon Council," said Neil Moses, CEO of Mi9 Retail.  "Our business has grown significantly since we located our headquarters in Miami three years ago, and we thank the Miami-Dade Beacon Council for their continued focus on driving economic development in this region."

About the Beacon Awards
The Beacon Awards are a component of the current One Community One Goal (OCOG) initiative to diversify the local economy and promote higher-paying jobs. OCOG was updated from the 1998 original founded and co-chaired by the late Jay T. Malina. Proceeds help fund the Miami-Dade Beacon Council's efforts on behalf of County businesses to promote the community's assets to the world, diversify our economy and assist local companies with expansion needs.

About the Miami-Dade Beacon Council
The Miami-Dade Beacon Council is the county's official economic development partnership. The not-for-profit public-private organization focuses on job creation and economic growth. Since 1985, the organization has assisted more than 1,000 businesses that have created nearly 67,000 direct jobs and added more than $4.3 billion in new capital investments. It accomplishes this by marketing Miami-Dade as a world-class business location, growing local companies and shaping the local economy's future. For more information, visit www.beaconcouncil.com

About Mi9 Retail
Mi9 Retail is passionate about helping retailers create great experiences for their customers – online, in-store, and on any device. We know that great retail experiences happen when optimized inventory management intersects perfectly with well-executed customer engagement strategies to deliver higher customer loyalty, better margins, and a more engaged workforce. Our solutions for merchandise management, digital commerce, and store operations are used by leading retailers across the globe. The company is headquartered in Miami, FL, with operations in North America, Europe and Asia. Visit www.mi9retail.com to learn more.

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