“We think it’s a great place to welcome our amazing songwriters, composers, producers, and publishers, not just those here in the Miami area but from all over the country and the world,” Mike O’Neill, BMI’s chief executive officer, said at the event. “It’s what BMI is all about. We invest in our company, and we invest in our creative community, who we are so honored to serve. Welcome to your new BMI home in Miami.”

“Latin music is having a moment unlike anything we’ve seen. It’s not crossing over anymore, it’s leading. Miami is a creative epicenter, and we’re going to keep building on the musical foundation that is Miami,” said Mike Steinberg, chief revenue and creative officer of BMI.

“BMI’s commitment to Latin music didn’t begin with its global explosion. We’ve stood alongside its creators for generations,” added Jesús González, BMI’s vice president of creative, Latin. “Our decision to call Coral Gables home was intentional. We didn’t simply want an office. We wanted a home. A place where creators connect, ideas become songs, and the next generation finds opportunity.”