MIAMI—The South Florida economy is growing and trajectory will continue through 2013, driven by steady inbound investment from Latin America, China and Russia. So say the majority of respondents in a recent survey.

Commissioned by Miami-based law firm Bilzin Sumberg, the New Miami Investment Survey polled 200 Miami executives. About 60 percent of respondents characterized the region's economy as “strong and growing” or “growing slowly.”

“At a time when other parts of the country are still struggling, Miami is seeing a record level of activity on the part of major international players placing confidence in our city as a business center and investment target,” says John Sumberg, managing partner of Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod. “This can be attributed to a number of factors, including the city's gateway status, the affordability and availability of quality assets, attractive climate, and Miami's strong brand perception around the world.”