Are you IN?
Ah, summer is finally here. But don’t think that the rest and relaxation applies to business on the Beach… our traditional “slow season” is expected to be anything but quiet with the great success of the INcard program. In just two years, we’ve distributed 350,000 cards to residents and loyal visitors, who enjoy special pricing […]
A-List Cast for the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce
Since becoming Chamber Chairman, I’ve realized just what a strong business network this community is. We certainly work hard, but in true Miami Beach fashion, we also know how to play hard, as seen by the successful gala on June 4. The Miami Beach Convention Center was transformed into a glamorous space nostalgic of black […]
Sweat the Small Stuff
A lot of people ask me how I’m able to maintain my endless enthusiasm for business. Well, I’ll tell you my secret?…. I sweat the small stuff. No, I don’t panic when problems crop up or become enraged when things don’t go as planned. I focus on the minor details that can make or break […]
Special Recognition: Michael Goldberg
Today, I’d like to recognize someone extraordinary within the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce family. Michael Goldberg and I met more than 14 years ago, coincidentally through the Chamber. Back then, he proved he was a polished leader, and yet he’s managed to grow even more since. Michael embodies commitment. This quality has served him […]
Statistics Show
In these hard economic times, I have heard many questions as to the value of joining a Chamber of Commerce. It is a good thoughtful question that each business owner should ask before making any investment. Membership is an investment after all. Overall, has membership been a direct impact on the bottom line? I […]
Charity
No matter the square footage of our homes, there’s always one room that never seems to be big enough…the closet. Fashionista or not, we’ve all faced closet battles, dodging falling hangers, scouring for a shoe’s mate and balancing towering sweater stacks before quickly squeezing the doors closed. For those with closets threatening to explode, I […]
Live, Love, and Laugh
Recently, I lost a good friend of mine. Sean Peart was just 44 years old and leaves behind a loving wife and wonderful family. As I reflect on the good times and many laughs we shared since our high school days, I realize that he has also taught me so much. He had the courage […]
Pride in customer service.
Recently, I had the pleasure of taking a private tour of the Zappos headquarters in Las Vegas and gaining insight from their team leaders. I had not personally used Zappos’ services (my wife does enough damage in the shoe shopping department), but I knew they were renowned for their customer service. During my visit, I […]
Love what you do, success takes passion!
Valentine’s Day is just two weeks away… and so commences the frantic search for the perfect floral arrangement and accompanying dinner reservation. This opportunity to celebrate our significant other (or for some, a reminder of their lack of) is quite polarizing. But whether you embrace the holiday or cringe at its romantic gooeyness, the notion […]
On the Up & Up
Housing prices, exchange rates, income… We’ve lost a lot of value in the past two years. Forecasts predict that we’re on the up-and-up, but there is still a long way to go before we see the same prosperity we enjoyed before. In response, we’ve been forced to view value in a different way – we […]