The Gift of Giving
Time to finalize your wish lists – the holidays are here. I always love this time of year, as it reminds me of all I have to be thankful for. But why reserve gratitude for the month of December? Wouldn’t it be great if everyone maintained the warm-and-fuzzy holiday spirit year-long? Spirit is the backbone […]
Miami Beach Chamber: Arts + Culture
When conducting business, Miami Beach certainly gives us a lot to work with. We have incredible diversity, booming tourism and great minds, all anchored by our famous sun, fun and sand. But now it’s time for the Chamber to get cultured. I’m excited to report that we have added an arts & culture committee to […]
New Pillar with a promising new vision
I couldn’t be happier with the leadership team we currently have in place here at the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce. So I’m continuing my theme of recognizing the outstanding people who have served this organization so incredibly as members and now as great leaders. Incoming Pillar Chair David Sacks is one of those individuals. […]
Miami always reemerges stronger and with more promise. Let’s talk Real Estate.
Among the things I admire most about Miami Beach is its ability to rebound. Despite periodic times of hardship, the city always reemerges stronger and with more promise and opportunities than ever. Nothing exemplifies this better than our real estate market. Last September, the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Real Estate Council hosted a forum […]
A bright new future for Miami-Dade County
I recently had the pleasure of meeting with our new Miami-Dade County Mayor, Carlos Gimenez when he sat down with several of the region’s prominent business leaders to discuss his vision for our local economy. I found that Mayor Gimenez was sincere in his focus to restore the citizens’ trust in county government. He laid […]
A Woman of many ventures.
For many years, the Women’s Business Council (WBC) has built upon the foundation of the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce while developing prime and valuable opportunities for both the budding and established women leaders of our community. At the center of this dynamic group is DeAnne Connolly Graham, Director of Sales & Marketing for Welcome […]
By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.
As relentless storms barraged our Northern neighbors this past Winter, I felt blessed to be within the country’s pocket of paradise amongst Miami’s sunny skies and aqua waters. However, I’m not convinced that this year’s weather anomalies end with the recent Summer Solstice. Indeed we live in paradise, but sometimes with the tropical breezes come […]
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 […]
