WE’RE READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT WITH YOU
The ChamberSOUTH IMPACT Goals Conference was created to provide an opportunity for their members to make an impact on the future of ChamberSOUTH. Members were able to make their voices heard and shape how ChamberSOUTH impacts the community. The Vrooman Group conducted a guided process that allowed the opportunity to bring synergy from the participants ... Read more
THE UNDERLINE MIAMI’S URBAN TRAIL
Miami continues to gain ever-greater international attention. Now we have the Underline to increase the city’s popularity by creating an urban trail that will improve the quality of transportation and the quality of life. Miami’s world-class status is well-deserved with its renewed downtown, first-rate and cutting edge museums and entertainment venues, the Design district, and ... Read more
PUBLISHERS – READERS COMMENTS
Welcome Spring! Even in South Florida we begin to see lush colors emerging as we enjoy our subtle seasonal changes. At my home, butterflies are taking flight and the wildflowers are just doing what they do – being abundantly wild! Spring is the season of dramatic change and creates a renewed sense of awareness and ... Read more
SOMI BIZ BRIEFS – APR/MAY ’15
In 1983, it would be a 19-year-old with two first names that would answer America’s cry for lunch – Jimmy John Liautaud. And for the years following he’s been busy making “the world’s greatest gourmet sandwich,” and now the brand has over 2000 stores open. Jimmy John’s is different from the rest: it’s good, it’s ... Read more
WHAT’S NEW IN TOWN – APR/MAY ’15
“Here comes the sun, dada da da…” And you can just step right in. A state-of-the-art tanning salon is slated to open at the start of May at the retail level of Red Road Commons. Called Electric Sun, the 1700 sq. ft. store will house 14 tanning rooms offering five levels of tanning. Some of ... Read more
SOUTH MIAMI TURNED UP YOUTH DIALOGUE DAY
Youth Dialogue Day 2015 buzzed with energy as area youth engaged with community leaders in thought-provoking conversations about school and community safety, academic pressure, drinking and drug use, and other topics. An annual event, Youth Dialogue Day is hosted by South Miami Senior High School’s Cobrawesomeness club and sponsored by the South Miami Drug-Free Coalition. ... Read more
STELLAR PRESENTATIONS
ChamberSOUTH’s members and guests recently had the good fortune of hearing from leaders in education, economics and business development at presentations given by breakfast and lunch guest speakers and key note speakers. These were part of the chamber’s IMPACT Goals Conference held on Friday, February 27th at the Dadeland Marriott. Speaking of the destiny which is ... Read more
ART, FOOD, MUSIC ON SUNSET
The heart of SOMI was pumping with art, food and live music during the SOUTH MIAMI ROTARY ART FESTIVAL the weekend of February 21 & 22. Thousands strolled down Sunset Drive through South Miami’s retail/restaurant district viewing some 150 exhibitors of fine arts and high-end crafts from around the country, while enjoying multinational food and live music. ... Read more
CONNECTING COMMUNITIES
Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez led the March 6th Bike-to-Work Day kick-off event at Vizcaya Metrorail Station, demonstrating the ease of cycling to work, especially when combined with a trip on public transportation. The Mayor was joined by Miami-Dade Commissioner Daniella Levine Cava, Bike305 partnering municipal mayors and sponsors and members of the cycling ... Read more