The 20th Annual Viva Miami Business Expo and Lunch Conference, hosted by the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce at the Biltmore Hotel, featured an engaging cybersecurity panel moderated by Jovianna Gonzalez from Digital Forensics Now. Esteemed panelists included experts such as Courtney Barnard, Director of Government   from Verizon, Melissa Boutwell, President and Founder of Automation Strategy & Performance (ASP),  Dena L. Cusick, Senior Vice President and ProEx Practice Leader, Southwest Region from Hub International, and Brian Fonseca, Director of the Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy at Florida International University...Read More

The Miami Jewish Film Festival (MJFF) is honored to present the ninth annual Screening the Holocaust film series, an expanded cinematic program running from October 14, 2024, through September 29, 2025. The series will showcase twelve acclaimed Holocaust interest films, each presented monthly, accompanied by insightful discussions that aim to engage audiences understanding and deeper exploration of this historical event and its lasting impact.
Presented in collaboration with the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference), the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, the Holocaust Teacher’s Institute, and The University of Miami’s Sue and Leonard...Read More 

An innovative new school opens in Miami set out to redefine education for families looking beyond the traditional school model. It’s a school where 8-year-olds launch startups, 10-year-olds give TED-style talks and 12-year-olds tackle Harvard Business School challenges. Alpha School boasts a 10-year track record of excellence in Texas, where classes consistently rank in the top 2% in core curriculum, kids get prepared for life, and one of the key measures of success is that “students love school.”
Alpha School is opening its doors near Tropical Park at 8000 SW 56th St., bringing its proven...Read More 

EdFed hosted a week-long community open house at their Miramar Park Place branch to celebrate their arrival as a new member of the local business community. Senior credit union officials and other representatives were joined by esteemed community leaders including a delegation from the City of Miramar led by Mayor Wayne Messam and Commissioners Yvette Colbourne and Maxwell Chambers.
EdFed’s President and CEO Mike DiBenedetto spoke at the event, emphasizing the credit union’s mission to educate and empower members as a not-for-profit financial institution. In his remarks, DiBenedetto expressed EdFed’s strong commitment to supporting local residents with financial...Read More 

#16 Top Selling Master-Planned Community in the United States, Ave Maria, reports more than 5,000 new home sales since inception, with a large portion of new buyers migrating from the east coast of Florida. Sales are reported from four residential builders, Miami-based CC Homes as well as Lennar, Pulte Homes and Del Webb.
The Collier County community also announced the opening of new businesses. Midtown Plaza, a 21,000 square foot commercial center in Ave Maria, is nearing completion, starting with LEDO Pizza, Sunshine Ace Hardware, Dunkin’, Cold Stone Creamery...Read More

Miami’s Community Newspapers proudly endorses Senator Rick Scott for re-election to the U.S. Senate in 2024. Senator Scott’s life story exemplifies the American Dream, and his commitment to serving the people of Florida remains unwavering.
Raised in the Midwest by a hardworking mother and a World War II veteran father, Senator Scott understands the values of perseverance and dedication. His journey began with humble roots, living in public housing and taking on his first job at just seven years old. He has never stopped working since. After serving in the Navy aboard the USS Glover, he continued his education at the University...Read More 

Minority Lending During Economic Crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic caused unparalleled levels of economic damage to Florida businesses and communities. It tested our resilience at a fundamental level, and many are still recovering. For lenders, particularly those serving minority communities, the challenge was both acute and urgent: to deploy capital that would extend lifelines and ensure survival in tremendous uncertainty.
Benworth Capital rose to the challenge. Between 2020 and 2021, we disbursed $4.5 billion in loans to more than 311,000 small businesses and individuals. We played an important role in shielding entrepreneurs and their employees from the pandemic’s harshest economic...Read More

If you are considering plastic surgery, it is important understand the specific conditions under which this life changing surgery may take place, and air any concerns you might have before proceeding. Recently, one such inquiry stood out, regarding rhinoplasty:
“Dr. Wolf, I’m thinking of having a rhinoplasty, and my surgeon mentioned he can create an image of what I might look like post-surgery. Is that accurate, and why do doctors use imaging for rhinoplasty patients?”
In the world of cosmetic surgery, especially rhinoplasty, imaging technology is a game changer. It allows us to visualize potential results, fostering a collaborative discussion between surgeon and...Read More 

In my 71 years, I have never seen someone who wakes up in the morning thinking, “Okay, let me do my best to fail today.” I know that sounds crazy, to say the least, but the majority of people do not have  a plan to guide them through life. Sooner or later,  this lack of planning can lead to failure and  frustration for both women and men aged 20 and up. Rather that asking, “Where you see yourself in 5 years?” I question you, “Where you thought you would be today, five years ago?” 
Have you ever wondered about what you want to accomplish in life? Do you have a life  plan, a roadmap to guide you through your daily activities? Do you have many goals you  want to achieve in life but don’t know where to begin? 
Being successful requires discipline and starts with clarifying your important roles and  their corresponding goals. From there, you will need to make a plan and learn to visualize  yourself achieving...Read More

One of the nation’s largest giving events, Give Miami Day, is Thursday, November 21, exactly one week before Thanksgiving. The annual giving movement unites Miami and offers every South Floridian the opportunity to be a philanthropist, extending their generosity to nonprofits in Greater Miami through online giving. Hosted by The Miami Foundation, Give Miami Day raises funds for more than 1,000 local organizations in every nonprofit sector, from environment to equity and from youth to arts.
 
As the biggest fundraiser of the year for hundreds of nonprofits, Give Miami Day has helped make the vital work of nonprofits possible for twelve consecutive years. With nonprofits receiving 100% of donations as flexible dollars, this day enables them to have the resources necessary to nimbly respond and meet the needs of the Greater Miami...Read More

Florida Prepaid encourages families to start saving now, as recent research shows that 85 percent of good jobs will require higher education by 2031.

• Florida Prepaid is encouraging families to start saving this fall toward a child’s future higher education costs by giving families a $50 gift card when they start saving with either a Florida 529 Prepaid Plan or Florida 529 Savings Plan.
• The offer applies to plans opened between September 3 – October 28, 2024.
• Updated research by Georgetown University shows that 85 percent of well-paying, promising jobs available by 2031 will require postsecondary education.

Florida families will receive a $50 gift card when they start saving with either a Florida 529 Prepaid Plan or...Read More