Miami metropolitan area

Events Industry Reunites and Rebounds at Connect Marketplace

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Monday, September 13, 2021

By bringing together 2,500 event professionals, Connect 2021 signaled a welcomed step forward for the events industry.

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By bringing together 2,500 event professionals, Connect 2021 signaled a welcomed step forward for the events industry.
"We said ahead of time that Connect is the right event at the right time," says Connect President Chris Collinson.
Connect continues to push the industry forward with several in-person events to round out 2021 and its 2022 calendar is taking shape.
Connect is a leader in the meetings, events, travel and tourism industry.

Paid Scholarships Help 3 Miami-Dade Women Overcome Financial, Gender Barriers to Break into Tech World

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021

According to a recent report (pages 95 + 132), only 26 percent of South Florida's tech sector is comprised of women.

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According to a recent report (pages 95 + 132), only 26 percent of South Florida's tech sector is comprised of women.
Currently in its second year, the "Women in Tech" program provides certification-based training to women helping them chart a course for a career in IT.
"Women in Tech" is dedicated to increasing the number of women entering the IT sector by providing scholarships, certification training and job placement assistance.
She turned to "Women in Tech" to embark on a new beginning in the IT world.

MIAMI Chairman of the Board Jennifer Wollmann Named Among HousingWire's 2021 Women of Influence

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Thursday, August 5, 2021

MIAMI, August 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --MIAMI Association of Realtors (MIAMI) Chairman of the Board Jennifer Wollmann has earned one of the highest awards women in housing can receive as she was selected among HousingWire's 2021 Women of Influence, representing the top women influencing the housing economy.

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MIAMI, August 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --MIAMI Association of Realtors (MIAMI) Chairman of the Board Jennifer Wollmann has earned one of the highest awards women in housing can receive as she was selected among HousingWire's 2021 Women of Influence, representing the top women influencing the housing economy.
2021 marks the 11th year of this award being recognized, with nominations growing and becoming more competitive every year.
"Jennifer quietly moves mountains," MIAMI Chairman of the Board Elect Francisco Arencibia Jr. said.
As 2021 MIAMI Realtors chairman of the board, Wollmann is working with local governments, universities, and other trade associations to address housing affordability.

Grove Bank & Trust Announces Ed Joyce As Vice-Chairman

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

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MIAMI, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Ed Joyce has been named Vice Chairman of Grove Bank & Trust after serving in several leadership positions for Northern Trust for the past 37 years.

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MIAMI, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Ed Joyce has been named Vice Chairman of Grove Bank & Trust after serving in several leadership positions for Northern Trust for the past 37 years.
Joyce will oversee Grove Bank & Trust's client engagement efforts across its five offices in Miami-Dade County, including Aventura, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, Palmetto Bay and South Miami.
The announcement was made today by the Chairman & CEO of Grove Bank & Trust, Sheldon T. Anderson.
"It's no surprise that Charles, Sheldon and the great team of dedicated professionals at Grove Bank & Trust see the value of elevating the role of client engagement in the C-suite," said Joyce, "Their incredible vision was my number one reason for making this move narrowly followed by my desire to be a part of the legacy that is Grove Bank & Trust and its ability to help clients and communities thrive."

Trulieve Celebrates Record Florida Growth, Announces New Palm Beach County Location

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Friday, October 9, 2020

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Delray Beach will be home to the Company's 61st dispensary in its home state of Florida and 63rd nationwide.

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Delray Beach will be home to the Company's 61st dispensary in its home state of Florida and 63rd nationwide.
ft. location will directly support patients throughout Southeast Florida.
It also joins the Company's 60 other dispensaries statewide, including those in nearby Boynton Beach, Deerfield Beach, and throughout neighboring Broward and Miami-Dade Counties.
Trulieve is a vertically integrated "seed-to-sale" company and is the first and largest fully licensed medical cannabis company in the State of Florida.

Broward County Library Launches New South Florida COVID-19 Project

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Thursday, September 3, 2020

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BROWARD COUNTY, Fla., Sept. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --South Floridians of all ages are invited to share their COVID-19 experiences by submitting original work to the South Florida COVID-19 Project being assembled by Broward County Library.

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BROWARD COUNTY, Fla., Sept. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --South Floridians of all ages are invited to share their COVID-19 experiences by submitting original work to the South Florida COVID-19 Project being assembled by Broward County Library.
In the interest of supporting the community, Broward County Library is gathering material for the South Florida COVID-19 Project, creating a capsule for residents to share their unique work and COVID-19 experience.
Journal entries, poems, drawings, music, videos, photos and other media are welcome for consideration in this historic South Florida archive.
All materials may be submitted electronically at the South Florida COVID-19 Project web page.

Cleveland Clinic's Weston Hospital Maintains #1 Ranking In Miami-Fort Lauderdale Metro Area By U.S. News & World Report For Third Straight Year

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Tuesday, July 28, 2020

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1 hospital in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area for 2020-2021, according to the newly released annual ranking of Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.

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1 hospital in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area for 2020-2021, according to the newly released annual ranking of Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.
It is the third consecutive year Weston Hospital has earned the top ranking in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area.
In addition to the local and state-wide rankings, four of Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital specialties ranked "high performing" for 2020-21.
The Florida region now includes Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Martin Health, and Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital, with five hospitals and numerous outpatient centers in Broward, Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie Counties.