Gil Dezer says some observers thought his family was a bit whacky when they announced one of the first major projects after the Great Recession: The 60-story Porsche Design Tower, which includes a first-of-its kind elevator that would lift cars to the owners" mansions in...
Community banks rank with mom and apple pie in the business scene, but the recession dealt a tough blow to many of them.SFBW assembled a panel of community bank leaders and a few larger banks to gauge the health of the industry. The good news...
Scout Ventures" investment in Rokk3r Labs symbolizes how an emphasis on support and structure is increasing the odds of a payoff in the VC scene.SFBW wrote about Rokk3r in its November issue and reported on both companies" appearance at the Miami Finance Forum in the...
If you are at all familiar with the South Florida food scene, you provably have heard of restaurants like Grille 401 on Las Olas Boulevard, Brimstone Woodfire Grill in Pembroke Gardens or Piñon Grill in Boca Raton.These restaurants are not only hot spots for dining,...
One just had the first IPO this year on the New York Stock Exchange. One assembled sites for some of the most luxurious hotels on Fort Lauderdale's beach. One takes care of major shipwrecks around the world.Meet this year's honorees being inducted into the Entrepreneur...
Coral Gables RenaissanceBy Mayor Jim CasonIn keeping with the enterprising spirit of our city's founder, a renaissance is underway in Coral Gables. Our reputation as an international city continues to grow, and our downtown is experiencing a major transformation. Most recently, we welcomed the consulate of...
Take a drive through many of South Florida's most upscale neighborhoods and you'll notice a change in how they look. Where there once was a sea of Mediterranean style mansions and condominiums, you'll find a new aesthetic " a clean, fresh modern style.This trend will come...
High profile data security breaches like those at Target and Home Depot drive home the need for businesses to take active responsibility for shielding customer information - and so do the resulting lawsuits."Companies can't afford to stick their heads in the sand where cyber security...
Even though the financial horizon looks warm and inviting as spring arrives, preparation and planning are a must for every organization. Following these essential steps should help jump-start your game plan.Step One: Identify what works and what doesn't.Every good business plan should have a reflection...
There is no way around it. Email unsubscribes can put a definite kink in your marketing strategy not to mention you overall disposition. The good news is it's not hopeless. There are things that can be done to significantly reduce the overall number of unsubscribes...
