Here’s what he likes: ” Convenient location ” A wide selection of both very sophisticated and simple selections. You can take just about anyone. “A most impressive training staff. Knowledgeable about the menu. They take good care of you, yet maintain a sense of distance and privacy. You never have a sense that they’re interrupting your conversations
Do Good & Do Well
In 2013, corporate philanthropy accounted for 5 percent (or $16.76 billion) of the total giving in the United States. While corporate giants account for millions of dollars in donations, the vast majority of the U.S. is made up of small businesses, those companies with less than 500 employees, which also generously give. Small- and medium-size
Driving Tesla Roadster never gets old
Mitch Kramer has a Lotus Evora S, Porsche 911 Black Edition Cabrio, BMW Z4 S Drive 35is and a 1985 Mazda RX7, but says “nothing provides the sheer fun of driving the Tesla Roadster.” Tesla only makes sedans these days, but its first car was a Roadster launched in 2006 using a frame from the
Rebirth and transformation in our neighborhoods
Cranespotters.com founder Peter Zalewski is in the middle of a boat tour of the condo scene in the Miami area when he points to a couple of cranes and starts to quiz brokers about the per square foot price. “Faena House is interesting because it has the highest pre-construction price on the market, anybody wants
Slideshow: A spectacular 43-story view in Miami
It’s approaching cocktail hour on Friday afternoon in Miami, but I feel like I’m living an episode of Don Wildman’s “Off Limits” Cable TV show. I’m climbing inside the construction elevator at Icon Bay, which soars 43 stories above Biscayne Bay, which is sparkling in the late afternoon sun on a postcard perfect day. Leading
Branding Mistakes to Avoid
Building a brand is difficult – there are many mistakes you can make along the way. Whether your brand is a couple years old or a couple months old, everyone can make these five common branding mistakes: 1 It has no emotion Emotional triggers bind customers into a long-term relationship with brands. When customers feel a
Wanna buy a $139 million home?
Le Palais Royal is being proclaimed the most expensive U.S. residential listing at $139 million. The more than 60,000-square-foot, French-inspired Beaux Arts mansion is along the Atlantic Ocean in Hillsboro Beach. It’s along a wooded stretch of State Road A1A on a stretch known as Millionaires Mile, although there are undoubtedly some billionaire residents. The
TigerDirect concept takes the complexity out of home automation
Home automation can be a confusing subject for shoppers with complex systems often poorly displayed and explained. TigerDirect of Miami is changing that. The company’s Aventura store has been completely remodeled into a concept store of the future. The new smart home display is eye catching with large beams, like you would find in a
The Power of People, Culture and Innovation
I’ve interviewed hundreds of CEOs over the last three decades, but I have to say Gerard van Grinsven of Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA), who is on this issue’s cover, is one of the most innovative and engaging. Oftentimes, CEOs tend to have a moat of formidability about them and tend to be careful
Goodwill Job Creating
About 19 years ago, David Landsberg joined the board of Goodwill South Florida when the non-profit started inserting advertising flyers into the Miami Herald. Now, he’s adapted to leading Goodwill as CEO after leaving his position as publisher of the Herald. He has big shoes to fill since outgoing president and CEO Dennis Pastrana basically