Up and Comer Awards - S. Florida Business & Wealth

Up and Comer Awards

July 28, 2017 | SFBW Staff

Nearly 600 guests attended the 2017 SFBW Up & Comer Awards at Xtreme Action Park in Fort Lauderdale. Guests enjoyed cocktails prepared at a Las Vegas-style light-up bar, served by the Gold Coast Roller Derby Grrls. Thierry Isambert Culinary served an array of street food creations, from Indian cuisine to arepas.

SFBW Chairman and CEO Gary Press and sponsor Erik Sussman, president and CEO of MassMutual South Florida, presented awards to the most successful and forward-thinking South Florida business professionals under the age of 40. With more than 450 applicants, 86 were chosen as finalists and 20 winners were announced, receiving their awards after strutting down an LED runway.

Yen Morales, Catherin Valin and Maud Boisacq

Adriana Fernandez, Djuradj Babich, Wolfgang Pinther and Kimberly Tuby

The Gold Coast Roller Derby Grrls helped serve beverages

Kristi and Mike Linder, who was one of the winners

Andrew George, tournament director of the Honda Classic, receives his winner trophy from sponsor Erik Sussman, president and CEO of MassMutual South Florida, and SFBW Chairman and CEO Gary Press

Bibi Lucki, Eugene Mintze, Rachel Sapoznik and Rich Ducharme

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The Labor Problem No Florida Contractor Can Ignore

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As workforce volatility reshapes construction economics, Daniel Goldburg shows how continuity has become a competitive advantage

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Boca Raton Ranks Among Nation’s Best Small Cities for Career Growth

March 24, 2026 | SFBW Staff

A new national study places Boca Raton on a list of smaller U.S. metros where strong job markets, rising wages, and quality of life are drawing professionals away from major urban centers.

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Nora District Adds First Residential Tower

March 23, 2026 | SFBW Staff

The launch of Nora House signals the next phase of West Palm Beach’s downtown growth as the city continues to attract new residents, offices, and investment.

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Boca Raton’s Glass House Advances With $70M Financing

March 17, 2026 | SFBW Staff

Maxim Capital loan positions the nine-story luxury condominium for vertical construction and a projected 2027 completion

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Transit-Oriented Living Arrives in Boca

March 17, 2026 | SFBW Staff

Link at Boca breaks ground near the Tri-Rail station, adding 340 apartments, retail, and new density to one of Palm Beach County’s fastest-evolving corridors.

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March 17, 2026 | SFBW Staff

Edgeworth follows strong sales at South Flagler House as West Palm Beach’s corporate growth drives demand for high-end housing.