Miami metropolitan area

Brown University Club of Greater Miami Hosts Book Talk with Frank Altman, Author of "A New Capitalism"

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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The event is co-sponsored by the Center and the Brown Club of Greater Miami .

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  • The event is co-sponsored by the Center and the Brown Club of Greater Miami .
  • In his book, Frank Altman takes modern capitalism to task.
  • A New Capitalism: Creating a Just Economy That Works for All, by Frank Altman, is now available.
  • The book is published with Forbes Books, the exclusive business book publishing imprint of Forbes, and is available on Amazon today.

Grant Thornton’s Mark Margulies named to the 2024 “Power Leaders 250” list

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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Mark Margulies , Grant Thornton’s regional managing partner for the Southeast, has been named to the South Florida Business Journal’s 2024 “Power Leaders 250” list for the second consecutive year.

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  • Mark Margulies , Grant Thornton’s regional managing partner for the Southeast, has been named to the South Florida Business Journal’s 2024 “Power Leaders 250” list for the second consecutive year.
  • This recognition underscores Margulies’ enduring impact and influence in South Florida.
  • The annual “Power Leaders 250” honors celebrate individuals from South Florida’s top public and private companies and acknowledges their significant contributions to the region.
  • Nichole Jordan , Grant Thornton’s national managing partner of Geography, attributes the firm’s ongoing growth in the region to Margulies’ steady leadership.

Greenspoon Marder Expands Litigation Practice Group with Addition of Partner Jeffrey Gilbert in Miami

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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MIAMI, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenspoon Marder expands the firm's Litigation practice group with the addition of partner Jeffrey Gilbert in the Miami office.

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  • MIAMI, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenspoon Marder expands the firm's Litigation practice group with the addition of partner Jeffrey Gilbert in the Miami office.
  • He also represents developers, real estate lenders, financial institutions, REITs, special servicers, and receivers in property, real estate, financial, and construction disputes.
  • "I am excited to embark on a new chapter with Greenspoon Marder and join its esteemed litigation group.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Jeffrey to Greenspoon Marder, and look forward to leveraging his years of experience and business and community connections to further enhance the services we provide to our clients," said Gerald Greenspoon , co-managing director of Greenspoon Marder.

Greenberg Traurig's Richard J. Giusto, Alan T. Dimond Recognized as Connect CRE's 2023 Lawyers in Real Estate Award Recipients

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Wednesday, December 27, 2023
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MIAMI, Fla., Dec. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Richard J. Giusto and Alan T. Dimond, Shareholders in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A.'s Miami office, have been named winners of Connect CRE's 2023 Lawyers in Real Estate Awards.

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  • Richard J. Giusto and Alan T. Dimond, Shareholders in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A.
  • 's Miami office, have been named winners of Connect CRE's 2023 Lawyers in Real Estate Awards.
  • MIAMI, Fla., Dec. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Richard J. Giusto and Alan T. Dimond , Shareholders in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A.
  • 's Miami office , have been named winners of Connect CRE's 2023 Lawyers in Real Estate Awards.

T.D. Jakes Real Estate Ventures Partners with New Urban Development to Address Housing Crisis in South Florida

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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MIAMI, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- T.D. Jakes Real Estate Ventures, LLC (TDJREV), a real estate company leading the creation of healthy and sustainable communities in a global marketplace, today announced a partnership with New Urban Development, Miami's largest Black-owned real estate developer, to build two affordable housing developments in Hallandale Beach, Fla., and Miami Gardens, Fla. The strategic partnership signifies a concerted effort to provide affordable housing for in-need areas of South Florida while also helping to revitalize and stabilize the communities. This project is the continuation of Chairman T.D. Jakes' push to create affordable, accessible housing nationwide for those who need it most.

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  • Jakes Real Estate Ventures, LLC (TDJREV) , a real estate company leading the creation of healthy and sustainable communities in a global marketplace, today announced a partnership with New Urban Development , Miami's largest Black-owned real estate developer, to build two affordable housing developments in Hallandale Beach, Fla., and Miami Gardens, Fla.
  • The strategic partnership signifies a concerted effort to provide affordable housing for in-need areas of South Florida while also helping to revitalize and stabilize the communities.
  • As Miami's largest Black-owned real estate developer and real estate development affiliate of The Urban League of Greater Miami, New Urban Development has been revitalizing neighborhoods in South Florida for nearly two decades.
  • Jakes Real Estate Ventures and New Urban Development to Miami-Dade County," said Oliver G. Gilbert, III, chairman of the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners.

Community Housing Capital to be Featured on Docuseries for its Work Financing $1.12 Billion in Affordable Housing Projects

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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DECATUR, Ga., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Community Housing Capital (CHC) will be featured on the docuseries "Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid" for the work it has done to finance affordable housing projects across the country. Over the past twenty-three years, CHC has issued loans totaling $1.12 billion to community and real estate developers across the country, helping unlock $3.38 billion in total development costs. CHC has enabled the creation or preservation of over 22,769 units for individuals and their families.

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  • "I saw firsthand the institutional racism that people of color have faced trying to get fair access to capital," said Dana Chestnut, Community Housing Capital.
  • "Affordable housing is clearly a critical issue across the US," stated a senior representative of Viewpoint.
  • "Our hope is that our work with Community Housing Capital can help us achieve our goals of informing the public on this critical sector."
  • Specifically, the increases in cost of capital, construction costs, land, and insurance have added tremendous pressure on the delivery of much-needed affordable housing.

SESAC Music Group Welcomes Ali Hernandez as Chief Human Resources Officer

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SESAC Music Group announced today the recent hiring of Ali Hernandez as Chief Human Resources Officer.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SESAC Music Group announced today the recent hiring of Ali Hernandez as Chief Human Resources Officer.
  • Based at the company's headquarters in New York, Hernandez works with SESAC Music Group's combined portfolio of businesses to develop global human resources initiatives and strategies.
  • "We're thrilled to have Ali join the team at SESAC Music Group," said John Josephson, Chairman and CEO.
  • Hernandez joins SESAC Music Group with over 20 years of leadership experience in human resources and strategy.

SWARM and CHEQ Team Up to Deliver Seamless Payments Experience at iii Points

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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CHEQ provided over 180 handheld devices for on-premise payments, delivering an easy-to-use and frictionless workflow for food and beverages.

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  • CHEQ provided over 180 handheld devices for on-premise payments, delivering an easy-to-use and frictionless workflow for food and beverages.
  • The event marks the beginning of a multi-year partnership to provide expedited payments to festival goers and event attendees.
  • "We are committed to staying on the forefront of technology and leveraging the latest tech to ensure our festivalgoers have a once-in-a-lifetime experience," said Javi Zayas, CEO of SWARM.
  • "Our partnership with CHEQ helps us reduce friction and allows attendees to spend more time enjoying the music and the experience.

DEIDRE KRAUSE NAMED SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF ANDER & CO, LEADING COMMUNICATIONS AGENCY

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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MIAMI, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ANDER & Co – a multi-award-winning, full-service public relations and digital strategy firm – announced today that Deidre Krause has been named Senior Vice President. Krause is a skilled public relations practitioner with 20 years of experience and an exceptional track record in corporate communications, including banking, law, and real estate.

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  • MIAMI, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ANDER & Co – a multi-award-winning, full-service public relations and digital strategy firm – announced today that Deidre Krause has been named Senior Vice President.
  • Krause is a skilled public relations practitioner with 20 years of experience and an exceptional track record in corporate communications, including banking, law, and real estate.
  • "Deidre brings unique qualities and perspective to her role at ANDER & Co that will enhance our client services and agency footprint in the business sector," said ANDER & Co President Vanessa Fioravante.
  • "We are confident her leadership and mentorship will be instrumental in driving the continued growth of our professional services arm.

Patrick J. McEnany, Chairman and CEO of Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Receives Prestigious 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award from BioFlorida

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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CORAL GABLES, Fla., Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Catalyst" or “Company”) (Nasdaq: CPRX), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company, today announced that Patrick J. McEnany, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Catalyst, has been bestowed the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award by BioFlorida at their Annual Meeting last Friday.

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  • CORAL GABLES, Fla., Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Catalyst" or “Company”) (Nasdaq: CPRX), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company, today announced that Patrick J. McEnany, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Catalyst, has been bestowed the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award by BioFlorida at their Annual Meeting last Friday.
  • Guiding Catalyst's transformation from a modest startup into a thriving enterprise has been a source of immense fulfillment,” stated Mr. McEnany, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Catalyst.
  • "It is our pleasure to celebrate Patrick McEnany’s illustrious career and contribution to Florida’s economic development through BioFlorida’s 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award,” said Nancy K. Bryan, President and CEO of BioFlorida.
  • Prior to founding Catalyst, Mr. McEnany was previously the Chairman and CEO at Royce Laboratories, Inc., a Miami-based generic pharmaceutical manufacturer, from 1991 to 1997.