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MASTERING THE NEW ECONOMY: WORLD LEADERS AND DECISION-MAKERS GATHER AT WORLD STRATEGIC FORUM IN MIAMI

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Monday, October 30, 2023

MIAMI, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Strategic Forum (WSF) is set to convene more than 80 high-profile CEOs, former heads of state and industry experts on November 6th-7th at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Miami. This year's edition is held under the theme of 'Mastering the New Economy', examining the strategies and solutions needed to thrive in an ever-evolving economic landscape, and is hosted by the International Economic Forum of the Americas (IEFA) and the Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom at Florida International University (FIU).

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  • "We are honored to welcome such an esteemed group of leaders and decision makers at this year's World Strategic Forum," said Nicholas Rémillard, CEO of the IEFA.
  • This year's program will address various topics such as the most pressing economic challenges, sports and entertainment, alternative investments, sustainable development, technology, infrastructure, legacy planning and more.
  • Those attending in-person at the Biltmore Hotel will have opportunities to network with speakers, partners, and other attendees throughout the conference.
  • The IEFA Network App and event platform will provide virtual attendees the chance to watch live conversations, while offering opportunities to connect online with other participants.

Anna Davis and Jay Brooks win the 59th annual Junior Orange Bowl International Golf Championship at the Biltmore Hotel

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

As with previous championships, from January 3–6ththe best junior golfers in the world competed for the prestigious 2023 Junior Orange Bowl International Golf Championship title.

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  • As with previous championships, from January 3–6ththe best junior golfers in the world competed for the prestigious 2023 Junior Orange Bowl International Golf Championship title.
  • The Biltmore Golf Course has hosted the Junior Orange Bowl International Golf Championship since 1964.
  • The Junior Orange Bowl International Golf Championship is one of ten athletic, artistic and cultural events that make up the Junior Orange Bowl International Youth Festival.
  • They are certainly very praiseworthy of this achievement,” said J.R. Steinbauer, Tournament Director, Junior Orange Bowl International Golf Championship.

CECOP USA Named "Company of the Year" by Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

MIAMI, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CECOP USA, part of the world's only global association of independent opticians and optometrists, recently received the prestigious Ponce de Léon "Company of the Year Award" from the Spain–U.S. Chamber of Commerce for its achievements in the optical sector. The award was presented at the Chamber's 42nd Annual Anniversary gala held in November at the Coral Gables Biltmore Hotel.

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  • Chamber of Commerce for its achievements in the optical sector.
  • The award was presented at the Chamber's 42nd Annual Anniversary gala held in November at the Coral Gables Biltmore Hotel.
  • "I am accepting this award on behalf of our truly talented and diverse team," said Ignacio Macias, Chairman of the Board at CECOP USA.
  • CECOP is expanding globally, with operations in Brazil, Colombia, England, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Portugal, Spain and the United States.

Miami Real Estate Records 6th Best Sales Year Ever; Total Active Listings Rise for First Time Since August 2019

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Friday, November 18, 2022

MIAMI,  Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Miami-Dade County real estate has already posted the 6th best total home sales year ever and it has two more months to add to its total with the market projected to end 2022 as the second-biggest sales year ever, according to October 2022 statistics from the MIAMI Association of Realtors (MIAMI) and the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system.

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  • Miami Distressed Sales Remain Low, Reflecting Healthy Market
    Total Miami distressed sales decreased 28.9% in October 2022, from 45 to 32.
  • Short sales and REOs accounted for 0.4% and 1.1% year-over-year, respectively, of total Miami sales in October 2022.
  • MIAMI REALTORS represents nearly 60,000 total real estate professionals in all aspects of real estate sales, marketing, and brokerage.
  • The 26th annual MIAMI Global Real Estate Congress will be held Nov. 6-8, 2022 at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables.

EV Technology Group Announces CEO Wouter Witvoet Will Attend and Speak at World Strategic Forum in Miami Starting Oct 31

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Monday, October 31, 2022

TORONTO, Oct. 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EV Technology Group Ltd. (the Company or EV Technology Group) (NEO: EVTG, OTCQB: EVTGF, DE: B96A) announces today that CEO Wouter Witvoet will attend the Miami World Strategic Forum - Investing In Trust Conference on October 31 and November 1.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EV Technology Group Ltd. (the Company or EV Technology Group) (NEO: EVTG, OTCQB: EVTGF, DE: B96A) announces today that CEO Wouter Witvoet will attend the Miami World Strategic Forum - Investing In Trust Conference on October 31 and November 1.
  • The Miami World Strategic Forum, presented by Miami Dade College, is one of the five conferences hosted by the International Economic Forum of the Americas (IEFA).
  • Wouter Witvoet, CEO of EV Technology Group said, It is a great opportunity to be able to join the panel with so many prominent guests.
  • By acquiring iconic brands and bringing beloved motoring experiences to the electric age, EV Technology Group is driving the EV revolution forward.

Investing in Trust: Global Leaders Gather at the World Strategic Forum in Miami

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

MIAMI, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For its 11th edition, the World Strategic Forum will be hosting government and business leaders from around the world to convene in Miami, Florida and discuss core global issues on October 31st and November 1st, 2022, under the theme "Investing in Trust". The annual gathering will feature more than 90 speakers at the Biltmore Hotel to address the global economy's new trends, current demands, and environmental necessities in order to successfully shape a better tomorrow. A true international reference and one of the most important economic gatherings, the World Strategic Forum brings together the world's top leaders from the public, private, institutional, and academic sectors on a platform that promotes dialogue and collaboration.

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  • MIAMI, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For its 11th edition, the World Strategic Forum will be hosting government and business leaders from around the world to convene in Miami, Florida and discuss core global issues on October 31st and November 1st, 2022, under the theme "Investing in Trust".
  • Opening the 11th edition of the World Strategic Forum is Madeline Pumariega, President of Miami Dade College, and Bill Johnson, President of the World Strategic Forum.
  • The Miami World Strategic Forum, presented by Miami Dade College, is one of the five conferences hosted by the International Economic Forum of the Americas (IEFA) .
  • The objective of the World Strategic Forum is to foster a better understanding of opportunities and challenges at stake in the Global Market.

THE BILTMORE HOTEL RECOGNIZED IN CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER’S 2022 READERS’ CHOICE AWARD FOR MIAMI HOTELS

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

MIAMI, Oct. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cond Nast Traveler today announced the results of its annual Readers Choice Awards with the Biltmore Hotel , a national historic landmark located in the heart of Coral Gables, recognized within the Top 20 hotels in Miami.

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  • MIAMI, Oct. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cond Nast Traveler today announced the results of its annual Readers Choice Awards with the Biltmore Hotel , a national historic landmark located in the heart of Coral Gables, recognized within the Top 20 hotels in Miami.
  • This marks the sixth consecutive year the hotel has been named one of the top hotels in Miami by Cond Nast Travelers Readers Choice.
  • The Biltmore Hotel is located in the exclusive Coral Gables area within close proximity to Miami Beach and Downtown Miami.
  • The 2022 Readers Choice Awards are published on Cond Nast Travelers website at cntraveler.com/rca and celebrated in the November issue.

Miami August 2022 Home Sales Outperform Pre-Pandemic Totals; Single-Family Home Inventory Rises for Fourth Consecutive Month

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

MIAMI, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Miami-Dade County total home sales outperformed its pre-pandemic totals as single-family home inventory rose for the fourth consecutive month in August 2022, according to the MIAMI Association of Realtors (MIAMI) and the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system.

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  • MIAMI, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Miami-Dade County total home sales outperformed its pre-pandemic totals as single-family home inventory rose for the fourth consecutive month in August 2022, according to the MIAMI Association of Realtors (MIAMI) and the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system.
  • Beating its pre-pandemic sales total with rising rates and low inventory illustrates the depth of demand for Miami real estate.
  • In August 2022, Miami sales were impacted by higher rates of 5-6% when contracts were established in May and June and lower inventory.
  • Miami Distressed Sales Remain Low, Reflecting Healthy Market
    Total Miami distressed sales increased negligibly in August 2022, from 45 to 48.

Taptok Receives Green Award for its Sustainability Initiatives

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Monday, September 19, 2022

The event featured a panel discussion on local business and municipal sustainability efforts, moderated by Emmy award-winning news anchor Louis Aguirre of WPLG TV Miami, followed by the awards ceremony.

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  • The event featured a panel discussion on local business and municipal sustainability efforts, moderated by Emmy award-winning news anchor Louis Aguirre of WPLG TV Miami, followed by the awards ceremony.
  • Special guest panelist Congressman Carlos Gimenez from Florida's 26th US congressional district provided a national perspective on sustainability.
  • Taptok was founded to transform the way people connect with their audience by using modern and sustainable solutions.
  • SFLHCC President Liliam Lopez was thrilled to partner with Taptok in distributing this environmentally friendly alternative to business cards at an event celebrating sustainability in the community.

Gene Prescott, President of The Biltmore Hotel, Awarded the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce 2022 George E. Merrick Award

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Coral Gables, FL, Aug. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gene Prescott, a global hospitality industry icon and president of The Biltmore Hotel , a national historic landmark located in the heart of Coral Gables, has been awarded the annual George E. Merrick Award of Excellence by the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, at the 14th Annual George E. Merrick Awards event.

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  • Coral Gables, FL, Aug. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gene Prescott, a global hospitality industry icon and president of The Biltmore Hotel , a national historic landmark located in the heart of Coral Gables, has been awarded the annual George E. Merrick Award of Excellence by the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, at the 14th Annual George E. Merrick Awards event.
  • The George E. Merrick Award of Excellence recognizes the outstanding achievements of an individual who has excelled at perpetuating the vision of the City of Coral Gables as well as the chambers founder, George E. Merrick.
  • We are thrilled that Gene Prescott is the 14th recipient of our George E. Merrick Award of Excellence this year.
  • Community leaders often convey that, Gene saved the Biltmore and that the Gables is the Biltmore, and the Biltmore is Gene Prescott.