Event Sponsor Spotlight: The Flower Bazaar

The Flower Bazaar, located on 5th Street in South Beach between Michigan and Jefferson, opened in 1994 in its current location. The once tiny design studio continued to transform over the years, and in 2011, a French interior designer and decorative painter, Thierry Adam, took over the company.

Since then, it has delivered a sophisticated, cosmopolitan flair to all their events and customers. The Flower Bazaar sources flowers constantly from the most trusted and reliable sources all over the world. That in turn allows them to deliver emotion and exquisite design to the events and weddings they design, and to the manifestations of affection that are entrusted to their designers every day. Their philosophy is simple, “to be the best, offer exceptional product and create beautiful floral gifts that convey originality and artistic design.” 

Along with recently hosting a “Coffee with the Chamber,” The Flower Bazaar will soon be celebrating 20 years in Miami Beach, and they are gearing up for “additional growth with new personnel additions in the marketing and sales area, dedicated to commercial and hospitality services,” says partner, Leonardo Lanaro.

Visit them at 920 5th Street Miami Beach and check out their website www.theflowerbazaar.com

Photos from June 27th’s Coffee with the Chamber

92nd Annual Miami Beach Chamber Gala Photos

From left to right: Michael S. Goldberg, Ana Quincoces, and Jorge Gonzalez

From left to right: Allison Swensson, Eric Swensson, Aaron Tandy, Christine Klingspor, and Michael Greico

From left to right: Ale Cruz, Paulo Cruz, Mariana Cruz, Ana Quincoces, Michael S. Goldberg, Lauren Goldberg, Kristine Goldberg, and Alec Goldberg

From left to right: Joshua Wallack, David Wallack, and Janna Wallack Cohen

Dr. Mark B. Rosenberg and Rosalie Rosenberg

Jimmy Morales and Dori Foster Morales

Alice Randolph and Sherry Kaplan Roberts

From left to right: Jason Loeb, Marni Loeb, Denia Roth, and Ric Roth

From left to right: Dr. Mark B. Rosenberg, Adolfo Henriques, David Wallack, and Jimmy Morales

From left to right: Ana Quincoces, Sherry Kaplan Roberts, Dr. Mark B. Rosenberg, Adolfo Henriques, David Wallack, Jimmy Morales, Robin Schwartz Jacobs, and Michael S. Goldberg

From left to right: Michael S. Goldberg, Ana Quincoces, Adolfo Henriques, Ceci Velasco, and Jerry Libbin

From left to right: Michael S. Goldberg, Kristine Goldberg, Mayor Philip Levine, and Barton Goldberg

From left to right: Wayne Pathman, Marlo Courtney, and Michael Grieco

From left to right: Jimmy Morales, Sherry Roberts, and David Wallack

From left to right: Jason Loeb, Micky Steinberg, Richard Steinberg, and Michael Milberg

Check Out Some of Our Exciting Auction Items for the 92nd Gala

Enjoy a Cruise for 2 in an Ocean View Cabin on a 7-Day Cruise on a fabulous Carnival Cruise Ship headed to the Caribbean.

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Enjoy a 7 Night Stay in a double occupancy room at The Club, Barbados. Certificate entitles winner to up to 2 rooms for a week at this ADULT ONLY all inclusive resort. Daily Resort fee of $125 per person per day is not included in the certificate.

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Enjoy a 7 Night stay in a double occupancy room at the Verandah Resort & Spa in Antigua. Certificate includes use of up to 2 rooms at this 4 star all inclusive resort. Daily resort fee of $125 per person per day is not included in the certificate.

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Enjoy a 7 night stay in a double occupancy room at this 4 star all inclusive resort at the St. James’s Club in Antigua. Certificate includes use of up to 2 rooms at the resort. Daily resort fee of $125 per person per day is not included in the certificate.

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Enjoy a 7 night stay in a double occupancy room at the St. James’s Club in Morgan Bay, Saint Lucia, a 4 star all inclusive resort. Certificate includes use of up to 2 rooms for the week. Daily resort fees of $110 per person per day are not included in the certificate.

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Enjoy a 5 night stay at the Los Establos Inn overlooking the Panama mountain range and coffee plantation. Certificate includes use of up to 3 rooms. A daily resort fee of $115 per person per day is not included in the package but does allow for all inclusive choice of daily activity and all daily dining.

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Enjoy a 7 Night stay in a double occupancy room at your choice of the Galley Bay Resort in Antigua or Palm Island Grenadines. Certificate includes use of up to 2 rooms. A daily resort fee of $140 per person per day is not included in the certificate but provides for all inclusive benefits at the resort to include all dining, beverages, and resort fees. Valid for use until December 25, 2014.

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An Action Painting featuring expressionism, mixed media on stretched canvas, 30×24 inches by Nora Meyer.

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Get the chance to attend the industry’s most anticipated event of the year. You and a guest will be flown on American Airlines to the host city of the 2015 MTV Movie Awards. Package includes 2 tickets to the 2015 MTV Movie Awards on behalf of Viacom. Guests must be 18 years of age or accompanied by an adult.

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Enjoy the VIP Experience during Art Basel Miami Beach 2014. Package includes an invitation to the Vernissage, good for 2 people, on Wed. Dec. 3, 2 1 day VIP Passes during the art show, and a New Art Basel collectors book documenting Art Basel in 2013.

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Experience a week in a 4 bedroom home in Kinvara, Ireland located on the southern shore of Galway Bay. If you enjoy golf, take some families and experience a great golf trip in Ireland with a course down the way in Ballywonneely. Day trips are available with several types of minibus tours around Connemara with great shopping and site seeing, including the Cliffs of Moher, Doolin, a traditional music village. Additional trips include Yeats Tower and Dungaire Castle and a visit to Killarney with plenty of touristy activities to do. The signature golf course at Lahinch and a new course in Oranmore are just 1/2 hour away. This package is being donated by one of the owners, David Keefe, the GM of Atlantic Broadband of Florida. The weeks the house is available are Oct. 31-Nov 7, 2014, Jan. 23-Jan 30, 2015, April 7-24, 2015, and July 10-July 17, 2015.

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Enjoy a 13 Month Lease in a 2015 Jaguar F-Type Coupe. The lease is valued at $20,000 and is courtesy of the Warren Henry Auto Group.

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Enjoy a 2 Night Stay at the Raffaello Chicago, an ideal destination in the heart of Chicago putting guests close to the shops on Magnificent Mile, Rush Street, Navy Pier, and North Ave Beach. Amenities include a collection of food and beverage venues, spa bar, and an award winning rooftop lounge, Drumbar. Special events and holidays excluded. Resort Fee and Tax not included. Certificate expires May 10, 2015. Package includes 2 Domestic Coach Tickets on American Airlines to be used anywhere within the Contiguous 48 states, Caribbean, Canada and Mexico. Tickets are only available for use until May 10, 2015. No extensions may be provided.

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Enjoy 2 American Airlines Business Class Tickets to be used to fly from US to Europe, to include Milan and London. Tickets expire May 10, 2015 and no extensions may be provided.

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Enjoy 4- Four Day Passes to Disney World Theme Parks, fun for the whole Family! The tickets include 4 passes with the Park Hopper option, meaning they can be used for same-day access to all 4 of the Disney Theme Parks (Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios). Passes are courtesy of Coca-Cola Refreshments.

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Quarterly Pillar Breakfast at The Alexander Hotel on April 25, 2014

Quarterly Pillar Breakfast with Guest Speaker, Chief Financial Officer, Florida Department of Financial Services, Jeff Atwater as well as the Israel Bonds Panel of Jeff Atwater, Florida CFO, Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine, Eli Groner, Israel’s Minister of Economic Affairs to the United States and Lyon Roth, Southeast Florida Israel Bonds Chairman.

Chamber Honors Miami Beach City Manager Jimmy Morales at 92nd Annual Gala

The Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) will honor four pillars of the community while celebrating its 92nd Annual Dinner Gala and Silent Auction hosted by media personality Ana Quincoces and Chamber Chairman and SVP of Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust Michael S. Goldberg. Over a 1,000 attendees are expected to gather on Saturday, May 10, at the glamorous Fontainebleau Miami Beach for the event that will showcase the city’s contribution to film production throughout the years. Party goers will enjoy an entertaining evening of surprises along with an auction, dinner, dancing, and much more. “This year’s award recipients depict the strengths of Miami Beach in their own unique way,” said Goldberg. “From running an internationally recognized educational institution, to pioneering Ocean Drive, to showing leadership and passion through a long career of City and County leadership and to being a leader with civic organizations which contribute in elevating those in need at the same time running one of the premiere private banking and wealth management companies – these honorees are true pillars of the community.” The honorees include: Dr. Mark Rosenberg, President of Florida International University, as the Lifetime Achievement honoree; David Wallack, Owner of Mango’s Tropical Café, as the Excellence in Tourism honoree; Jimmy Morales, City Manager of the City of Miami Beach, as the City National Bank Hi-Tides Outstanding Achievement Honoree; and Adolfo Henriques, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust, as the Distinguished Service honoree. City National Bank Hi-Tides Outstanding Achievement Honoree Jimmy Morales has nearly 20 years of experience in government serving as a local attorney, administrator and public servant. His significant roles in government administration and elected office have earned him a reputation as an advocate for citizens and ethics. Now, the accomplished attorney is committed to bringing his passion for executive leadership and serving others to his hometown as the city manager for Miami Beach. Born and raised in Miami Beach, Morales graduated as salutatorian from Miami Beach Senior High School. In 1984, he graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University and was inducted as a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He went on to graduate magna cum laude from Harvard Law School in 1987. The City National Bank Hi-Tides Outstanding Achievement Award was created two years ago to honor an outstanding business professional who began in Miami Beach and whose achievements have extended into assisting the greater economy. For more information on the Gala please contact Danny Diaz at 305-674-1300. To purchase tickets and/or inquire about sponsorship opportunities contact Valerie Roy at 786-683-6397. – See more at: http://www.communitynewspapers.com/miami-beach/chamber-honors-miami-beach-city-manager-jimmy-morales-at-92nd-annual-gala/#sthash.bN3hVE6J.dpuf

Radio Spotlight on Israel Sands Estate Planning Attorney

Israel Sands, an estate planning attorney was featured March 2  on The Miami Beach Chamber Radio Network!

Israel Sands is a South Beach pioneer. His store, Flowers & Flowers was an innovative cross-category luxury experiment on Lincoln Road and was featured in every lifestyle magazine from Architectural Digest to Vogue.  His clients included Gianni Versace, Gloria Estefan, Bruce Weber, Madonna, and other celebrities.  He has worked on 2 Presidential Summits, for President Clinton and for Bush II.

Israel Sands entered the program in Estate Planning at the U of Miami in 2009 and graduated in 2011.  While in school he interned with Jerry Chasen, one of Miami’s best estate planning attorneys. He brings real life business experience and an appreciation for personal entanglements to his beautiful office in South Beach, but is glad to meet clients at their home or office.

Please visit Israel Sands Estate Planning Attorney at www.israelsands.com

Visit the BlogtalkRadio/Miami Beach Chamber Radio Network show page and listen to Israel Sands share his business tips, philosophy and benefits of chamber membership. You can also listen to the archived shows featuring other Miami Beach Chamber businesses, professionals and organizations and see what show are coming up this month!

For more information on how you and your business can sponsor the show or be featured go to The Miami Beach Chamber Radio Page!

Letter from the Chairman February 14, 2012

 The Forbes and Bloomberg Business-week lists are great sources, but for me, some of the greatest business inspirations come from our very own backyard. This was recently evident during the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce’s Champions of Business Award luncheon. Here at the Chamber, we’ll all about hard work, but also recognition of the accomplishments reaped from that hard work. This year’s awardees included:

* Aletha Player, of FPL, who received the annual James McDonnell Outstanding Board of Governor Award

*  Warren Zinn, Owner of Warren Henry Auto Group, who received Aaron B. Perry Innovation in Business Award

*  The Shockett Family, who accepted the Past Chair Award in recognition of William “Billy” Shockett, Past Chairman of the Chamber Board from ’82-’83.

Furthermore, the Chamber introduced the first annual 2012 Warren Henry Small Business of the Year Award in honor of a business owner who has grown his/her company over the years, while maintaining an ever-important strong presence in giving back to the community. Carefully selected by our Chairman’s Circle, this year’s winner was Brian Scheinblum, the Co-founder and President of Cambean Hospitality. As owner of the Carlton, Clifton, Majestic, and Lords South Beach at Nash hotels, Brian’s work through Cambean is so important in helping to maintain the glamour and attraction of our Art Deco District for tourists and Miamians alike.

In true Chamber fashion, the sold-out event demonstrated our utmost support for these exceptional individuals. In addition, Past Chairmen Aaron B. Perry, Alan Randolph, Michael Milberg, Gerald Schwartz, Ira Giller, Anthony ”Tony” Noboa, Bart S. Golberg, Leon A. Manne, and Lucia Dougherty, along with Past President and CEO of the Chamber, Bruce Singer, were all in attendance to further champion the organization they helped build.

It is a privilege to have such strong leaders not only within our community, but within the Chamber family. We have much to learn from them and I pledge Chamber support to help them – and you – further expand their/your businesses within Miami and beyond. Congratulations and well-deserved!

At your service,

Jason Loeb

Letter from the Chairman- January 11, 2012

I’ve called Miami Beach home since I was a kid, but we natives are rare. In my opinion, Miami’s diversity is what makes it the “Magic City”. Global business is the new norm, but we’ve always been an international player. That’s why I was so pleased to hear the latest report from the U.S. Travel Association highlighting recent victories in streamlining passenger visa, entry and screening processes.

This news represents the power of organization. Our very own Chamber can take pride and some ownership, as we, along with our sister chambers, have been lobbying passionately to make these changes happen. Starting this year, the State Department will step up its visa reform program, which will include reducing visa processing times in China, Brazil and India; monitoring demand from these countries and responding accordingly; accessing the benefits of waiving lengthy interviews for select parties reapplying for their visas; and pursuing technologies that will further help expedite the entire process.

The new funding and provisions also call for streamlining passenger processing at U.S. Ports of Entry. Additional Custom and Border Protection officers and staff model analysis will ensure that these ports are appropriately and efficiently manned; the transition to a biographic air exit system will more accurately verify and track foreign nationals; and a pilot program will hopefully soon lead to the elimination of duplicate screening for both passengers and baggage. Further travel recommendations aim to implement a Pre-Check risk-based screening program, provide airports the option to utilize privatized screeners, and reach the goal to keep checkpoint wait times to a 10-minute average.

This is a national feat, and a huge milestone for Miami. As a major business hub for South America, Brazil has and remains to be a crucial market for us. Yet, China and India represent a new wave of economic giants also steering the global business arena. It’s no secret that Miami is a desirable destination in which to conduct business. Why shouldn’t we make it easy for our international allies?

Jason Loeb, Chairman

Letter from the Chairman-December 29th, 2011

2011 was a momentous year for the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce. We successfully installed many new initiatives and experienced incredible growth in both membership and monies raised to support our visions. However, as fun as it is to reflect on past accomplishments, the New Year is about looking ahead. Now is the perfect time to craft your personal and professional plans that will take you and your business to an even greater level.

Once everything is in place internally, it’s time to start letting people know about your business externally. The power of connections are amazing – I attribute nearly all my new clients to relationship building. While many people understand the importance of networking, a majority don’t do it very well, equating it to event attendance and handing out business cards to as many people as possible. While reach is certainly important, I can’t stress enough that success is in the quality of these relationship. First, look at your network and determine if you are getting anything out of it. If not, you need to determine whether it is the network itself or if it’s a matter of you and your own involvement. Sometimes the relationship simply isn’t a fit – and that’s ok, just gently sever your ties and find an organization that you can identify with. If it’s the latter, remember that any good relationship is reciprocal. It’s about instilling goodwill on behalf of your clients and enjoying the benefits of their goodwill in return. People like doing business with others that they like and trust. But you can’t find and determine who these valuable contacts are by simply handing out your business card with a one-liner about what you do. Active involvement with an organization allows you to really get to know the people within. Getting involved is easy – find an aspect that engages you. The Miami Beach Chamber has 13 councils covering a range of business sectors and niches from tourism, to global business, to emerging leadership, to arts & culture and beyond. Every one of these sub-committees presents a perfect opportunity to not only connect with fellow members, but develop a relationship and a better understanding of their respective strengths and goals, thereby putting you in a stronger position to effectively help one another. This is the spirit of our Chamber.

On behalf of the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, we wish you a very happy, healthy and prosperous 2012. I believe; however, that each of these joys are magnified with a strong support system and I look forward to working together.

Jason Loeb

Chairman

 

 

Letter from the Chairman-December 14, 2011

When conducting business, Miami Beach certainly gives us a lot to work with. We have incredible diversity, booming tourism and great minds, all anchored by our famous sun, fun and sand. But now it’s time for the Chamber to get cultured. I’m excited to report that we have added an arts & culture committee to promote and enhance our artistic offerings even further.

This new committee is a natural and important expansion in positioning Miami Beach as a truly well-rounded destination. For decades, the world’s most influential artists have sought out the city to serve as the backdrop in which to pursue their projects. The very development of Miami Beach is rooted in art with its unique Art Deco skyline. Today, we’re coming off our tenth year of Art Basel Miami Beach; the New World Symphony moved into a breathtaking new home; and our museums, dance companies, music groups and individual artists are capturing international attention.

The economic forces of these arts programs are huge and every business can benefit in some way. The Arts & Culture Committee will not only seek out new opportunities to bring in additional artistic programs, people and initiatives, but also to connect companies to the movement. Leading the group is the ultimate trifecta: Brian Schriner, Dean of the College of Architecture + The Arts at Florida International University; Judy Holm, founder of Aspirations public relations and marketing firm and master in promoting the arts; and Alan Randolph, Senior Vice President of City National Bank, who has experience banking the film, fashion and entertainment industries. Each of these arts advocates have already contributed so much the sector – and their combined passion and extensive contact lists promise to be an even greater force in evolving our arts scene to an arts capital. I encourage my fellow Chamber members to join this budding committee in support of creating a beautiful and refined community of deep cultural and economic impact.

At your service,

Jason Loeb

Chairman