Stories written by Bari Auerbach

Sunny Isles Beach hosts Bill Talbert, CEO Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau

Sunny Isles Beach hosts Bill Talbert, CEO Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau

The City of Sunny Isles Beach recently hosted an Aventura Marketing Council (AMC) Breakfast Meeting highlighting a “progress, prosperity and luxury on the rise” report presented by Mayor Norman S. Edelcup. Good news about record-setting tourism trends in Miami-Dade was also shared by guest speaker Bill Talbert, President and CEO of the Greater Miami Convention [...]

Miami Dolphins ‘Training Camp Conversation’ hosted by Soprema and ASI

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  Aventura Marketing Councilmembers recently huddled for a Miami Dolphins “training camp conversation” featuring Dolphins Strength and Conditioning Coach Darren Krein and NFL alumni Marq Cerqua to tackle topics involving how players are being trained for NFL success. Soprema, a roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, teamed up with America Service Industries (ASI), providing professional janitorial and [...]

International entertainer Ethan Bortnick star student of Hochberg Preparatory School

International entertainer Ethan Bortnick star student of Hochberg Preparatory School

  It was music to the ears of Aventura Marketing Council business and community leaders when they learned the AMC’s March general membership luncheon was going to feature the amazingly talented 12-year-old entertainer extraordinaire Ethan Bortnick. Beyond being an international pianist, composer, singer, humanitarian and star of the feature film Anything is Possible, Bortnick is [...]

Gloria and Herb Barker master the art of ‘giving back’

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When Herb Barker and his wife of over 64 years, Gloria, aren’t at their famed Barker Animation Art Gallery in Hallandale Beach sharing their unbridled enthusiasm for art appreciation with the community, they’re busy channeling an unwavering commitment to philanthropy into a masterpiece legacy exemplifying the fine art of ‘giving back’. One of Gloria Barker’s [...]

Billy Joel: The ‘Pay It Forward’ Aventura City Commissioner

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Aventura City Commissioner Billy Joel and his wife Sandra were recently honored to receive the inaugural Aventura Marketing Council “Pay It Forward” award for their lifetime of dedication to helping others when talented young performers sang at the AT&T Young Stars Showcase presented by Northwestern Mutual/Laser Financial Group. “Singing the praises” of the Joels, community [...]

SensiCARE of South Florida ‘always there’ to lend a helping hand

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If there ever comes a time when you or a loved one is in need of a helping hand, SensiCARE of South Florida can be there to help make life easier, either at home or in a health-care setting. Any time, day or night, highly qualified, certified nursing assistants or registered nurses are available to [...]

‘NOT business as usual in North Miami Beach’ hosted by Cornerstone Group’s Waterford at Aventura

‘NOT business as usual in North Miami Beach’ hosted by Cornerstone Group’s Waterford at Aventura

The Aventura Marketing Council’s February breakfast meeting showcased Waterford at Aventura Apartment Homes, the Cornerstone Group’s newest community that will be a perfect place to call home – and exciting new business opportunities in the city of North Miami Beach, where progressive revitalization initiatives are being spearheaded by Mayor George Vallejo and members of the [...]

Judges’ meeting hosted by Association Law Group and Hotwire Communications/ Hotwire Business Solutions

Judges’ meeting hosted by Association Law Group and Hotwire Communications/ Hotwire Business Solutions

Justice for all interested in “building business” prevailed at a recent Aventura Marketing Council breakfast meeting co-hosted by Association Law Group and Hotwire Communications/Hotwire Business Solutions. The event featured County Court judges from the North Dade Justice Center including Associate Administrative Judge Linda Singer Stein, Judge Myriam Lehr, Judge Carlos Guzman, Judge Charles Johnson and [...]

Celebrate ‘New Year – New You’ with Galitz Plastic Surgery

If you’ve made a New Year’s resolution to “look and feel marvelous,” Dr. Richard Galitz of Galitz Plastic Surgery can help ensure you keep it - not only for 2013, but for many more vibrant and youthful looking years to come. Now based at the opulent Harbour Centre building in Aventura (18851 NE 29th Avenue, [...]

Gain ‘financial certainty’ with Melnick, Lilienfeld & Castonguay, CPAs

In uncertain times, consulting with trusted experts who can provide strategic tax and business planning advice is especially important. Melnick, Lilienfeld & Castonguay, CPAs specializes in taking a collaborative approach to helping clients attain financial security in an ever-changing environment. “We recognize that there is no ‘one-sizefits- all’ strategy to guarantee success,” explains firm co-founder [...]

Genesis Media and DS Xpress host ‘Unlocking Potential of Emerging Technology’

Americans now spend nearly as much time using the Internet as they do watching TV. The Aventura Marketing Council’s first Chairman’s Roundtable luncheon of 2013 focused on the emergence of startup technology companies as powerful economic forces and how local businesses can best harness innovation for their benefit. The meeting was hosted by two “technologically [...]

Crossroads Investigations: Proving ‘Knowledge is Power’ with Due Diligence

Crossroads Investigations: Proving ‘Knowledge is Power’ with Due Diligence

If you’re about to embark on a new business venture or you’re involved in litigation, what you do know can’t hurt you! Proving knowledge is power, Crossroads Investigations can help you find out everything and anything about a subject or business through an extensive Due Diligence process - before a transaction is completed. “This can [...]

‘Military Recognition Day’ features Judge Greg Holder, Florida ESGR

‘Military Recognition Day’ features Judge Greg Holder, Florida ESGR

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve works tirelessly to make sure our returning heroes have the ability to earn a living – giving them their livelihoods and lives back after they’ve defended ours.” The Aventura Marketing Council’s November breakfast meeting hosted by Memorial Regional Hospital South, Florida International University’s Biscayne Bay Campus, Kovens Conference [...]

Salute to Emergency Medical Services hosted by Aventura Hospital and Medical Center

Salute to Emergency Medical Services hosted by Aventura Hospital and Medical Center

Today we are honoring and recognizing men and women out there saving our lives on a daily basis,” began Heather J. Rohan, former CEO at Aventura Hospital and Medical Center as she expressed appreciation to Emergency Medical Services during the hospital-sponsored October Breakfast Meeting for the Aventura Marketing Council. The event honored teams from the [...]