Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce

Happy Independence Day! Today, we celebrate our nation's freedom and honor those who have fought for it. Enjoy the fireworks, family, and festivities. May this day be filled with pride, joy, and unity. God bless America! #IndependenceDay #4thOfJuly #FourthOfJuly #CelebrateFreedom

Join us at the SPORTBIZ Miami, a 3-day International Congress featuring various activities including a networking cocktail, content with conferences, panels, commercial area and field visits with specialized workshops, with the presence of local and national entities linked to sports, along with the main companies and sports properties in the region, totaling +700 accredited attendees. SPORTBIZ is the meeting point for the sports business sector, with a distinctive stamp of genuine and qualified networking, bringing like-minded professionals together in a casual and inspiring atmosphere. Use this promo code to receive a 20% discount for event registration: MCHAMBERC20 Register here: https://hubs.la/Q02F7Jmh0 Agenda DAY 1: Welcome cocktail Bayshore Club, Networking. Visit to The Messi Experience. DAY 2: Full content day at FIU, panels, conferences, networking. DAY 3: Field visit, workshop, to LoanDepot Park, Miami Marlins. Good Morning Sports

🌟 Attention all Miami-Dade non-profits! 🌟 We're thrilled to announce the NOVO Awards, celebrating outstanding non-profit organizations that embody innovation and excellence in Miami-Dade County. Whether your revenue is under $2 million or $2 million and above, or if you have an exceptional board leader steering your mission, we want to hear from you! This is your chance to showcase the impactful work you're doing and inspire others with your best practices. Don't hesitate—submit your application today and be part of this prestigious recognition. Click here: https://hubs.la/Q02CTqr_0 to apply and let's shine a spotlight on your achievements! #NOVOAwards #MiamiNonprofits #InnovationExcellence

Join us for an exciting evening at our next Chamber Connections Happy Hour on July 17, 2024, starting at 5:30 PM at the Pullman Miami Airport! This is your chance to network with industry leaders and professionals from various fields, build valuable relationships, and expand your knowledge. Discover new opportunities, potential collaborations, and partnerships that can boost your career. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with delicious drinks and appetizers, making it the perfect setting for meaningful conversations. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to grow your network and have a great time. Register now here: https://hubs.ly/Q02CTl6-0 See you there!

The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce invites you to join us at our 2024 "Sand in My Shoes" Award Gala honoring philanthropists Trish and Dan Bell. The Sand in My Shoes Award is considered among this community’s most prestigious accolades and was established in 1981, based on an editorial delivered by Ralph Renick, the late WTVJ vice president, and news director. The award is presented to outstanding community leaders who have significantly contributed to the region, demonstrating a deep love and commitment to Miami as the best place to live, work and play. Register Now here: https://hubs.la/Q02CSTdn0 #SandInMyShoes2024

We had an amazing time at our recent Chamber Connections Happy Hour, hosted at the EB Hotel Miami. It was a fantastic evening filled with engaging discussions, new connections, and a lively atmosphere. Attendees had the opportunity to mingle with industry leaders, expand their professional networks, and enjoy delicious drinks and appetizers. Thank you to everyone who made the event a success! Don’t miss out on our next Chamber Connections Happy Hour at the Pullman Miami Airport on July 17. This event promises to be another great opportunity to build valuable connections and grow your business. Mark your calendars and join us for an evening of networking and fun! Register Now: https://hubs.la/Q02CSQtV0 For membership and sponsorship inquiries, please email our Membership Sales Director, Nelly Hocke at nhocke@miamichamber.com. We look forward to seeing you there! #NetworkingEvent #MiamiBusiness #ChamberConnections

On Day 6 of our 2024 Americas Linkage Mission to Colombia, we experienced innovation and industry excellence firsthand. Our delegation visited Finotex S.A., a global leader in label making with clients like Walmart , Calvin Klein , and Adidas. President Fabian Duquesne guided us through their impressive operations and beautiful showroom, showcasing their craftsmanship and dedication. Another highlight was our visit to Tecnoglass Inc the largest employer in Barranquilla and the second-largest glass maker in South America. Tecnoglass has provided windows for 40% of the buildings in downtown Miami over the last five years. Alejandro Escolar welcomed our delegation and gave us a personal hardhat tour of their cutting-edge factory. Tecnoglass has revolutionized glass production with a streamlined, automated assembly line, making the process highly efficient and innovative. Watching the aluminum rod get extruded to form different frames was a fascinating experience, akin to pushing playdough through a mold. Barranquilla has been a fantastic host, highlighting its vibrant business landscape and warm hospitality. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue our mission to build connections across the Americas. #AmericasLinkageMission #Innovation #GlobalConnections #Finotex #Tecnoglass #Colombia2024 #BusinessLeadership

There’s so much going on in this port city of 1.5M people that is also going through major change as #nearshoring continues to grow. #AmericasLinkageMission24 first day in #Barranquilla continued with our group splitting in two. Group A visited Clinica Sala Azul. Above an upscale eyeglasses store at a major mall, this ophthalmological clinic sees hundreds of patients each day, 7 days a week. It is one of 12 such ophthalmological clinics throughout Colombia started by an entrepreneurial doctor, Luis Escaf Jaraba. One of their 4 major pillars is research and development which has led the clinic to innovate ophthalmological training using high tech training techniques. Training face and eyes are connected to an AI which corrects errors in real time and grades each student’s proficiency. Not until proper proficiency is achieved can an intern pass and move on to other techniques. The clinic also operates one of the largest tissue banks used for ophthalmological procedures, especially corneas. #AmericasLinkage24 #Barranquilla #Ophthalmology #Innovation #HealthcareRevolution 🇨🇴👁️✨

Flying from #Medellin to #Barranquilla, the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce spent a few hours with Sebastián Arteta, head of sales at La Cayena Free Trade Zone, the #1 near-shoring FTZ in Colombia. At the FTZ, we spoke with @David Gasull, director of STEPUP Scaffold a US aluminum scaffolding company with a presence in the US and China, which decided to establish a manufacturing facility in Colombia after extensive research. He shared great insights, emphasizing that near-shoring isn't just about geographical nearness. You must consider costs like skilled labor availability around shipping, warehousing, and manufacturing locations. Sometimes, workforce availability and intranational logistics can lead to unexpected high costs that may negate any savings. #AmericasLinkage24 #NearShoring #Colombia #Manufacturing #GlobalTrade

On Day 3 of our Americas Linkage Mission to Colombia, we had the pleasure of meeting with Proantioquia! This is a volunteer-led organization spearheaded by some of #Medellin’s top corporate, educational, and NGO professionals. The organization helps to increase educational, cultural, business, economic, and governmental capacities throughout the region. Its broad base of support across a multitude of sectors has helped focus a coordinated plan of action for the development of the community over time. This buy in and willingness to work together has been one of the key ingredients in the remaking of Medellin from #drugcapital to #techcapital in the mere span of 15-20 years.