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Miami Beach Native Swings for the Fences in Orlando
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rowing up in Miami Beach, Armando Gutierrez Jr. never knew his love for the all American pastime would bring him to the Beautiful City of Central Florida. But now, as a successful business man in Orlando, Gutierrez is adamantly pursuing the relocation of the Yankees’ High-A minor league baseball team from Tampa to Orlando. A daunting task for any man, it may come as more of a surprise that Gutierrez is only 28-years-old. In a press conference last week, Gutierrez, standing side-by-side with the New York Yankees and Orange County Mayor Rich Crotty, announced that they are in the initial stages of an agreement to construct a new minor league baseball stadium and a sportsthemed museum in Orlando. While Orange County has offered the young entrepreneur a piece of land on ARMANDO GUTIERREZ JR. which to build, Gutierrez ensures that funding for the stadium will be contributed through investors. According to Mayor Crotty, no tax money will be used to construct the stadium or move the team to Orlando. “I can tell you as the number one tourist destination in the world with the family
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Congressional Candidate Forum Held on Miami Beach
Candidate for U.S. Senate Kendrick Meek with questioners Alexa Hoffman, Alessia Pizzorni, Patrick Quinlan and Estefania Vasquez (left to right). ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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n September 14th the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce hosted a Congressional Candidates Forum featuring Kendrick Meek. The Forum was the first of this election season. This event was structured as an opportunity to include the youth of the Community to become involved and for the Chamber of Commerce to engage future leaders.
Aaron Tandy, the Chairman of the Chamber’s Advocacy Council and a shareholder with Gunster Yoakley & Stewart, fielded questions to the candidate from students representing Miami Country Day School and Miami Beach Senior High School, as well as questions posed by the Leadership of the Chamber and the audience. The student questions were centered on issues of –––––––––––––––––––––– See
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To Our Community L e t t e r f ro m t h e C h a i r m a n “Experience the Power of Membership.” The Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to connecting and promoting our members in many different mediums. From social networking to informational events to the Miami Beach News, we bring the best of our community together. Our members’ success is an important part of the economic well being and the quality of life for our residents. From politics to business development to community gatherings, the Miami Beach Chamber offers something for everyone. On September 14th, we hosted a political forum to learn more about our candidates for U.S. Senate. On September 21st, our Women’s Business Council met to advance business opportunities. Our September Real Estate luncheon continues to bring experts together to strategize on important issues facing both buyers and sellers. The morning Business Roundtable discussion provides a unique forum to share marketing ideas. We hope you will look forward to our October events including the installation of our new Chairman of the Board, Jason Loeb. Applying the same commitment to excellence that has helped him become one of South Florida’s most successful entrepreneurs, I have every confidence that the Chamber will continue to flourish under his leadership. Working together, Miami Beach will continue to grow and thrive. We look forward to sharing future editions of the Miami Beach News. Aaron Perry Chairman of the Board Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce