AI has, to put it mildly, been in the news lately. But for small business owners, it’s not just an existential global issue – it and other new technologies are also something that can affect their business in various practical ways every day. The annual Miami Lakes Business Bootcamp presented by the Economic Development Committee focused on harnessing technology for small business owners. Attendees heard from four local...

If you’ve got views on the best place in Miami Lakes to eat dinner, work out, get or just about anything else, the time to make your feelings known draws near. October 2 is the final day of voting in the 10th Annual Best of Miami Lakes Awards. Winners will be announced on the Town of Miami Lakes website on October 5. They will also be featured in the next issue of The Miami Laker. The town’s Economic Development Committee...

To prepare them for a world after graduation, colleges must teach students about the constantly changing technologies that will be part of their world – as well as older skills like professional person-to-person communication. That was the assessment of Miami Dade College - Hialeah Campus President Georgette Perez and Southeastern College Campus President Marcela Munera. The pair spoke about the role higher education plays in...

Never had Persian food? Unsure on where to even start on the menu? Christian Owens has a suggestion. Come in once and give it a try. “Once they try it,” he said, “they’re hooked.” Christian and other staffers look out for newbies perusing the menu screens near the counter. Someone inevitably comes out to help and make a few suggestions. Joojeh - marinaded chicken - comes as a large plate, small plate...

JetStream Federal Credit Union has been recognized for its smart use of push notifications. The Miami Lakes-based financial institution won the 2026 Nudgie Award for Most Impactful Data-Triggered Nudge for its use of data-driven member engagement through the Larky nudge platform. Larky is a financial platform that banks and credit unions use to send push notifications to customers. It hosts the awards to recognize clients who use its...