Many years ago, Sonia Ferrera, the owner and founder of Southeast Computer Solutions, started decorating her office for Halloween since it coincided with her birthday. The occasion called for decorations, a ghoulish lunch and costume party with the office turned into a haunted house. Seeing the impact the decor had on her employees, Ferrera decided to decorate the offices for Thanksgiving with a pumpkin patch complete with crows, scarecrows...

Mayor Manny Cid and councilmembers welcomed Q-Q Research Consultants, located at 8060 N.W. 155 Street, Suite 202, on Friday, November 17. Q-Q Research Consultants is a woman-owned small business staffed with professionals with over 15 years of experience in management and planning, program evaluation, program monitoring, publication development, data collection, data analysis and reporting. The firm offers professional management services to...

In November, R&L Schuck, CPAs celebrated its third anniversary of opening its Miami Lakes office and its expansion of services to a wider range of clients. “Our mission is to provide professional accounting and finance services with excellence and care, understanding the clients concerns and establishing bonds of trust and respect that will endure. Three years is a small milestone and we look forward to many more,” said Rafael...

The Holiday Makeover event at the Spa at Shula’s, 15150 Bull Run Road in Miami Lakes, is scheduled to take place on Thursday, December 14, from 5 to 8 p.m. To RSVP, call 305-820-8146. Mini facials with Eminence Organic Skin Care products, hairstyling with Aveda products, and makeup with Jane Iredale products will be offered. The first 50 customers will receive a free Spa Swag Bag. A portion of all purchases will be donated to help...

Lumina Massage, a Miami Lakes business located at 5791-B N.W. 151 Street, is owned by massage therapist Michelle Orchid Rodriguez who is as passionate for her community as she is about preventative care. Rodriguez’s passions are colliding in her new health and wellness lecture series which strives to bring together speakers on various topics on health to educate and help visitors find camaraderie with like-minded people. The kick-off...