Certified business coach Charles Woods will be the guest speaker for the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce monthly membership meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, September 14, inside the Grand Ballroom at Don Shula’s Hotel on Main Street.The event starts at 11:30 a.m. with networking followed by lunch at 12 noon.Woods is a business consultant with a wealth of business management experience in aviation, manufacturing, supply chain and...

The Dade County Bar Association recently honored Miami-Dade College President Dr. Eduardo J. Padron at its 100-year celebration gala for his contributions to enriching the Miami community and the catalyst for shaping the institution among the best in the United States.The event was held on Saturday, June 4, at the JW Marriott in Brickell, where other dignitaries were recognized on the same night.The Association also honored Richard Fain,...

Longtime resident Daniel Borges owns and operates his business as an independent Certified Public Accountant (CPA) within Miami Lakes. The decision to open a corporate office in the Lakes area came easily, as Borges has lived in the area since he was 13. It was that same year when he met his now-wife, Miami Lakes Educational Center teacher Neyda Borges, at a bus stop in the 8th grade. He attended Barbara Goleman Senior High School while...

The Graham Companies joined in the celebration on August 17 of the officials dedication of a Habitat for Humanity home in which was sponsored by the Miami Lakes firm.New homeowner Mary Durham and her family were present for the happy event. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami transforms lives and communities by providing low-income families with affordable home ownership opportunities.As part of The Graham Companies’ financial...

Ford Motor Company Fund and the South Florida Ford Dealers are bringing the Ford Driving Dreams initiative to kindergarten and elementary school students for Miami-Dade County Public Schools. In collaboration with First Book, Ford is donating 10,000 new books, and recently celebrated with a reading party for 100 kids at the BB&T Center. Ford Dealers, First Book representatives, Florida Panthers alum Randy Moller and Lucy Lopez,...