DepositAccounts released the 2016 edition of its Top 200 Healthiest Credit Unions in America which once again included Miami Lakes’ own JetStream Federal Credit Union. This marks the the third consecutive year JetStream has been named, a feat only accomplished by 42 out of 6,603 federally insured credit unions.  DepositAccounts rates credit unions annually based on evaluations of the financial health which are graded...

Steve Williams, a 30-year construction management veteran, has been named Vice President of Construction, a newly-created position at The Graham Companies, the original developer of the Miami Lakes community.Williams will be responsible for overseeing all of the company’s new construction, both commercial and residential, including new residential development in Town Center and other projects in Miami Lakes Business Park West.Originally...

Entrepreneurs’ Organization South Florida (EO-SOFLO) has appointed Miami Lakes businessman Aaron Lee as its new president to lead the group that fosters entrepreneurship and economic development in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.EO-SOFLO is one of the world’s largest EO chapters with about 180 members who run businesses that account for more than $1 billion in yearly revenues and 30,000 jobs in this region. Worldwide,...

Maria Mendez and her brother Pablo Mendez are the owners of the newest clothing boutique on Main Street, Rush. The store held its grand opening on May 31 at 6709 Main Street, and the opening was a double victory for the owners as it wasn’t only a grand opening of the store but the first location in the United States. The Mendez’s originally hail from Venezuela where they own four Rush boutiques having started their family...

Beginning June 13 and running through August 14, the Summer Youth Employment Program through Career Source South Florida is offering students between the ages of 14-17 the opportunity to gain valuable work experience, employment skills and career advice.Through this initiative, eligible youth residing in Miami-Dade County will earn $9 per hour for 140 hours to include 20 hours of Work Readiness Skills Training. Registration can be completed...