There was big news at the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s February luncheon: cardiovascular medical device manufacturer Cordis, which has its global headquarters in Business Park East in Miami Lakes, is hiring 300 employees.       “We’re really excited about the impact in the town of Miami Lakes,” said Samine Jernigan, operations-manufacturing vice president at Cordis. Town...

 Miami Lakes AutoMall and partner Fred Senra began the year by donating to organizations that serve the community. Senra is shown below with three representatives of those groups.

     The Graham Companies began the year by recognizing two executives in its Hospitality Division: David Healy and Danny Martinez.      David Healy was named president of Graham Hospitality, where he oversees 131 employees.       Healy joined The Graham Companies in 2003 as controller for Graham Hospitality.       Over two decades, his leadership, operational...

     The Miami Lakes Athletic Club made its annual donation to The Women’s Breast & Heart Initiative. Andrea Ivory, founder of the non-profit that is based in Miami Lakes, accepted the $500 check on Jan. 28 at the fitness center.  Club members donated to the cause in October and received information about breast cancer prevention and awareness bracelets. The partnership has existed for over 15 years, Miami...

    The Miami Lakes Food & Wine Festival was a draw once more this year, for ticket holders and those who wished they were.       Guests lined up 40 minutes early in the cool night air to get into the festival that featured 27 restaurants and food vendors and 26 vintners and beverage companies.       As the night progressed, residents in the nearby Windmill Gate community lined up...