Over 50 local businesses attended the Open for Business-Small Business Workshop presented by Miami-Dade County Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr. in partnership with The Beacon Council on February 25 at Miami Lakes Government Center. Designed to bring resources to the local business community, the workshop focused on building a business plan, marketing, resources and funding opportunities. Members from business assistance organizations...

  Tips to stay healthy on the high seas! Spring break is almost here! Many families take advantage of the break from school for a well-deserved family vacation. A popular choice is going on a cruise. Living in the cruise capital of the world makes it easy to book a voyage, jump on a ship, and hit the open waters. Before boarding, there are some precautions you should take to make sure you don’t get sick on the high seas. Over the...

  The United States Naval Academy (USNA) is a strong proponent of  boosting comprehension and interest in the academic subjects of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, collectively known as STEM, with the hopes that students will be more inclined to attend college and pursue a STEM major. USNA recently extended the opportunity to four high schools in Miami-Dade County to select high-achieving students to attend the...

  JetStream Federal Credit Union announced that Vanessa Ortega, CDFI program manager, has earned the designation of Community Development Certified Financial Counselor. This designation is certified by the National Cooperative Business Association through its Community Development Initiative. It is an essential tool for organizations serving moderate and low income populations, and an effective way for financial institutions to better...

  Miami Lakes Educational Center junior, Carlos Garcia, was recently named a Sunshine State Scholar, a top STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) honor by the State of Florida. Garcia also attended the STEM-centered Technology Student Association State Competition in late February.  "Being recognized as a Sunshine State Scholar is an extremely gratifying and humbling experience, especially from one of the largest...