JetStream Federal Credit Union was one of the table sponsors for the Doral Business Council’s recent first ever Economic Forecast Luncheon. The event, hosted by the DBC’s Financial Services committee chaired by Mara Falero, vice president of Marketing for JetStream, was held at the Intercontinental Hotel in Doral. Keynote speaker was Dr. Tom Cunningham, vice president, senior economist and regional executive for the...
  The Health Academy at Miami Lakes Educational Center (MLEC) celebrated its 10th annual Diabetes and Health Screening at the school. Over 680 students were tested for signs of diabetes, blood pressure, height and weight, and body mass index. Students were also given a brief lifestyle assessment to determine if they are on the right path to a healthy lifestyle. MLEC’s Health Academy students, along with NOVA Southeastern...
  Barber's Ink, located in the Lake Katherine Shopping Center, opened it's doors in early December for the official grand opening of the newest barber shop in Miami Lakes. Owner George Betances sealed the day as one of his most memorable by proposing to his girlfriend moments before the ribbon was cut.  "It was a special day in my life. I proposed to my beautiful girlfriend Jessica before cutting the ribbon. I felt as if it was a...
  JetStream Federal Credit Union employees benefited two local charitable organizations during the holiday season. JetStream collected donations to benefit the disadvantaged children and youth of His House Children’s Home during the season. In their continuing efforts to help His House families, employees donated a variety of gift cards, toys, toiletries, clothing, baby items and food. Established in 1989, the organization...

Florida Memorial honors Com. Barbara Jordan

Community Wednesday, January 1, 2014

  Standing before a packed audience, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Barbara J. Jordan accepted an award from the Board of Trustees of Florida Memorial University (FMU). Jordan, who videotaped her contributions to the historically black university, was recently honored with the Community Leadership Award at the Bonaventure Hotel in Weston. “Florida Memorial University is one of the hidden jewels in District 1,” said Jordan....
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