Maribel Feliciano, AICP and Assistant Director of the Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development, demystifies the process of certification for small businesses as well as minority-owned businesses - and their benefits. She also details new 2023 job creation programs and access to capital that can benefit small businesses and the best places for Puerto Rican food in Broward County. Hosted by Dan Perez, Creative Director of Dan Perez Films.https://www.gflalliance.org
Broward County President and Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance Chairman Gregory Haile, sits down for a one-on-one conversation with Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President & CEO Raphael Bostic to discuss the Fed's outlook on economic mobility, housing, employment and inflation.Recorded live at the Grateful Palate in Fort Lauderdale.https://www.gflalliance.org
2023 World Class Faculty Award winner Arvind Agarwal, discusses the cutting-edge technology going on at Florida International University's College of Engineering and Computing, and the current state of technology in South Florida.Hosted by Dan Perez, Creative Director of Dan Perez Films.https://www.gflalliance.org
On December, 9, 2022 at the annual Tech Hub South Florida TECHpalooza event, Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance Senior VP of Business Development David Coddington hosted a keynote conversation with Rony Abovitz, founder of Mako Surgical and Magic Leap.https://www.gflalliance.org
Valerie Vitale, Executive Director of Trustbridge Hospice Foundation in Broward, sheds light on hospice care and the type of people that choose it as a career. Moreover, she talks about her new role as the incoming Chair of the Alliance's Entrepreneur Council and the power of connections.Hosted by Dan Perez, Creative Director of Dan Perez Films.https://www.gflalliance.org
The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance presents The Leadership Speaker Series. This episode features Miami Marlins GM Kim Ng, MLB's first female GM, hosted by Marc Cannon, Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Experience Officer for AutoNation.https://www.gflalliance.org
Douglas Cumming, DeSantis Distinguished Professor of Finance and Entrepreneurship at Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business, was the recipient of the 2022 “World Class Faculty Award” by the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance Education Award Committee.His research on equity crowdfunding was the first of its kind in the world and his research on board gender diversity and securities fraud was one of the main papers cited as influencing NASDAQ’s 2021 board diversity rule.Get to know this year's winner in this episode hosted by by Dan Perez, Creative Director of Dan Perez Films.https://www.gflalliance.org
Recorded live at the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, Mid-Year MeetingSeminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, FLFriday, May 20, 2022https://www.gflalliance.org
In today’s world, investors, consumers and business are racing into the world of crypto currency and digital assets. Join us for a panel discussion on steering through the complications of a free market and international monetary regulations.https://www.gflalliance.org
A candid discussion with Mark Gale, CEO/Director of Aviation at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Gale breaks down the dynamics of airport operations, talks about the upcoming improvements (the "Master Plan"), surviving the Coronavirus pandemic as well as the airport's economic impact on the community. Hosted by Dan Perez, Creative Director of Dan Perez Films.https://www.gflalliance.org
Imran Siddiqui, Associate Vice President, BC Eduventures & BCEx, Broward College, discusses Broward College's unique BCEx entrepreneurship program. BCEx helps BC students, faculty and staff turn their ideas into reality. The program features an Accelerator, Innovation Hub and even offers a venture fund. Siddiqui, a native South Floridian and an attorney by trade, opens up about his inspiration in leading the program and his goal of making entrepreneurship accessible to all.Hosted by Dan Perez, Creative Director of Dan Perez Films.https://www.gflalliance.org
A candid discussion with Rufus James, Director of the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport and the 2021 Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance Leadership Award Winner in the Governor Council. In this episode, Rufus outlines the economic impact of the "other" major airport in Fort Lauderdale. He also talks about his humble upbringing in the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia and his remarkable journey to becoming Director of FXE.Hosted by Dan Perez, Creative Director of Dan Perez Films.https://www.gflalliance.org
"The Greater Fort Lauderdale Tech Movement: Trends, Challenges, Opportunities, Strategies" was held at the Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation on November 29, 2021. The featured panelists were David Coddington, SVP Business Development for the GFLAlliance, John Machado, Chief Technology Officer, UKG, and Christa Petros, Vice President of Product Development, Sirius XM. The discussion was moderated by John Wensveen, Chief Innovation Officer, NSU.https://www.gflalliance.org
Dr. George L. Hanbury II is the sixth president of Nova Southeastern University, the largest, not-for-profit, private university in Florida. Hanbury, who grew up in Norfolk, Virginia, was not only the first in his family to finish college but high school as well. His desire to be a lawyer was altered by a few famous words from President John F. Kennedy, redirecting him into a career in public service. Learn more about one of South Florida's most respected leaders in this candid interview hosted by Dan Perez, Creative Director of Dan Perez Films...https://www.gflalliance.org
The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance presents The Leadership Speaker Series. This episode features Keith Koenig, CEO of City Furniture, hosted by Keith's son Andrew Koenig, President of City Furniture.www.gflalliance.org/speakerseries
The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance presents The Leadership Speaker Series. This episode features Robyn Motley, Senior VP of Revenue of AARP, with host Alex Villoch, CEO, Baptist Health Foundation.www.gflalliance.org/speakerseries
The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance presents The Leadership Speaker Series. This episode features Ted Christie, CEO of Spirit Airlines, with host Mark Gale, CEO/Director of Aviation, FLL.www.gflalliance.org/speakerseries
The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance presents The Leadership Speaker Series. This episode features Jordan Zimmerman, Founder & Chairman of Zimmerman Advertising, with host Marc Cannon, Chief Customer Experience Officer, AutoNation.www.gflalliance.org/speakerseries
The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance presents The Leadership Speaker Series. This episode features Peggy Johnson, CEO of Magic Leap, with host Penny Shaffer, Market President, South Florida, Florida Blue.www.gflalliance.org/speakerseries
The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance presents The Leadership Speaker Series. This episode features Mark Vitner, Managing Director and Senior Economist, Wells Fargo, with host Andrew Rosen, CEO of Kaplan, Inc.www.gflalliance.org/speakerseries