Tag: Business
Shifting goals: the Brian Hernandez story
Brian Hernandez’ journey is marked by notable events and decisions that have shaped his path. His involvement in soccer began at a young age,...
Micro salons are the future of beauty (includes video story)
Micro salons have become a new way for aspiring entrepreneurs to open small businesses without having to take a big risk. They can balance...
Lauren Ochoa made Isabel’s Vegan Cuisine unlike any other restaurant
Lauren Ochoa took her after-school coping mechanism and made it into a pop-up restaurant called Isabel's Vegan Cuisine.
She was a Florida International University student...
Local college student thrives as small business owner
Nicole Vargas, 19, is a sophomore biology major at Miami Dade College. She is also the owner of what was meant to be a...
Voight by Valentina’s fashion business thrived during the pandemic
Valentina Voight, 23, couldn’t have picked a worse time to open her online women’s fashion business.
Voight by Valentina was scheduled to launch a bikini...
For better or worse, weddings have been transformed by the pandemic
When COVID hit South Florida, the wedding industry was massacred, said Melanie DeVito, the marketing director of the venue the Addison of Boca Raton.
“I...
Vinya’s wine pop-up and picks make everyone a sommelier (includes...
VINYA is a concept that was created by three friends, Nick Garcia, Allegra Angelo and Mauricio Garavno. They bring the best wines from all...
Laid off college students pivot to online businesses
In the wake of mass unemployment and in-home quarantine, some South Florida college students are increasingly looking to start their own businesses.
Daniela Cadena is...
The Latin Chamber’s partnership with Doral blossoms despite the pandemic
In August, influential Hispanic business group CAMACOL expanded its services in west Miami-Dade in a collaborative venture with the City of Doral. Four months...
You Alter banks on activewear rise
The timing for 29-year-old Miami resident Athule Alexandre to launch her new athletic apparel couldn’t have been better, even if people have had to...