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| Will and Mac Osborne Shine While Responding To the Needs of the Community During COVID-19 |
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The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) recognizes Will and Mac Osborne, Founders of Meals For Heroes Miami as they Shine Bright in our community. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Will and Mac Osborne founded Meals for Heroes Miami, a not-for-profit, donation-based organization created to address two complementary objectives: feed the stressed and exhausted first responders risking their lives daily and provide revenue and protect jobs at restaurants throughout Miami-Dade County. Later partnering with the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau through its Miami Eats program, Meals for Heroes Miami has provided thousands of meals to hospital emergency rooms and ICUs, EMS and first responder teams, and COVID-19 mobile testing centers with fresh meals cooked and prepared by local Miami restaurants and caterers. Donations can be made at MealsforHeroesMiami. Congratulations to Will and Mac Osborne for being a shining example of Miami’s best in the community! If you know someone who is “shining bright”, then you may nominate them at media@gmcvb.com. To learn more about the Miami Shines campaign, the official tourism recovery program for Miami and Beaches, click here.
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| GMCVB Achieves Reaccreditation with Distinction from Destination International (DI) |
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| After a year-long process, the GMCVB was reaccredited with distinction by Destination International (DI) through its prestigious Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP). DMAP evaluates Destination Management Organizations (DMOs) on a variety of standards including governance, finance, management, human resources, technology, visitor services, group services, sales, communications, membership, brand management, destination development, research/market intelligence, innovation and stakeholder relationships. Of more than 6,000 DI members and partners from nearly 600 destinations worldwide, fewer than 250 meet the rigorous criteria for accreditation, and less than 30 are recognized with distinction, illustrating an organization’s even greater standards of excellence and commitment to industry stewardship. |
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| CareerSource South Florida (CSSF) announces the COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Fund |
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| CareerSource South Florida created the Covid-19 Layoff Aversion Fund designed to provide support to small businesses and/or community-based organizations (CBOs) within Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties, facing financial impacts and potential layoffs due to COVID-19. The fund will provide grants to small businesses and/or CBOs experiencing economic distress. The funds will be provided as a reimbursable grant to small businesses and/or CBOs experiencing economic distress. The goals of the fund are to prevent potential layoffs or minimize the duration of unemployment resulting from layoffs due COVID-19. Eligible businesses and/or CBOs may receive up to $10,000.00 in COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Fund grant funds. Apply HERE. |
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| Florida Legislation Passes Historic Virginia Key Beach Park Day |
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| Celebrating the 75th anniversary of Historic Virginia Key Beach Park as a community space and historic landmark, the Florida House of Representatives and Senate recently passed a resolution proclaiming Saturday, August 1, and each August 1st thereafter as, “Historic Virginia Key Beach Park Day.” Once designated a “Colored Only Beach” when it officially opened in 1945, the old Virginia Key Beach Park is the preeminent gathering place for all marginalized communities and social classes who live and visit the beach park. Though once a recreational space where the Black community at-large was allowed to gather, commune and create the conditions for solidarity necessary for a civil rights movement to flourish, the park continues to forge a sense of community through compassionate negotiation, experiential activations and creative communication between black and non-African American societies. For more information on Historic Virginia Key Beach Park call 305-960-4600 or visit VirginiaKeyBeachPark. |
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| Virtual “Conversations at MOCA” to Feature Award-Winning Journalists Carl Juste and Leonard Pitts, Jr. |
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| Reaffirming its commitment to make contemporary art accessible, the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami (MOCA) is pleased to feature two Miami Herald Pulitzer Prize winners – photojournalist Carl Juste and columnist Leonard Pitts, Jr. – as part of its free, virtual “Conversations at MOCA” series on July 8 at 7 p.m. The two will be discussing “I am a Man,” Juste’s newly installed public artwork on the MOCA Plaza. The panel will be free and open to the public via the Zoom video conferencing platform. To reserve a spot, please click here. |
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| Coffee & Conversation: GMCVB Partnership & Business Development |
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| Join the Partnership Team for ideas to enhance your partner benefits and visibility using the GMCVB marketing toolbox. Wednesday, July 8, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. All partners are invited to participate. Speakers include: Madeleine Paredes - Senior Associate Vice President, Business Development; Ali Bibeau - Senior Director, Partnership, Development & Events; Elizabeth Mackinlay - Senior Manager, Corporate Partnerships; Silvia Colucci - Account Manager, Partnership Development; Sebastian Mirandes - Account Manager, Partnership Development. Q&A Session to follow, click here to register. |
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| Museum of Graffiti Presents: AMERICAN HISTORY | A Large -Scale Mural Educating that BLM |
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| In tribute to the Black Lives Movement, The Museum of Graffiti is creating a large-scale mural on the walls of two buildings at NW 25th Street and 3rd Avenue, titled AMERICAN HISTORY. Focusing on the Black experience in US history starting in the early 1800s through current day, the mural tackles the subjects of police brutality, racial injustice, and resistance. Curated by Museum of Graffiti co-founder, Alan Ket, the mural will integrate a dozen QR codes that will enrich and educate the viewers experience with an audio recording of Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have A Dream” speech, music from Public Enemy, a Black Panther rally and more. To reserve tickets, visit the Museum of Graffiti. |
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| Animal Mask-uerade at Jungle Island, July 4th Weekend |
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| Jungle Island is welcoming all guests to celebrate our nations birthday through July 5. We understand that this July 4th brings many changes; however, Jungle Island is committed to providing a safe and fun experience to guests, employees and all animals! One of the stadiums has been converted to a grandstand and reduced capacity to allow for maximum social distancing. To cool off during the hottest part of the day, take advantage of the kids’ cool zone and participate in fun activities provided by the educations team. Open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reservations recommended. |
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| Brighten a Child's Smile this Summer by Helping Virginia Key Beach Park Trust (VKBPT) |
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| COVID-19 has impacted us all! However, the disadvantaged have had their existing challenges escalate due to limited resources and higher stress levels. Underprivileged children often are forgotten in complicated circumstances like we are currently facing. Please help us show them that we care, and they are not forgotten. Join VKBPT in providing fun-filled backpacks with summer essentials and fun items. The process is simple - you make a donation or purchase items to fill a backpack, drop items off at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park, and we pack items in a backpack. We encourage you to include a personal note. Cash donations help us also to provide groceries for their family. Backpack item drop off days and times are Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Contact VKBPT at sforeman@miamigov.com to let us know you are coming. |
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| The GMCVB wishes a happy birthday to our friends and family... |
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About the Publisher |
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| William D. Talbert III, CDME |
| President and CEO, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau |
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| @BillTalbert @GreaterMiamiCVB |
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