Thoughts from our Chair

BRIAN BARAKAT

CHAIR OF THE BOARD PARTNER | BARAKAT + BOSSA, P.A. BARAKAT@B2B.LEGAL

No more pencils, no more books, no more boss’ dirty looks.

One way or another, masks and all, summer is here, so let’s have a ball!

I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to throw the kids in the car and head over to The Biltmore Hotel for a relaxing poolside staycation. Then we’ll hop on our bicycles and take a dip in the turquoise waters of the aquifer-fed Venetian Pool. Perhaps we'll go kite surfing at Matheson Hammock Park, or just relax and enjoy the lush tropical paradise found right outside our doors.

I hope you all made it out to our Summer Lovin’ Soirée at the Shops at Merrick Park. Our retailers and restaurateurs opened their doors providing quite the welcome for us as we walked, live, in person, and together for this quaint summer stroll.

This summer also marks the return of our in-person events and with it, perhaps if you’re vaccinated, a hug. We are kicking-off our cautious return to normalcy with our signature networking event Good Morning Coral Gables breakfast on July 15th, followed by our Chamber’s 2021 Annual Conference on August 19th and 20th.

After the last 18 months, it’s great to be RE-UNITED... and it feels so good!

Can’t wait to see you all.

CHAIR OF THE BOARD PARTNER | BARAKAT + BOSSA, P.A. BARAKAT@B2B.LEGAL