Most business teams are already using AI. They are pasting things into ChatGPT, experimenting with Copilot, figuring it out on their own. The problem is not effort. The problem is that without proper guidance, teams miss the most powerful capabilities, create real compliance risks they do not know about, and never build the habits that actually save time. VirtuWorks is offering Miami Beach Chamber members the fastest way to fix all of that, completely free....Read More

In observation of Pollinator Week, Deering Estate is honoring the Swallowtail Butterfly, recently recognized as Pollinator of the Year. These pollinators rely heavily on native plants to thrive, making local conservation efforts critical to their survival. “During Pollinator Week, we celebrate the incredible diversity of pollinators. From butterflies and bees to birds and bats that keep our habitats thriving,” said Ana Rojas, Conservation and Research Specialist at Deering Estate. “By symbolically adopting a native pollinator, you directly contribute to increasing our native biodiversity and renovating our nursery....Read More

Supporting small businesses isn’t a side project for the Beacon Council Foundation, it’s our everyday work. Since October 2020, we’ve sat down one-on-one with 772 local companies, focusing on real conversations rather than one-size-fits-all programs or one-off events. Most of those conversations are with small and micro-businesses. In fact, 88% of the companies we’ve worked with are small businesses, and nearly two-thirds have fewer than 10 employees. These are family businesses, first-time founders, and local operators trying to make payroll, grow carefully, and stay rooted in Miami-Dade....Read More

For many South Florida seniors, hunger is not a temporary hardship but rather a daily reality. It is the grandmother skipping meals so she can afford her medication. The widower living alone who stretches a week’s worth of groceries into two. The senior choosing between paying bills, keeping a roof overhead or buying healthy food. These are not isolated stories. They are the reality facing thousands of older adults throughout our community....Read More