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The Miami-Dade Expressway Authority Free Workshops for Minority Business Owners

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The Miami-Dade Expressway Authority Hosts Free Workshop for Business Owners

MIAMI, Fla., April 23, 2012 – The Miami-Dade Expressway Authority (MDX) will host its 9th Annual Small, Local & Minority Business Enterprise Workshop Thursday, May 17, from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Miami Airport Convention Center. The value-packed agenda teaches local businesses how to develop and market themselves to governments and corporations. This year’s theme – “More than Roadways” – highlights MDX’s continued commitment to the local economy and will feature keynote speaker, Julia E. Hubble, author of Tackling the Titans: How to Sell to the Fortune 500.

MDX’s contractors will be present to connect with attendees and provide insight into doing business with their organization. The workshop is the largest component of the MDX For Business Program, which includes a series of trainings to small and local businesses at discounted costs, as well as the newly developed Career Enhancement Program for those currently unemployed

For registration and more information on MDX For Business, visit www.mdxway.com.

Miami, Travel and Leisure

South Beach Miami

Miami is known for its beautiful beaches and exciting nightlife, and nowhere is that more apparent than South Beach. South Beach Miami is filled with beautiful people, gorgeous beaches, and nightlife that is second to none. With a variety of the world’s most luxurious hotels to choose from, South Beach Fl has a lot of great options for accommodation. Additionally, South Beach has plenty of activities to offer visitors. There’s shopping at luxury boutiques and designer stores, dining at upscale restaurants, relaxing on the beach or at the spa, partying the night away at a chic nightclub, or taking part in some intense water sports. The area is also great for a relaxing stroll, as South Beach Miami is famous for its Art Deco architecture. No matter what visitors want to do, South Beach has it.

Beaches

No trip to South Beach Miami would be complete without a visit to the gorgeous beaches. The main beach is obviously South Beach, stretching from South Pointe Park to Collins Park. This area is walkable to a variety of shops, restaurants, and nightlife, and is great for everyone from college students to adults with children. The beach itself is very wide, and there’s a 1.6 mile path that runs along the beach that’s great for rollerblading, biking, walking, or jogging.

Water Sports

Not only is it a great place to be a beach bum, South Beach is also a great place to take part in a variety of water sports. There are a number of areas in South Beach where visitors can go snorkeling, parasailing, water skiing, surfing, kayaking, and much more. If it can be done in or around the water, chances are good that it can be done in South Beach Miami.

Miami’s  South Beach Travel Guide & Tips

Learn about the hot spots to visit in South Beach Florida. Americas #1 vacation and party destination.
This short travel guide features the key locations to visit. From Lincoln road to Ocean drive it’s all outlined here. Find out where to go and what to see on your next visit to Miami.

Dining

Miami is a very multi-cultural city, and nowhere is it more evident than in the food. Many of the restaurants in the area take their cues from the locals and their Latin American roots. South Beach also has a variety of restaurants that offer excellent fusion food, such as French-Latin American, or Japanese-Latin American. The food isn’t just Latin American or fusion, though. Miami has a fantastic international food scene, and it’s easy to find nearly any ethnic cuisine in South Beach Fl. Since Miami is right on the ocean, it’s also a great place to get excellent, fresh seafood.

Business, News and Society, Press Release

M3 Studios, Film/Television Studio In Miami, Florida

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M3 Studios, Film/Television Studio In Miami, Florida, Renovates New Wing/Studio Providing A Unique One Stop For All Production Needs
Approaching the tenth anniversary, M3 Studios undergoes renovations and a new website

M3 Studios has built a reputation as one of the most prominent up-and-coming Studios, Soundstage, Television, and Film facilities in the South Florida area. Hundreds of productions have been completed at M3 Studios including: “Al File De La Ley” shot by Grupo Prisa (Plural USA) for Univision, Queen Latifah starred film “Cook Out II,” music videos for: Rick Ross, Ricky Martin, Gloria Estefan, and Chris Brown, for example. Just minutes from the Miami International Airport, 15-minute ride from some of the most pristine beaches in the world and downtown Miami at 4000 Northwest 36th Avenue Miami, FL 33142.

To continue providing exceptional production needs, a newly renovated wing/studio has been added with a full-production hall containing: conference rooms, offices equipped with phone lines, printing station, and desks, make-up rooms, dressing rooms, kitchen, and talent waiting area, as well as a green room for shoots, strategically placed to provide one place to shoot, produce, edit, and master. Raul Rodriguez, founder of M3 Studios, commented, “The plan is to have everything in-house, even a set of executive suites for our clients to stay a week, a month, a year, however long they need to complete their project.” In addition, Flex Office space is available for all production companies shooting in South Florida. Moreover, productions have the ability to shoot on-location using the built-in type sets.

In 2011, M3 Studios brought in powerhouse company, First Class Alliance, a Lifestyle and Entertainment Marketing Agency located in Miami, to assist with all Marketing and Public Relations initiatives. With this partnership, First Class Alliance was able to assist in launching a new website with unique features including: an extensive studio history section, list of productions shot and produced on-site, film industry information (such as trends, new equipment, and new films), and a free downloadable calendar detailing local South Florida area events. Rodriguez proclaimed, “It was time to re-launch a website to provide up-to-date information regarding everything M3.”
“I want to bring the film and TV industry back to Miami,” Rodriguez said, “I want to keep production here because it is an end destination where people can work and play within minutes of each other. There is a need for the industry in Miami and plenty of room for growth.” M3 Studios has plenty of open availability for productions and production company office space. To request a studio or office space, please call the office at 305.796.0372.

M3 Studios:
This versatile film/television studio offers something unlike other competitors with 7 Sound Stages/CYC Wall and over 122,000 sq. ft. of fully air-conditioned, Internet wired, and phone system installed studios, full-service production staff and equipment, editing suites, office/conference rooms, and a full-service limo company on-site. All stages are networked to a full multi-camera production control room that is capable of live or taped television production, fiber link to communicate through servers to other computers in the complex, and have acoustic sound walls and ceilings. Moreover, the lot has numerous on location type settings adding versatility to the facility. For more information on M3 Studios or to tour the facility, please contact: 305-796-0372 or e-mail Sales@M3StudiosMiami.com. Make sure to check out the website: www.M3StudiosMiami.com

First Class Alliance (FCA):
First Class Alliance (FCA) is a Lifestyle and Entertainment Marketing Agency specializing in digital marketing, entertainment marketing, and brand partnerships for corporate brands and the entertainment industry worldwide.  FCA offers a unique blend of premier consulting services for clients looking to engage with their target audience and create memorable experiences that translate into sales and profits. To learn more about FCA please visit, www.firstclassalliance.com or email info@firstclassalliance.com