The Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce held its annual “A Year in Review” meeting at the W Hotel in Miami Beach, unveiling a series of significant developments. The event combined celebration with strategic planning, focusing on the Chamber’s future goals. An important announcement was a new partnership in the entertainment sector, indicating the Chamber’s efforts to boost Miami Beach’s business and cultural environment.
During the event, attendees engaged in networking while enjoying refreshments. Richard Segal, the Chamber’s Executive Board Chairman and Co-Managing Partner of law firm RFB + Fisher Potter Hodas’s new Miami office, led the evening’s announcements. One crucial piece of news was about Mount Sinai Medical Center rejoining the Chamber. This is a big deal because it shows the Chamber’s effort to work closely with different types of businesses, especially in healthcare.
But the most exciting part of the evening was announcing a partnership with Groot Hospitality. This is a big step for the Chamber because Groot Hospitality is well-known in South Florida for its restaurants and nightclubs – they own six restaurants and two nightclubs. David Grutman, who started this Miami Beach company, was brought up on stage by Mr. Segal, and everyone was excited about it.
In an enthusiastic statement, Mr. Segal lauded David Grutman’s reputation for delivering high-quality hospitality and events. “There’s one person on Miami Beach that continuously delivers only the most high-quality hospitality of high-quality events, and I am happy to announce for the first time, and nobody in this room other than him knows this, is that the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce is doing a joint venture with Groot Hospitality and will be doing an annual event each year with David Grutman,” he said.
This partnership is poised to bring a new dimension to the Chamber’s offerings, promising to host an annual event that could become a hallmark of Miami Beach’s social and business calendar.
The evening was also special because of a change in leadership. Brittnie Bassant is taking over as the new President and CEO following Jerry Libbin’s retirement after 13 years. She shared her plans and excitement with everyone. She said, “I have been here for about two months now. I’m really excited to just jump in with this new leadership. Everyone’s so supportive. I say all the time, you’re only as good as the people you surround yourself with, and nobody accomplishes anything alone.”
The synergy between Mr. Segal and Ms. Bassant was evident, signaling a new era for the Chamber. Their combined vision and leadership are expected to bring innovative strategies and initiatives, further bolstering Miami Beach’s status as a premier destination for business and culture.
“I am really excited for Brittnie to take over as the CEO of the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce,” Mr. Segal remarked. “I think Brittnie and I together will be a really nice new vision and face for Miami Beach, and we look forward to really getting to action and rolling up our sleeves and seeing what we can do for the city.”
Thus, the meeting was not just a reflection of past achievements but a starting point for new ventures and collaborations. With its new entertainment partnership and leadership, the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce is ready to start a fresh, exciting phase. They’re bringing new energy and fresh ideas to make Miami Beach even better known for its great business environment and rich culture.
