Companies

ChargePoint is the world's largest electric vehicle charging network, operating over 31,000 publicly available charging stations across North America, Europe, Australia, Mexico, and more than thirty countries globally. Founded in 2007 as Coulomb Technologies by Richard Lowenthal, Dave Baxter, and Harjinder Bhade, the company pioneered networked EV charging infrastructure before mass-market electric vehicles even existed, demonstrating remarkable foresight in the emerging mobility revolution. ChargePoint operates across all charging segments including residential, commercial, workplace, fleet, hospitality, and retail applications through a capital-light business model that sells comprehensive solutions to site hosts rather than building infrastructure directly. The company reached 100,000 chargers by September 2019 and went public through a SPAC merger in February 2021 on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker symbol CHPT, with Pasquale Romano serving as President and CEO. With more than 800 employees worldwide and having raised over 1.3 billion dollars in venture funding, ChargePoint powers millions of charging sessions annually through its cloud-based subscription platform and software-defined charging hardware designed for seamless electric mobility. The company has formed strategic partnerships with major automakers including BMW, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, and Electrify America, positioning itself as the essential infrastructure backbone for the global transition to electric transportation.

Citadel Securities is a leading Miami-based market making firm delivering liquidity and trade execution across equities, options, futures, currencies, fixed income, and more to retail and institutional clients worldwide. As the largest designated market maker on the New York Stock Exchange, Citadel Securities handles over $575 billion in daily notional volume across 50+ markets from its global headquarters at 830 Brickell Plaza in Miami, Florida. Founded by Ken Griffin, the firm relocated from Chicago to Miami in 2022, boosting South Florida's emergence as a premier financial hub with record revenues exceeding $7.5 billion in 2022.

CMC Group is a premier Miami-based full-service real estate development company specializing in luxury residential, commercial, and retail properties across South Florida. Founded by visionary developer Ugo Colombo, the firm has reshaped Miami's skyline with iconic projects like Bristol Tower, Santa Maria, Epic Residences and Hotel, Grovenor House, Porto Vita, Brickell Flatiron, and 4000 Ponce/The Collection. Recently honored as Developer of the Year for Miami, Broward, and Palm Beach, CMC Group continues to lead with ongoing developments including Vita at Grove Isle and Four Seasons Private Residences in Coconut Grove.

Commercial Metals Company (CMC) is a global leader in steel manufacturing, recycling, and metal fabrication with a 111-year legacy spanning from its 1915 founding in Dallas, Texas. The company operates over 213 facilities worldwide and employs more than 13,000 individuals, generating multi-billion dollar annual revenues while specializing in rebar production, scrap metal recycling, and construction reinforcement materials manufactured through advanced electric arc furnace and micro-mill technology. CMC's transformation from a two-man scrap trading brokerage capitalized at $100,000 into a Fortune 500 company reflects strategic acquisitions, including the pivotal 1963 purchase of Structural Metals that shifted the company from brokerage to manufacturing, and the 2003 acquisition of Poland's Huta Zawiercie that established its international footprint. The company pioneered innovative Danieli micro-mill technology, debuting the first such facility in Mesa, Arizona in 2009, positioning CMC as a technology leader in energy-efficient steelmaking. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, CMC serves critical sectors including construction, industrial, and energy markets across North America, Europe, and beyond, while maintaining a commitment to the circular economy through sustainable recycling practices. The company rebranded to CMC in 2023, simplifying its identity while continuing its century-long mission of transforming waste materials into valuable resources that support infrastructure development globally.

The Coconut Grove Arts Festival is one of the nation's top 10 outdoor fine arts festivals, established in 1963 as a publicity stunt by Charlie Cinnamon for the Coconut Grove Playhouse that evolved into an internationally recognized cultural institution. Operating under the nonprofit Coconut Grove Arts and Historical Association, the festival has grown from an impromptu clothesline art show to a prestigious annual event attracting tens of thousands of visitors and drawing competitive participation from over 1,100 artist applicants worldwide. The festival features approximately 285 selected artists showcasing fine art, sculpture, photography, and mixed media across a three-day President's Day weekend celebration in Miami's historic Coconut Grove neighborhood. With an annual operating budget between $1 million and $2.5 million and operated in partnership with EngageLive LLC, the festival maintains rigorous quality standards through an anonymous jury selection process based on artistic merit, skill, creativity, and originality. Beyond the festival weekend, the organization runs year-round cultural programming including art education scholarships, the Young Collectors Club for emerging art enthusiasts, live muralist demonstrations, and community arts initiatives. Leadership transitions in recent years have strengthened the festival's position as a top-tier fine art venue comparable to international art fairs like Art Basel, with CEO Monty Trainer stepping down after 15 years to advance new strategic directions. Today, the Coconut Grove Arts Festival stands as Miami's longest-running annual arts event and a cornerstone of the city's cultural identity.

The de la Cruz Collection was a landmark contemporary art museum located at 23 NE 41st Street in Miami's Design District that operated as a free public institution from 2009 until its permanent closure in 2024. Founded by Cuban-born businessman Carlos de la Cruz and his wife Rosa, the museum housed an extraordinary collection of approximately 1,000 contemporary artworks spanning multiple decades and artistic movements, featuring pieces by renowned artists including Christopher Wool, Mark Bradford, Félix González-Torres, Ana Mendieta, Peter Doig, and Isa Genzken. The 30,000-square-foot facility, designed by architect John Marquette, emerged from the couple's passion for collecting that began in the late 1980s from their home and evolved through their stewardship of Moore Space, a nonprofit kunsthalle they founded and chaired from 2001 to 2007. Since 1998, ArtNews consistently recognized Rosa and Carlos de la Cruz among the worldwide survey of Top 200 Collectors, cementing their status as influential tastemakers in the global contemporary art world. The museum closed following Rosa de la Cruz's death in February 2024 after a lengthy illness, with her family subsequently selecting Christie's auction house to sell the collection over several sales for an estimated total of $30 million. Rosa's visionary leadership transformed the de la Cruz Collection into an essential cultural institution that shaped Miami's artistic identity during the city's emergence as a major international art hub, while her educational initiatives sent hundreds of Miami students on study trips to premier art centers in Europe and New York City.

The Miami Design District is a premier luxury shopping, dining, and cultural destination spanning nearly one million square feet in Miami, transformed from a 1920s furniture hub into an internationally recognized neighborhood featuring flagship stores from brands including Hermès, Gucci, and LVMH labels. Spearheaded by Miami native Craig Robins' Dacra in partnership with L Catterton Real Estate and Brookfield, the district serves as South Florida's cultural epicenter with world-class architecture, contemporary art galleries, award-winning restaurants, and abundant public art installations. The district continues to expand with major developments including a 26-story residential tower designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect David Chipperfield, featuring 143 condominium residences and a hotel component, alongside ongoing retail and office leasing that attracts global visitors and affluent residents.

Dezer Development is one of South Florida's most prominent luxury real estate developers, founded by visionary entrepreneur Michael Dezer in 1970 and now led by his son Gil Dezer as President. The company has transformed from its origins in New York City's Chelsea neighborhood, where Michael pioneered the conversion of factory buildings into luxury office cooperatives and established Dezer Properties as a dominant force in Manhattan real estate, into a major player in Miami's luxury residential market. Since 1985, the Dezers have assembled one of the largest developable oceanfront portfolios in Florida, controlling just over 27 oceanfront acres in Sunny Isles Beach with significant development rights to an additional 30 acres. The company's branded portfolio includes six Trump-branded towers, the architecturally revolutionary Porsche Design Tower featuring the patented Dezervator sky garage elevator system, the Giorgio Armani-designed Residences by Armani/Casa, and the recently groundbreaking Bentley Residences Miami, the world's first and only Bentley-branded residential tower. Dezer Development has successfully sold over 2,700 residential units generating more than $3.6 billion in sales, earning recognition as a major driver of Sunny Isles Beach's transformation from a declining strip of vintage motels into a premier luxury destination. The company continues to expand its real estate footprint while maintaining significant commercial holdings in New York City's Chelsea and Flatiron neighborhoods, representing over one million square feet of prime commercial space.

E11EVEN Miami is America's premier 24/7 ultraclub in downtown Miami, blending nightclub, showclub, and live entertainment with world-class DJs, aerialists, acrobats, and exotic dancers for an unmatched immersive experience. Ranked 1 club in the USA and 6 globally by the Nightlife International Association, this luxury lifestyle brand has hosted icons like Drake, Usher, Cardi B, and events such as Florida Panthers’ Stanley Cup celebrations and F1 Miami victories. Expanding with rooftop restaurant Giselle offering Asian-Mediterranean-French fusion cuisine, E11EVEN Vodka, a record label, merchandise, and upcoming condo developments, E11EVEN Miami defines South Florida's nightlife excellence.

Edelman Financial Engines is America's largest independent registered investment adviser, managing $326 billion in assets for 1.24 million clients as of December 31, 2025, with comprehensive financial planning, wealth management, and retirement services including 401(k) plans. Recognized as a Barron's Top Independent Financial Advisory Firm for eight consecutive years, the firm operates over 140 locations nationwide, delivering technology-driven, fiduciary advice. In Miami and South Florida, Edelman Financial Engines provides tailored investment strategies and retirement planning to high-net-worth individuals and businesses, leveraging its national expertise for local financial success.

EDITION Hotels is a luxury lifestyle hotel brand founded by visionary Ian Schrager in partnership with Marriott International, delivering bespoke, culturally immersive experiences in premier gateway cities worldwide. EDITION Hotels excels in blending cutting-edge design, elevated food and beverage, and vibrant entertainment, setting new standards in hospitality. The iconic Miami Beach EDITION anchors its South Florida presence, showcasing the brand's signature style amid Miami's dynamic scene. With 14 operational properties and over a dozen in development, EDITION Hotels continues to redefine luxury for discerning travelers.

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. stands as a global leader in the prestige beauty industry, manufacturing and marketing premium cosmetics, skincare, and fragrance products under iconic brands sold in over 135 countries. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in New York, NY, the company boasts origins tied to Miami Beach, where Estée Lauder began her early sales efforts from 1939 to 1942, marking a foundational chapter in South Florida beauty history. With over 62,000 employees worldwide, Estée Lauder drives innovation and luxury, reporting strong fiscal 2026 Q2 results including 6% net sales growth to $4.2 billion and improved margins through its Profit Recovery and Growth Plan.

Estefan Enterprises is a Miami-based multi-media entertainment and hospitality powerhouse founded by the Estefan family, specializing in music production, artist management, television and film, restaurants, hotels, and studios like Crescent Moon Studios. Under CEO Emilio Estefan Jr., the company has propelled crossover successes for icons like Gloria Estefan and Shakira, earning 19 Grammy Awards and producing the Tony-nominated Broadway musical On Your Feet!. Deeply embedded in South Florida's vibrant scene, it operates iconic Miami venues blending Cuban heritage with global appeal.

Faena Group is a pioneering luxury hospitality and real estate developer, founded by Alan Faena and Len Blavatnik, renowned for creating transformative districts blending hotels, residences, art spaces, theaters, and cultural experiences in overlooked urban areas. In Miami Beach, South Florida, Faena Group elevated the Mid-Beach neighborhood with a landmark $1.2 billion six-block district, including the iconic Faena Hotel designed by Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin, the Rem Koolhaas-OMA Faena Forum, and Foster + Partners residences. Notable achievements include global expansion through a strategic partnership with Accor, upcoming properties in New York overlooking the High Line and ambitious projects in Dubai, redefining luxury lifestyle destinations anchored in art, culture, and community elevation.

Faena Hotel Miami Beach is a world-renowned luxury oceanfront resort featuring 180 guest rooms and suites with Art Deco-inspired design, curated contemporary art, and award-winning dining experiences. Located at the heart of the Faena District on historic Collins Avenue in Miami Beach, the hotel anchors a transformational cultural development that includes performance venues, galleries, and retail spaces designed by renowned architects. As the only luxury resort to achieve Forbes' five-star rating during its first year of operation and recognized as the 1 Best Hotel in Miami by Condé Nast Traveler for three consecutive years, Faena Miami Beach combines theatrical glamour with world-class hospitality and cultural programming to catalyze a renaissance in South Florida's luxury travel and arts scene.

Florida International University is Miami's premier public research institution and one of the nation's largest universities, serving over 54,000 students across multiple campuses with comprehensive offerings spanning engineering, business, medicine, law, architecture, and liberal arts. Founded in 1965 by the Florida Legislature and opening its doors in 1972 on the site of a former airfield, FIU launched with 5,667 students, the largest first-year enrollment in American higher education history at that time. Under the visionary leadership of founding president Chuck Perry and subsequent presidents including Modesto Maidique, the university transformed from a commuter school for upper-division students into a comprehensive four-year research institution that has grown to become the third-largest university in Florida and eighth-largest public university nationally. FIU's intellectual and physical footprint expanded dramatically over five decades, establishing professional schools in medicine, law, architecture, and public health while tripling its campus size and growing its endowment from under $2 million to over $100 million. The institution conducts nearly $200 million in annual research expenditures and maintains NCAA Division I athletics, a Phi Beta Kappa chapter, and significant cultural assets including The Wolfsonian-FIU Museum on Miami Beach and the Patricia and Phillip Frost Art Museum. Today, FIU stands as a major economic engine and innovation hub for South Florida, having graduated over 330,000 alumni with approximately 165,000 residing and working in the region, cementing its role as an anchor institution for the community's future growth and prosperity.

The Florida Panthers are a premier professional ice hockey team in the NHL's Eastern Conference, serving as the league's southernmost franchise and a cornerstone of South Florida sports. Based in Sunrise near Miami, they play at Amerant Bank Arena and have achieved historic success, including their first Stanley Cup in 2024, back-to-back championships in 2025, two Prince of Wales Trophies, and the 2021-22 Presidents' Trophy under owner Vincent J. Viola. Renowned for fostering hockey culture in subtropical Florida while championing Florida panther conservation through their foundation, the Panthers deliver world-class entertainment and community impact.