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Bronx Honda Announces New Leadership Team


Bronx Honda

The new appointments of Izzy Wahba and Marcie Jacob are a critical step to implement the dealership’s strategic vision and renewed company culture.

Bronx Honda, a leading Honda dealership serving the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn communities since 1975, announces a new leadership structure, including two appointments to the executive team, that will support the dealership’s company culture and strategic vision.

Izzy Wahba has been named General Sales Manager. Izzy initially joined Bronx Honda as a finance manager in 2010. Izzy has had many roles at Bronx Honda, including a successful sales experience. As General Sales Manager, Izzy will be essential in leading a strong and committed sales team who will adhere to the policies and procedures developed by the company, as well as ensure customer satisfaction.

Izzy believes that Bronx Honda’s staff, under his supervision, will provide the quality service that the community deserves. As Izzy put it, “Our sales team at Bronx Honda reflects the community we serve: diverse, hardworking, family-oriented, and always striving to be better. Most of our team members have been with the dealership for more than a decade and some have been working with us for more than two! I am very proud of our Honda Bronx family, and I am especially proud of how hard we work to earn our customers’ trust and confidence with integrity and experience.”

Marcie Jacob, an attorney, has been named Chief Compliance Officer. In her new role, Marcie will be responsible for ensuring the dealership is complying with all federal, state and local dealership laws. Prior to joining Bronx Honda, Marcie practiced employment law in New York City and spent more than a dozen years at Time Warner, Inc., followed by eight years as a solo practitioner.

“At Bronx Honda, we take compliance very seriously, and as the Chief Compliance Officer and the daughter of our founder, it is imperative that I provide quality compliance training for our employees on everything from safeguarding customer data to financing requirements,” said Marcie Jacob, Chief Compliance Officer of Bronx Honda. Marcie understands that a culture of compliance ensures the best service for Bronx Honda’s customers.

Bronx Honda is dedicated to work with new and returning customers to ease the stress of purchasing a car. The dealership strives to inform its customers about the car buying process with clarity and transparency. The new appointments of Izzy Wahba and Marcie Jacob are a critical step to implement the dealership’s strategic vision and renewed company culture.

About Bronx Honda:

Bronx Honda is a leading car dealership selling new and used cars, trucks and SUVs, and is home to top-rated Honda-trained technicians, service advisors, and parts specialists. The small family business has been selling cars to Bronx residents since the early 1930s. Bronx Honda was started in 1975 on Jerome Avenue and moved to its current location in Westchester Square in the early 1980s. For more information visit http://www.bronxhonda.com or connect with us on social media.

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AerialSphere Strengthens Executive Team with Appointment of Chief Revenue Officer and VP of Marketing


(L-R) Ryan Schaefer, Chief Revenue Officer & Josh Benveniste, Vice President of Marketing

“Both Ryan and Josh bring the exceptional leadership and management experience required to further solidify AerialSphere as a pioneer and leader in the immersive reality space,” said Mike Smith, CEO, AerialSphere.

AerialSphere, the industry leader in delivering immersive aerial experiences, today announced that Ryan Schaefer and Josh Benveniste have joined the company as Chief Revenue Officer and Vice President of Marketing, respectively. Schaefer and Benveniste join AerialSphere on the heels of a significant product launch, which is bringing the company’s immersive technology to more companies and users on a national scale.

“Both Ryan and Josh bring the exceptional leadership and management experience required to further solidify AerialSphere as a pioneer and leader in the immersive reality space,” said Mike Smith, CEO, AerialSphere. “Today’s appointments are in line with us building a world-class team and further growing AerialSphere. We are excited to have their leadership and commitment to excellence as a part of the AerialSphere team.”

Ryan Schaefer, appointed as Chief Revenue Officer, will oversee AerialSphere’s revenue organization and be responsible for all revenue-generating functions, including direct and indirect sales channels, account management teams, sales operations, business development, marketing and partnerships. Schaefer has an extensive track record driving growth, enhancing customer experiences, creating operational efficiencies and building high-performance teams in geospatial and technology companies. Schaefer’s last two decades of experience have spanned both public and private sectors across multiple industries.

Josh Benveniste, appointed as Vice President of Marketing is charged with overseeing the planning, development and execution of the organization’s strategic marketing program. Benveniste’s role will be instrumental in scaling the company’s growth in new and existing markets and broadening its national reach. Benveniste has extensive experience in developing go-to-market strategies in order to help companies achieve accelerated growth. Benveniste hails from ZipSit, where he served as CMO & Co-Founder of the popular mobile babysitting app.

AerialSphere has seen significant growth over the last year. Numerous enterprise customers, such as Marriott Hotels, CBRE, Cushman & Wakefield, Colliers International have chosen AerialSphere to provide immersive mapping experiences to further engage and entertain their user base.

About AerialSphere

AerialSphere is re-inventing the way people interact with maps through its unprecedented 360-degree immersive experience to help companies engage, drive revenue, inform and entertain. AerialSphere’s patented platform and open API integrates with virtually any application environment and device to deliver experiences that are more exciting, engaging and effective than traditional digital mapping solutions. AerialSphere is used by organizations in Real Estate, Retail, Travel, Insurance, Government, Entertainment/Events, Education and Technology. Share more than maps. Share experiences. To learn more about AerialSphere, visit: https://aerialsphere.com.

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Certemy Adds Audit Features to Leading Professional Certification and Licensing Management Software Platform


Adding audit helps us automate every aspect of our customers’ professional credentialing process — from applications and renewals to compliance and enforcement.

Certemy, a leading provider of professional credentialing and compliance management software, announced today new features for auditing continuing education (CE) requirements. Professionals seeking to renew certification or licensing credentials are often required to complete continuing CE hours or units. Many boards do not have the resources to verify every CE submission and cannot be sure that every professional has met their requirements.

Certemy’s audit features allow boards to spot-check compliance against the CE requirements for any credential cycle and sanction professionals who fail the audit. They can choose what percentage of professionals to audit in a given credential cycle. And they may invite professionals who fail the audit to resubmit their CE hours for a second review.

“Our new audit features help boards ensure that professionals meet their credentialing requirements,” said Oleg Shvarts, President and founder of Certemy. “Adding audit helps us automate every aspect of our customers’ professional credentialing process — from applications and renewals to compliance and enforcement.”

About Certemy

Certemy is a leading provider of affordable, easy-to-use credentialing management software for professional certification and licensing boards. Our platform automates end-to-end credentialing processes to help boards become more efficient, transparent, and agile while reducing their IT costs and administrative burdens.

Certemy delivers the lowest cost of ownership for any comparable solution with predictable Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) pricing and no implementation or change fees. We provide the only credentialing management solution that allows board staff to update credentialing workflows without IT help or programming. Our platform scales to support boards of every size — from those managing a few hundred professionals to those managing over 100,000.

An active member of the credentialing community, Certemy is a proud member of The Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation (CLEAR), the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE), and the Association of Test Publishers (ATP). Learn more about Certemy at https://certemy.com.

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Business Insurance Industry Veteran Jennifer M. Schirtz Joins Poms & Associates as Vice President of Insurance Placement


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“Jennifer brings a lifetime of business insurance experience and expertise and is a key addition to our diverse leadership team who devise creative and cost-effective approaches to unique problems for our clients.” – David Poms, founder and president of Poms & Associates

Poms & Associates, an independent, full-service insurance brokerage and risk management firm, today announced the hire of Jennifer M. Schirtz as its vice president of insurance placement. In her role, Schirtz is responsible for managing relationships with insurance carriers to ensure the effective placement of all commercial lines for the best available terms, conditions and pricing with Poms & Associates producers and service teams.

“We’re excited about Jennifer joining Poms & Associates,” said David Poms, founder and president of Poms & Associates. “She brings a lifetime of business insurance experience and expertise and is a key addition to our diverse leadership team who devise creative and cost-effective approaches to unique problems for our clients.”

Schirtz joins Poms & Associates from HUB International Insurance Services, Inc., headquartered in Chicago and ranked 5th among the world’s largest insurance brokerages. At HUB International, she worked as an account executive since 2006. Before then, she worked as an independent commercial insurance broker. A graduate of California State University-Northridge, Schirtz is a Certified Risk Manager (CRM), a Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) and a Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR).

For more information about Poms & Associates, visit https://pomsassoc.com/.

About Poms & Associates

Poms & Associates is a leading independent, full-service insurance brokerage and risk management firm with a proven track record of providing innovative and customized solutions to businesses in high-risk industries. Founded in 1991, the company was built on the premise that knowledge is the best insurance – that is, the best way to help businesses and organizations is to serve not only as an insurance broker but also as an educator about best practices in how to reduce risk and prevent loss before an incident occurs. Poms & Associates today offers a wide range of products and services, including property and casualty insurance for commercial organizations and public entities, risk control, human resources and employee benefits and private services for high net-worth individuals. Among the top 50 independent brokerage firms in the U.S., Poms & Associates is headquartered in Woodland Hills, Calf. It maintains branch offices in Los Angeles, Sacramento, Calif., the San Francisco Bay Area, Albuquerque, N.M. and Dayton, Ohio. For more information, visit https://pomsassoc.com/.

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Fiplex Expands Executive Team with Sales and Engineering Services Leaders


John Giarolo & Bob Joslin

John Giarolo and Bob Joslin will provide leadership to raise the bar and grow Fiplex’s business

Fiplex, a venerable leader in mission-critical solutions for indoor public-safety communications, has expanded its executive team with the appointments of John Giarolo as Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing and Bob Joslin as Vice President of Engineering Services. With demonstrated experience leading high-performing teams and delivering high-quality solutions, Giarolo and Joslin bring valuable leadership to Fiplex’s executive team during a period of transformational growth for the company.

As the mission of Public Safety continues to expand to ensure critical communications whenever and wherever needed, increased performance expectations escalate complexity. Fiplex’s portfolio of indoor public-safety communication solutions, which delivers proven code-compliant performance and mitigate complexity, is empowering Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) and the ecosystem responsible for deploying and managing these systems to be able to address more buildings and venues.

“John and Bob add a wealth of public-safety industry experience and a proven track record in helping companies scale and achieve breakout growth,” said Ron Pitcock, Chief Executive Officer, at Fiplex. “Their expertise will be paramount as we expand our product and service offerings to support a rapidly growing channel base.”

Giarolo joins Fiplex with nearly 25 years of business development and sales management within the wireless communications industry. He will help accelerate revenue expansion across the company’s strategic markets and initiatives including transportation, enterprise and channel.

Joslin possesses over 25 years of wireless communication engineering services experience spanning the full project lifecycle. He will oversee a team of RF engineers and project managers whose scope includes product certification training, network design and channel support, as well as conceive and fulfill market value-added services.

“I am pleased to welcome John and Bob to our leadership team as they bring a passion for public-safety and industry expertise that complements our current team,” said Matias de Goycoechea, Chief Technology Officer and Chairman of the Board, at Fiplex. “Together, our executive team will orchestrate Fiplex’s continued journey to be the pre-eminent mission-critical public-safety communications solution provider for both AHJs and ecosystem participants.”

Fiplex is one of the pioneers of the indoor public-safety communications industry. The company’s best-in-class solutions have been deployed extensively and worldwide in buildings and venues that include some of the busiest transit systems. With a history of innovation, Fiplex is poised to once again raise the industry bar. Be the first to get the latest updates from Fiplex sent to you by signing up here: https://fiplex.com/contact-us/.

About Fiplex Communications, Inc.

For over 35 years, Fiplex has been a leader in mission-critical solutions for indoor public-safety communications. The company’s innovative and quality portfolio of BDA (bi-directional amplifier) and Fiber DAS (distributed antenna system) solutions deliver proven code-compliant performance and mitigate the complexity of designing, installing and managing wireless networks. With products successfully deployed in buildings and venues – including some of the busiest transit systems – within nearly 30 countries, Fiplex meets Public Safety’s mission to ensure critical communications whenever and wherever needed, and is a valued and trusted partner of the wireless ecosystem.

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AllazoHealth names pharmacy benefits management leader Greg Watanabe to advisory board


“Greg is an outstanding senior executive who brings deep expertise in pharmacy benefits management that will contribute to our company’s continuing growth trajectory,”

AllazoHealth, a company that uses artificial intelligence to help pharmaceuticals, payers, and pharmacies improve medication adherence and quality outcomes, announced today that pharmacy benefits management executive Greg Watanabe will be joining the company’s Advisory Board. Mr. Watanabe has a distinguished career with over 30 years of leadership in the health care industry, including senior executive experience in strategic planning, operations, project management, sales and business development.

“Greg is an outstanding senior executive who brings deep expertise in pharmacy benefits management that will contribute to our company’s continuing growth trajectory,” said AllazoHealth CEO Clifford Jones. “Not only is he a proven leader, but he is a trained pharmacist with expertise on regulatory changes that impact healthcare, and how the industry might meet those with new technology.”

In his role on the Advisory Board, Mr. Watanabe will provide insights on the impact of innovation on the payer community.

For the nine years prior to joining AllazoHealth, Mr. Watanabe was the President and Chief Operating Officer of MedImpact Healthcare Systems, Inc., one of the nation’s leading PBMs. Previously, he was Vice President Pharmacy Operations with WellPoint Pharmacy Management. In addition, he has worked at numerous healthcare organizations, including VistaCare Hospice Programs, Inc., Argus Health Systems, Inc., and Assisted Care Partners, Inc.

“The healthcare market is changing extremely fast today with new treatment protocols, innovative biopharmaceuticals, new lab tests to measure responses to those pharmaceuticals, and new applications to older therapies,” says Mr. Watanabe. “The challenge has always been the ability to look at data from across the healthcare delivery system in order to help providers make better decisions on how they should focus their limited resources to optimize outcomes. That’s where AllazoHealth’s AI engine excels at the highest levels. I’m excited to be a part of the team.”

Mr. Watanabe has served on the Board of the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA), and the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs. As a member of the National Advisory Board for the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy, he provides input to curriculum changes that better prepare graduates for changing needs in pharmacy.

Mr. Watanabe holds a BS Pharm and an MBA, both from the University of Arizona. He resides in southern California. He is joining AllazoHealth’s advisory board effective immediately.

To learn more about AllazoHealth, please visit http://www.allazohealth.com or email contact@allazohealth.com

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Why is the Stock Market Rallying?


Alan Skrainka

Alan Skrainka, Krilogy® Chief Market Strategist & Director of Research

It would be easy to conclude the stock market is ‘whistling past the graveyard’ and is ripe for a serious fall given the weakened state of the U.S. economy. But there are several factors that help explain the stock market’s recent strength.

Many investors are understandably confused by the strength of the stock market’s rebound amid so much terrible news about the coronavirus and the downturn in the economy.

Consider that as of May 11, 2020 the World Health Organization reported more than 4 million confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide and nearly 279,000 deaths.(1) On that same date the Centers for Disease Control counted more than 1.3 million cases and nearly 80,000 deaths in the U.S. from the disease.(2)

According to a recent survey conducted by the Wall Street Journal, the U.S. economy is expected to contract at least 25% in the second quarter.(3) A separate National Association for Business Economics survey of 45 forecasters predicts an even steeper drop of 26.5% in 2020 second quarter GDP.(4)

U.S. workers filed nearly 33.5 million applications for unemployment benefits in the 7 weeks since closures were put in place to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Unemployment in April reached 14.7%, the highest rate since the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics started tracking monthly data in 1948. Economists expect unemployment in May to reach levels not seen since the Great Depression.

The stock market, as measured by the S&P 500, currently stands just 9% below where it began the year. In mid-March when the coronavirus impact began hitting home in the U.S., the S&P had lost more than 24% of its January 1, 2020 value.

It would be easy to conclude the stock market is ‘whistling past the graveyard’ and is ripe for a serious fall given the weakened state of the U.S. economy. But there are several factors that help explain the stock market’s recent strength.

Betting on Recovery

Today’s headlines broadcast today’s news, which is admittedly awful. However, the stock market is forward-looking, anticipating what the headlines might look like several months from now. The same Wall Street Journal survey of economists mentioned earlier that expects a 25% second quarter contraction in the economy anticipates a 6% rebound in the third quarter as states reopen and people get back to work. Economists have not always demonstrated a stellar track record of forecasting the short-term direction of the economy. But it seems the stock market also believes the economy will rebound soon.

The Outlook for Jobs

Recent job losses have been staggering. Yet there is hope for better times ahead. Furloughed workers, those who were temporarily suspended without pay, accounted for about 4 out of every 5 unemployed Americans in the latest jobs report.(5) In fact, the vast majority of laid-off or furloughed workers — 77% — expect to be rehired by their previous employer once the stay-at-home orders in their area are lifted, according to a nationwide Washington Post-Ipsos poll. Nearly 6 in 10 say it is “very likely” they will get their old jobs back, according to the poll, which was conducted April 27-May 4 among 928 workers who were laid off or furloughed since the outbreak began.(6) Certainly, there are no guarantees that these workers will be rehired. But there is every reason to believe unemployment will fall as states reopen and the economy reboots.

The Spread of the Virus May Be Slowing

Data from Johns Hopkins and Oxford University shows the spread of the virus and the incidence of death is slowing in the U.S. and around the world. Social distancing was never meant to be a cure for the coronavirus, just a method to slow the spread of the disease and allow healthcare workers to avoid being overwhelmed. It seems to have worked. As states reopen for business, it is reasonable to expect the number of cases to rise. The hope is that, if we handle the process thoughtfully, the incidence of infection will be manageable without another nationwide shutdown.

Progress on the Medical Frontlines

Dozens of treatments and vaccines are in various stages of preclinical trials, with several showing promise. Unlike the beginning of the crisis, hospitals have more equipment. Doctors seem to have a better understanding of the disease. Testing has increased dramatically, and test results are available faster. While many challenges remain, there are hopeful signs the health care industry is managing the crisis well. The stock market may be anticipating better days ahead.

Massive Support from the Federal Government

The federal government stepped in quickly to backstop businesses and workers with trillions of dollars. That support includes bank and business loan guarantees ($454 billion), small business payroll protection grants ($377 billion), recovery rebates and direct payments to families ($290 billion), an expansion of unemployment insurance ($220 billion), tax modifications ($229 billion), delayed payment of employer payroll taxes ($211 billion), state and local stimulus funds ($150 billion), supplemental spending, aviation payroll protection ($147 billion) and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act ($134 billion). In addition, the Federal Reserve took additional actions to provide up to $2.3 trillion in loans to support the economy. While the program is far from perfect, these measures have provided necessary support to the economy and much needed liquidity for markets to function properly.

Don’t Bet on the Virus

As irrational as the stock market sometimes seems, it most likely is rising in anticipation of better days ahead. While this crisis is far from over and many challenges remain, we believe investors who stick to a well-thought out investment strategy will be well-rewarded in the long run.

(1) https://covid19.who.int/

(2) https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-updates/ cases-in-us.html

(3) https://www.wsj.com/graphics/ econsurvey/#ind?mod=article_inline

(4) https://files.constantcontact.com/668faa28001/765a4afd4ed3-4ea0-b98b-ae631771042b.pdf

(5) Source: Department of Labor, Bloomberg

(6) Source: Washington Post

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TTR Sotheby’s International Realty’s Lorraine Barclay Nordlinger To Provide Pro-Bono Executive Coaching Through International Coach Federation (ICF)-DC Partnership


TTR Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to announce real estate associate Lorraine Barclay Nordlinger has been chosen by ICF-DC to join a select group of member coaches to provide pro-bono coaching for the leadership team of Friendship Place.

The premier housing service provider for people experiencing homelessness in the Washington Metropolitan Area, Friendship Place has engaged with ICF-DC trained professionals like Nordlinger to build and strengthen leadership competencies such as teamwork, communication, collaboration, and productivity to help improve the efficiency and overall quality of the organization’s bench strength.

A Certified International Property Specialist, Nordlinger is also an International Coach Federation (ICF) accredited and Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach.

“I am beyond thrilled that my pro-bono Coaching services will support the leadership team at Friendship Place and their mission to empower people to help rebuild their lives,” says Nordlinger.

In 2019, Friendship Place’s programs ended or prevented homelessness for more than 1,400 people, including 482 children in families and 558 veterans. In addition, Friendship Place empowered 219 people experiencing or at risk of homelessness to get jobs through innovative job placement services.

The ICF-DC Chapter prides itself on raising the profile of coaching through volunteer service work and advocacy, and has formed alliances with three national organizations whose sole mission is to identify pro bono coaching opportunities and match qualified coaches with recipients.

About TTR Sotheby’s International Realty

TTR Sotheby’s International Realty is regarded as one of the highest-performing real estate firms in the United States. With nine offices and over 500 real estate associates, our commitment to professional service, flawless integrity, and community leadership allowed us to capture more than $3.14 Billion in closed sales in 2019 while also serving as one of the Washington Metropolitan Area’s foremost leaders in corporate philanthropy. To learn more, visit us at ttrsir.com.

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Trent Thompson Joins the WebPresented Team


WebPresented is excited to announce that Trent Thompson has joined the company, assuming the role of Vice President, Sales & Marketing as of March 2020. Trent comes to WebPresented with 20 years of individual sales and sales leadership experience. Most recently, Trent spent the last four years in the same capacity at Tour de Force.

James Gerdes, President of WebPresented, shares, “We are delighted to welcome Trent Thompson as the newest member of our Executive team. Trent adds phenomenal talent, integrity, creativity and experience to the organization. Most importantly, Trent understands what it takes to deliver customer success.”

James continues, “he sets the highest standards for himself and those around him. As WebPresented continues to deliver best-of-breed technology and services to our customers, Trent is a critical component in our continued growth.”

Prior to his time at Tour de Force, Trent spent several years in the financial industry, with a focus in retail and commercial banking. Trent graduated from the University of Toledo with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. Trent lives in Perrysburg, Ohio with his wife Summer and their two children, Luxe and Liam.

Trent Thompson shares, “I am ecstatic to be a part of the WebPresented family. The WebPresented culture promotes excellence, idea generation and putting the customer at the center of what we do. In my experience, I have found that distributors are struggling to pull together disparate data. They are in need of creating automation, ensuring proper and expedited movement through their sales cycle. Distributors are looking for partners who understand their business and are a value-added resource. Finally, they are looking for easy. WebPresented hits the mark on all these areas. This is why I am excited about joining this team!”

WebPresented is a software company that provides Customer Relationship Management (CRM) for hundreds of Wholesale Distributers. WebPresented’s flagship product, WPCRM, syncs data from customers’ ERP systems and delivers it back to sales reps as actionable intel. More than 20,000 Sales Professionals rely on WPCRM every day to increase revenues, improve efficiency, and collaborate with team members. Based in Columbus, OH, WebPresented has been providing technology solutions for Wholesale Distributors for over 12 years.

Learn more at https://www.webpresented.com or reach out to sales@webpresented.com for more information.

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Gianni Cortes accepted into Forbes Business Council


“It is my goal to inspire and influence young business leaders like myself by providing valuable knowledge driven by experience and learnings on a formidable platform.”

Gianni Cortes, executive of Cortes Construction Inc., a worldwide commercial construction company based in Tarpon Springs, Florida has been accepted into the Forbes Business Council, the foremost growth and networking organization for successful business owners and leaders worldwide.

Gianni Cortes was vetted and selected by a review committee based on the depth and diversity of his experience. Criteria for acceptance include a track record of successfully impacting business growth metrics, as well as personal and professional achievements and honors.

“We are honored to welcome Gianni Cortes into the community,” said Scott Gerber, founder of Forbes Councils, the collective that includes Forbes Business Council. “Our mission with Forbes Councils is to bring together proven leaders from every industry, creating a curated, social capital-driven network that helps every member grow professionally and make an even greater impact on the business world.”

As an accepted member of the Council, Gianni has access to a variety of exclusive opportunities designed to help him reach peak professional influence. He will connect and collaborate with other respected local leaders in a private forum and at members-only events. Gianni will also be invited to work with a professional editorial team to share his expert insights in original business articles on Forbes.com, and to contribute to published Q&A panels alongside other experts.

Finally, Gianni Cortes will benefit from exclusive access to vetted business service partners, membership-branded marketing collateral, and the high-touch support of the Forbes Councils member concierge team.

“I am thrilled to become a part of Forbes council alongside thousands of successful business professionals like myself. It is my goal to inspire and influence young business leaders like myself by providing valuable knowledge driven by experience and learnings on a formidable platform.” – Gianni Cortes

ABOUT FORBES COUNCILS

Forbes Councils is a collective of invitation-only communities created in partnership with Forbes and the expert community builders who founded Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC). In Forbes Councils, exceptional business owners and leaders come together with the people and resources that can help them thrive.

To learn more about Forbes Councils, visit forbescouncils.com.

About Cortes Construction

Founded in 2004, Cortes Construction is the recognized commercial construction contractor throughout the U.S. and Caribbean market. Specializing in hospitality renovation and contracting, Cortes has amassed a massive portfolio of hotel franchises such as Ritz Carlton, Waldorf Astoria, Hilton, Hyatt, and more. By having staff in-house Cortes is able to have precise control in budgets, schedules, and importantly quality. Cortes’ employees are dedicated to completing the best quality on earth, and leaving properties better than we found it.

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