LBA and UM CoEAA Host "Miami Dade: Our Vision of the Future"

Attendees enjoyed an evening of networking and the opportunity to engage in a moderated panel discussion to learn more about the issues affecting the future of Miami Dade County. End Quote

Miami, FL (1888PressRelease) May 20, 2011 - The Latin Builders Association® (LBA), the largest Hispanic construction association in the United States, and The University of Miami College of Engineering Alumni Association (UM CoEAA), hosted "Miami Dade: Our Vision of the Future" on May 17, 2011 at the University of Miami Newman Alumni Center.

Attendees enjoyed an evening of networking and the opportunity to engage in a moderated panel discussion to learn more about the issues affecting the future of Miami Dade County. Issues ranged from the perspective of community leaders involved with political issues, infrastructure, transportation, construction, and research and development.

The moderated panel discussion featured:
• Noelia E. Moreno, President, Latin Builders Association®
• Mayor JC Bermudez, City of Doral and President of Miami Dade County League of Cities
• Javier Rodriguez, Executive Director, MDX
• Bill Hunter, Leasing Director, University of Miami Life Science and Technology Park
• Alice Bravo, City of Miami Capital Improvements Program
• Douglas Yoder, Deputy Director, Miami Dade Water and Sewer Department

"We are honored to have been an integral part of the Miami Dade: Our Vision of the Future event," said Noelia E. Moreno, President, Latin Builders Association®. "The turnout for the event was quite impressive and all panelists provided great insight as to the future of their respective industry, our community and our state as a whole. We look forward to working with other organizations to provide all members of the LBA and members of our community with opportunities to stay ahead of the curve and aware of issues at the forefront of our industry."

About LBA
Established in 1971 by a group of local contractors, Latin Builders Association, Inc. ® has embodied the interests of builders, developers, contractors, architects, engineers, plumbers, electricians and tradesmen associated with the business of construction, striving to provide a vital forum for discussion, networking, training/development, and representation at the local, state and federal level. Today, we are the largest Hispanic construction association in the United States, representing over 750 member companies throughout South Florida.

Throughout our 40 year history the LBA has been vigorously involved in local, state and federal issues that have an effect on our community and state. The LBA's core goal is to represent and further the interests of the South Florida Community, the local building industry, and the individuals and companies that strive day after day to make this a better place to live, work and play.

Sponsors: BCC Engineering, Inc., Chen Moore & Associates, DLG Engineering, Inc.

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