Miami International Airport is one of the five best U.S. airports if you happen to get stuck for some reason, according to SeatGuru. SeatGuru based its selection on “their amenities and attractions designed to help travelers relax and be entertained and pampered” during a longer-than-expected layover or other delay. Joining MIA on the list are San Francisco International Airport, Salt Lake City International Airport, Portland International Airport and McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas. MIA made the list for providing an international dining experience with 30 restaurant choices that vary… Read More
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Baxter's Alonso wins national award for leadership
Carlos Alonso
Baxter International President, Latin America and Caribbean
Carlos Alonso, president of Baxter International’s Latin America region, has been honored as a top Hispanic businessman.
Alonso was honored by the National Eagle Leadership Institute and CareerFOCUS magazine as part of their 17th annual awards gala recognizing 11 African-American and Hispanic executives that exemplify and inspire leadership in business and community.
Baxter CEO Robert Parkinson nominated Alonso because, the company said, he exemplifies the award’s embodiment of dignity, integrity and honor.
Alonso’s regional operations include manufacturing and distribution facilities in Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Venezuela and Mexico. The operations are comprised of 20 countries, about 5,900 employees and five manufacturing facilities providing a product portfolio representing all of Baxter’s Renal, Medication Delivery and BioScience businesses with annual revenues exceeding $1 billion.
Alonso was a panelist at WorldCity’s Global Connections event on Healthcare in Latin America in September.
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