Changing corporate culture: Novartis Pharmaceuticals

“Let’s work on your obituary,” the coach said. “What would your wife say about you? What would your kids say about you? What would your friends say?” The coach was speaking at a retreat in the mountains of Chile, working with top executives on ways to bring a greater sense of purpose to their lives…

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Selling pharmaceuticals in Latin America: Johnson & Johnson’s view

Despite challenges from red tape to patent infringement, Latin America offers good opportunities to boost sales of pharmaceuticals, and Johnson & Johnson is committed to the region “for the long term.” That was the word from Antonio Ferreira, Johnson & Johnson’s International Vice President for Janssen Latin America, at WorldCity’s CEO Club meeting held Feb. 5, 2016, in Coral Gables.…

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Diversity: How developmentally-disabled employees help business

There’s more to hiring people with intellectual disabilities than an act of social responsibility. Those employees often become stellar workers and office assets. That was the message from Horace Porrás, vice president of Human Resources for American Tower Corporation Latin America, at WorldCity’s HR Connections held Jan. 22, 2016, at the Hyatt Regency Coral Gables. “I want everyone to think broadly…

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With trade down, Miami looks to handle temperature-sensitive medicines

Falling prices for fuel and other basics cut the value of South Florida’s trade with the world in 2015 for the third year in a row. But the region has potential to boost business longer-term by increasing shipments of high-value medicines, building on new certifications obtained at Miami International Airport. How to attract more temperature-sensitive…

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Latin America in 2016: Pitfalls and Opportunities

The outlook for Brazil and some of Latin America’s major economies seems weak this year, hobbled by a slowdown in China and currencies that have lost value. But a new government in Argentina and foresight in Colombia offer bright spots in the region too. That was the analysis of four experts on Latin America who spoke at WorldCity’s Global Connections…

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WorldCity’s Global Connections-Friday, February 28th: House on Fire! Business Advice from Crisis Management Experts

::cck::11170::/cck::           Friday, February 28th, 2014 8-9:30 a.m.   Hyatt Regency Coral Gables 50 Alhambra Plaza, Coral Gables FL 33134   Click Here to Register     About Our Panelists:   When: Friday, February 28th, 2014 8-9:30 a.m   Where:  Hyatt Regency Coral Gables 50 Alhambra Plaza Coral Gables, FL 33134…

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WorldCity’s Tech Connections, TUESDAY, February 11th: One-on-One with Manny Medina

::cck::11169::/cck::   A One-on-One with Manny Medina   Founder of the Technology Foundation of the Americas, Medina Capital Partners, and CEO of Terremark/NAP of the Americas On TUESDAY, February 11th, 2014 8-9:30 a.m. Coral Gables Country Club 997 Greenway Dr, Miami, FL 33134   Click Here to Register   Tech Connections In large part, entrepreneur…

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WorldCity’s Trade Connections February 21st: Release of Annual Import-Export Trade Data

::cck::11168::/cck:: Release of Annual Import-Export Trade Data With: When: Friday, February 21st 8-9:30 a.m. Where:  Intercontinental Hotel at Doral   Click Here to Register                                                              …

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WorldCity TradeConnections: Special Luncheon, 14th Annual TradeNumbers Publication and World Trade Month Kick-off, Thursday, May 1, 12:00 pm-2 pm

::cck::11167::/cck::                       For more information, contact us today (305) 441-2244 Nilda Bernal: nbernal@45.56.65.150 Tatiana Panzardi: tpanzardi@45.56.65.150      ::/introtext::::fulltext::::/fulltext::

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