On November 16, 2022, the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce held their monthly membership luncheon at the Miami Lakes Hotel. The guest speaker for this month was Stuart Wyllie. Over 50 people were in attendance and ready to hear from the special guest speaker. Chamber members and their guests began to arrive to the hotel around 11:30 am and did some networking while waiting for the luncheon to begin. As the lobby filled with guests, the doors of the ballroom were opened, and everyone was invited in. Guests entered, found seats, and waited for lunch to be served. The Miami Lakes Hotel served a full course lunch to all guests, which was enjoyed while the luncheon began. President Fred Senra began the lunch with the pledge of allegiance and a short prayer. Next, attendees had the opportunity to introduced themselves and give some information about their business to everyone.
As all the guests wrapped up their introductions, President Senra introduced the guest speaker of this month’s luncheon, Stuart Wyllie, president and CEO of the Graham Companies. The Graham Companies is a privately owned company with 90 years of experience that has positively impacted the local community. Responsible for the creation and development of Miami Lakes, they are a big part of the town to this day. They continue to be involved in the agriculture business with dairy, beef, and pecan farming. Stuart Wyllie is the President and CEO of this amazing, successful company. Joining the team in 1990, he worked in the land development for fourteen years previously. He has many responsibilities in the company, most importantly, development and land transactions.
Mr. Wyllie’s presentation focused on providing guests with a history of the company, how it came to be, and how it has evolved over the many years it has been around. He shared some of the many plans for what’s to come in Miami Lakes, including some new businesses opening very soon. Guests were overjoyed to hear of all the wonderful business development in their town. Stuart Wyllie wrapped up his presentation, and President Fred Senra shared some important announcements with guests. He reminded everyone that the elections for the Chamber’s board of directors are coming up soon and to keep in mind who they would like to see running the Chamber for the next year! The Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their next membership luncheon on Wednesday, December 14 at the Miami Lakes Hotel with guest speaker Manny Cid, Miami Lakes Mayor.
