By Lauern Roderrick

The Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce held its monthly membership luncheon on Wednesday May 10 at the Miami Lakes Hotel. Local business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals gathered, all eager to network and gain valuable insights.

Over 50 guests gathered in the lobby of the ballroom as they waited for the luncheon to begin, ready to hear from guest speaker Daisy Gonzalez-Diego.

As the ballroom doors opened at 12 p.m., all guests were invited in and made themselves comfortable at their seats. As they settled in, President Fred Senra commenced the luncheon with a short prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, as always. The Miami Lakes Hotel provided a delicious full course meal, and everyone enjoyed it while all attendees had the opportunity to introduce themselves to the room.

As the introductions wrapped up, President Fred Senra introduced the luncheon member spotlight, Hemisphere Title Company, who are longtime members of the Chamber and have been in business in Miami Lakes for nearly forty years.

Soon after, President Senra introduced the guest speaker, Daisy Gonzalez-Diego. Daisy Gonzalez-Diego is a communications profesional with 30 years of expertise in media and public relations, crisis management, marketing, and outreach. In 2022, she founded DGD Communications, a bilingual marketing and public relations agency focused on solving complex communication challenges. Daisy is dedicated to

inspiring teams, fostering growth, and leveraging her deep understanding of organizational structures to drive success, bringing a dynamic and versatile approach that consistently delivers exceptional results for her clients.

DGD Communications specializes in crafting comprehensive marketing plans to elevate brand awareness, while also providing executive coaching to nurture emerging leaders.

During her presentation, Daisy emphasized the role communication plays in today’s competitive business world. She shared her personal journey and experiences and highlighted the power of effective communication in establishing credibility and creating relationships.

Attendees were captivated as Daisy presented strategies and techniques for improving communication skills. The Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their next membership luncheon on Wednesday, June 14 with guest speaker Jorge Colina, former City of Miami Chief of Police.