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Colliers Abood Wood-Fay and all of its associates actively participate in the communities in which they serve. We aim to give back to the communities, which have been so kind to us.
THE BEACON COUNCIL
The Beacon Council is Miami-Dade County's official economic development partnership. It is charged with bringing new, job-generating investments to the community, while assisting existing businesses in their efforts to expand. By doing this, The Beacon Council facilitates the creation of quality jobs for each and every resident of Miami-Dade County. Donna Abood, Chief Executive Officer of Abood Wood-Fay Real Estate Group currently serves on the Executive Committee and Board of Directors. She is also the Chairwoman of the Business Expansion Program.
THE ORANGE BOWL COMMITTEE
The Orange Bowl Committee, since its inception in 1935, has brought tourism to South Florida through the annual month long Orange Bowl Festival that is comprised of the Orange Bowl College Football Game and many other team sporting events and competitions. Each year the OBC awards top students college scholarship. During the 2001 National Championship game, the festival injected more than $107 million into the economy of the South Florida Community, where the OBC is always at work to benefit and aid students and young citizens. Michael T. Fay, President of Abood Wood-Fay, was the youngest member ever elected to the OBC. Both he and Thomas D. Wood, Jr. have served on the Board of Directors. They have served on numerous committees including the Host Committee each festival season and Fellowship of Christian Athletes Prayer Breakfast.
THE JUNIOR ORANGE BOWL COMMITTEE
The Junior Orange Bowl Committee claims the honor of being known as the “Largest International Youth Sports and Arts Festival”. The annual youth parade is the grand finale of the annual festival that includes 20 sports, art, and music competitions and events for children from 5 to 18. The Junior Orange Bowl Committee is a fully volunteer operated organization that remains committed and dedicated to the youth of South Florida and the world by providing opportunities for wholesome, competitive, and multi-cultural experiences.
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
The University of Miami's new Master of Real Estate Development and Urbanism program draws on the combined interdisciplinary strengths of: the School of Architecture, an international leader in urbanism and livable community design; the School of Business Administration, named the number one business school in Florida by the Wall Street Journal and the number five business school in the nation by Hispanic Business; the School of Law, which offers an LLM degree in Real Property; the College of Engineering, with strong civil, architectural and environmental engineering programs; and the Urban Studies Program, which includes faculty from the College of Arts and Sciences.
The Master of Real Estate Development and Urbanism program is designed to provide students with the tools and practical experiences needed to compete in the fast-paced and changing world of urban real estate development. Students benefit from being located in the heart of one of the world’s most exciting and dynamic real estate markets and engaging leading experts, entrepreneurs, and business leaders in the real estate industry. Students learn cutting edge practices in real estate finance, market analysis, real estate law, land use policies and codes, project management, public-private partnerships, the development process, sustainable development practices, and entrepreneurship.
The Master of Real Estate Development and Urbanism prepares real estate industry professionals capable of tapping the power of the market to deliver compact, walkable, mixed-use development that offers a high quality of life for diverse populations to live, work, and carry out their daily activities in attractive, sustainable neighborhoods, and communities.
Stephen Nostrand teaches at the University of Miami in the Master of Real Estate Development and Urbanism program.
CORAL GABLES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Established in 1925, the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce is an invaluable resource for information, business promotion, and networking opportunities for over 1,800 representatives of successful businesses. At the Gables Chamber, they don't just talk about the future - they shape it. Their mission is "To foster and enhance the economic interests and quality of life in the Coral Gables community." Donna Abood, Chief Executive Officer, is a past chairwoman of the Chamber and Carol Ellis-Cutler is currently Vice Chairman of the International Affairs Division. Both members of our team have devoted extensive hours to the Chamber.
THE INSTITUTE OF REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT (IREM)
The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), an affiliate of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS, is an association of property and asset managers who have met the strict criteria in the areas of education, experience, and ethics. Founded in 1933, IREM’s mission is to educate real estate managers, certify their competence and professionalism, serve as an advocate on issues affecting the real estate management industry, and enhance its members’ professional competence so they can better identify and meet the needs those who use their services.
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE WOMEN
CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) is a commercial real estate association dedicated to delivering diversified information and expertise to its members and the business community with a focus on networking and business development.
THE MIRACLE MILE/ACTORS' PLAYHOUSE
The Miracle Mile/Actors' Playhouse enriches South Florida's cultural vitality with the highest quality classic and contemporary live theatre prodcuutions. It provides comprehensive education and outreach programs to multi-cultural audiences and provides a supportive and creative work environment for Florida-based theatre professionals. Further, the Miracle Theater encourages the creation and production of new works for adults and children and maintains the historic identity of its home venue, the Miracle Theatre. Donna Abaood currently serves on the Board of Directors.
ADDITIONAL AREAS OF CIVIC AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
Aventura Marketing Council
Beacon Council
City of Pembroke Pines
Commercial Realtor Association of Greater Miami and the Beaches
Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce
Crew Miami
Diabetes Research Institute
Doral & Airport West Chamber
Downtown Miami Partnership
Easter Seals Society
Florida International University
Florida State University
Greater Miami Jewish Federation
Hands on Miami - United Way
His House
Humane Society of Greater Miami
Informed Families
Junior Orange Bowl Committee
Miami City Ballet
Miami Lighthouse for the Blind
Miracle Theater
Mortgage Broker Association
National PTSA
Orange Bowl Committee
Ponce de Leon Development Association
Project Newborn
Real Estate Institute of Florida International University
Rotary Club of Coral Gables
South Florida Office Brokers Council
St. Thomas University
Temple Judea of Coral Gables
University of Miami
Urban League of Greater Miami
Women in International Trade
Women's Business Network
Facilities Task Force for the School Board of Broward County - Appointed Member is Donna Korn. Donna is currently serving her second year as Chair of the Facilties Task Force.
Oversight Committee for the Implementation of the Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning, Broward County - Appointed Member is Donna Korn.
Children's Services Advisory Board, Broward County - Appointed Member is Donna Korn.
AFFILIATIONS:
SIOR, lCSC, IREM, BOMA, AMO, CCIM, NAIOP, SFOBA. CIREBA, The Beacon Council, Orange Bowl Committee, Junior Orange Bowl Committee, RealSource Group of Florida, Leadership Miami, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce. Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, Coral Gables Rotary Club, Aventura Marketing Council, Broward Chamber of Commerce, Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, CREW-Miami, Perrine-Cutler Ridge Council, Women in International Trade, Habitat for Humanity, Hands on Miami, Doral Business Council, Broward Alliance, Leadership Broward, University of Miami, Citizens Board, CIASF, Informed Families
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