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In 1946, Navija Achkar-Valladares began Casa Leon Jewelers alongside her parents and siblings in Camagüey, Cuba. What started as a family dream quickly became a beloved community treasure. In 1960, after the Castro administration seized their business, Navija and her family fled to the United States with little more than their resilience and faith. Determined to rebuild, Navija and her brother Amin sold jewelry door-to-door from the trunk of their car — working tirelessly unt

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Love Local This Valentine’s Season: January 29 Valentine’s Event at Josef & Joseph’s in Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL — January 29, 5:00–7:00 PM — Celebrate Valentine’s season while supporting local, family-owned businesses at a special Valentine’s event hosted at Josef & Joseph’s in Fort Lauderdale . This elegant early-evening gathering will feature live piano music and light hors d’oeuvres , creating a relaxed and refined atmosphere for guests

When I talk about the backbone of America, I’m not just giving a speech. I mean it. Small, family-owned businesses like Josef & Joseph’s...

Spotlight on Peete Vending. In the bustling tri-county area of Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach, a remarkable enterprise stands out...