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• Money launderers use real estate, mortgage loans to do their dirty business in South Florida

  Money launderers use real estate, mortgage loans to do their dirty business in South Florida

  By Bernie Navarro

  Mar 9, 2019
• Voter-approved funds for teachers’ raises should include those at charter schools, too

  Voter-approved funds for teachers’ raises should include those at charter schools, too

  By Bernie Navarro

  Feb 4, 2019
• Latin Builders Association impacting local education with LBA Academy

  Latin Builders Association impacting local education with LBA Academy

  By Bernie Navarro

  Oct 15, 2018

Activity

• Great evening supporting our partner Steven J Wernick, Esq. AICP & Underline Board Member at tonight’s Sneaker Ball Kickoff. Save the date of…

  Great evening supporting our partner Steven J Wernick, Esq. AICP & Underline Board Member at tonight’s Sneaker Ball Kickoff. Save the date of…

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• My Saturday reflection focuses on the importance of teamwork in our lives. Teamwork is crucial in achieving collective goals efficiently, relying on…

  My Saturday reflection focuses on the importance of teamwork in our lives. Teamwork is crucial in achieving collective goals efficiently, relying on…

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• Earlier today I had the privilege of meeting with Carlos Bravo Executive Alumni Director of Belen Jesuit Preparatory School & Class of ‘86 along with…

  Earlier today I had the privilege of meeting with Carlos Bravo Executive Alumni Director of Belen Jesuit Preparatory School & Class of ‘86 along with…

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• Real Estate Agent

  Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation

  Issued Jun 2021

• Mortgage Lender License

  National Mortgage Licensing System

  Credential ID NMLS #329578

• Mortgage Loan Originator

  National Mortgage Licensing System

  Credential ID NMLS #329578

• Legacy Award

  SCORE, Miami-Dade Chapter

  2016

  The Legacy Award recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution to the Miami Dade community over a sustained period of time.
  

• Innovation Award

  Latin Builders Association

  2015

• Book of Leaders

  Miami Today

  2014

  The Book of Leaders is Miami’s Hall of Fame. Each year’s book profiles 52 Newsmakers and Achievers just as the reports appeared in Miami Today. These stories in their own words of the women and men who are shaping Greater Miami are available nowhere else.

• Visionary Leadership Award

  Latin Builders Association

  2013

• 40 Under 40

  South Florida Business Journal

  2012

  Honored with the “40 Under 40 Award” recognizing the region’s best and brightest business leaders under 40 years old for their business success, professional achievements and community involvement.

• Financial Services Company of the Year

  Miami-Dade Beacon Council

  2012

  Benworth Capital Partners was awarded “Financial Services Company of the Year” for superlative achievement in the industry, for leading job growth and economic development, and for serving as a role model for other businesses.
  

• Lender of the Year

  Latin Builders Association

  2009

  Benworth Capital Partners was recognized by the LBA as “Lender of the Year.”
  

• Spanish

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• Miami Dade College

  Trustee

  Mar 2014 - May 2021

  Miami Dade College is the largest and most diverse college in the nation. With seven campuses, two centers and more than 175,000 students from across the world, the College offers over 300 programs of study and several degree options, including vocational, associate, and baccalaureate degrees. MDC features numerous Continuing Education classes, online credit classes through the Virtual College, the New World School of the Arts, the School for Advanced Studies, The Honors College and Dual…

  Miami Dade College is the largest and most diverse college in the nation. With seven campuses, two centers and more than 175,000 students from across the world, the College offers over 300 programs of study and several degree options, including vocational, associate, and baccalaureate degrees. MDC features numerous Continuing Education classes, online credit classes through the Virtual College, the New World School of the Arts, the School for Advanced Studies, The Honors College and Dual Enrollment.

• Miami-Dade College, Entrepreneurial Institute

  Board of Directors

  2014 - 2018

  The Carrie P. Meek Entrepreneurial Education Center is a major outreach center of Miami-Dade College North Campus, founded in 1989. The MEEC offers a specialized focus on entrepreneurship, and economic and community development. The MEEC offers a vast array of college credit and non-credit courses for both degree- and non-degree-seeking students. Additionally, there are opportunities to pursue certificate and vocational programs as well as opportunities take part in a variety of seminars…

  The Carrie P. Meek Entrepreneurial Education Center is a major outreach center of Miami-Dade College North Campus, founded in 1989. The MEEC offers a specialized focus on entrepreneurship, and economic and community development. The MEEC offers a vast array of college credit and non-credit courses for both degree- and non-degree-seeking students. Additionally, there are opportunities to pursue certificate and vocational programs as well as opportunities take part in a variety of seminars, conferences and workshops. Students at the MEEC can obtain workforce and business skills training to enter the labor market or become successful entrepreneurs.

• LBA Construction and Business Management Academy

  Chairman Emeritus

  Jan 2012 - May 2017

  Mr. Navarro served as Chairman from 2012-2017. He was recently named Chairman Emeritus. The LBA Academy is the first business charter high school started by a business association, such as the LBA, in the United States. We are very proud that our efforts at the LBA Academy are being noticed. Our commitment to our community and our industry is having a tremendous impact that will be felt by generations to come. Editor Myriam Marquez describes the school as "the first of its kind in the nation."

• University of Miami, School of Business

  Real Estate Program Advisory Board

  2011 - 2013

  A private research university with more than 16,000 students from around the world, the University of Miami is a vibrant and diverse academic community focused on teaching and learning, the discovery of new knowledge, and service to the South Florida region and beyond. The mission of the Miami Business School is to develop innovative ideas and principled leaders that transform global business and society. We are thought leaders that redefine business knowledge and practice in the broadest…

  A private research university with more than 16,000 students from around the world, the University of Miami is a vibrant and diverse academic community focused on teaching and learning, the discovery of new knowledge, and service to the South Florida region and beyond. The mission of the Miami Business School is to develop innovative ideas and principled leaders that transform global business and society. We are thought leaders that redefine business knowledge and practice in the broadest possible terms, shape business scholarship and how business is conceived, and to set the standard for business education.

• Citizens for Property Tax Reform

  Chairman

  2007 - 2008

  The Citizens for Property Tax Reform, Inc. is a Political Action Committee (PAC) that advocates the 30-40-50 Plan to cut Florida's property tax burden.

• City of Miami Beach, Board of Adjusments

  Member

  2000 - 2001

• Community Council Area 10/Westchester

  Chairman

  Nov 1996 - Nov 1998

  Ran a successful election campaign; unanimously elected as chairman by fellow members on the board; reviewed and voted on zoning and variance applications; made recommendations on the County budget, planning, public safety

• Latin Builders Association (LBA)

  President (2011-2013)

  The Latin Builders Association® (LBA) is the largest Hispanic construction association in the United States . Established in 1971, the association continues to provide a vital forum for discussion, networking, training/development, and representation at local and state level for our network of over 750 member-companies. Throughout its history, the LBA has been involved in numerous issues on local, state and federal level that have an impact on our industry, our organization, and our community.

• Richard D. Lara

  “Bernie is preeminent in his field of lending and an innovator. Proven success and a winner. He is an asset to any team. ”

• A. Dax Bello

  “Bernie is a top notch professional and human being. His resolve for excellence in his field is unmatched. ”

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• Today is the 11th Fathers in Education Day in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, where schools invite fathers and father figures to participate in…

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• United Way Miami continued its 100th birthday celebration with the #WomenUnited "Let's Do Lunch!" Three fabulous panelists shared valuable insights…

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• Al Dotson, Jr. Is a leader’s leader. He takes little credit for all he is able to accomplish in our community. Proud to serve alongside him on the…

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• Wishing a very Happy Birthday to Executive Director and past president Erick Valderrama! We hope you're having an amazing day with loved ones. On…

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• Truly honored to accept the awards for both team and personal production. A huge thank you to my incredible branch sales team and our dedicated…

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• I am proud that for 18 years, we’ve come together at the Champions for Children Awards ceremony to honor individuals and organizations who have gone…

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• My dear friends and colleagues! Today is my proudest day in my business brokerage career! I won the #1 top dollar producer in Florida!!!! This…

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