It was a privilege to visit a professional football (read soccer) club and sit in on a presentation by the Managing Director (CEO). I am a self proclaimed “sports junkie” and getting an insight into the inner workings of the business was special and … [Read more...]
Shoot for the Skies
January 14, 2014 by
Commercial real estate is alive and well in Chile. The University of Tampa group visited the corporate offices of CBRE. From the 35th floor of their office building we saw vast clusters of high-rises. Business is booming. New construction underway is … [Read more...]
Farming is Tough Business
January 13, 2014 by
A single plum hangs from a tree — a symbol of what was supposed to be. The entire fruit crop at a farm outside Santiago, Chile, has been destroyed by a winter freeze that is unusual in this part of the world. We toured around the farm that grows … [Read more...]
Santiago, Chile: Day 1
January 10, 2014 by
The immaculate tree-lined streets define the business district with its clean sidewalks and glass facade high-rises. The people move with a sense of urgency, giving the city a European look and feel. As one moves away from downtown, the scenery … [Read more...]
