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Celebrity and Sports Philanthropy, Holograms For Health, Investing in Puerto Rico

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Episode 410: 03-09-17

On this week’s show, Handler Thayer attorney Andrew Morton discusses celebrity and sports philanthropy and wellness coach Julie Phillips talks about Quantum Holographic Discs. Also, Adam Greenfader of Fortune International Realty, Jay Smith of nFusion Consultancy and Adriano Salucci of Bisnow.com discuss investing in Puerto Rico.

Celebrity and Sports Philanthropy

Andrew Morton handles philanthropy law, non-profit compliance, best practices, and philanthropic branding for sports and entertainment at Handler Thayer, LLP, in Washington, D.C., and Chicago.

A legal professional operating at the intersection of celebrity and philanthropy, encompassing all aspects of high-profile philanthropic engagement and branding – from initial formation of a tax-exempt organization, to ongoing oversight, compliance, governance and reporting consistent with legal requirements and nonprofit sector best practices, Morton is a frequent public speaker and contributor as a legal expert to numerous media outlets including Bloomberg, TIME Magazine, CNN, ABC World News Tonight, FOX News, Business Week, National Public Radio (NPR), the New York Times and the Washington Post and Fried on Business.

We discuss celebrity and sports philanthropy.

Using Holograms For Health

Julie Phillips, certified wellness educator and coach, joins us to discuss Quantum Holographic Discs, which may improve sleep, reduce pain and stress, and provide more health benefits.

Investing in Puerto Rico – is Now the Time?

Adam Greenfader is a New Development Specialist with Fortune International Realty in Miami and Puerto Rico. Greenfader has participated in 52 new residential, hospitality, and distressed development projects with a focus on Miami, Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, and Latin America.

Jay Smith is President and CEO of nFusion Consultancy in South Carolina. Formed in 2009, Smith’s team has been responsible for acquiring key land positions, purchasing and selling significant operating assets, and for providing development services to public and private investment funds. nFusion maintains its own portfolio of real estate assets, and has delivered over 11,000 finished lots and 1,000-plus acre resort mixed-use communities. The firm is active along the East Coast of the United States and in the Caribbean basin, and is currently overseeing the planning, predevelopment and development of over 2,500 units in the US and Puerto Rico

Adriano Salucci is Business Manager in Miami and Charlotte, N.C., for Bisnow.com.

We discuss investing in Puerto Rico and the many ways that Puerto Rico is open for business.

Vivian Fried Kidney Transplant Update

Vivian Fried still needs a kidney donor. She is staying strong and upbeat! Please help!!

For an update on Vivian and her search for a kidney transplant, watch her interview on WPLGTV10 in Miami: http://bit.ly/Viv10

For information on kidney donation, email R1125@renewal.org

THANK YOU!

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Warren Henry Automotive is a sponsor of Fried on Business. This episode features a discussion of their training program as part of that ongoing relationship.

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This episode covers how the initiative works, what students can expect to learn, and why supporting workforce development in trades is not just good business—it’s a smart investment in the future.

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