News Archive for 2001

October 25, 2001

Blumberg Addresses Broward Workshop


“This is a painful, strange, and difficult time for our great country.” CEO of American Ventures, Philip Blumberg, addresses the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce post 9/11. Mr. Blumberg speaks of regional cooperation, community involvement, and the chamber’s involvement in furthering the prosperity of the greater Miami area. Full story (PDF,27KB).

September 17, 2001

World Trade Center Destruction Bad News for Trophy Buildings


Pension and Investments
In the aftermath of 9/11 many predicted the imminent rise of insurance costs. According to Philip Blumberg, CEO for American Ventures Realty, the real issue is not the event itself but how insurance companies evaluate their risk. The issue lies in “the way insurance companies view those risks and how they price them…” [...]

July 1, 2001

To Be Prepared, Close Floodgates


Houston Chronicle
The flooding from Tropical Storm Allison reveals that many fail to prepare for probable risk. That said, a good deal can be learned by the best practices of others. According to Real estate investment firm American Ventures, “When we have threatening weather, we have 24-hour staff checks. The people have to be there to [...]

June 6, 2001

Blumberg Addresses Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce


Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce
“It is a privilege, with a deeper personal emotion than may be obvious, for me to stand in front of you this last time.” CEO of American Ventures, Philip Blumberg, addresses the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce for the final time as Chairman. Mr. Blumberg speaks of regional initiatives, the community’s [...]