CEO and Chairman Steven M. Ross and President Kenneth A. Himmel discuss the future of West Palm Beach
(West Palm Beach, Fla.) The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts held the second installment of its Corporate Partners Business Speaker Series luncheon on Wednesday, February 5, featuring Stephen M. Ross, CEO and Chairman of Related Ross, Founder of Related Companies, and Owner of the Miami Dolphins, in conversation with Kenneth A. Himmel, President of Related Ross and Kravis Center Board member. The event was held in the Kravis Center’s Gimelstob Ballroom in the Cohen Pavilion and was sponsored by NYU Langone Health.
Related Ross is a leading real estate development firm known for its transformative urban projects that integrate residential, commercial and cultural spaces. Under the leadership of Mr. Ross, the company has spearheaded iconic developments such as Hudson Yards in New York City. Mr. Himmel has played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s vision and driving innovation in mixed-use developments across the country.
Nearly 200 Corporate Partners members, donors and guests attended the event which focused on Related Ross’ investment in West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County. Corporate Partners Executive Committee Chair and Kravis Center Board member James Coleman welcomed guests and thanked the attending members and donors for their generous support before introducing Kravis Center CEO Diane Quinn.
“Corporate Partners started as a way to bring the business community together, to network and share successes. It was also a way to support the Kravis Center and all the programming we offer to this growing community,” said Ms. Quinn. “Your support is an investment in the power of creativity, ensuring that audience members of all ages are nourished artistically, that our minds are expanded and that we provide an avenue to nurture young talent. I thank you for your support.”
Ms. Quinn then invited Mr. Ross and Mr. Himmel to the stage.
In addition to discussing the history of development in downtown West Palm Beach and Related Ross’ footprint in the community, the presenters also highlighted future plans for the area.
“We’re all living here in Palm Beach County and recognizing how amazing the community is and how West Palm Beach has truly grown,” said Mr. Ross. “This should become the most important county in the country. Palm Beach County has the opportunity to grow, and the way we see it, West Palm Beach is the center of it. We’re very fortunate to live here because I think the quality of life is probably the best in the country.”
Kravis Center Corporate Partners are the corporate and professional leaders in Palm Beach County whose mission is to support and enable the Kravis Center to continue its extensive educational and community outreach programs. Corporate Partners membership offers this dynamic group of business leaders the opportunity to act as an integral part of the Kravis Center, building awareness of the Center within the business community. The Corporate Partners Business Speaker Series brings in speakers on a wide array of business topics. In addition, members are invited to special events as well as having priority ticketing for performances.
The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is one of South Florida’s premier performing arts centers, located in Downtown West Palm Beach. Since 1992, the Kravis Center has hosted the very best in live entertainment featuring world-class artists in music, comedy, dance, Broadway and more. Since opening its doors, the Kravis Center has welcomed millions of students to its comprehensive arts education programs. Students of all ages can participate in a variety of workshops, classes and special events, as well as free and reduced-price tickets to those who might not otherwise have the chance to experience live performances. For information, please visit kravis.org
To inquire about the Kravis Center’s Corporate Partners membership, visit kravis.org/corporate or call Ali Rehm at 561.651.4297.
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