Miami's newest professional community, PROXHAUS, officially launched following a kickoff event at Claudie in Brickell on September 23. The event drew approximately 50 members, including Mark Burns, Executive Director of the Coconut Grove Business Improvement District; Joe Hornstein, VP of Philanthropy at Goodwill South Florida; Edith Vargas, Founder of Keeping Your Book; and Pamela Silva, an Emmy Award-winning journalist. The launch signals a growing demand for intentional networking in South Florida's competitive business landscape.
Founded by Silvana Massolo, an award-winning brand strategist and entrepreneur, PROXHAUS aims to bring people, ideas, businesses, and experiences closer together through connection, collaboration, and opportunity. "The name PROXHAUS reflects our belief that proximity creates possibility — that bringing the right people, ideas, businesses, and experiences closer together can lead to impactful change," Massolo said. "Through experiences like The Room and The Table, along with the causes we support and the relationships we build, we're creating a community that shows up together, moves with intention, and creates opportunities that extend far beyond any single event."
The community offers a free membership tier that includes access to news, events, exclusive discounts, and community updates. Paid memberships range from $195 to $3,500 annually and provide expanded visibility, connections, and access. These tiers are designed for young professionals, civic and nonprofit leaders, individuals, businesses, and corporate partners. Benefits can include member spotlights, social and website exposure, advance event access, founder-facilitated introductions, member pricing for experiences, email marketing opportunities, and brand activations.
Massolo emphasized the personal motivation behind the venture. "I understand the power of proximity and how it can help forge relationships and opportunities that people may not otherwise encounter on their own," she said. "PROXHAUS is the community I wish I had when I was 25, at scale."
The organization is also developing strategic partnerships with brands, businesses, organizations, and community leaders to create new avenues for collaboration, visibility, engagement, and experiences within the PROXHAUS community. As it grows, PROXHAUS is exploring expansion into additional markets through partnerships with trusted local leaders who share its vision for building connected, relationship-driven communities.
For professionals in Miami and beyond, PROXHAUS represents a structured alternative to informal networking, with the potential to reshape how business relationships are formed in the region. To learn more about PROXHAUS and explore membership opportunities, visit www.proxhaus.com.
