Mark Trowbridge, affectionately called Mister Coral Gables, served as CEO and president of the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce for nearly 20 years, elevating its profile and supporting small businesses. Many remember him as a 'great connector,' who transformed the Chamber into a major business organization. Although Trowbridge faced health challenges, including multiple myeloma and heart complications, his joyous personality and dedication to community upliftment left a lasting impact on Coral Gables. His legacy continues through the many businesses and nonprofits he supported during his life.
"He was a great connector, and he saw himself as the connector of people in Coral Gables and throughout the community," Sarah Artecona, Trowbridge's longtime friend.
"For almost 20 years, he poured his heart and soul into the Chamber, transforming it into one of the most influential business organizations in the state," said Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago in a statement.
"His legacy will live on with all the businesses and nonprofits he uplifted," Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said in a statement.
"Mark was a force of nature - full of energy, kindness, and an unmatched ability to bring people together," said Lago.
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