Memberships & Qualifications

What Sets us Apart?

Beyond wisdom, a long tenure in industry collaboration demonstrates true passion for the work at hand. At Durée & Company, we have access to valuable resources through our networking, proven relationships, memberships and affiliations. Durée & Company holds all necessary Federal and State licenses and/or certifications and is a State of Florida Certified Woman-Owned Business.

PR Boutiques International (PRBI)

Durée & Company is a member of PR Boutiques International (PRBI) and Durée Ross is an active Board Member. PRBI is an exclusive network of nearly 40 boutique agencies spanning four continents, in which the connections and best practices of one firm are shared with the others. Through membership, strategic partnerships and alliances arise that offer clients unparalleled service, powerful thinking, and results-oriented initiatives.

CannabisLAB

Durée Ross is a leadership team member and Durée & Company is a corporate partner to CannabisLAB. Grow Healthy. Grow Wealthy. Grow Smarter. Based on these three pillars, Cannabis LAB was formed to educate, connect and empower the people and resources necessary to drive the cannabis industry forward.

Cannabis Marketing Association

Durée & Company is a member of the Cannabis Marketing Association which is an industry trade group that supports professional and creative growth by providing career resources, education-based events and networking opportunities.

Forbes Agency Council

Durée & Company is a Forbes Agency Council Member which is an invitation-only group for senior executives in public relations, media, and creative agencies. Membership is awarded to leaders of agencies with significant industry impact and success.

International Yacht Brokers Association (IYBA)

Duree & Company is honored to be a member of the International Yacht Brokers Association (IYBA). With more than 1900+ members and growing, the International Yacht Brokers Association (IYBA) is the world’s largest and most influential association for the yacht brokerage & charter industry. Established in 1987 and formerly known as the Florida Yacht Brokers Association, IYBA is dedicated to professionalism and ethics in all aspects of yacht transactions.

Marijuana Moment

Durée & Company is a member of Marijuana Moment. Marijuana Moment helps activists, industry professionals, consumers, policymakers and the public understand developments and trends affecting cannabis.

PRSA Counselors Academy

Durée Ross is a member of the PRSA Counselors Academy which is an exclusive network for top public relations executives to share ideas and influence industry conversations. This invitation-only organization fosters leadership and collaboration among C-suite professionals.

Women Empowered in Cannabis

Durée & Company is a member of Women Empowered in Cannabis. Women Empowered in Cannabis is an International Association for Women Working in Cannabis, Psychedelics, Hemp and CBD. The WEIC community is one of the most powerful women’s organizations in cannabis to date. In 2017, WEIC is globally recognized as one of the Top 50 Women Leaders in the Cannabis Industry. Since its inception, the community has grown to be the largest and most active community for women working in cannabis.

National Cannabis Industry Association

Durée & Company is a member of the National Cannabis Industry Association. NCIA is the oldest, largest, and most inclusive trade association representing legal cannabis businesses. The membership is composed of hundreds of forward-thinking businesses dedicated to ensuring that small cannabis businesses have a seat at the table in Washington, D.C. rather than just the wealthiest few.

Women’s Cannabis Chamber of Commerce

Durée and Company is a member of the Women’s Cannabis Chamber of Commerce. The Women’s Cannabis Chamber of Commerce’s mission is to move entrepreneurs beyond empowerment into powerful results-driven career strategies, CEO positions and business ownership; to provide education, resources and networking opportunities.

The Marine Industries Association of South Florida

Durée & Company is a member of The Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF). The Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) is the largest marine trade organization in the Southeast United States dedicated to promoting, protecting, and growing the 142,000 middle-class jobs in Broward County and 149,000 jobs regionally in marine businesses promoting boating lifestyles from family cruising and fishing to yachts and the goods and services that sustain them, driving the economic output to $9.9 billion in Broward County and $18.5 billion regionally.

Marine Marketers of America

Durée & Company is an active member of the Marine Marketers of America. Marine Marketers of America is THE exclusive association for marketers working in the marine industry.

Boating Writers International

Durée & Company is a member of the Boating Writers International. Boating Writers International (BWI) is a professional organization consisting of writers, editors, publishers, photographers, videographers, broadcasters, public relations specialists and other stakeholders associated with the boating industry.

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Official Rules: Entrants must fill out all required fields on the entry form to participate in the Contest. After submitting the required information on the entry form, the entrant will receive one (1) entry into the 20/20 Contest. The Contest will begin on January 20, 2020 at 8:30 A.M. ET and end on February 20, 2020 at 8:30 A.M. ET (“Contest Entry Period”). All times in the Contest refer to Eastern Time (“ET”). Contest is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws. Limit one (1) Entry per company during the Contest Period. Entries generated by a script, macro, or other automated means or by any means that subverts the entry process will be disqualified. Entries must be received before January 20, 2020 at 8:30 A.M. ET to be eligible for the Contest.

Eligibility. Contest is open only to individuals participate in the Contest or submit an entry and who are eighteen (18) years of age as of the date of entry (“Entrant”). The Contest is only open to legal United States residents who have at least one physical location in Florida, and is void where prohibited by law. Employees of Durée & Company, its affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, and suppliers, (collectively the “Employees”), and immediate family members and/or those living in the same household of Employees are not eligible to participate in the Contest. The Contest is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

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How to Enter. Entrants must fill out the contest form entirely and send to the name/contact information as instructed. Any automated computer receipt, such as one confirming delivery of email, does not constitute proof of entry for the purposes of these Official Rules. The entry must fulfill all Contest requirements, as specified, to be eligible to win. Entries that are incomplete or do not adhere to the rules or specifications may be disqualified at the sole discretion of Durée & Company. Fraudulent methods or other attempts to circumvent the rules will disqualify an Entrant’s eligibility at the sole discretion of Durée & Company. Durée & Company may disqualify any Entry for any reason, In its sole and absolute discretion.

Prizes. The Winner(s) of the Contest (the “Winner”) will receive 20 hours of free services per month for 3 months. No cash or other prize substitution shall be permitted except at Durée & Company’s discretion. The prize is nontransferable. Any and all prize-related expenses, including without limitation any and all federal, state, and/or local taxes, shall be the sole responsibility of Winner. The prize is awarded “AS IS” and WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. No substitution of prize or transfer/assignment of prize to others or request for the cash equivalent by Winner is permitted. Acceptance of prize constitutes permission for Durée & Company to use Winner’s name, likeness, and entry for purposes of advertising and trade without further compensation, unless prohibited by law.

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Terms & Conditions: Durée & Company reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Contest should virus, bug, non-authorized human intervention, fraud, or other cause beyond Durée & Company’s control corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, or proper conduct of the Contest. In such case, Durée & Company may select the Winner from all eligible entries received prior to and/or after (if appropriate) the action taken by Durée & Company. Durée & Company reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who tampers or attempts to tamper with the entry process or the operation of the Contest or website or violates these Terms & Conditions.

Durée & Company has the right, in its sole discretion, to maintain the integrity of the Contest, to void votes for any reason, including, but not limited to: multiple entries from the same user from different IP addresses; multiple entries from the same computer in excess of that allowed by Contest rules; or the use of bots, macros, scripts, or other technical means for entering. Any attempt by an entrant to deliberately damage any website or undermine the legitimate operation of the Contest may be a violation of criminal and civil laws. Should such attempt be made, Durée & Company reserves the right to seek damages to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Disqualification. If an Entrant is found ineligible, or if he/she does not comply with the Official Rules, then such Entrant will be disqualified. If a prize, prize documentation, or prize notification is returned as undeliverable or unclaimed, this will result in disqualification. In the event an Entrant is deemed ineligible or disqualified for any reason, then an alternate potential winner will be selected.

Disputes. THIS CONTEST IS GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES AND FLORIDA, WITHOUT RESPECT TO CONFLICT OF LAW DOCTRINES. As a condition of participating in this Contest, participant agrees that any and all disputes that cannot be resolved between the parties, and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Contest, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, exclusively before a court located in Minnesota having jurisdiction. Further, in any such dispute, under no circumstances shall participant be permitted to obtain awards for, and hereby waives all rights to, punitive, incidental, or consequential damages, including reasonable attorney’s fees, other than participant’s actual out-of-pocket expenses (i.e. costs associated with entering this Contest). Entrant further waives all rights to have damages multiplied or increased.

Winner(s) will be announced by March 20, 2020.

Sponsor. The Sponsor of the Contest is Durée & Company, Inc. 10620 Griffin Road, Suite 208, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328

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