PROXHAUS™, a new community focused on bringing people, ideas, businesses, and experiences closer together, officially launched in Miami following a kickoff event at Claudie in Brickell on September 23. The event drew around 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, Emmy Award-winning journalist. Founded by Silvana Massolo, PROXHAUS aims to create opportunities through connection, collaboration, and shared experiences.
“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,” said Massolo in a statement. “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.”
PROXHAUS is free to join as a community member, offering 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.
“I understand the power of proximity and how it can help forge relationships and opportunities that people may not otherwise encounter on their own,” Massolo 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 opportunities to expand into additional markets through partnerships with trusted local leaders who share its vision for building connected, relationship-driven communities.
This launch matters because it addresses a growing need for meaningful in-person and professional connections in an increasingly digital world. By offering structured memberships and curated events, PROXHAUS provides a platform for individuals and businesses to collaborate and access opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach. The community’s focus on proximity and intentional relationship-building could serve as a model for other cities seeking to foster local innovation and engagement.
To learn more about PROXHAUS and explore membership opportunities, visit www.proxhaus.com.
