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		Week of August 24, 2000


	Nine tele-com firms join NAP group
	Vision Council seeks local to fill presidential post
	New owner says 550 Brickell ready for development deal
	Top Miami Heat Group executive accepts NY Jets football post
	Task force weighs solutions to downtown traffic snarls
	Marriott to be first of five-stars to open in Brickell
	Lefmark awaits OK for hotels at North Miami Beach site

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BUSINESS

Thursday 8/24

BUSINESS CARD EXCHANGE
   Sponsored by the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce. $15; $5 for members with reservations. 5 p.m. Titanic Brewery, 5813 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 446-1657.
SEMINAR
   "How to conduct market research for a small business." Presented by the Beacon Council for the Miami-Dade Office of Community Economic Development. Free. RSVP. 1-2 p.m. Enterprise Community Center, 49 NW Fifth St. Details: (305) 579-2730.
SEMINAR
   "Putting it all together: time is valuable." Sponsored by the National Society of Fund-raising Executives. $10. 5:30-7:30 p.m. El Jardin Benoist Living Room, Barat Campus, Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart, 3747 Main Hwy., Coconut Grove. Details: (305) 373-1919.
SEMINAR
   "Start your own business, be your own boss." Presented by the Florida Atlantic University Small Business Development Center. $25. 6:30-9:30 p.m. M-DCC Kendall Campus, 11011 SW 104th St. Details: (786) 388-9040 or (305) 237-3151.
CONFERENCE CENTER TOUR
   The Organization for Women In Trade scheduled this behind-the-scenes look at the Conference Center of the Americas. Speaker: Rob Reed, executive director. With cocktails & networking. $25; $20 for members. 6-8 p.m. Danielson Gallery, Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 642-7224.
CONFERENCE
   "Partnership for Profit 2000." US Department of the Treasury and US Small Business Administration present all-day session for small business owners, featuring one-on-one meetings, educational seminars, exhibits, networkers and 6 p.m reception. Call for times. Hyatt Regency, 400 SE Second Ave. Details: Liz Hood, (800) 878-2940, ext. 227.
BREAKFAST
   "Up Close & Personal With..." Fire chiefs Floyd Jordon and Russell White with inspector Ramado Cejas of the Miami Beach Fire Department. First 30 reservations only. Organized by the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce. 8:30 a.m. Miami Beach Ocean Resort, 3025 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Details: (305) 672-1270, ext. 27.

Friday 8/25

LUNCHEON
"Hall of Fame luncheon honoring Tony Perez." Presented by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce to benefit the Florida Marlins Community Foundation, the Greater Miami Progress Foundation and the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind. $100-$5,000. Noon. Wyndham Miami Biscayne Bay Hotel, 1601 Biscayne Blvd. Details: (305) 577-5469.
MONTHLY LUNCHEON
Latin Builders Association. Speaker: Sen. Roberto Casas. Cocktails at noon. $45; $40 for members with reservations. 1 p.m. Hotel Sofitel, 5800 Blue Lagoon Drive. Details: (305) 446-5989.

Tuesday 8/29

SEMINAR
   "Understanding financial statements." Odeon Group presentation for Miami-Dade Office of Community Economic Development. Free. RSVP. Noon-1 p.m. Enterprise Community Center, 49 NW Fifth St. Details: (305) 579-2730.
INTERNET SEMINAR
   "The Power of Internet Marketing." Presented free by Bell South. Seating limited; RSVP. 9 a.m.-noon. Hilton Miami Airport Towers, 5101 Blue Lagoon Drive. Details: (305) 262-1000.
LUNCHEON
   Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce presents the annual "Meet the Dolphins" luncheon for members only. Speaker: head coach Dave Wannstedt. Memorabilia auction at 11:45 a.m. $45. Noon. Wyndham Miami Biscayne Bay Hotel, 1601 Biscayne Blvd. Details: (305) 577-5432.
TRADE SEMINARS
   Four sessions on trade with Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Uruguay, Spain & Europe, including USDA and FDA regulations. 6 p.m. Embassy Suites, 3974 S River Drive. Details: (305) 566-3824.

Wednesday 8/30

DOWNTOWN BAY FORUM
"Miami-Dade County Government: Does it need to be reformed?" Speakers: State Rep. Carlos Lacasa and FIU economics professor Ken Lipner. Jim DeFede, New Times, is to moderate. $20; $16 for members, including lunch. RSVP. Noon. Biscayne Bay Marriott, 1833 N Bayshore Drive. Details: Annette Eisenberg, (305) 757-3633.

Thursday 8/31

WORKSHOP
   "Business plan." Four consecutive Thursday sessions. $95. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Building T-9, Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Rd., Boca Raton. Details: (561) 362-5620 or (954) 771-6520.
TRADE SEMINARS
   Sessions on trade with Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Uruguay, Spain & Europe, including USDA and FDA regulations. 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Embassy Suites, 3974 S River Drive. Details: (305) 383-7627 or (305) 566-3824.

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