Week of October 24, 2000    

UM North-South Center signs pact with Wharton
Sports network, e-firm sign for base in Miami Beach
Downtown hotel business solid, authority members told
Beach entrepreneur to go with restaurant on Biscayne
Transit planners cite need for new strategy, funding
Jakes is back to the fall of Dixie in Prologue talk
Telecom trend downtown slurping up available offices

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Thursday 10/26

PRESENTATION
   "Quo Vaids Argentina? An Economic & Political Perspective." Speaker: Ricardo Arriazu, economic advisor to Banco General de Negocios in Buenos Aires. Co-sponsored by the Florida International Bankers Association. 12:30-2 p.m. JW Marriott, 1111 Brickell Ave. Details by fax: (305) 579-0969 or e-mail, fiba@fiba.net.
FALL SHOWCASE
   Miami Lakes Business Association benefit for CAP Inc. scholarships. Food court, exhibitors, presentations. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Don Shula Hotel, Main Street, Miami Lakes. Details: Peggy Austen, (305) 817-4019.
NETWORKER
   "Business After Hours." Organized by the Aventura Chamber of Commerce. $10; free to members. 6-8 p.m. Fish 54, 18841 Biscayne Blvd., Loehman's Fashion Island, Aventura. Details: (305) 935-2131.

Friday 10/27

SOUTH FLORIDA SAFETY & SECURITY CONFERENCE
   "2000: Launching Security into the New Century." One-day parley on various security issues. Chief Richard Barreto of the Miami Beach police is a featured speaker. Joint effort by the Association for Security Administration Professionals and the Greater Miami & the Beaches Hotel Association. 7:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Eden Roc Resort & Spa, 4525 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Details: (305) 531-0000.
CONFERENCE
   "Get a Life." Organized by the area chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners. Keynote speaker: Barbara Stanbridge, NAWBO national president. Doral Golf Resort & Spa, 4400 NW 87th Ave. Details: (305) 639-6201.
CONSTRUCTION FORUM
   "One Florida, Many Rules: How the South Florida Construction Industry is Affected." Topic is Bush plan, One Florida. Panelists include William Delgado, Latin Builders Association; Samuel Gilmore Jr., Overnight Success Inc.; Bruce King, attorney with Carlton Fields, and Becky Schaffer, attorney with PBS&J. Jason Murray, president of the Black Lawyers Association, will moderate. 8:10 a.m. University of Miami Faculty Club, 1550 Brescia Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 929-9717.

Tuesday 10/31

SEMINAR
   "A Basic Guide to Exporting." Sponsored by the Florida Atlantic University Small Business Development Center. Free. 1-3 p.m. Building T-9, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. Details: (786) 388-9040 or (305) 237-3929.

Wednesday 11/1

MONTHLY RECEPTION
   "Free Trade Area of the Americas: Florida's Role in European-Americas Trade." Speaker: Hugh V. Simon Jr., under secretary of international affairs for the Florida Department of State. Sponsored by the Netherlands American Chamber of Commerce of Florida. Cash Bar. RSVP. Exchange Room, Hotel Inter-Continental Miami, 100 Chopin Plaza. Details: (305) 537-4088.
LUNCHEON DISCUSSION
   "The Continuing Quest for Democracy & Development in Haiti." Speaker: Colin Granderson, ambassador and former director for the UN International Civilian Mission in Haiti. Free. 12:30-2 p.m. Faculty Club, University of Miami, 1550 Brescia Ave., Coral Gables. Details: Conchita Ramos, (305) 284-6868.
SEMINAR
   "Financing your small business." Sponsored by the Florida Atlantic University Small Business Development Center. Free. 6:30-8:30 p.m. West Dade Regional Library, 9445 Coral Way. Details: (786) 388-9040 or (305) 237-3929.

Thursday 11/2

SEMINAR
   "E-commerce for business owners." Presented by the WLRN Learning Network. Free. RSVP. 1-4 p.m. WLRN, 172 NE 15th St. Details: (305) 995-2492.

Friday 11/3

AWARDS LUNCHEON
   South Beach Hispanic Chamber of Commerce annual luncheon. Speaker: Jorge Gonzalez, city manager, Miami Beach. $45; $40 for members. Noon. Monty's on the Beach, 300 Alton Road, MIami Beach. Details: (305) 534-1903.
   

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