Week of October 18, 2001    
Homestead Air Force Base land recommended for eco-tourism
Half-billion targeted for City of Miami capital projects
County low on time to maximize use of proposed bond issue, economist says
Airline insurance premiums rise, other coverage likely to follow
Hotels show slow recovery from sudden dip in tourism
Bankers rally to fight US Treasury change on interest reporting
Export distributors win time to make case against Customs rule

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Thursday 10/18

SEMINAR
   "Start your own business; be your own boss." Sponsored by the Florida Atlantic University Small Business Development Center. $25. 6:30-9:30 p.m. M-DCC Kendall, 11011 SW 104th St. Details: (786) 388-9040.
MONTHLY MEETING
   North Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce. Speaker: Katherine Fernandez Rundle, Miami-Dade state attorney. $15; $12 for members. Noon. McDonald Center, North Miami Beach City Hall, 17051 NE 19th Ave. Details: (305) 944-8500.
ADVISORY
   "Current Market Conditions & Professional Investment Management." Speaker: Mitchell T. Pearl, first vice president, and Mary Bevans-Schweitzer, financial consultant, with sponsoring Salomon Smith Barney. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave. Details: (305) 460-7830.

Monday 10/22

LUNCHEON
   British American Chamber of Commerce of Miami-Fort Lauderdale salutes four 1966 World Cup soccer players. RSVP. $55; $50 for members. Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 377-0992.

Tuesday 10/23

SEMINAR
   "Basic accounting & record-keeping for your business." Sponsored by the Florida Atlantic University Small Business Development Center. Free. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Kendall Branch Library, 9101 SW 97th Ave. Details: (786) 388-9040.
GO FOR IT LUNCH
   Accelerated networking business luncheon organized by the eWomen Network. Speaker: Raleigh Pinskey, CEO, The Raleigh Group. $45; $30 for members. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tower Club, 28th floor, Bank of America Building, One Financial Plaza, Fort Lauderdale. Details: (954) 382-4325.
AVENTURA NETWORKER: "Business Singles & Young Professionals" networker. Sponsored by the Aventura Chamber of Commerce. 6-8 p.m. Ocean Grill Seafood & Sushi Bar, 3599 NE 207th St., Waterways Shoppes, Aventura. Details: (305) 935-2131.

Wednesday 10/24

SEMINAR
   "How to build & enforce effective non-competition and confidentially mechanisms" and "Using mediation & arbitration to avoid and minimize costly litigation." Presented by Stearns Weaver et al. $35. 8 a.m. Sheraton Design Center of the Americas, Griffin Road at I-95, Fort Lauderdale. Details: Christopher Ellison, (305) 717-6060.
SEMINAR
   "Financing your small business." Sponsored by the Florida Atlantic University Small Business Development Center. Free. 2-4 p.m. Small Business Resource Center, 49 NW Fifth St. Details: (786) 388-9040.
GO FOR IT LUNCH
   Accelerated networking business luncheon organized by the eWomen Network. Speaker: Raleigh Pinskey, CEO, The Raleigh Group. $45; $30 for members. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Banker's Club, 14th floor, One Biscayne Tower, Biscayne Boulevard at Southeast First Street. Details: (954) 382-4325.

Thursday 10/25

SEMINAR
   "Marketing & Sales: The Successful Approach." Sponsored by the Florida Atlantic University Small Business Development Center. $25. 2-4 p.m. Room 1264. M-DCC North, 11380 NW 27th Ave. Details: (786) 388-9040.

Friday 10/26

PRODUCT EXPO
   "Hong Kong Jewelry Solo Exhibit." Specialized trade visitors from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico & Panama to showcase products from Hong Kong. Through Oct. 28. Riverfront Hall Central, Lobby Level, Hyatt Regency Miami, 400 SE Second Ave. Details: (305) 577-0414.

Saturday 10/27

SEMINAR
   "How to start, finance & operate an export-import business from home." Full or part-time as agent, representative, company, distributor, wholesaler or consultant. Sponsored by the Caribbean Basin Minority Exporters & Importers Association. RSVP. 8:30-10:30 a.m. 3191 Coral Way. Details: (305) 386-3396.

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