Week of January 10, 2002   
New or expanding businesses plan to add more than 500 local jobs
Miami considers 100% tax breaks on new construction
US 1 strip south of Miami brings lucrative land deals
Residential real estate sales solid through 2001, records set
Tourism officials worry human rights ordinance debate will add negative publicity
Nonprofit agencies seek alternatives to attract federal matching dollars
Grand Prix organizers still awaiting loan for roadwork

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Thursday 1/10

PRESENTATION
   How to be certified as a minority business owner. Speaker: Theodore Lucas, director of procurement management, Miami-Dade County. Sponsored by the National Association of Women Business Owners of Miami. $35; $30 for members. 7-8:30 p.m. Crowne Plaza, 950 LeJeune Road, Coral Gables. Details: (305) 444-4437.
TRADE SHOW
   "Business Around the World III: International Trade Show." 250 exhibitors participating. Sponsored by the South Florida Chamber of Commerce 4-9 p.m. War Memorial Auditorium, 800 NE Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale. Details: (800) 282-4991.
SEMINAR
   "Sales & Use Taxes." Presented by the Florida Department of Revenue in cooperation with Miami-Dade OCED. Call to confirm attendance. Free. 1-3 p.m. Enterprise Community Center, Citadel Building, 49 NW Fifth St. Details: (305) 579-2730.
BREAKFAST
   Presented by the North Dade Regional Chamber of Commerce. 7:30 a.m. St. Thomas University, 16400 NW 32nd Ave. Details: (305)690-9123.

Saturday 1/12

CHAMBER GALA
   "An Old-Fashion Havana Super Club." Honoring Paul Cejas, former US ambassador to Belgium, and Neisen O. Kasdin, former Miami Beach mayor. RSVP. $150-$500. Radisson Deauville, 6701 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Details: (305) 674-1300, ext. 316.

Tuesday 1/15

BREAKFAST TALK
   Good Morning Miami Breakfast. Presented by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce. "Miami: A New Vision." Speaker: City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz. $30; $18 for members. 8 a.m. Renaissance Wyndham Miami Biscayne Bay, 1601 Biscayne Blvd. Details: (305) 577-5460.
SEMINAR
   "Franchise Alternative for a Small Business." Presented by FRANNET, Miami-Dade OCED. Call to confirm attendance. Free. 1-2 p.m. Enterprise Community Center, Citadel Building, 49 NW Fifth St. Details: (305) 579-2730.

Wednesday 1/16

SEMINAR
   "Employee Benefits for Dummies: A discussion of the issues most human resources professionals try to avoid." Presented by the law firm Gunster Yoakley. RSVP by Jan. 11. $25. 1:15 p.m. Suite 3400, One Biscayne Tower, 2 S Biscayne Blvd. Details: (561) 650-0740.
SEMINAR
   "Establishing credit." Presented by Consumer Credit Counseling Services in cooperation with Miami-Dade OCED. Call to confirm attendance. Free. Noon-1:30 p.m. Enterprise Community Center, Citadel Building, 49 NW Fifth St. Details: (305) 579-2730.

Thursday 1/17

TRADE SEMINAR
   "Tools of the Trade." Customs compliance seminar, second of 3-sessions. Speaker: Peter A. Quinter. Topics include country of origin marking, penalties, NAFTA, tariff classifications, trademark protection. RSVP. $25. 8:30 a.m.-10:30 am. Becker & Poliakoff, 3111 Stirling Road, Fort Lauderdale. Details: (954) 985-4144.
INSTALLATION
   Annual dinner meeting and installation of 2002 board by the South Florida Healthcare Executive Forum. Special Honoree: Fred M. Messing, VP & COO of Baptist Health Systems of South Florida. $50. 7-9 p.m. Wyndham Hotel, Starlight Room, Miami Beach. Details: (954) 894-9405.

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