Week of February 21, 2002    
Proposal to call for waterfront apartments behind American Airlines Arena
Surveys show voters could support transportation tax with restrictions
Airport slows chase to add nonstop flights to 26 countries
Aggressive list of projects could reshape downtown Miami
Chamber pitch highlights four priorities to state leaders
Clock ticking on funds for baseball stadium
Expanding agribusiness in Liberty City to add 60 jobs

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Thursday 2/21

NETWORKER

   "De-stress Cocktail Mixer." Presented by the Building Owners & Managers Association of Greater Miami. $40. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Mandarin Oriental Miami, 500 Brickell Key Drive. Details: (305) 826-2240.

Tuesday 2/26

SEMINAR
   "Marketing Strategies for a Small Business." Presented by the SCORE group of the US SBA in cooperation with Miami-Dade OCED. Call to confirm attendance. Free. 2-4 p.m. Enterprise Community Center, Citadel Building, 49 NW Fifth St. Details: (305) 579-2730.
SEMINAR
   "Understanding financial statements." Presented by the Odeon Group in cooperation with Miami-Dade OCED. Call to confirm attendance. Free. Noon-1 p.m. Enterprise Community Center, Citadel Building, 49 NW Fifth St. Details: (305) 579-2730.
SEMINAR 2/26
   "Best Practices: Pre-Employment Screening and Long-Term Employee Retention." Presented by Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson and Margaret Ralph, personnel consultant with Margaret Ralph & Associates. Targets employers. 8-10 a.m. Biscayne Bay Marriott Hotel, 1633 N Bayshore Drive. Details: 371-6590 or (954) 462-9523.
LUNCHEON PRESENTATION
   "South Florida Regionalism." Presented by the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce governmental affairs committee and the Beacon Council. Invited guest speakers include Miami-Dade County Mayor Alex Penelas, Miami Beach Mayor David Dermer and Miami Mayor Manny Diaz. Reservations requested. $25: $30 at the door. Noon-2 p.m. Wyndham Miami Beach Resort, 4833 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Details: John Ingram, (305) 674-1300, ext. 316.

Wednesday 2/27

BREAKFAST TALK
   "Vision 2002: An Economic Forecast." Speaker: John Dabby, The Dabby Group. $60; $20 for members. Sponsored by the South Florida chapter of the National Association of Industrial & Office Properties. RSVP. $60; $20 for members. 8 a.m. Signature Grand Conference Center, 6900 State Road 84, Davie. Details: (954) 938-2137.
SEMINAR
   "Best Practices - Pre-Employment Screening and Long-Term Employee Retention." Presented by Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson and Margaret Ralph, personnel consultant with Margaret Ralph & Associates. Targets employers. 8-10 a.m. Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport Hotel, 1825 Griffin Road. Details: 371-6590 or (954) 462-9523.
NETWORKER
   "Business Singles & Professionals 45+" Sponsored by the Aventura Chamber of Commerce. $10; $5 for members. 6-8 p.m. Sterling, 2777 NE 183rd St., Aventura. Details: (305) 935-2131.
MEMBERSHIP MEETING
   "What GMCC Does For Me & My Business." Panelists: Marta Gutierrez, VP, Gutierrez Group; Barry Johnson, AT&T, and Brenda Riggins, Mar's Plumbing. $20. Noon. Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Conference Room, 1601 Biscayne Blvd. Details: (888) 660-5955.

Thursday 2/28

CONFERENCE

   "Brazil Update 2002." Through March 1. Presented by the Brazilian Consulate in Miami and the Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce of Florida. $895. Hyatt Regency Miami, 400 SE Second Ave. Details: (305) 579-9030.
SEMINAR
   "Hardcore EEO Update." Recent EEO cases and guidance for managers in charge of employee relations at a time when federal courts are asked to decide workplace discrimination claims on a daily basis. Presented by the law firm Gunster Yoakley. RSVP by Jan. 11. $25. Noon - 1:15 p.m. The Bankers Club, One Biscayne Tower, 2 South Biscayne Blvd. Details: 305-376-4189.
SEMINAR
   "How to set up your legal entity." Presented by Garcia CPA 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.
SEMINAR
   "Market research." Presented by the Women's Business Development Center in cooperation with Miami-Dade OCED. Call to confirm attendance. Free. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Enterprise Community Center, Citadel Building, 49 NW Fifth St. Details: (305) 579-2730.
   

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