Week of June 6, 2002    
Government job growth outpaces private sector in Miami-Dade
Businesses finding economic recovery slow, but expect revenues to rise
Developers target Biscayne, north of Omni, for next boom
Homestead's vacant ballpark a hit to host Baseball Wives TV show
Legislative leaders target top state jobs to win power for region
Miami-Dade hotel sales slow as prices remain high, demand low
Grocery anchors are hot properties in shopping centers

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Friday 6/7

SEMINAR
   "Telecommunications & Sales Skills for Private Banking & Sales Assistants." Speaker: Nyda Bittmann, senior consultant, TMC Group. Presented by the Florida International Bankers Association. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $245; $185 for members. 5th floor, 801 Brickell Ave. Details: (305) 579-0086.
CHAMBER MEETING
   Annual meeting of the North Dade Regional Chamber. 11:30 a.m. Calder Race Course Turf Club. Details: (305) 690-9123. Wednesday 6/11

Tuesday 6/11

NETWORKING LUNCH
   "Preservation of underground utilities highlighting changes in and future enforcement of laws affecting building owners, managers and contractors." Speaker: Cheryl Ritter, manager of Sunshine State One-Call of Florida Inc. Presented by the Building Owners & Managers Association of Greater Miami-Dade. Cost is $30; $25 for members who reserve by June 7. Noon. Rusty Pelican Restaurant, 3200 Rickenbacker Cswy. Details: (305) 530-0083.

Wednesday 6/12

SEMINAR
   "How to make a business a drug-free workplace." Presented by the Florida Atlantic University Small Business Development Center. Offered in Miami on June 13. Noon-2 p.m. Building T-9, FAU, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton. Details: (800) 801-6520.

Thursday 6/13

VENTURE PROGRAM
   "Preserving Equity Capital: Understanding Term Sheets, Valuation Metrics, Mezzanine Financing and other Capital Raising Tools." Presented by the Florida Venture Forum and the law firm Ruden McClosky et al. 5:30 p.m. Ballroom B, Fort Lauderdale Airport Hilton Hotel, 1870 Griffin Road, Dania Beach. Details: (305) 444-2181.
SEMINAR
   "How to make a business a drug-free workplace." Presented by the Florida Atlantic University Small Business Development Center. Noon-2 p.m. Festival Plaza Office, Small Business Development Center Building, 8500 SW Eighth St. Details: (800) 801-6520.
WORKSHOP
   "The Smartest Method for Strengthening Your Nonprofit." Part of Cross Promotions for Nonprofits in the Blank Family Foundation series. $25. 8:30-11:30 a.m. Executive Education Center, University of Miami, Coral Gables. Details: (305) 284-3904.
LUNCHEON PANEL
   Annual luncheon presented by the UM School of Business. Part of the Blank Family Foundation Series. Speakers: Ruth Shack, president, Dade Community Foundation, and George F. Knox, co-chair for United Way. Jim Donovan, author, moderates. $25. Noon. Executive Education Center, UM. Details: (305) 284-3904.

Friday 6/14

WORKSHOP
   "Doing Business with the Military." Sponsored by the Beacon Council, Florida Defense Initiative of Enterprise Florida, Greater Homestead Florida City and Greater Miami chamber military committees. $25. 8 a.m.-noon. Radisson Mart Plaza Hotel, 711 NW 72nd Ave. Details: (305) 350-7700.
   

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