Week of October 24, 2002    
Bigger cranes, deeper channel can attract largest ships, more cargo to Port of Miami
Federal agency freezes $30 million in credit to Miami
Aviation consultants may be brought in to evaluate impact of Miami-Dade's airports, need for new routes
With produce profits wilting, Miami-Dade growers turn to tree farming
Biotech industries will be able to benefit from tax credits, relocation incentives under Florida's new designation
Mexicans replacing South Americans as buyers of South Florida's luxury condos
34 Florida delegates heading to Ecuador to lobby for trade headquarters for Western Hemisphere

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Thursday 10/24

LUNCHEON
   Dade County Bar Association Young Lawyer Section - CLE Committee, Rainmaking luncheon seminar featuring: Mark Eiglarsh, Tiffani Lee and Sean Ellsworth. 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Dade County Bar Association, 123 N.W. 1st Ave., #214, Miami. Cost: $25. (includes lunch). Contact: Garrett Biondo (305) 371-3111.
IMPORT/EXPORT SEMINAR
   Caribbean International chamber of Commerce hosts import/export briefing. Topics include market opportunities and guidelines on how to make millions in the industry. 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Miami Free Zone Conference Center, 2305 NW 107th Ave., Miami. RSVP: (305) 386-3396.
COUPLE WORKSHOP
   "Smart Couples Finish Rich", how to plan your financial future as a team presented by Morgan Stanley. 6:30 p.m. at the Fleming Restaurant, 8511 SW 136th St., Miami. RSVP: (305) 671-8142 or (305) 671-8121.
PANEL DISCUSSION
   North-South Roundtable, "The New Immigration Debate After September 11: Consequences for Latin America and the United States." Led by: Max Castro, Lindsay Lowell, Steve Camarota. 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, 1779 Massachusetts Ave, Choate Conference Room, NW, Washington. Open to public. Details: Katherine Hutter (202) 466-8755.

Friday 10/25

LUNCHEON
   Monthly luncheon for the Latin Builders Association sponsored by Union Central/Insurance & Investments. Guest speaker: Hon. Alex Penelas. Cocktails 12 p.m.; Lunch 1 p.m., J.W. Marriott, 1111 Brickell Ave., Miami. $40. per person; RSVP by fax: (305) 446-0901 before Oct. 23.

Sunday 10/27

PANEL DISCUSSION
   "Radio Resistance," Cultural activism in African-American and Caribbean communities. 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Bass Museum of Art, 2121 Park Ave., Miami Beach. Free and open to public. Contact: Denise Delgado (305) 673-7530, ext.1003.

Monday 10/28

BUSINESS SEMINAR
   "Business Orientation Seminar", provides information on services and technical assistance for business start-ups. 8:45 a.m. - 10 a.m. at the Miami-Dade Enterprise Community Center, 3050 Biscayne Blvd. #201, Miami. Free. RSVP: (305) 579-2730.
JOB FAIR
   Tri-Rail hosts Job Fair to connect companies with potential employees and showcase newly expanded train station. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Opa-locka Train Station, 480 Ali Baba Ave., Opa-locka. Details: (954) 730-7730.
CUSTOMER SERVICE SEMINAR
   "Customer Relations", how to build customer satisfaction and loyalty for your business. 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. at the Miami-Dade Enterprise Community Center, 3050 Biscayne Blvd. #201, Miami. Free. RSVP: (305) 579-2730.

Tuesday 10/29

FINANCIAL SEMINAR
   "Financial Statements", tutorial on studying the financial statements of a company to estimate fiscal condition and future. Topics include income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports. 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. at the Miami-Dade Enterprise Community Center, 3050 Biscayne Blvd. #201, Miami. Free. RSVP: (305) 579-2730.
NETWORKER
   Miami chapter of the National Society of Hispanic MBA's host seminar on relationship asset management strategy. 6:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. at the Hotel Intercontinental West, 2505 NW 87 Ave., Miami. Members free; non-members $10. (305) 468-1400.
MARKETING SEMINAR
   "Marketing on the Web", expert advise on web design and creation for your business. 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. at the Miami-Dade Enterprise Community Center, 3050 Biscayne Blvd. #201, Miami. Free. RSVP: (305) 579-2730.

Wednesday 10/30

NETWORKER
   Networking reception and distribution of "Connections" Directory of women's organizations. Hors d' oeuvres and cash bar available. 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Royal Crowne Plaza Resort, 1545 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Free. RSVP: (305) 375-5011.
MINORITY BUSINESS SEMINAR
   "Minority Business Development Center Orientation Seminar", information about services for minority-owned businesses and business start-ups. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Miami-Dade Enterprise Community Center, 3050 Biscayne Blvd. #201, Miami. Free. RSVP: (305) 579-2730.

Saturday 11/2

FINANCIAL SEMINAR
   "How to reach financial success". Topics include: the proper use of credit, get out of debt, retirement options, start a financial career. 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. West Dade Regional Library, 9445 Coral Way, Miami. Free. In Spanish. RSVP: (305) 221-5689

Tuesday 11/5

BUSINESS SEMINAR
   "Get some press!!" small business seminar offered by the Florida Atlantic University Business Development Center, taught by business analyst, Phil Scruton. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Learning Center Classroom - Office Depot, 6325 N. Andrews Ave. Ft. Lauderdale. (800) 801-6520.

Thursday 11/7

TAX SEMINAR
   Annual fall Tax Seminar. Stacy Eastland of Goldman Sachs will discuss ideas for charitable planning. 12 p.m. - 2p.m. Registration at 11 a.m. Renaissance Miami - Biscayne Bay Hotel, 1601 Biscayne Blvd. South. RSVP required: Pam DiGiacomo (305) 576-4000 ext. 352.
   

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