Week of December 5, 2002    
Ryder Systems to keep global headquarters in Miami-Dade
Miami vote next week could create hotel-resort, mega-yacht complex on manmade Watson Island
County manager wants to yank authority from Miami International, transit and public works departments
Miami Beach hires firm to assess best use of its tourism & marketing dollars
Federal brownfields grant to help build condo-retail complex in Miami
Miami audit questions development authority's expenditures
Money, quality of life drives South Florida to top in luxury car sales

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CONVENTIONS

Thursday 12/5

CLAA CONFERENCE
   The Caribbean Latin American Action presents "Competitiveness of the Third Border in 2005." Conference features a panel of experts representing both public and private sector entities, discussing important regulatory policy as well as information technology issues in the region. Loews Miami Beach Hotel, 1601 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Details: (202) 466-7464 or visit www.claa.org.
FOOD & BEVERAGE CONFERENCE
   The Miami Beach Convention Center welcomes the Americas Food & Beverage Trade Show and Conference. Exhibits with thousands of unique foods from the U.S., Latin America, Canada and the Caribbean, special seminars on how to increase profits in English, Spanish and Portuguese, new product showcase, and the Americas Food & Beverage Awards. 8:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. at the Miami Beach Conventions Center, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. Details: (305) 871-7910 or visit www.worldtrade.org/food.
INVESTOR FORUM
   Southeastern Life Sciences Association hosts fourth annual Southeastern Biotechnology Investor Forum. Two-day, Atlanta conference features presentations by a number of industry leaders and panel discussions. 7:30 a.m. at the Ritz-Carlton, 3434 Peachtree Road NE, Buckhead. Details: (404) 745-2439.

Tuesday 12/10

EVAA CONVENTION
   The Electric Vehicle Association of the Americas hosts their annual Electric Transportation Industry Conference and Exposition through Dec. 13. Meet international auto and other equipment manufacturers, technology developers and component suppliers, test drive the latest fuel cell, hybrid and battery electric vehicles. Convention takes place at the Westin Diplomat Resort & Conventions Center, Hollywood Beach. Details: (408) 741-5870, Pam Turner.
READING CONFERENCE
   The Annual National Reading Conference will be held through Dec. 14 at the Hotel Inter-Continental, 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami. Estimated attendance: 800. Details: (305) 577-1000.

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