Week of April 24, 2003    
Trade conference to cost $11 million, but Miami relishes chance to shine
Miami's Dupont Plaza due for demolition: New construction months away
Boat builder Mako Marine leaving South Florida for North Carolina
State's funding of infrastructure vital to retaining SouthCom
$14 million Miami parking refund still tied up in courts
State's trade with South America appears on rebound from miserable 2002
South Florida exporters are being pressured on several fronts

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Thursday 4/24

SOFTWARE PRESENTATION
   The Florida Venture Forum Inc. presents an educational program, "Trends in Wireless and Software Sectors," at 5:30 p.m. at the Fort Lauderdale Airport Hilton, 1870 Griffin Rd., Dania Beach. $35 in advance; $40 at door. Details: (305) 446-5060.
CUBAN TRANSITION SEMINAR
   The University of Miami hosts a seminar and luncheon to discuss "The political transition under way in Cuba: Scope and Limits," with guest speaker Jorge I. Dominguez, director of the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs. Noon -2 p.m. at Casa Bacardi, 1531 Brescia Ave., Coral Gables. $25; free to faculty and students (excluding lunch). Details: (305) 284-CUBA.

Friday 4/25

   The Florida Department of Revenue will host a seminar on the sales and use tax at 1 p.m. at the Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan St., Pembroke Pines. Free. Details: (954) 967-1821.

Monday 4/28

SALES & USE TAX SEMINAR
   The Florida Department of Revenue will host a seminar on the sales and use tax at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. (in Spanish) at the Hollywood Beach Culture & Community Center, 1301 S. Ocean Drive, Hollywood. Free. Details: (954) 967-1821.

Tuesday 4/29

INTANGIBLE TAX SEMINAR
   The Florida Department of Revenue will host a seminar on the intangible personal property tax at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Hallandale Beach Cultural Community Center, 410 SE Third St., Hallandale Beach. Free. Details: (954) 967-1821.

Wednesday 4/30

STRATEGY WORKSHOP
   Advanced Breakthrough Systems hosts "Peak Performance Strategies" workshop 6:50-9:50 p.m. Advanced Breakthrough Systems, 10003 NW Ninth St. Circle, #2, Miami. $28 in advance; $38 at door. Details: (305) 480-9993.
CRISIS PLANNING
   The South Florida Technology Alliance presents "Managing IT Security Risk: Avoidance and Crisis Planning," 5:30 p.m. at Emerging Technologies Center of the Americas Family, 500 NE Second Ave., Wolfson campus of Miami-Dade Community College. $15 for members; $30 for non-members. Details: (305) 448-6111 ex.107.
CARD EXCHANGE
   A business-card exchange will be hosted by Charthouse Restaurant and the Business Referral Group of Miami on the last Wednesday of every month 5-7 p.m. The Charthouse Restaurant is at the east side of Bayshore Drive in Coconut Grove, next to Scotty's and City Hall. Free hors d'ourves. Free. Details: (305) 856-9741.
BUSINESS EXPO
   The Chamber South Small Business Committee hosts Business Expo 2003 5:30-8 p.m. at the Miami-Dadeland Marriott, 9090 S. Dadeland Blvd., Miami. Exhibit your products and/or services to qualified buyers. $150 for members; $300 for non-members. Details: (305) 661-1621.

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