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Week of June 24, 2004 |
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BUSINESS Thursday 6/24 TRANSPORTATION SEMINARThe Florida Foreign Trade Association and the Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association will hold a free seminar, Miami International Airport and Security Against Terrorism in the Air Transportation Industry, followed by an interactive luncheon session. Participants will share ideas about cargo security and commerce standards with feedback from government officials. 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Hilton Miami Airport & Towers, 5101 Blue Lagoon Dr., Doral. Details: Brian C. Abbott, (786) 390-7081. REALTOR FORUMS The Women's Council of Realtors, a nationwide organization of real estate professionals that seeks to create networking and development opportunities, will hold its annual District IV Forum Educational Sessions. Sharon Voss, state president of the council, will speak. 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Rusty Pelican, 3201 Rickenbacker Cswy., Virginia Key. $30-$35. Details: Bonnie Wong (305) 232-6677, (305) 302-1617 or jbw17303@aol.com. NETWORKING EVENT The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly women's business networking luncheon with Miami-Dade County Commissioner Jimmy Morales discussing women's issues in government. 11:45 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency Coral Gables, 50 Alhambra Plaza, Coral Gables. Members $20; others $35. Details: (305) 446-1657 or www.coralgableschamber.org. Friday 6/25 BUSINESS RECEPTIONThe South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will host an evening of business and social networking. Hors d'oeuvres and cocktails. 5:30-7:30 p.m. at La Palma Ristorante, 116 Alhambra Circle, Coral Gables. Members free; others $10. Details: (305) 534-1903 or www.floridahispanicchamber.com. Saturday 6/26 RESTORATION PROJECTThe Miami Dade College's Entrepreneurial Education Center will hold a free information session for vendors and contractors interested in bidding on work to be done for a multi-million dollar Virginia Key Beach restoration project. Discussion and business networking opportunity. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at MDC-Entrepreneurial Education Center, Room 1103, 6300 NW Seventh Ave., Miami Shores. Details: (305) 237-1900 or www.mdc.edu. Tuesday 6/29 BRITISH BUSINESSThe Florida Association of British Business will hold a networking event and buffet for businesses and individuals that would like to make British contacts. 6-8:30 p.m. At SAX Music Club, 1756 N. Bayshore Dr., Miami. Members $5; others $10. Details: (305) 371-9340 or www.BritishFlorida.com. GABLES BUSINESS The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly business card exchange. Hors d'ouevres and cocktails. 5:30 p.m. at Gameworks, 5701 Sunset Place, South Miami. Members $10; others $15. Details: (305) 446-1657 or www.coralgableschamber.org. Wednesday 6/30 OF IMPORTANCE TO BRICKELLThe Brickell Area Association will conduct one of its Of Importance to Brickell luncheons. George Burgess, Miami-Dade County manager, will be the keynote speaker. He will discuss a $2.7 billion General Obligation Bond that the county hopes to put to voters Nov. 2 as well as relevant events that will impact the Brickell area. Noon-2 p.m. June 30 at Sheraton Biscayne Bay Hotel, 495 Brickell Ave., Miami. Members $35; others $40. Pre-payment required. Details: (305) 375-0080 or www.brickellarea.com.
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