Week of Feburary 17, 2005   
UM, county eye school, homes near Metrozoo
County restaurant sales surpass pre-9/11 levels
Trade mission to Colombia slated for next week
County eyes options for dealing with airport cost overruns
Doral Commerce Park conversion to office condos a big hit
Miami approves study of Midtown Miami streetcar proposal
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Thursday 2/17

CHAMBER BREAKFAST
   The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce hosts a breakfast featuring David Samson, president of the Florida Marlins. 7:30 a.m. at the Biltmore Hotel, Country Club Ballroom, 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables. Members free; others $25. Details: (305) 446-1657 or www.coralgableschamber.org.
BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
   The Enterprise Community Center presents a seminar as part of its expanding business series. 5-6 p.m. at the Enterprise Community Center, 3050 Biscayne Blvd, Suite 201, Miami. Free. Details: (305) 579-2730.
REAL ESTATE SEMINAR
   Fortune International Realty hosts a real estate seminar for first-time homebuyers. Topics include contract law, commercial mortgage, tax law and appraisals. Networking event will follow seminar. 5:30 p.m. at 3138 Commodore Plaza, Coconut Grove. Details: Carlos Munoz, (305) 495-9655.

Saturday 2/19

ENVIRONMENTAL DISCUSSION
   The Women's Committee of 100 Meeting presents Rod Jude, president of Sierra Club, to discuss environmental concerns. 10 a.m. at the Miami Women's Club, 1717 N. Bayshore Dr., Miami. RSVP required. $18. Details: (305)757-4825.

Tuesday 2/22

TIPS FOR INVENTIVE MEETINGS
   Meeting Professionals International's South Florida chapter features Sue Tinnish speaking on areas such as speaker introductions, technology tips, icebreakers, networking ideas and room layouts. 5:30 p.m. at the Gusman Theater, 174 E Flagler St., Miami. $28 members; $33 others. Details: www.sfmpi.org.
BUSINESS NETWORKER
   The Florida Association of British Business hosts a card exchange and networking event for those interested in making British business contacts. 6-8:30 p.m. at Playwrights Irish Pub, 1265 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. $5 members; $10 others. Details: (305)371-9340 or www.britishflorida.com.

Wednesday 2/23

CHAMBER BREAKFAST
   Chamber South hosts a membership breakfast featuring Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Alvarez. 7:30 a.m. at the Miami-Dadeland Marriott, 9090 S. Dadeland Blvd., Miami. RSVP required. $15-$20 members; $30 non-members. Details: (305) 661-1621 or www.chambersouth.com.
LUNCH WITH MAYOR
   Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Alvarez will speak at the American Society for Public Administration's monthly luncheon. Noon-1:30 p.m. at Casa Juancho, 2436 SW Eighth St., Miami. RSVP by Monday. $20. Details: Roslyn Alic-Batson, (305) 375-5658, or Anita Gibboney, (305) 755-7873.

Thursday 2/24

WOMENS NETWORKER
   The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce hosts a Women's Business Network Luncheon. 11:45 a.m. at Hyatt Regency Hotel, 30 Alhambra Plaza, Coral Gables. RSVP required. $20 members before Friday; $35 non-members and members after Friday. Details: (305)446-1657 or www.coralgableschamber.org.
CARD EXCHANGE
   The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce hosts a business card exchange. Complimentary cocktails and hours d'oevres will be served. 5:30 p.m. at the Intelligent Office, 4000 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables. $10 members before Friday; $15 non-members and members after Friday. Details: (305)446-1657 or www.coralgableschamber.org.

Friday 2/25

BUSINESS SEMINAR
   Chamber South hosts an informal panel discussion featuring business coach Steve Leibowitz. Topics will include five steps for retaining good employees. 11:45 p.m. at Chamber South, 6410 SW 80th St., South Miami. RSVP required. $15. Details: (305)661-1621 or www.chambersouth.com.

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