Week of May 5, 2005   
Brazil will open center at Miami Free Zone
Hotel construction rebounds, report says
Former aviation director Gittens hired by consulting firm
Bowling alley to open on South Beach
Ignoring new wage law could be costly for businesses
Miami approves $900,000 grant for downtown master plan
Atlanta developer to open real estate office here

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Thursday 5/5

SMART GOALS WORKSHOP
   The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce presents a workshop for professionals who supervise others and want to learn the importance and benefits of setting goals. The workshop presenter will be Shanequa Fleming of Florida International University's Division of Human Resources. 7:30-10:30 a.m. at Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, 1601 Biscayne Blvd., Ballroom Level, Miami. $45-$65. Details: Ivette Canales (305) 577-5458 or www.greatermiami.com.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS WORKSHOP
   The Florida Foreign Trade Association and the Center for Financial Training, South Florida host a workshop on communication skills for business. Thursdays through June 9. 6-9 p.m. at Miami Free Zone Conference Room, 2305 NW 107th Ave., Miami. $350. Details: (305) 471-0737 or info@ffta.com.
WOMEN'S NETWORKER
   The Miami-Dade Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce hosts the May Women's Business Networker. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at China Grill, 404 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Details: www.gogaymiami.com.

Friday 5/6

MARKETING BREAKFAST
   International Advertising Association breakfast featuring marketing professionals from Visa, Hewlett Packard, Nokia, Sony and Smirnoff, discussing strategies to establish and maintain ranking among Latin American brands. 8:30-11:45 a.m. at the Four Seasons Hotel, 1434 Brickell Ave., Miami. $40 for non-members. Details: Muriel Sommers (305) 529-5006.

Wednesday 5/11

MARITIME TRADESHOW
   The II SeaCargo Americas Congress and Exhibition is focused on generating trade and business opportunities for the maritime industry in the Western Hemisphere. Attendees includes shippers, exporters, importers, shipping lines, port operators, logistics companies, customs brokers, freight forwarders, insurance companies, law firms, and software companies, among others. Through May 12 at Radisson Hotel, 711 NW 72nd Ave., Miami. Details: www.seacargoamericas.com.
LAW SEMINAR
   Stearns Weaver Miller will host its 15th annual Labor and Employment Law Seminar featuring keynote speaker Charlie Crist, Florida attorney general; Sarah Norton, vice president of Hilton Hotels; and Mary Baker, director of ERS Group. Mr. Crist will discuss his approach to enforcing Florida's civil-rights and discrimination legislation and legal issues facing employers. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Fontainebleau Hilton Resort and Towers, 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. $195. Details: (305) 789-3380.
NETWORK LUNCH
   Chamber South hosts a network luncheon. Noon at Radisson Kendall Hotel and Suites, 9100 N Kendall Dr., Miami. $20- $30. Details: (305) 661-1621 or www.chambersouth.com.
   
   

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