Week of January 19, 2006   
Shortages to keep building costs soaring, pros say
Car-rental hub delayed for two years
Midtown, loft projects transform Wynwood into vibrant district
County must get federal OK to develop around MetroZoo
Airline to offer nonstop Miami-Tel Aviv flights
Miami pushes developer closer to Watson Island groundbreaking
Beach commissioners to budget bond funds in February workshop

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Thursday 1/19

REAL ESTATE WOMEN
   Hugh F. Kelly will speak at the Commercial Real Estate Women-Miami luncheon meeting 11:30 a.m. Hotel Sofitel, 5800 Blue Lagoon Dr., Miami. $35 members, $45 others. Walk-ins add $10. RSVP crewmiami@abusinesscenter.com. Details: (305)789-6608 or www.crewmiami.org.
CHAMBER NETWORKING
   Chamber South networking event. $5-$15. 5:30 p.m. at Radiance Med Spa, 8446 S. Dixie Highway. Details: (305) 661-1621.
NETWORKING
   The Historical Museum of Southern Florida hosts a networking event for young professionals. Live bluegrass music. 6:30 p.m. at Miami-Dade Cultural Center, 101 W Flagler St., Miami. $10 members; $15 others. RSVP required. Details: (305) 375-1619.

Tuesday 1/24

TUESDAY LEADS
   Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce hosts Tuesday Leads, a biweekly networking lunch program. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at 224 Catalonia Ave., Coral Gables. $5. Coral Gables Chamber members only. Details: (305) 446-1657 or www.coralgableschamber.org.
CHINA'S ROLE IN THE AMERICAS
   China's Role in the Americas, one of the Americas Intelligence Briefings Series by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, will include panelists Neal Asbury, president of Greenfield World Trade; and Jerry Haar of the Knight Ridder Center for Excellence In Management at Florida International University. 3-6 p.m. at Miami Free Zone, 2305 NW 107th Ave., Doral. Details: (305) 577-5477.

Wednesday 1/25

CHAMBER BREAKFAST
   Chamber South's general-membership breakfast. $15 prepaid members; $30 non-members. 7:30 a.m., Miami Dadeland Marriott, 9090 Dadeland Blvd., Kendall. Details: (305) 661-1621.
LEGAL SEMINAR
   Morrison Brown Argiz and Farra hosts a continuing legal education seminar designed for plaintiff and defense attorneys who need to dispose or cross-examine experts in calculating damages. Complimentary parking and breakfast. 7:30-9 a.m. at Tower Club, 1 Financial Plaza, Fort Lauderdale. RSVP required. Details: Mary Kay Wilson, (954) 760-9000 or mwilson@mbafcpa.com.
INDUSTRIES MEETING
   The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce hosts the Creative Industries Committee meeting. 8:30-10 a.m. at Conference Room, 1601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Details: Nitza Escalera, (305) 577-5441 or www.greatermiami.com.
EMPLOYMENT LAW SEMINAR
   A Los Angeles law office hosts a free seminar on California employment law topics targeted toward employers with employees in California. Topics include wage and hour, non-competition, disability, arbitration agreements and discrimination and harassment liability. 9-11 a.m. at Westin Diplomat, 3555 S. Ocean Dr., Hollywood. Details: (866) 261-1682 or (305) 374-0506.
GABLES CHAMBER
   The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce's executive board will meet. 10:30 a.m. at The Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 446-1657 or www.coralgableschamber.org.
TRUSTEES LUNCHEON
   Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce hosts an interactive trustees luncheon in which residents can cook gourmet food and do business under the guidance of a personal chef. 11:30 a.m. at The Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables. $55 for trustees who RSVP by Friday, $65 after Friday. Online reservations only. Details: (305) 446-1657 or www.coralgableschamber.org.
OFFICER OF THE YEAR
   The Greater North Miami Chamber of Commerce will honor its Police Officer of the Year. Luncheon and meeting starts at noon. $18 members; $20 others. Miami Shores Country Club, 10000 Biscayne Blvd., Miami Shores. Details: (305) 891-7811.

Thursday 1/26

BALANCING LIVES
   The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce hosts a women's business networking luncheon discussion on balancing professional and personal lives. Featured speaker will be Sara B. Herald, chief administrative officer at Regions Bank. 11:45 a.m. at Hyatt Regency Coral Gables, 50 Alhambra Plaza, Coral Gables. $20 for members before Monday, $35 for non-members. Details: (305) 446-1657 or www.coralgableschamber.org.
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
   The American Jewish Committee's Young Professionals Network will host its fifth-anniversary party. 7-10 p.m. at Madiba Miami restaurant, 1766 Bay Rd., Miami Beach. $40-$50. RSVP required. Details: (305) 670-1121.

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