Week of August 24, 2006   
Citizens to continue insuring construction
Indiana firm seeks city funding for parking garage
County strengthens contractor license process
Tourist-tax revenue, hotel occupancy rise in first-half '06
Arts center hires provider of valet service
Gables commissioners authorize lawsuit against trolley company
Enrollment continues to fall in county's public schools

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Thursday 8/24

BUILDERS LUNCHEON
   The Builders Association of South Florida hosts a luncheon and discussion on South Florida's housing market. Noon at Parrot Jungle Island, Treetop Ballroom, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Watson Island. $40-$100. RSVP required. Details: Lilia Camejo, liliacamejo@basfonline.org, (305) 556-6300, or (305) 400-7000.

Tuesday 8/29

CHAMBER LUNCHEON
   Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce of Florida hosts a business luncheon featuring guest speaker and political economist Alexandre Barros. Barros will discuss the upcoming presidential elections in Brazil. Noon-2 p.m. at Bankers Club, One Biscayne Tower, 14th floor, Miami. RSVP required. $40-$60. Details: (305) 579-9030 or www.brazilchamber.org.
BUSINESS NETWORK
   Latin Business Club of America hosts a networking event with the Latin Chamber of Commerce, Florida Foreign Trade Association, Doral and Airport West Chamber of Commerce, Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, National Society of Hispanic MBAs, Florida Dominican Business Group and Venezuelan Business Club. 6-8 p.m. at South Beach Macarena, 1334 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Free. Details: (305) 728-7021.

Wednesday 8/30

POLITICAL FORUM
   The Downtown Bay Forum hosts a luncheon discussion on ballot issues, commissioner salaries and democracy in Miami-Dade County. Guest speakers include former Miami mayor Maurice Ferre and former Miami-Dade County manager Merrett Stierheim. Moderator will be television host Helen Ferre. 11:30 a.m. at Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay hotel, 1633 N. Bayshore Dr., Miami. RSVP required. $20-$200. Details: (305) 757-3633, (305) 374-3900 or www.downtownbayforum.org.

Thursday 9/7

"INVESTING IN CHILE'
   Various guest speakers will be part of a panel discussion on "Investing in Chile: Legal Structures, Business Considerations and Opportunities." 8-11 a.m. at Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables. Complimentary breakfast. Free. RSVP by Sept 1. Details: (305) 349-4945 or marie.navarro@akerman.com

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