Week of October 5, 2006   
New Orleans launches agency modeled after Beacon Council
Big-box retail center planned for Omni area
County told tolls could help pay for tunnel construction
County guarantees zoo would get revenues from entertainment complex
Miami eases vote requirements for zoning issues
New plants could ward off water shortage, county officials say
Beacon Council celebrates year's successes at annual meeting

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Thursday 10/5

CHAMBER WORKSHOP
   Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce hosts Business and HR Tune Up! A Day for Skill-Building Update. 8:45 a.m. at Radisson Hotel Miami, 1601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. $50-$100. Details: (305) 577-5458.

Sunday 10/8

CAREER WORKSHOP
   A career workshop with author Tama J. Kieves based on her new book, "This Time I Dance!: Creating the Work You Love." 2 p.m. at Coral Gables Congregational Church, Moye Chapel, 3010 DeSoto Blvd., Coral Gables. $25. Details: (305) 442-4408.

Tuesday 10/10

BEACH CHAMBER
   North Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce. 5:30-7 p.m. at Eastern Financial Florida Credit Union, 1672 NE Miami Gardens Dr., Miami Gardens. Free members; $10 others. RSVP required. Details: (305) 944-8500.
HOTEL GROUP MEETING
   Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel Association's 12th annual meeting and reception features state Sen. Ken Pruitt. 4 p.m. at Loews Miami Beach Hotel, 1601 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Details: (305) 531-3553.

Wednesday 10/11

CHINA RELATIONS
   Women in International Trade-Miami hosts a panel discussion on Doing Business with China. 11:45 a.m. at Country Club of Coral Gables, 997 N. Greenway Dr., Coral Gables. RSVP required. $30-$40. Details: RSVP@Wit-Miami.com.

Thursday 10/12

<6s>HALLOWEEN LUNCHEON <6p>Voices for Children Foundation hosts its 12th annual Halloween luncheon. Guests include corporate members and Miami-Dade County representatives. All proceeds benefit Voices For Children Foundation. 11:30 a.m. at Parrot Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Watson Island. $125-$10,000. Details: (305) 324-5678. BRAZILIAN CHAMBER
   The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce of Florida hosts the ninth annual Excellence Award honoring Marcelo Odebrecht. Oct 12. 7:30-11:30 p.m. at Four Seasons Hotel, 1435 Brickell Ave., Miami. RSVP required. $150-$10,000. Details: (305) 579-9030 or www.brazilchamber.org.

Tuesday 10/17

BAR LUNCHEON
   Miami Beach Bar Association hosts a luncheon and meeting. Noon at Miami Beach Golf Club, 2301 Alton Rd., Miami Beach. $10-$35. Details: (305) 670-6750.

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