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Thursday 4/24

BUSINESS & EDUCATION
   Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce Business & Education Committee meeting. 8 a.m. at Chamber Conference, Room 1, 224 Catalonia Ave., Coral Gables. RSVP required. Details: (305) 446-1657 or www.coralgableschamber.org.
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
   A networking event with Friends of St. Jude, young professionals against childhood cancer of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. 6:30-9 p.m. Conrad Miami, 1395 Brickell Ave., Miami. RSVP required. $10-$25. Details: (305) 265-1371 or paolacassana@st.jude.org.

Friday 4/25

EDUCATION/BUSINESS
   Chamber South's Education/Business Coalition Committee. 7:30 a.m. at Chamber South Miami Conference Center, 6410 SW 80th St. RSVP required. Details: (305) 661-1621 or www.chambersouth.com.
COFFEE NETWORK
   Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce hosts a coffee networking event with chamber members. 9 a.m.-10 a.m. at Giardino Gourmet Salads, 1444 Alton Rd.,
   Miami Beach. RSVP required. Free. Details: (305) 695-6834 or www.miamibeachchamber.com.
GREEN IDEAS
   Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce presents a panel on "Inspiring Green Ideas That Work: Increasing Profitability Through Sustainable Practices." 11:30 a.m. Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, 1601 Biscayne Blvd., Ballroom Level, Miami. $35-$55. Details: (305) 577-5464 or www.miamichamber.com.

Monday 4/28

CHAMBER NETWORK
   Aventura-Sunny Isles Beach Chamber of Commerce hosts a networking event.
   6-8 p.m. Morton's, The Steakhouse, 17399 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami Beach. Limited reservations. Details: (305) 935-2131 or www.aventura.org.

Tuesday 4/29

BUSINESS EXPO
   Chamber South's Business Expo 2008. 6-8 p.m. at Palmetto Bay Village Center, 18001 Old Cutler Rd., Palmetto Bay. RSVP required. Details: (305) 661-1621 or www.chambersouth.com.

Friday 5/2

SMALL BUSINESS
   Small Business Committee. 7:30-8:30 a.m. at Chamber South, Miami Office, 6410 SW 80 St. RSVP required. Details: (305) 661-1621 or www.chambersouth.com.
BREAKFAST WORKSHOP
   Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce presents How to Win in a Changing World, a business breakfast workshop. 8:30 a.m. Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, 1601 Biscayne Blvd., Ballroom Level, Miami. RSVP by April 30. $30-$45. Details: www.miamichamber.com.
COFFEE NETWORK
   Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce hosts a coffee networking event with chamber members. 9-10 a.m. at Pasha's, 900 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach. RSVP required. Free. Details: (305) 695-6834 or www.miamibeachchamber.com.

Tuesday 5/6

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
   Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce International Affairs Committee meeting.
   8 a.m. at Chamber Conference, Room 1, 224 Catalonia Ave., Coral Gables. RSVP required. Details: (305) 446-1657 or www.coralgableschamber.org.
HOUSING FORUM
   Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce presents a forum on attainable living: workforce housing. 11:30 a.m. Hilton Miami Downtown, 1601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. $35-$65. Details: (305) 577-5464 or www.miamichamber.com.

Wednesday 5/7

NEW MEMBERS
   Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce hosts New/Prospective Member Breakfast. 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. at Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, Third Floor Boardroom, 1920 Meridian Ave., Miami Beach. RSVP required. Details: (305) 695-6834 or www.miamibeachchamber.com.

Thursday 5/8

BUSINESS PANEL
   Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce presents Business Innovation Institute Part IV: Building for Endurance, a panel presentation with Carlos Fernandez-Guzman, senior executive, vice president of consumer banking division at BankUnited; Victoria Villalba, president Victoria & Associates Career Services; Anthony Ricco, vice president WW Demand Marketing Citrix Systems; and opening remarks by Horace Hord, associate vice president at Royal Caribbean Cruises. 8:30 a.m. Royal Caribbean Cruises, 1050 Caribbean Way, Miami. RSVP by May 5. $30-$50. Details: (305) 577-5432 or www.miamichamber.com.

Friday 5/9

HEALTH EXPO
   South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce presents 2008 Latino Health & Wellness Expo/Summit. Expo at 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; lunch/conference noon-2 p.m. Mart Miami, 711 NW 72nd Ave. Free expo, $40 lunch/conference. Details: www.sflhcc.com.

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