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Thursday 5/15

GABLES MEETING
   Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce presents Good Morning Coral Gables. 7:30 a.m. Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables. $20 members; $30 others. Details: (305) 446-1657.
BRAZILIAN PERSPECTIVE
   Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce of Florida hosts a luncheon on Brazilian Perspectives for the Next 5 Years. Noon to 2 p.m. Bankers Club, One Biscayne Tower, 14th Floor, Miami. $40-$55. Details: www.brazilchamber.org.
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
   The Young Professionals of Red Cross hosts a networking event. 6:30-9 p.m. Andú Restaurant & Lounge, 141 SW Seventh St., Miami. RSVP required. Details: (305) 728-2517 or www.miamiredcross.org/yprc.

Friday 5/16

COFFEE NETWORK
   Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce presents a coffee networking event chamber members. 9-10 a.m. ArtCenter/South Florida, 800 Lincoln Rd. at Meridian Ave., Miami Beach. Details: (305) 695-6834.

Saturday 5/17

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
   2008 Gables International Business Reception. 6-10 p.m. Westin Colonnade Hotel, 180 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. RSVP by Tuesday. $50-$60. Details: rsvp@coralgableschamber.org.

Sunday 5/18

CHAMBER BREAKFAST
   Aventura-Sunny Isles Beach Chamber of Commerce hosts Breakfast for the South Florida Community Association Coalition. Guest speakers include Rep. Julio Robaina and television personality Jim DeFede. 8:30 a.m. Kefi Restaurant, 18851 NE 29th Ave., Aventura. RSVP required. $10-$15. Details: (305) 935-2131.

Monday 5/19

BISCAYNE CORRIDOR
   Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce presents Biscayne Corridor Council meeting. 9 a.m. Hilton Miami Downtown, 1601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Details: (305) 695-6834.
HONDURAS-FLORIDA
   Florida Foreign Trade Association presents General Business Luncheon Honduras-Florida. Noon-1:30 p.m. Miami Free Zone, 2335 NW 107th Ave., Miami. $25-$30. Details: (305) 471-0737.

Tuesday 5/20

RETIREMENT PORTFOLIO
   The Financial Planning Association of Miami-Dade presents Boomers: Designing Retirement Portfolios. The third annual symposium includes breakfast, networking event and luncheon presentations. 7:45 a.m. Westin Colonnade Hotel, 180 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Students $99; $125-$200 others. Details: (786) 390-7655 or www.fpamiamidade.org.
BUSINESS COUNCIL
   Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce presents Women's Business Council meeting. 8:30-10:30 a.m. Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce,1920 Meridian Ave., Third Floor, Miami Beach. Details: (305) 695-6832.
CHAMBER NETWORK
   Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce presents Women's Business Network Luncheon-Not Just for Women. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The Hyatt Regency Coral Gables
   50 Alhambra Plaza, Coral Gables. RSVP by today (5/15). Details: (305) 446-1657.

Wednesday 5/21

"SHOW ME THE MONEY'
   The South Florida chapter of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties presents "Show Me the Money," a panel on the state of commercial real estate. 7:30 a.m. Shula's Hotel & Golf Club, 6842 Main St., Miami Lakes. RSVP by Monday. $35-$80. Details: (954) 938-2137.
BREAKFAST NETWORK
   Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce presents a breakfast networking event. 7-9 p.m. VIX Restaurant, Hotel Victor, 1144 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach. Free members; $10 others. Details: (305) 692-5733.

Thursday 5/22

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
   The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Committee and the International Law Section present the first International Business Transactions Conference. Conference: 11 a.m.-5:45 p.m.; networking reception 5:45-6:45 p.m. Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 500 Brickell Key Dr., Miami. Details: (305) 913-8288.
CARD EXCHANGE
   Chamber South presents Business After Hours Card Exchange. 5:30-7 p.m. Elite Motors of Coral Gables, 119 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables. Details: www.chambersouth.com.
BUSINESS NETWORKER
   Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce presents business networker. 7-9 p.m. Trump International Beach Resort, 18001 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach. Free members; $10 others. Details: (305) 692-5733.

Friday 5/23

COFFEE NETWORK
   Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce presents a coffee networking event chamber members. 9-10 a.m. Hall Longevity Clinic, 1674 Meridian Ave., Miami Beach. Details: www.miamibeachchamber.com.

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