Week of July 17, 2008   
Miami in running to get aviation manufacturer, 400-plus jobs
City disposes of business program that catered to women-and-minority-owned businesses; starts neutral small business program
Braman trial: sides argue over economic benefit of new Marlins stadium
Braman: local government officials playing 'shell game' with taxpayer money
Plans to remove marine industry protections from river land-use plan could get washed up
Miami approves $5.9 million payment to firm, moves forward with plans for Museum Park despite pending lawsuit
Vizcayans win in court; have small scuffle with trust over payment of legal fees


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Thursday 7/17

GABLES CHAMBER BREAKFAST
   Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce hosts "Good Morning Coral Gables" breakfast, featuring "What's New at MIA: The Latest Scoop on Our Airport" by Miami-Dade Aviation Director Jose Abreu. 7:30 a.m. Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables. $20 members; $30 others. Details: (305) 446-1657 or www.coralgableschamber.org
BUSINESS INITIATIVES
   Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce: Black Business Initiatives Committee meeting. Noon. Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, Ballroom Level, 1601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Details: www.miamichamber.com.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
   Chamber South presents Business After Hours Card Exchange. 5:30-7 p.m. Extra Space Storage, 10760 SW 186th St. RSVP required. Details: (305) 661-1621.

Friday 7/18

COFFEE WITH THE PRESIDENT
   Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce presents Coffee with the President, coffee and conversation with fellow chamber members and chamber president Wendy Kallergis. 9-10 a.m. Le Spa, 150 Eighth St., Miami Beach. RSVP required. Free. Details: (305) 695-6829 or www.miamibeachchamber.com.
WEB SITE WORKSHOP
   Doral Chamber of Commerce presents a Web site practical design basics and marketing tips workshop where participants can learn how to create basic Web sites, when and why to use a splash or homepage, when to use a Web designer and more. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Doral Chamber of Commerce Training Center, Suite 20-F, 8181 NW 36th St., Doral. RSVP. Free for members; $10 others. Details: info@doralchamber.com.

Tuesday 7/22

INDEPENDENT BUSINESS
   Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce: Independent Business Committee meeting. 8 a.m. Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, 224 Catalonia Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 446-1657 or www.coralgableschamber.org.
GALA BREAKFAST
   The Aventura-Sunny Isles Chamber of Commerce hosts a special gala breakfast honoring state Sen. Gwen Margolis and Harvey Ruvin, clerk of courts Miami-Dade County. 8:30-10:30 a.m. Doubletree Ocean Point Resort & Spa, 17375 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach. $23 members; $27 others. RSVP required. Details: (305) 935-2131 or www.aventura.org.

Wednesday 7/23

MEMBERSHIP BREAKFAST
   Chamber South hosts general membership breakfast. 7:30 a.m. Miami Marriott Dadeland, 9090 S. Dadeland Blvd., Miami. RSVP required. $16-$20 members; $30 non-members. Details: www.chambersouth.com.
NETWORKING SEMINAR
   Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce presents Success Seminar IV: "The Art of Networking." 7:30-10 a.m. Hyatt Regency Coral Gables, 50 Alhambra Plaza, Coral Gables. Details: (305) 446-1657 or www.coralgableschamber.org.
BUSINESS TRAININGS
   Miami-Dade Department of Small Business Development hosts three training sessions on doing business with Miami-Dade County. The training focuses on processes, methodology and reporting tools needed to assist firms in meeting a small business participation goal on a County contract. Training sessions are divided according to industry; the first session is for the construction industry. 9 a.m. Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW First St., Miami. RSVP required. Details: (305) 375-3186.
BOWLING BUSINESS NETWORKER
   Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce presents its monthly business networker. The event concludes with bowling for those who wish to be a part of the chamber's newly formed league. 7-9 p.m. at Lucky Strike Lanes, 1691 Michigan Ave., Miami Beach. Free for members; $10 others. Details: (305) 573-4000 or www.gogaymiami.com.

Thursday 7/24

BUSINESS & EDUCATION
   Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce: Business & Education Committee meeting. 8 a.m. Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, 224 Catalonia Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 446-1657 or www.coralgableschamber.org.
BOSS & BAGELS
   Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce hosts Bagels with the Boss, a breakfast event with chamber president Barry Johnson discussing chamber membership and connections and getting business. 8-10 a.m. Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, Ballroom Level, 1601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Details: www.miamichamber.com.
BUSINESS BUILDERS
   Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce hosts its monthly Business Builders Luncheon, a networking event for the Upper Eastside/Midtown area membership group. 11:30 a.m. Soyka's Restaurant, 5556 NE Fourth Ct. RSVP required. $30. Details: (305) 573-4000 or www.gogaymiami.com.

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