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		Week of August 7, 2008


	Missouri company lets purchase option on Miami Jai-Alai expire, remains mum on whether lowered slot profit expectations influenced decision
	The Related Group and Lubert-Adler Partners sweep up 120 units at a discount at 50 Biscayne; move heralds arrival of vulture firms locally
	Miami-Dade County calm in face of Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac hubbub
	Miami discontinues adding investments to mortgage giants, plans to continue to keep a quarter of investment portfolio with them
	Some auto companies put the brakes on leasing operations, move could better market but hurt image-conscious drivers in South Florida
	Many banks maintain level of charitable giving to nonprofits despite sour economy
	Miami International Airport faring OK as airlines cut flights, increase charges

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Thursday 8/7

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
   Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce: Membership Committee meeting. 8 a.m. Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, 224 Catalonia Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 446-1657 or www.coralgableschamber.org.
TRUSTEE COUNCIL
   Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce: Trustee Council meeting. 8 a.m. Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, Second Floor Conference Room, 224 Catalonia Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 446-1657 or www.coralgableschamber.org.
WBN STEERING
   Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce: WBN Steering Committee meeting. 9 a.m. Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, Conference Room 1, 224 Catalonia Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 446-1657 or www.coralgableschamber.org.
EXECUTIVE SPANISH
   Chamber South presents an introduction to basic Spanish for business in Miami. 3-5 p.m. Chamber South, 6410 SW 80th St. RSVP required. Details: (305) 661-1621 or www.chambersouth.com.
WOMEN'S BUSINESS NETWORKER
    The Miami-Dade Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce presents "A Designer Cocktail Event." 6:30-8:30 p.m. Open Doors, 7300 Biscayne Blvd. $5 for members, $10 for prospective members. Details: (305) 573-4000.

Friday 8/8

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Chamber South: Transportation Committee meeting. 7:30 a.m. Chamber's South Dade Office, 900 Perrine Ave. RSVP required. Details: (305) 661-1621 or www.chambersouth.com.
LEGISLATIVE ROUND-UP
Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce: Florida legislative roundup and 2009 preview. 8 a.m. Grove Isle Hotel & Spa, 4 Grove Isle Dr., Coconut Grove. $10 admission. Details: cgcc.coconutgrove.com.

Tuesday 8/12

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE
Chamber South: Environmental Committee meeting. 11 a.m.-Noon. Chamber's South Miami Conference Center, 6410 SW 80th St. RSVP required. Details: (305) 661-1621, Ext. 100 or www.chambersouth.com.

Wednesday 8/13

PROSPECTIVE MEMBER BREAKFAST
   Join the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce for a catered breakfast while meeting current members, board members and staff. 8:30-10:30 a.m. Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, third floor boardroom. 1920 Meridian Ave., Miami Beach. Details: (305)674-1300 or www.miamibeachchamber.com.
SUSTAINABLE LIVING MEETING
   Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce: Sustainable Living Council Meeting. 9 a.m. Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, Visitors' Center, 1920 Meridian Ave., Miami Beach. Details: (305) 695-6834 or www.miamibeachchamber.com.
NETWORK LUNCHEON
   Chamber South: Network Luncheon. 11:30 a.m. Crowne Plaza Hotel. 9100 N Kendall Dr. $20-$25 members: $30 nonmembers. Details: www.chambersouth.com.

Thursday 8/14

GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
   Chamber South: Governmental Affairs Committee meeting. 7:30-8:30 a.m. Chamber's South Miami Conference Center, 6410 SW 80th St. RSVP required. Details: (305) 661-1621, Ext. 100 or www.chambersouth.com.
CARGO NETWORK MEETING
   Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce: Cargo Network Committee meeting. 8-9:30 a.m. Cargo Clearance Center, second floor, 6601 NW 25th St. Details: www.miamichamber.com.
MILITARY AFFAIRS
   Chamber South: Military Affairs Committee meeting. 8-9 a.m. Chamber's South Dade Office, 900 Perrine Ave. RSVP required. Details: (305) 661-1621, Ext. 100 or www.chambersouth.com.

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