Week of August 14, 2008   
Taxable sales in Florida decrease for the first time in about 50 years; Miami-Dade fares slightly better than most in state with help of international business growth
Miami-Dade developers OK with a road impact fee hike, say they 'recognize' large increase in infrastructure costs
Miami-Dade County's Building Department could increase fees to combat dwindling reserves
Big-boxes, Wal-Mart continue to eye 'underserved' downtown Miami
Miami Commissioner Gimenez: Road impact fees should be allowed for transit improvements in urban infill areas
Zoological Society of Florida hopes third candidate the charm for director post
Ethics proposal could address Vizcaya 'voting conflicts'


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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.

Friday 8/15

HOUSING COMMITTEE
   Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce: Workforce Housing Committee Meeting. 8:30 a.m. Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, 1601 Biscayne Blvd. Details: (305) 350-7700 or www.greatermiami.com.
LEADERSHIP SEMINAR
   Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce: "The Customer and You" presented by the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority and FIU's School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce,1920 Meridian Ave., Miami Beach. Details: (305) 673-7050 or www.miamibeachchamber.com.
COFFEE WITH THE PRESIDENT
   Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce: Coffee and conversation with Mary Tague, owner of Toy Town in Key Biscayne, and Chamber President Wendy Kallergis. 9-10 a.m. Toy Town, 260 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne. Details: (305) 695-6829 or www.miamibeachchamber.com.

Tuesday 8/19

WOMEN'S BUSINESS MEETING
   Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce: Monthly meeting of the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce's Women's Business Council. 8:30-10 a.m. Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, third floor, 1920 Meridian Ave., Miami Beach. Details: (305) 695-6832 or www.miamibeachchamber.com.
FOREIGN TRADE SEMINAR
   The Foreign Trade Division of the US Census Bureau is hosting a seminar and workshop to explain the reporting requirements of the new foreign trade regulations. The seminar will take place from 9 a.m.-Noon and the workshop from 1:30-5 p.m. FIU's Kovens Conference Center, 3000 NE 151st St. Registration required. Details: (305) 919-5000 or (800) 549-0595 option 3 or www.census.gov/trade.
WOMEN'S LUNCHEON
   Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce: Women's Business Network Luncheon featuring Stanford Planet President Stephanie Stanford. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Hyatt Regency Coral Gables, 50 Alhambra Plaza, Coral Gables. Details: (305) 446-1657 or www.coralgableschamber.org.
EXECUTIVE MEETING
   Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce: Executive Committee Meeting. 4:30 p.m. Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, first floor conference room, 224 Catalonia Ave.,
   Coral Gables. Details: (305) 446-1657 or www.coralgableschamber.org.

Wednesday 8/20

LUNCH WITH STATE'S ATTORNEY
   The Aventura/Sunny Isles Beach Chamber of Commerce hosts an afternoon luncheon for members and prospective members with Miami-Dade State's Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Ten Palms Restaurant, 901 S Federal Hwy., Hallandale Beach. RSVP required, Prices vary. Details: (305) 935-2131 or www.aventura.org.
LUNCHTIME LEADS
   Hosted by the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce. 11:30 a.m. 224 Catalonia Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 446-1657 or www.coralgableschamber.org.

Thursday 8/21

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
   Chamber South: "Business After Hours." 5:30-7:30 p.m. Commerce Bank, 11955 SW 152nd St. Details: www.chambersouth.com.

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