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Thursday 9/4

GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS MEETING
   The Chamber South's Governmental Affairs Committee meeting. 7:30-8:30 a.m. Chamber's South Miami Conference Center, 6410 SW 80th St., South Miami. Details: (305) 661-1621 ext. 100 or www.chambersouth.com.
MEMBERSHIP MEETING
   The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce's Membership Committee meeting, 8 a.m. Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, 224 Catalonia Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 446-1657 or www.coralgableschamber.org.
TRANSPORTATION MEETING
   The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce hosts "The Changing Face of Transportation," a discussion on the future of public and private transportation in the county. 8-10 a.m. Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, 1601 Biscayne Blvd., Ballroom level, Miami. $35 for members, $45 for nonmembers. Details: (305) 446-1657 or www.coralgableschamber.org.
DIGITAL DISUCSSION
   The Public Relations Society of America's Miami chapter hosts a breakfast meeting to discuss digital media's effects on new-age communications. 8-10 a.m. The Shore Club, 1901 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. $35 for guests, $45 at the door. Details: (305) 588-2692.
CHAIRMAN'S RECEPTION
   The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Chairman's Reception and will include a networking reception, committee sign-up and a business expo. 6 p.m. The Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables. $35 for members, $45 for guests. Details: (305) 446-1657 or www.coralgableschamber.org.
NON-PROFIT TRAINING
   The Young Professionals Network will host an information and training session for South Florida black professionals interested in non-profit board service. 6-9 p.m. United Way, 3250 SW 3rd Ave., Ryder Room, Miami. $25 for YPN members, $55 for nonmembers. Details: (305) 751-8648 or www.m-dcc.org.

Friday 9/5

SMALL BUSINESS MEETING
   Chamber South hosts its Small Business Committee's meeting. 7:30-8:30 a.m. 6410 SW 80th St., South Miami. Details: (305) 661-1621 ext. 100 or www.chambersouth.com.
HOUSING INFORMATION SESSION
   The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce hosts a panel to discuss the provisions of the 2008 Housing and Economic Recovery Act. 8-10 a.m. Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, 1601 Biscayne Blvd., ballroom level, Miami. $25 for members, $35 for nonmembers. Registration required. Details: (305) 350-7700 or www.greatermiami.com.

Tuesday 9/9

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE MEETING
   Chamber South hosts its Environmental Committee's meeting. 11 a.m.-Noon. 6410 SW 80th St., South Miami. Details: (305) 661-1621 ext. 100 or www.chambersouth.com.

Wednesday 9/10

NETWORKING LUNCHEON
   The Chamber South hosts a networking luncheon for members and the public. Noon. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 9100 N Kendall Drive, South Miami. $20 for members, $30 for nonmembers. Details: www.chambersouth.com.

Thursday 9/11

CARGO NETWORK MEETING
   The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce hosts a meeting of Cargo Network Task Force. 8-9:30 a.m. Cargo Clearance Center, 6601 NW 25th St., second floor, West Miami. Details: (305) 350-7700 or www.greatermiami.com.
MILITARY AFFAIRS
   Chamber South hosts a meeting of the Military Affairs Committee. 8-9 a.m. 900 Perrine Ave., Palmetto Bay. Details: (305) 661-1621 ext. 100 or www.chambersouth.com.
NETWORKING SOIRÉE
   In conjunction with their non-profit board service training program, the Young Professionals Network hosts an event to meet CEOs and board members of local nonprofits. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 2400 NE 2nd Ave., Miami. $25 for YPN members, $55 for nonmembers. Details: (305) 751-8648 or www.m-dcc.org.

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