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Thursday 10/16

GUEST SPEAKER
   The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce hosts "Good Morning Coral Gables," with Orange Bowl Committee President and Chairman Daniel Ponce. 7:30 a.m. Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 446-1657 or www.coralgableschamber.org.
EDUCATION MEETING
   The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce hosts a meeting of its Education Committee. 8:30-9:30 a.m. 1601 Biscayne Blvd., Ray Goode-Ryder Conference Room, Miami. Details: www.miamichamber.com.
SECURING CAPITAL
   Chamber South hosts the seminar, "Unlock the Profits and Working Capital Potential of Your Credit Card Processing Account." Pasquale Giordano, CEO of Working Capital Exchange, will explain how to better understand credit card processing statements, how to save money and secure working capital. 3 p.m. Chamber South, 6410 SW 80th St., South Miami. RSVP required. Details: www.chambersouth.com.
TRUSTEE RECEPTION
   Johnson and Wales University and the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce host a trustee reception. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Johnson and Wales University, 1701 NE 127th St., North Miami. RSVP required. Details: (305) 577-5428 or www.miamichamber.com.

Friday 10/17

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
   Meeting of the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce's government and legislative affairs committee. 8 a.m. 224 Catalonia Ave., chamber conference room one, Coral Gables. Details: (305) 446-1657 or www.coralgableschamber.org.
GREEN HAM AND EGGS
   The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce hosts a breakfast dedicated to enhancing green business strategies that will improve the environment, health and productivity. 8-9:30 a.m. Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, 1601 Biscayne Blvd., ballroom level, Miami. $25 for members, $35 others. Details: www.miamichamber.com.
TRADE INITIATIVE MEETING
   Meeting of the Western Trade Hemisphere Initiative's ad-hoc committee. 9:30-11 a.m. Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW 1st St., 25th Floor ITC conference room, Miami. Details: www.miamidade.gov/itc.

Tuesday 10/21

HOUSING MEETING
   The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce's Housing and Workforce Committee meets 8:30-10 a.m. Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, 1601 Biscayne Blvd., Ray Goode-Ryder Conference Room, Miami. Details: www.miamchamber.com.
ON FOREIGN INVESTMENT
   Miami Commercial Real Estate Women will host a panel discussion, "Spheres of Influence," examining how foreign investors are impacting South Florida's economy. Leading professionals will discuss topics including how businesses across various sectors are tapping into the international investment wave and the long-term impact of foreign investment on South Florida. 11:30 a.m. InterContinental Hotel Miami, 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami. $35 for members, $45 others. Details: (305) 938-0775 or www.crewmiami.org.

Wednesday 10/22

LEADERSHIP SEMINAR
   Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce's Cultural Affairs Committee hosts the "Business on Board Leadership Seminar." 8-9:30 a.m. The Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables. Details: www.coralgableschamber.org.

Thursday 10/23

EDUCATION MEETING
   Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce's Business and Education Committee meets. 8 a.m. 224 Catalonia Ave., chamber conference room one, Coral Gables. Details: (305) 446-1657 or www.coralgableschamber.org.
INDEPENDENT BUSINESS MEETING
   Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce's Independent Business Committee meets. 8 a.m. 224 Catalonia Ave., chamber conference room two, Coral Gables. Details: (305) 446-1657 or www.coralgableschamber.org.
BAGELS WITH THE BOSS
   Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce hosts breakfast with its President and CEO Barry Johnson. 8-10 a.m. Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, 1601 Biscayne Blvd, ballroom level, Miami. Details: (305) 577-5448 or www.miamichamber.com
NEW WORLD MEETING
   The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce's New World Center Committee meets. Noon. Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, 1601 Biscayne Blvd., Ray Goode-Ryder Conference Room, Miami. $30. Details: www.miamchamber.com.

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