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Thursday 2/5

WORKING WITH GOVERNMENT
   Chamber South's Governmental Affairs Committee meets. 7:30 a.m. South Miami Office, 6410 SW 80th St., South Miami. Details: (305) 661-1621 or www.chambersouth.com.
IN THE BIZ
   The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce and the Miami Science Museum host a panel discussion titled "The Business of Music." Panelists include Lauren Reskin, owner of Sweat Records and Andrew Yeomason of DJ Le Spam. 6 p.m. Miami Science Museum, 3280 S Miami Ave., Miami. RSVP required. Details: info@filmiami.org.
SOUTH-DADE NETWORKER
   Baptist Health South Florida hosts a special networking reception with the trustees of Chamber South. 6-8 p.m. 13500 SW 152nd St., Country Walk. RSVP required. Details: www.chambersouth.com

Friday 2/6

ON LOCAL BUSINESSES
   Chamber South's Small Business Committee meets. 7:30-8:30 a.m. South Miami Office, 6410 SW 80th St., South Miami. Details: (305) 661-1621 or www.chambersouth.com.
GERMAN BUSINESS LUNCHEON
   The German-American Chamber of Commerce hosts a business luncheon with guest speaker Dr. Wilfried Prewo. 11:30 a.m. The Bankers Club of Miami, 2 S Biscayne Blvd., 14th floor, Miami. $45 members, $55 others. Details: (305) 371-4282 or www.gabc.us.

Tuesday 2/10

OUTLOOK ON ARGENTINA
   The University of Miami's Center for Hemispheric Policy hosts a panel discussion titled "Argentina's Economic Outlook and Policy Response in Challenging Times." Panelists will include think-tank economists Fernando Navajas, Daniel Artana and Juan Luis Bour. 8 a.m. Hyatt Regency Coral Gables, 50 Alhambra Plaza, Salon B, Coral Gables. $30. Details: (305) 284-9918 or www.miami.edu/chp.
THINKING GREEN
   Chamber South's Environmental Committee meets. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. South Miami Office, 6410 SW 80th St., South Miami. Details: (305) 661-1621 or www.chambersouth.com.

Wednesday 2/11

DRIVING DOWNTOWN FORWARD
   The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce and the New World Committee report on, and make recommendations for, the Downtown Master Plan. 7:45 a.m. Akerman Senterfitt, 1 SE 3rd Ave., 25th floor, Miami. $40 members, $50 others. Details: (305) 577-5491 or www.miamichamber.com.
GOING GLOBAL
   The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce's Global Business Development Committee meets. 8:30-10 a.m. 1601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Details: (305) 577-5477 or www.miamichamber.com.
CORAL CULTURE
   The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce's Cultural Affairs Committee meets. 9 a.m. 224 Catalonia Ave., conference room two, Coral Gables. Details: (305) 446-1657 or www.coralgableschamber.org.
GETTING STARTED
   The Florida Foreign Trade Association presents a seminar titled "How To Successfully Set Up And Operate a New Company In the State of Florida." The event will cover tax-planning strategies, budgeting and review the requirements and procedures of setting up a business in the state. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Miami Free Zone, 2304 NW 107th Ave., Doral. $198. Details: (305) 471-0737 or www.ffta.com.
LUNCHTIME NETWORKER
   Chamber South hosts an afternoon-networking event. Noon. Carrabba's Italian Grill, 5829 SW 73rd St., South Miami. $30 members, $40 others. Details: www.chambersouth.com.

Thursday 2/12

MILITARY PLANNING
   Chamber South's Military-Affairs Committee meets. 8-9 a.m. 900 Perrine Ave., Perrine. Details: (305) 661-1621 or www.chambersouth.com.

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