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Thursday 3/26

BAGELS WITH BARRY
   The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce hosts a breakfast meeting with chamber President Barry Johnson. 8 a.m. 1601 Biscayne Blvd., ballroom level, Miami. Details: (305) 577-5448 or www.miamichamber.com.
WORKING AND LEARNING
   The 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.
NONPROFIT TALKS
   Chamber South's Not-For-Profit Committee meets. 8-9 a.m. 6410 SW 80th St., South Miami. Details: (305) 661-1621 or www.chambersouth.com.
ON WOMEN
   The Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce hosts the first annual Miami Beach Women's Conference and Expo. 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Miami Beach Convention Center, 1900 Convention Center Drive, Hall D, Miami Beach. Details: (305) 673-4555 or www.miamibeachchamber.com.
MARCH MADNESS
   The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce hosts its second annual March Madness Business Expo. The event seeks to attract new members as well as help all county businesses exchange their products and services. 5:30-8 p.m. The Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 446-1657 or www.coralgableschamber.org.
LATIN BUSINESS NETWORKER
   The Miami Beach Latin Chamber of Commerce hosts its monthly networker. 6-8:30 p.m. Eden Roc Renaissance Beach Resort & Spa, 4525 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Details: www.miamibeach.org.
GABLES BUSINESS
   The Miami-Dade Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce presents its monthly "Business Builders Luncheon" for Coral Gables and downtown members. 11:30 a.m. Perricone's Restaurant, 15 SE 10th St., Miami. $30. RSVP required. Details: (305) 573-4000.

Friday 3/27

ON SCHOOL AND WORK
   Chamber South's Business and Education Coalition meets. 7:30-8:30 a.m. 6410 SW 80th St., South Miami. Details: (305) 661-1621 or www.chambersouth.com.
SURVIVE AND THRIVE
   The Economic Development Council of South Miami-Dade hosts a free workshop on "how to grow your business" offering assistance to south Miami-Dade County local businesses. Representatives from the Beacon Council, the Florida Department of Financial Services, the Small Business Administration and the South Florida Workforce will be in attendance. 8:30 a.m. 900 Perrine Ave., Palmetto Bay. Details: (305) 378-9470 or info@edcsouthdade.com.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
   The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce's Natural Resources Committee meets. 8:30-10 a.m. 1601 Biscayne Blvd., Ray Goode Ryder Conference Room, Miami. Details: www.miamichamber.com.
TECHIE OF THE YEAR
   The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce hosts the "Technology Leader of the Year" awards. The event recognizes individuals and organizations for their use and management of technological resources. 11 a.m. Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Treetop Ballroom, Watson Island. $65 members, $75 others. Details: (305) 577-5438 or www.miamichamber.com.
TECH TALKS
   Chamber South's IT Committee meets. 4 p.m. 6410 SW 80th St., South Miami. Details: (305) 661-1621 or www.chambersouth.com.

Tuesday 3/31

INDUSTRY EXAMINATION
   The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce hosts a panel discussion that will look at current and future trends in the automobile and real estate markets. The panel will include Jack Lowell, vice president of Flagler Development Group; Ed Williamson, owner of Williamson Cadillac and others. 11:30 a.m. Palmetto Bay Village Center, 18001 Old Cutler Road, Palm Room, Palmetto Bay. $20 members, $30 others. Details: (305) 577-5462 or www.miamichamber.com.
BRITISH NETWORKER
   The Florida Association of British Businesses hosts a networker for anyone wishing to make British business contacts. 6:30-10:30 p.m. Soyka's, 5556 NE 4th Court, Miami. Details: (305) 371-9340 or www.britishflorida.com.

Wednesday 4/1

MEET THE CHAMBER
   The Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce hosts a breakfast meeting for new and prospective members. 8:30-10:30 a.m. 1920 Meridian Ave., third-floor ballroom, Miami Beach. Details: (305) 695-6829 or www.miamibeachchamber.com.
GREEN BUSINESS
   The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce's Go Green Committee meets. 8:30 a.m. 224 Catalonia Ave., chamber conference room one, Coral Gables. Details: (305) 446-1657 or www.coralgableschamber.org.
WIND-DOWN WEDNESDAYS
   The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce hosts this bi-monthly networking event for young professionals. Morton's Steakhouse, 2333 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables. Details: www.coralgableschamber.org.

Thursday 4/2

WORKING WITH GOVERNMENT
   Chamber South's Governmental Affairs Committee meets. 7:30 a.m. 6410 SW 80th St., South Miami. Details: (305) 661-1621 or www.chambersouth.com.
LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP
   The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce hosts a sales-leadership seminar given by Robert Kelly, managing director of Dale Carnegie Training. 8 a.m. 1601 Biscayne Blvd., ballroom level, Miami. $45 members, $65 others. Details: (305) 577-5458 or www.miamichamber.com.

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