Week of April 16, 2009
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BUSINESS Thursday 4/16 WORKING AND LEARNINGThe 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. THE FASHION BIZ The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce's Creative Industries Committee hosts "Style City: Styling from A to Z." The day will feature a panel discussion among industry experts and an evening networking event. 9 a.m. panel discussion. 6 p.m. networker. 1501 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Details: www.miamichamber.com. AFTER-HOURS NETWORKER Chamber South hosts an evening networking event in Sunset Place. 5:30 p.m. Dan Marino's Fine Food and Spirits, 5701 Sunset Drive, South Miami. Details: (305) 661-1621 or www.chambersouth.com. Friday 4/17 TRANSPORTATION TALKSChamber South's Transportation Committee meets. 7:30-8:30 a.m. South Dade Office, 900 Perrine Ave., Perrine. Details: (305) 661-1621 or www.chambersouth.com. WORKING WITH GOVERNMENT The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce's Business and Government Affairs Committee meets. 8 a.m. 224 Catalonia Ave., chamber conference room one, Coral Gables. Details: (305) 446-1657 or www.coralgableschamber.org. THE ECOLOGICAL FUTURE The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce hosts "Living on the Edge." Leading experts will examine Miami's future if climate change continues. Speakers will include Jerry Lorenz, research director for Audubon of Florida, Rodney J. Taylor, managing director of Aon's environmental-services group and others. 8 a.m. 1601 Biscayne Blvd., ballroom level, Miami. $25 members, $35 others. Details: (305) 577-5466 or www.miamichamber.com. Monday 4/20 MADE FOR TRADEThe Florida Foreign Trade Association hosts the 13th inbound-trade mission from the Dominican Republic. The program offers local businesses the chance to meet, one-on-one, with a diverse array of Dominican companies ranging from medical-supply companies to meat distributors. 11:30 a.m. Miami Free Zone, 2305 NW 107th Ave., Doral. $30 members, $35 others. RSVP required. Details: (305) 471-0737 or www.ffta.com. Tuesday 4/21 SCIENCE AND BUSINESSThe Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce's Healthcare and Bioscience Committee meets. 8 a.m. 1601 Biscayne Blvd., ballroom level, Miami. Details: www.miamichamber.com. WOMEN'S BUSINESS LUNCH The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce hosts this monthly luncheon with guest speaker, author and journalist Edna Buchanan. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Hyatt Regency Coral Gables, 50 Alhambra Plaza, Coral Gables. Details: www.coralgableschamber.org. Wednesday 4/22 BUYING SECRETSThe Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce hosts "Smart Buying in Tight Times." The seminar feature non-profit executives discussing bargain buying. 5:30 p.m. Four Seasons Hotel Miami, 1435 Brickell Ave., Miami. $35 members, $45 others. Details: (305) 577-5451 or www.miamichamber.com. SMALL-BUSINESS BOOSTER Miami-Dade County Commissioner Katy Sorenson will host the "South Dade Small Business Assistance Workshop" for small-business owners looking to get ahead in a rough economy. Representatives from the US Small Business Administration, the South Florida Regional Planning Council and the South Florida Workforce to discuss what resources are available to help promote success. 6:30-9 p.m. Dave and Mary Alper Jewish Community Center, 11155 SW 112th Ave., Kendall. Details: (305) 378-6677. Thursday 4/23 BAGELS WITH THE BOSSThe Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce hosts a meeting with chamber President Barry Johnson. 8 a.m. 1601 Biscayne Blvd., ballroom level, Miami. Details: (305) 577-5446 or www.miamichamber.com. GOOD MORNING GABLES The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce hosts this monthly breakfast with Miami Metrozoo Communications Director Ron Magill. 7:30 a.m. The Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 446-1657 or www.coralgableschamber.org. BUSINESS LUNCHEON The Miami-Dade Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce hosts a business-builders luncheon. 1 p.m. Soyka's Restaurant, 5582 NE 4th Court, Miami. $30. Details: (305) 573-4000.
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