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Thursday 2/4

WORKING LUNCH
   Improve your public speaking skills with Toastmasters in Coral Gables during your lunch hour. 12:15-1:15 p.m. Courtyard Miami Coral Gables, 2051 S LeJeune Road, Coral Gables. $16. Details: (305) 577-0016 or realestate@wandabee.com.
DEALS IN DORAL
   The Doral Business Council hosts a business showcase featuring businesses exhibiting their goods and services, networking opportunities and food and drinks. 5-9 p.m. Fire Fighters Memorial Building, 8000 NW 21st St., Doral. Details: (305) 470-9597 or info@doralbusiness.com or www.doralbusiness.com.
UNIQUE LOCATION
   The South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosts a networking event at a local salon. Cocktails and appetizers will be served. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Rocco Donna Hair & Beauty Art Salon, 3850 Bird Road, Coral Gables. Free for members. $15 for non-members. Details: (305) 534-1903 or www.sflhcc.com.
GETTING AHEAD ABROAD
   Claudio Osorio, chairman, CEO and co-founder of global corporation InnoVida Holdings, speaks as part of Barry University's "Building Competitive Advantages in International Markets" executive leadership series. 6-7:30 p.m. Barry University, 11300 NE Second Ave., Andreas School of Business, Miami Shores. Details: www.barry.edu.

Friday 2/5

GREEN BUSINESS
   Learn how to green your business and save money at the inaugural Eco Expo featuring sustainability advocate Ray Anderson. Includes workshops on "How to Green Your Business," "Maximize Your Tax Benefits for Energy Efficiency and Green Building" and an expo for local green products or services. 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Hyatt Regency Coral Gables, 50 Alhambra Plaza, Coral Gables. $25-$750. Details: (305) 446-1657 or info@coralgableschamber.org or www.coralgableschamber.org.
CLOUD COMPUTING
   Learn the benefits of Cloud Computing and how it could change the business world at a gathering hosted by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce. Featured speakers are Tamir Hardof of Check Point Software Technologies and Chris Drumgoole, senior vice president of product development for Terremark Worldwide. 8:30-10 a.m. Terremark, 50 NE Ninth St., Miami. $10-$25. Details: (305) 577-5438 or rdeleon@miamichamber.com or www.miamichamber.com.

Wednesday 2/10

BONDING OVER BREAKFAST
   The Miami-Dade Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce hosts its Sandpipers Breakfast Networker. 7:30-9 a.m. Angler's Boutique Resort, 660 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Optional buffet breakfast $12.30. Details: (305) 573-4000 or mdglcc@bellsouth.net or www.gogaymiami.com.
PASTA PARTY
   Go Italian for lunch and forge new business ties at Chamber South's monthly networking luncheon. 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Carrabba's Italian Grill, 5829 SW 73rd St. $20 members. $30 nonmembers. Details: (305) 661-1621 or sgallagher@chambersouth.com or www.chambersouth.com.

Thursday 2/11

TREND WATCH
   The Women's Business Network of the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce gathers at the Village of Merrick Park for a fashion show highlighting the latest looks, accessories and gift ideas. Baker Furniture at the Village of Merrick Park, 358 San Lorenzo Ave., Coral Gables. $25-$30. Details: (305) 446-1657 or info@coralgableschamber.org or www.coralgableschamber.org.
DISNEY'S DO'S
   The Disney's Approach to Business Excellence program, presented by the Disney Institute, comes to the Miami area for a one-day workshop. Topics covered include Disney's approach to leadership, management, customer service and loyalty. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Florida International University College of Business, 11200 SW Eighth St., Ocean Bank Auditorium, Miami. $310-$395. Details: (877) 544-2384 or registration@keysus.com or www.keysmiami.com.

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