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Thursday 9/23

BEACH BUSINESS
   The Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce holds a business roundtable. Network and discuss ways the chamber can help you improve your bottom line. 8:30-10 a.m. Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, 1920 Meridian Ave., Miami Beach. Free for members. Details: (305) 674-1300 or rsvp@miamibeachchamber.com or www.miamibeachchamber.com.
BUSINESS BUILDERS
   The Miami-Dade Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce holds its Business Builders Luncheon for Upper Eastside/Midtown businesspeople. 11:30 a.m. registration. Noon-1 p.m. networking and luncheon. Soyka, 5556 NE Fourth Court, Miami. $30 members. $40 others. RSVP requested. Details: (305) 673-4440 or mdglcc@bellsouth.net or www.gogaymiami.com.
ASSET MANAGEMENT
   NAIOP holds a panel discussion on institutional asset management in the South Florida market. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wachovia Financial Center, 200 S Biscayne Blvd., 55th floor, Miami. $35 members. Others $100. Details: www.naiopsfl.org.
GIVE AND RECEIVE
   The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce hosts a speed networking event themed "Opportunity Knocks: Volunteering Your Way to Your Next Career." 5:30-8 p.m. Bakehouse Art Complex, 561 NW 32nd St., Miami. $15-$30. Details: (305) 577-5451 or jsanchez@miamichamber.com or www.miamichamber.com.

Friday 9/24

GO GREEN
   The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce holds a Go Green Breakfast. Maribel Balbin of the Miami-Dade County Office of Sustainability is to discuss "Green Print: Miami-Dade County Design for a Sustainable Future." 8 a.m. Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, 224 Catalonia Ave., Coral Gables. $20-$30. Details: (305) 446-1657 or www.gableschamber.org.
CHILL TIME
   The Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce holds a Don't Worry Be Happy Hour. 6-8 p.m. Morton's The Steakhouse, 4041 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Special prices for members. Details: (305) 674-1300 or chantal@miamibeachchamber.com or www.miamibeachchamber.com.

Monday 9/27

GOING GLOBAL
   Guilherme Johannpeter, vice president of Gerdau Macsteel, speaks about the process of creating an international business at this Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Event in Portuguese. Noon-2 p.m. The Westin Colonnade, 180 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. $45 members. $55 others. Special price of $80 for members and $90 others to attend both of the chamber's internationalization lunches. Details: (305) 579-9030 or www.brazilchamber.org.

Tuesday 9/28

REAL ESTATE
   The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce's Real Estate Committee meets. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, 1601 Biscayne Blvd., Ray Goode Ryder Conference Center, Miami. Details: (305) 350-7700 or www.miamichamber.com.
EXPANDING IN AMERICA
   Lucas Prado, project executive with Odebrecht, discusses "The Internationalization Process: Odebrecht and the US Market" at this Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Presentation in Portuguese. Noon-2 p.m. The Westin Colonnade, 180 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. $45 members. $55 others. Special price of $80 for members and $90 others to attend both of the chamber's internationalization lunches. Details: (305) 579-9030 or www.brazilchamber.org.
NETWORKING NIGHT
   The Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce hosts a networking event. Admission includes one drink and hors d'oeuvres. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Lulu, 3105 Commodore Plaza, Coconut Grove. $5 members. $10 others. Details: (305) 444-7270 or info@coconutgrove.com or www.coconutgrove.com.

Wednesday 9/29

APPLE GOODIES
   Business owners that use Apple Macs, iPhones or iPads can peruse business solutions for Apple users from more than 50 manufacturers and developers at this Apple Business Expo. Includes lunch and a chance to win iPads, software, printers and gift cards. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Hilton Miami Downtown, 1601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Free. Details: www.applebusinessexpo.com.
TRUSTEE LUNCHEON
   The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce holds a Trustee Luncheon, featuring Florida Marlins President David Samson. 11:45 a.m. Hyatt Regency Coral Gables, 50 Alhambra Plaza, Coral Gables. $45-$55. Details: (305) 446-1657 or www.gableschamber.org.

Thursday 9/30

PERFECT YOUR PITCH
   Learn how to make a great first impression for your company and get crucial messages across at this Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Business Innovation Institute event. Melissa Krinzman, senior entrepreneurial fellow and managing director of Venture Architects, is to discuss "Perfecting Your Elevator Pitch." 8-10 a.m. Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, 1601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Advanced registration free. On site, $10 for students, $20 for members and $30 others. Details: (305) 577-5432 or cpereira@miamichamber.com or www.miamichamber.com.
EMPLOYER ISSUES
   Law Firm EpsteinBeckerGreen holds a two-part seminar series on employment verification issues for employers, including Form I-9 (session one) and E-Verify training (session two). Led by immigration attorney Hector A. Chichoni. Session two is on Oct. 21. 8:30-10:30 a.m. Miami City Club, 200 S Biscayne Blvd., 55th floor, Miami. $40 in advance for both sessions or $25 per session. Fee includes breakfast, parking and training materials. Details: (305) 579-3200 or agarcia@ebglaw.com.
MEDIA SAVVY
   Alexandra Villoch, senior vice president of advertising and marketing for Miami Herald Media Co., speaks about "How to Use Media Today to Drive Business Your Way" at the West Kendall Business Association's monthly networking luncheon. 11:15 a.m. registration. Noon program and luncheon. Signature Gardens, 12725 SW 122nd Ave., Kendall. $25 members and $35 others in advance. $35 members and $45 others on site. Details: (305) 386-4030 or www.westkendallbusiness.com.
DINE DOWNTOWN
   The Miami-Dade Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce holds its monthly Business Builders Luncheon for downtown membership. 11:30 a.m. registration. Noon-1 p.m. networking and luncheon. $30 members. $40 others. Details: (305) 673-4440 or mdglcc@bellsouth.net or www.gogaymiami.com.
AFTER HOURS
   Chamber South holds its Business After Hours networking event. 5:30-7 p.m. City National Bank, 11675 S Dixie Highway, Pinecrest. Free. Details: www.chambersouth.com.
GET CONNECTED
   HYPE Miami, the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce's young professionals group, holds a networking event. 5:30 p.m. registration. 6-8 p.m. networking reception. The Four Seasons Hotel, 1435 Brickell Ave., Miami. $20 members and $30 others in advance. $30 on site. Details: (305) 577-5444 or ddolan@miamichamber.com or www.miamichamber.com.

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