Week of October 6, 2010
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BUSINESS Thursday 10/7 MEDWEEK 2010The MEDWeek 2010 28th Annual Minority Business Conference and Diversity Expo convenes. Features include matchmaking for buyers and vendors, business development seminars and plenty of networking opportunities. Ends Oct. 8. Hilton Miami Downtown, 1601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. $75 for two-day admission. Details: (305) 576-7888 or marie@mgillonline.com or www.medweekfl.org. CHINESE INVESTMENT Zhang Yesui, China's ambassador to the US, gives the keynote presentation at this Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Chinese business and expanding opportunities for South Florida companies. Includes an overview of China's business climate and executives with on-the-ground experience in China discussing investment opportunities. 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, 1601 Biscayne Blvd., ballroom level, Miami. $40-$110. Details: (305) 577-5445 or lventura@miamichamber.com or www.miamichamber.com. CHAMBER LUNCH The South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce holds its general membership luncheon. Noon-2 p.m. Chop House Miami, 300 S Biscayne Blvd., Miami. $45 members. $60 others. Details: (305) 534-1903 or www.sflhcc.com. Friday 10/8 MIAMI'S LEADERSThe Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce holds a "Salute to Miami's Leaders" award ceremony. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Watson Island. $75-$750. Details: (305) 577-5458 or icanales@miamichamber.com or www.miamichamber.com. Wednesday 10/13 SPORTS CHAMPSThe Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce hosts its 19th Annual Sports Hall of Champions event honoring sports legends in the community. This year's honorees are Zach Thomas, former Miami Dolphins linebacker; Jim "Mad Dog" Mandich, former Dolphins tight end and radio broadcaster; Jim McLean, owner of Jim McLean Golf Schools and Skip Bertman, a former University of Miami outfielder, catcher and coach and Miami Beach High School head coach. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Watson Island. $75 per person. $750 table of ten. Details: (305) 577-5451 or jsanchez@miamichamber.com or www.miamichamber.com. NETWORKING LUNCH Chamber South holds its monthly networking luncheon. 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Carrabba's Italian Grill, 5829 SW 73rd St., South Miami. $25-$45. Details: (305) 661-1621 or www.chambersouth.com. SMALL BUSINESS US Sen. George LeMieux discusses the Small Business Lending Fund Act at a town hall meeting hosted by the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce. 8-9:30 a.m. Books & Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. $20-$25. Details: (305) 446-1657 or www.gableschamber.org. Thursday 10/14 BOARDROOM BREAKFASTThe British American Business Council holds its September Boardroom Breakfast with Jeremy Barnes, principal with Ernst & Young, discussing "The Capital Agenda in a Time of Changing Business" on "managing capital in a world of investment uncertainty and shifting global economic realities." 8-9:30 a.m. Barclays Capital, 1111 Brickell Ave., 12th floor, Miami. $10 members. $20 others. Details: (305) 781-5177 or babcmiami@gmail.com or www.babcmiami.com. ANNUAL EXPO The West Kendall Business Association holds its Fifth Annual Business Expo. Last year, more than 110 exhibitors participated and 1,200 attended. 2-8 p.m. Signature Gardens, 12725 SW 122nd Ave., Kendall. Details: (305) 386-4030 or info@westkendallbusiness.com or www.westkendallbusiness.com.
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