Week of October 11, 2012
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BUSINESS Thursday 10/11 DINNER WORKSHOPThe Estate Planning Council of Greater Miami hosts a workshop on "Foreign Account Reporting," by Datan Z. Dorot, managing partner of Dorot and Bensimon; and presentation on "Lack of Capacity," by Richard Milstein, shareholder of Akerman Senterfitt. 5:30-6:30 p.m. workshop. 6:30-8:30 p.m. dinner and program. Bankers Club, Two S Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Free for members. $65 others. Details: admin@epcmiami.org or www.greatermiami-fl.councils.naepc.org. ROTARY CLUB The Rotary Club of Miami hosts Dr. J. Winston Porter discussing "The Waste Policy Center: America's Energy Future." 12:15 p.m. Hard Rock Cafe at Bayside Marketplace, 401 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. $25. Details: (305) 443-5787 or www.miamirotary.org. Friday 10/12 GROWTH DRIVERSThe UM Center for Hemispheric Policy hosts panel "Colombia's Energy and Mining Sectors: Drivers for Growth?" Panelists include Manuel Rodríguez Becerra, professor, School of Management, Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia, and former minister of environment, Colombia; Roger Tissot, director, Tissot Associates, British Columbia, Canada; and David Yanovich, partner and president, Cerrito Capital, Bogotá. 8-8:15 a.m. registration. 8:15-10 a.m. program. Hyatt Regency Coral Gables, 50 Alhambra Plaza, Coral Gables. Free for students. $30 others. Details: (305) 284-9871 or chp-rsvp@miami.edu or www.miami.edu/chp. Tuesday 10/16 TAX WORKSHOPThe Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce of Florida hosts workshop on investments abroad "Brazil x USA: Tax Aspects," discussing a new Brazilian anti-money laundering law; purchasing property in the US; and tax, foreign exchange and succession in Brazil. 8:30-11 a.m. Four Seasons Hotel, 1435 Brickell Ave., Miami. $35 members. $50 others. Details: (305) 579-9030 or www.brazilchamber.org. Wednesday 10/17 SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIPThe Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce hosts "At the Heart of the Matter | Social Entrepreneurship: Your Chance to Change the World." This panel discusses entrepreneurial movement, gives real-life examples from both inside and outside the community of accomplishments and assists others in finding the missions. 8 a.m. registration. 8:30-10 a.m. program. Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod, 1450 Brickell Ave., 23rd floor, Miami. $15 nonprofit members. $20 for profit members. $25 others. $30 onsite. Details: (305) 577-5451 or cflores@miamichamber.com or www.miamichamber.com. NETWORKING EVENT The Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce presents its monthly networking program. Works from Provincetown artists Madeliene Abling, Ernie Bynum, Joan Cobb Marsh, Mike Wright and John Dowd on display. 5-7 p.m. Williams McCall Gallery, 110 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Free. Details: (305) 673-4440 or rsvp@gaybizmiami.com or www.gogaymiami.com. Thursday 10/18 HISPANIC CONFERENCEFIU hosts "Hispanics and the Media: The Emerging Power Conference," featuring national experts discussing the role of Hispanic media and the coverage of Hispanic issues. Keynote speaker is Alina Falcon, Telemundo network executive vice president of news and alternative programming. Other speakers include Amy Mitchell, deputy director of the Pew Research Center's Project for Excellence in Journalism; and Dr. Felix Gutierrez, professor at the University of Southern California's Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, among others. 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. FIU's Biscayne Bay Campus, 3000 NE 151 St., North Miami. Free for students. $50. Details: http://go.fiu.edu/hispanicconference. AUTISM AWARENESS The Rotary Club of Miami hears James Searle discussing "Autism Awareness." 12:15 p.m. Hard Rock Cafe at Bayside Marketplace, 401 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. $25. Details: (305) 443-5787 or www.miamirotary.org. BAGELS WITH BOSS The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce hosts "Bagels with Boss," featuring Barry Johnson, chamber president and CEO. Program discusses chamber involvement and business development. 8 a.m. registration. 8:30-10 a.m. program. Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, 1601 Biscayne Blvd., ballroom level, Miami. Free. Details: (305) 577-5467 or mmorgan@miamichamber.com or www.miamichamber.com. COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS CREW-Miami celebrates its 25th anniversary at its 10th annual "Cocktails, Community & Connections Event." Features cocktails, a silent auction and late dancing. Join Miami's real estate and business professionals for an evening of networking and celebration, while raising funds to support the Women's Fund of Miami-Dade and CREW-Miami's programs. 5:30 p.m. 396 Alhambra Circle, Coral Gables. $55 members. $65 others with RSVP by Oct. 13. $75 after. RSVP required. Details: www.crewmiami.org/events.
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