Chamber CONNECTion - January / February 2015

NEW YEAR’S BITES & DELIGHTS NETWORKER: BACK 2 BUSINESS As we blast off into 2015, the Chamber celebrates all things NEW packages of five tickets for $100 and ten tickets for $200. Sponsors with our second annual New Year’s Bites & Delights Networker on for this event include Cherry Beakert, LLP, First Bank Florida, Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables, Becker & Poliakoff, P.A., City National Thursday, January 8th from 5:30 – 8:00 pm. Bank, Credomatic Merchant Services, Members of the Coral Gables Chamber Financial Insurance Brokers, Workscapes, of Commerce, along with the local busiBacardi USA and The Biltmore Hotel. ness community, will gather to enjoy an evening of bites, delights, networking Participating restaurants (to date): and libations at the historic Biltmore Hotel. Anacapri on Ponce│Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza│Corner Bakery Café at the Showcasing the City Beautiful’s prePalms Town & Country│Doctors Hospimiere restaurants, with spirits courtesy of Bacardi USA, and featuring DJ tal│Fontana at the Biltmore Hotel│La Mayner on the turntables, this event is Taberna Giralda│The Local Craft Food & sure to start your new business year off right! Drink│Palme d’ Or│Pincho Factory│Pita Bites│Seasons 52│ShuTickets are $25 for Chamber members, $35 for guests, with VIP la’s 347 Grill│Tarpon Bend Raw Bar & Grill│Threefold Café

‘TIS ANOTHER SEASON... AWARDS SEASON!

IN THIS ISSUE: Thoughts from the Chair Page 2 President’s Perspective Page 3 Trustee Talk

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Upcoming Events

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Membership Highlights Page 6 Calendar of Events

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Sponsor Recognition

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Everywhere we turn these days, individuals are being recognized for outstanding efforts in their industry. With the bulk of the awards season scheduled to air over the next few months, the frenzy is in full force. On a local scale, the Chamber has our own awards programs scheduled to debut over the next few months and we want YOU to apply: Friday, March 6, 2015│11:30 AM AXA Advisors Businesswomen of the Year Awards Location: Coral Gables Country Club Honors: Outstanding women leaders and entrpreneurs in Miami-Dade County Categories: Entrepreneur│Corporate Leader Philanthropist│Non-Profit│Retailer Restauranteur │Health Care Pofessional Hospitality Professional Application Deadline: Friday, January 30th

Friday, April 24, 2015│8:00 AM Green Means Green Awards Location: Hyatt Regency Coral Gables Honors: Individuals and companies that have placed a strong emphasis on sustainability and green practices Categories: Green Pro│Green Leader Green Leisure│Green “Pineapple”│Green Giant│Green Gadget│Green C.A.D.E.T. Application Deadline: Friday, March 20th Wednesday, May 6, 2015│5:30 PM Rising Star Awards Location: Bacardi USA Honors: Outstanding young professionals, under the age of 40, who have demonstrated excellence in their career Categories: Shining Star│Model Star Executive Star│Shooting Star Application Deadline: Friday, April 3rd

coralgableschamber.org │ CHAMBER CONNECTION │January - February 2015