Chamber CONNECTion: March / April 2014

FOOD + BUSINESS + NETWORKING = 1 DELICIOUS EXPO! When you think of Coral Gables, what comes to mind? The first thing that pops into our head is food, with business coming in a very close second. Taste of the Chamber successfully combines food with business and equals the tastiest business expo of the year! Each year, the Chamber creates numerous opportunities where you can showcase your business to our City’s movers and shakers. This year is no different. On Thursday, March 27th inside the Rotunda at the Westin Colonnade Coral Gables, restaurants and businesses alike will be dishing out their goods.

Want to get in on the fun? Reserve your display table before they’re all gone. Contact the Chamber at (305) 446-1657 for more information. Display tables are $250 for Chamber Members and $350 for non-Members, but space is limited! Just want to attend the event? $25 for Chamber Members and $30 for guests.

Participating Restaurants (to date): Catering by Lovables│Cibo Wine Bar│La Taberna Giralda│Morton’s the Steakhouse│Pika Sauce Display Tables (to date): The Biltmore Hotel│Credomatic Merchant Services│Florida Blue│Florida International UniversiSo join us, from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm, for some delicious delicacies, ty│Home Financing Center│Jackson Health Systems│Logistical uber-networking, limitless libations courtesy of Bacardi USA and Outsourcing, Inc.│Miami’s Community Newspapers│Miami some face-time with the Gables’ leading businesses. Herald│SnapHappy Photos│Stand Out Media│University of

TIS’ AWARD SEASON.... AND THE WINNER IS...! Everywhere we turn, on television and in social media, individuals are being recognized for their outstanding efforts in their industry. With the Olympics just wapping up and the Oscars scheduled to air on March 2nd, it seems like the entire nation

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

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Upcoming Special Events Page 5 Membership Highlights Page 6 Calendar of Events

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Sponsor Recognition

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is in an award-giving (and getting) mood. On a local scale, the Chamber has our own awards programs scheduled to debut over the next few months: Friday, March 7, 2014│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 Thursday, April 24, 2014│5:30 PM Green Means Green Awards Location: The Building on Ponce’s Rooftop Honors: Individuals and companies that have placed a strong emphasis on sustainability and green practices Categories: Green “House”│Green Ma-

chine│Green Grad│Green “Pineapple” Green Giant│Green Gadget Application Deadline: Friday, March 21, 2014 Wednesday, May 7, 2014│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 4, 2014 Thursday, June 19, 2014│6:30 PM George E. Merrick Award of Excellence Location: The Biltmore Hotel Honors: An outstanding individual who has excelled in perpetuating the ideals of the City and Chamber founder, George E. Merrick Application Deadline: Friday, May 2, 2014

coralgableschamber.org │ CHAMBER CONNECTION │March - April 2014