DEVELOPING BUSINESS ♦ BUILDING COMMUNITY SUMMER | 20092009 January/February
NEW MEMBERS BEAT THE HEAT WITH MEMBERSHIP STIMULUS PROGRAM LARRY M. NOLAN Coral Gables Chamber
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he Coral Gables C h a m b e r understands the economic doldrums many are feeling and now, like the federal government, the Chamber has come up with a stimulus plan of our own. For a limited time only this summer, the Chamber is offing the “Beat The Heat” Chamber Membership Discount Stimulus Plan. This plan offers new and existing members discounted payment options on your annual dues. The stimulus plan offers
new Trustees two options when joining the Chamber. The first option gives new Trustees 10% off (one time only) the total cost of membership for the first year at $2,250. The second option is a roll-back to the 2003 Trustee Member price
of $2,075, which requires a three-year commitment. Current Trustees who renew prior to or on their anniversary date are eligible for a 10% discount, as well. New Corporate Members are offered 10% off (one time only) for $850.
New Business Members are offered 10% off, as well, for $400. Take advantage of these sizzlingly significant opportunities and become a new or upgraded Chamber member while the offer lasts (until Aug. 31st)! These discounts do not apply to payment plans. To become a new member of the Chamber of Commerce or upgrade to a Trustee membership, please contact Director of Sales Georgina Exposito at 305-446-1657 or email her at gexposito@ coralgableschamber.org.
2009 CITY BEAUTIFUL AWARDS CALL FOR NOMINATIONS! LARRY M. NOLAN Coral Gables Chamber “The mother art is architecture. Without an architecture of our own we have no soul of our own civilization,” stated Frank Lloyd Wright, the iconic American architect and writer. The City of Coral Gables has blended a variety of architectural styles over the last 84 years to create its own
distinctive look and spirit. To recognize and honor the aesthetic charm found in the commercial district of Coral Gables, the Merrick Society of the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce reestablished the City Beautiful Awards in 2007. Sponsored by the City of Coral Gables, the annual City Beautiful Awards are designed to honor commercial properties in the following four categories:
IN THIS ISSUE: • Chairman’s Remarks • President’s Perspective • Trustee Talk • Trustee Invitational • Gables BID Corner • Membership Highlights • Calendar of Events • Sponsor Recognition
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•Outstanding Interior •Outstanding Exterior •Outstanding Historic Preservation •Outstanding Retail Showroom/Restaurant Dining Room Applications for the award are available online at www. coralgableschamber.org. Deadline for submission is July 13, 2009. The award will be presented on August 20, 2009 at the Good Morning Coral Gables Breakfast.
Last year’s award recipients were: Interior: Millares & Company Exterior Design: 55 Merrick Way Historic Preservation: City of Coral Gables City Hall Retail Showroom/ Restaurant Dining Room: Montica Jewelry Nominate a remarkable edifice for its contribution to the heart and soul of our Coral Gables community.
Chamber Print and Web Advertising Opportunities! Please take advantage of our special Chamber member pricing for your communication needs through the Chamber: - Direct Web Marketing to our membership database of over 1,400 active emails - Advertising in a Chamber-focused Newspaper pull-out section of the Coral Gables News-Tribune - Advertising in our online version of the Coral Gables Newsletter, the Chamber Connection For further information on how to take your membership and your business to a new level, please contact Director of Communications Larry Nolan at lnolan@coralgableschamber.org
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2008-2009 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CHAMBER CHAIRMAN MARC BERENFELD’S GOODBYE COLUMN Marc Berenfeld Berenfeld Spritzer Shechter & Sheer LLP CGCC Chairman mberenfeld@bsss-cpa.com
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s I enter the final weeks of my chairmanship, I can only marvel at the remarkable developments of the past year. As our economy underwent unprecedented changes, we have been forced to re-examine many of our old assumptions and consider our roles in the new order of global business. Many economists believe that the future will belong to nimble establishments that swiftly adapt to the new realities of business and the new demands of our changing society. The greatest immediate challenge that we may face as business people and professionals will be embracing change and making it work for us. The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce has taken a number of bold steps to adjust to the new economy by taking advantage of our strengths as a business community. Our recent Goals Conference focused on a number of important initiatives that will unite the local private and public sectors in a concerted effort to promote greater prosperity. By building powerful partnerships, we will enhance Coral Gables’ economic development, increase local travel and tourism, and organize programs that will fortify our local business infrastructure. These initiatives will unite diverse elements of our community and increase opportunities for the broadest possible range of our members. I can think of no one better suited to
lead us in this new direction than Sarah Nesbitt Artecona, the incoming Chair of our Chamber. After working closely with her during the past year, I have come to appreciate Sarah’s very special combination of energy, vision and management skills. Therefore, I have every confidence that she will guide our Chamber to even greater achievements in the coming year. The job of Chamber Chair can be extremely satisfying and rewarding, but it requires many hours of intensive work to make a meaningful difference. I am grateful to my wife and three daughters for allowing me to take the time needed to serve in this capacity during the past year. Additionally, I wish to thank my immediate predecessor, Carolina Rendeiro, for preparing me to lead. Our Chamber is fortunate to have a talented and committed staff of professionals, led by our president, Mark Trowbridge. Mark, thank you for your wisdom and vision, as well as your friendship, which I hope will last a lifetime. We also are grateful to our Chamber employees for accomplishing amazing feats -- despite limited resources – that add excitement and panache to our year-round schedule of activities. We appreciate your many hours of dedicated service. To my fellow Chamber members, thank you for allowing me to serve as your chairman this past year. I am honored to have received this opportunity and I look forward to an even brighter future together. As we enter a new era of opportunity, let’s rally around the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce and discover its many benefits to our businesses and our lives. Great Expectations result from collective action. So let’s commit our time and our resources to advancing our shared achievements and future success.
GREAT EXPECATIONS: Chamber Chair-Elect Sarah Artecona, Miami-Dade County Manager George Burgess, Chamber President Mark A. Trowbridge, Chamber Chairman Marc Berenfeld and Sponsor and President of the Business Improvement District Brad Rosenblatt at the Good Morning Coral Gables Breakfast on Friday, June 26th.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chairman: Marc Berenfeld (Berenfeld Spritzer Shechter & Sheer LLP)
Chairman-Elect: Sarah Nesbitt Artecona (University of Miami) Vice Chairman-Business & Economic Dev.: David Ortiz (Trusted Alliance) Vice Chairman-Community Affairs: Teri Logan (Miami Christian School) Vice Chairman-Member Affairs: Pat Morgan (Smooth Sailing Executive & Life Coaching) Vice Chairman-Govt. & Legislative Affairs: Carol Ellis-Cutler (Colliers Abood Wood-Fay) Vice Chairman-International Affairs: Ricardo Taño (RTKL) Secretary/Treasurer: Raquel Hickey (Coconut Grove Bank) Parliamentarian: Perry Adair (Becker & Poliakoff, PA) Past Chairman: Carolina Rendeiro (Business Centers International) Chairman’s Appointee: John O’Rourke (Montica Jewelry) President & CEO: Mark A. Trowbridge BOARD OF DIRECTORS Elected - term expires 2009 Ruben Acosta (BlueCross BlueShield of Florida) Gabe Castrillon (Hyatt Regency Coral Gables) George Feliciano (Bay Plumbing) Elected - term expires 2010 Ramon Ferrer (Florida Power & Light) Marco Ibarra (Eliptek Technology Group) Hank O. Langston (Gulliver Schools Mark Meranda (Turner Construction) Victoria Villalba (Victoria & Associates Career Services, Inc.)
Elected - term expires 2011 Thad Adams (Allen Morris Company) Dennis Doucette (Biltmore Hotel) Linda Knudsen (Baptist Health South Florida) Anabella Smith (Zyscovich Architects) Emilio Vazquez (Coconut Grove Bank) Chairman Appointees - term expires 2009 Manny Alvarez (International Finance Bank) Drew Kern (EWM) Gail McQuilkin (Kozyak,Tropin & Throckmorton) Maria Llorca (Village of Merrick Park) Jose Felix Rivas (AXA Advisors) Trustee Council - term expires 2009 John Schoendorf (Berenfeld Spritzer Shechter & Sheer LLP) Ex-Officio Members Coral Gables Community Foundation: Andria Hanley City of Coral Gables: Commissioner Ralph Cabrera Perry Adair (Becker & Poliakoff, PA) VISION Coral Gables: Business Improvement District: Mari Molina
Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce 305.446.1657
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PRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVE - The Summer Sizzles at Razzledazzle Barbershop! Mark A. Trowbridge, President & CEO Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce mtrowbridge@coralgableschamber.org
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his past month, my CEO Workday (Chamber Educational Outreach Workday) took place at a new business along Miracle Mile, Razzledazzle Barbershop. Nestled gently in one of the paseos in the 200 block of Miracle Mile, this speak-easy style barbershop is anything but quiet, and yet, everything quaint. The owner, Elena Linares, is a sparkplug of energy, creativity and delightful pizzazz. She puts the fire in the screaming red walls laced with green ivy and trimmed with gorgeous fresh-cut roses. When you enter, you step back in time – when getting a haircut was an experience, not an errand. You are greeted by a customer-service savvy staff dressed in a traditional style evocative of the 1940’s. There are numerous stations, including a high-backed chair fit for a king (in need of a shoe shine). Remember, this is for men only (and boys, too)…but ladies, pick up a gift certificate for the gent in your life. Linares is one of nine children raised in New York who began cutting the hair of her brothers and sisters at a very early age – an experience that has lasted until this day. She is passionate about her work and she has transformed a traditional trip to the barbershop into an amazing experience. You will feel special from the minute you walk through the door – no easy feat these days. During my day at Razzledazzle, I was outfitted from head to
toe in the traditional uniform for all male employees – black pants, crisp white shirt, black bowtie, black shoes and a vest emblazoned with the word Razzledazzle across the back. I was dressed to buff – shoes that is! I took on the enviable task of shining shoes (Elena was sweet and caring when she suggested that I would not be the best choice to do haircuts or straight razor shaves) for those who wanted the full Razzledazzle experience. Josie trained me on my own shoes first (great idea!) and taught me that the key to a great shoe shine is allowing the paste to set for a few minutes on one shoe while you work on the other. Step One: clean the shoe with a small brush to remove any debris or dirt Step Two: apply the paste (and in the correct color) generously. Step Three: use the buffing strip to remove the excess paste and work the creases Step Four: brush the shoe to a high shine, and don’t forget the tongue and trim Needless to say, I am a pro now…even after a very rainy day! I also assisted with answering phones, cleaned up around the shop and learned the value of white and brown sugar for a good customer. I must say, the Razzledazzle experience is second to none – whether you are getting your hair cut, a straight razor shave (my personal fave!), a mani/pedi (yes men, you can do this!) or a shoe shine. Step back in time and visit the folks at Razzledazzle – you will be glad you did! They are located at 224 Miracle Mile and can be reached at 305-461-4666. Appointments suggested, walk-ins welcome.
CEO WORK DAY — RAZZLEDAZZLE BARBERSHOP
Our President Razzles and Dazzles during CEO Workday! TOP LEFT: From Left to right Josie, Elena Linares, Mark A. Trowbridge and Esmerelda Sandoval show that they are up to any challenge clients may throw at them. Top right: Mark puts his finishing touch on a patron’s shoes. Bottom Right: Mark makes sure that every step in the process is not neglected in shining the gentleman’s shoes. Razzledazzle Barbershop, a 1940’s New York Style Barbershop, officially opened in Coral Gables on Jan. 15, 2009. The barbershop offers classic hot lather shaves, haircuts & shoe shines. “Let’s call it a throw back in time with a modern twist,” according to owner Elena Linares.
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TRUSTEE TALK John Schoendorf Berenfeld Spritzer Shechter & Sheer LLP CGCC Trustee Council Chairman jschoendorf@bsss-cpa.com
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\ell, if you didn’t make it to the Goals Conference this year, you really missed out! Our chairman, Marc Berenfeld, set the standard pretty high at last year’s conference and incoming chair, Sarah Artecona followed suit by running another great program. Based on the sessions in which I participated and others which I heard about, every workshop produced creative ideas about improving our Chamber and the many services enjoyed by its members. Even more ideas came after the working sessions on Friday during the cocktail reception when serious networking took place. Our next Trustee Reception will be at the new offices of Healthy Skin Therapy on July 14th. Be sure to come so you can see how easy it is to make yourself – men and women alike -- look younger! The next Trustee Luncheon will be on Wednesday, July 29th at the Hyatt Regency Coral Gables and will feature Frank Armstrong, a principal with Investor Solutions, Inc., a nationally recognized financial advisor. He will be speaking about our retirement challenges and navigating our financial future, certainly a very timely subject! The August Trustee Reception is being combined with our Interactive Luncheon & Trustee Invitational. It has strategically been scheduled for Friday, August 28th at the Biltmore Hotel and will go until about 3 PM. This would be a good time to think about taking the rest of the afternoon off to hang out with Trustee friends and do some serious networking. Our April luncheon, sponsored by Colliers Abood Wood-Fay and Hyatt Regency Coral Gables, was quite informative. Karen Aronowitz, president of the United Teachers of Dade, gave us
the scoop about what is happening (or not happening as the case may be) in our county. May’s reception at Foley & Lardner’s new offices gave us some insight into how forward-thinking the firm is with regard to technology to improve client satisfaction and employee comfort. We also were heartened to learn of the firm’s commitment to serving our community. May’s luncheon, sponsored by Coconut Grove Bank, was another eye opener. Speaker Erik Fresen, our District 111 State Representative, presented his perspective about Florida’s political scene and its impact on us. Please welcome new Trustee Members Banif Finance Corp. USA, Coral Gables Dentistry, Healthy Skin Therapy, Mayfair Hotel and Spa and Universal Wealth Managers LLC. As always, remember to look for them at the next Trustee function, learn more about them and consider how you might help one another get more out of your Chamber memberships. Trustees renewing their memberships since my last report are Aetna, Inc., Bank of Florida, Baptist Health South Florida, Barakat, Jacobs & Associates, P.L., BBU Bank, BlueCross BlueShield of Florida, Colliers Abood Wood-Fay, Doctor’s Hospital, Elliot, McKiever and Stowe, Inc., Family Resource Center, Forshee & Lockwood, Goldstein Schechter Koch, International Finance Bank, Miami Children’s Hospital, Montica Jewelry, New England Financial, Northern Trust, PhotoOffset, Smooth Sailing Executive & Life Coaching and the Allen Morris Company - all confirming value of active involvement in our Chamber during these trying times. Another reminder that if you want to reach out to a particular Trustee member or company, visit the Chamber’s website or call one of the Diplomats, and ask for help. They include John Schoendorf, 305-669-7051; Thad Adams, 305-476-2532; George Feliciano, 305-446-8141; Martha Machado, 954-518-6129; Marti Mang, 305-476-6272; and Georgina Rangel-Marquez, 305-6704668, and Raquel Hickey, 305-978-4696.
MAY TRUSTEE LUNCHEON WELCOME: Top Left, Hugo P. Arza, Eric Fresen, State Representative, District 111, Trustee Chairman John Schoendorf; Top Right: Chamber President Mark A. Trowbridge, New Trustee Dr. Gordon Sokoloff DDS and Chamber Chairman Marc Berenfeld; Bottom Left, Mark A. Trowbridge, Hon. Marcy Grossman, Past Chair Carolina Rendeiro and Marc Berenfeld; Bottom Right, Marc Berenfeld, Sponsors Raquel Hickey, Beth Hall, Emilio Vazquez and Rick Kuci, all of Coconut Grove Bank. 4
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GROW OUR CHAMBER BY ATTENDING THE TRUSTEE INVITATIONAL & INTERACTIVE LUNCHEON! LARRY M. NOLAN Coral Gables Chamber
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ur annual Trustee Invitational & Interactive Luncheon is quickly approaching. At 11:30 a.m. on Friday, August 28th, we will host our
Trustee Invitational at the Biltmore Hotel. This year’s event will be a festive afternoon that celebrates and recognizes yet another successful Chamber year. The Luncheon, sponsored by Bay Plumbing Company, will feature Nino Pernetti of
Caffe Abbracci. He will be cooking up one of his many famous dishes. The unique thing about this luncheon is that every table will have its own chef and each chef will take cues from the head chef at the front as the meals for each table are prepared.
Sponsorships are still available. It is $75 to attend the event; $100 if you want Pernetti’s new book. There will be VIP tables of eight each going for $1,000. For more information or to reserve a VIP table, please contact Erica Dominguez for details at 305-446-1657.
GEORGE E. MERRICK AWARD OF EXCELLENCE DINNER
RING OF HONOR: The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce Honored Garden Club Leader Betsy Adams (left) with the George E. Merrick Award of Excellence. (Above)L-R: Distingushed Honorees Marian Krutulis, Betsy Adams, W. Allen Morris, James T. Barker, Jeannett Slesnick, Virginia Miller and Chamber Chair-Elect Sarah Nesbitt Artecona. (Right) Jackie Nespral of NBC6 was the Mistress of Ceremonies for the evening
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CHAMBER TO BESTOW 2ND ANNUAL GEORGE E. MERRICK AWARD AT GOALS CONFERENCE
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Downtown Gables BID INSIDER
SAVE THE DATES! JULY 14 Trustee Reception (Trustees Only) Healthy Skin Therapy, 6:00 p.m.
JULY 22
DOWNTOWN CORAL GABLES WELCOMES NEW RESTAURANTS AND CELEBRATES DINING INSTITUTIONS Downtown Coral Gables recently welcomed a number of new restaurants to the area and more openings are on the horizon in the coming months. Additions to the area’s roster of more than 70 restaurants include The Sports Exchange, an upscale sports bar; Chilorio’s, a casual-dining Mexican restaurant; and Pasha’s, the latest location of Miami’s healthy Mediterranean eatery. Also now open is the new location of Randazzo’s Little Italy at 385 Miracle Mile. Coming soon are Charlotte Bistro, Talavera and Fatburger. In addition to recent openings and those coming soon, several Coral Gables institutions are celebrating major anniversaries this year including Caffe Abbracci, JohnMartin’s Irish Pub and Restaurant (20 years) and Ortanique on the Mile (10 years.) For a complete list of restaurants in Downtown Coral Gables visit www.shopcoralgables.com.
Dale Carnegie Success Seminar- Leading in Tough Times: A Power Session for Managers Offices of Berenfeld Spritzer Shechter + Sheer LLP, 2525 Ponce De Leon Blvd., 5th
JULY 24 Chamber Involvement 101 Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce 9:00 a.m.
JULY 31 Green 101 Breakfast Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, 8:00 a.m.
AUG 11 Summer Stroll Village of Merrick Park, 6:00 p.m.
AUG. 28 Trustee Invitational & Interactive Luncheon The Biltmore Hotel, 11:30 a.m.
MEMBERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS WELCOME OUR NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS!
SPONSORSHIP/ INVESTOR HALL OF FAME through 06/30/09
• The Academy of South Florida, Inc. • AFLAC/SASTREINFANTINO • Astroted • B.O.S. Jewelers, Inc. • Bague Group • BANIF FINANCE(USA) CORP. • C&S Paint and Wallpaper, Inc. • Capitol Builders, LLC • Cathedral of St. George • Consolidated Credit Counseling Services • CORAL GABLES DENTISTRY • Cornelia Reynolds • Data Focus, LLC. • Don Chile • Doral Golf Resort & Spa • Ecolo Blue, Inc. • FORMGROUP architecture + planning • Gables Good Government Committee • Gabriel M. Deschamps, MD, PA • Gateways Unlimited, Inc • Global Payments
• Greenfrog Associates Inc. • HEALTHY SKIN THERAPY • Humane Society of Greater Miami • Inpress Graphics, Inc. • K&L Gates, LLP • The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society • Liberty Mutual Group • Mayfair Hotel & Spa • McNamara/Salvia Inc. • MDW Insurance Group • Miami En La Mira • Republic Title Services LLC • Silva & Silva, P.A. • SMILES & SONRISAS • Tamach Gables Square • The Griffith Law Firm, P.A. • UNIVERSAL WEALTH MANAGERS LLC • Wesoloski Carlson P.A.
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$5,000 and above AXA Advisors, LLC Baptist Health South Florida Bay Plumbing Company Berenfeld Spritzer Shechter & Sheer LLP The Biltmore Hotel City of Coral Gables Coconut Grove Bank Colliers Abood Wood-Fay Gulliver Schools Hyatt Regency Coral Gables International Finance Bank Montica Jewelry TotalBank University of Miami $2,500 - $4,999 Aetna, Inc. AT&T Florida Power & Light Gables Financial International Finance Bank Miami Christian School New England Financial Response Publishing Group
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VISION INVESTORS
Bank of New York Mellon BankUnited, F.S.B. Baptist Health South Florida Bay Plumbing Becker & Poliakoff Berenfeld Spritzer Shechter + Sheer LLP Biltmore Hotel Business Centers International Coconut Grove Bank Coral Gables Guide/Quantum Leap Coral Gables Trust Co. Gulliver Schools Hyatt Regency Coral Gables Intelligent Office International Finance Bank Mercantil Commercebank Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables Metrobank Montica Jewelry Nordstrom Photo Offset Robert J. Shafer & Associates Sharff, Wittmer, Kurtz & Jackson Smooth Sailing TransAtlantic Bank University of Miami Victoria & Associates Career Services Waste Management Westin Colonnade Coral Gables Hotel Williamson Cadillac - HUMMER
EVENTS CALENDAR MON
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8:00 AM 1 Go Green Task Force Mtg. 12:15 PM Business Builders Grp. w/ Independent Business Committee Mtg. 5:30 PM Wind Down Wednesday 6
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12:15 PM Business Builders Group
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22 8:00 AM Dale Carnegie Success Seminar - “Leading in Tough Times: A Power Session for Managers”
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8:00 AM International Affairs Mtg. 6:00 PM Colassal Clash of the Culinary Titans 10
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6:00 PM Summer Stroll
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7:30 AM Good Morning Coral Gables
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8:00 AM Business & Education Committee Mtg.
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THU
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8:30 AM Go Green Task Force 12:15 PM Business Builders Group w/ Independent Business 5:30 PM Wind Down Wednesday
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13 8:00 AM Chairman’s Ambassadors Mtg. 9:00 AM 20/30 Group Mtg.
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8:00 AM M-Team Committee Mtg. 9:00 AM WBN Steering Committee Mtg.
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9:00 AM Chamber Involvement 101
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12 8:00 AM Trustee Council Mtg. 9:00 AM Cultural Affairs Mtg.
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8:00 AM Business & Government Affairs Committee Mtg.
8:00 AM Go Green Breakfast
8:00 AM Business & Education Committee Mtg.
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SAT/SUN 7
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8:00 AM HR Seminar
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21 8:00 AM Business & Government Affairs Comm. Mtg.
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9:00 AM BOD Orientation Mtg. 11:30 AM Trustee Invitational & Interactive Luncheon
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12:15 PM Business Builders Grp.
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AUGUST 2009
TUE 3
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10:30 AM 29 Board Meeting 11:45 AM Trustee Luncheon
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OFFICE CLOSED FOR JULY 4TH HOLIDAY
9:00 AM 20/30 Group Mtg.
6:00 PM Trustee Reception
11:30 AM Women’s Business Network Luncheon
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Chairman’s Ambassadors Mtg.
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8:00 AM Trustee Council Mtg. 9:00 AM Cultural Affairs Mtg.
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2 8:00 AM M-Team Committee Mtg. 9:00 AM WBN Steering Committee Mtg.
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8:00 AM International Affairs Mtg.
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MERRICK SOCIETY MEMBERS Carolina Rendeiro - Honorary Chair Business Centers International Mario Angulo - Republic Title Services Sergio L. Barrera - Business Travel Advisors, Inc. Nancy Barreto Hogan - Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate Marc Berenfeld - Berenfeld Spritzer Shechter & Sheer LLP Robin V. Burr - Great Gables Guide Carol Ellis-Cutler - Colliers Abood Wood-Fay John O’Rourke - Montica Jewelry Jeffrey Stay - Family Resource Center Victoria Villalba - Victoria & Associates Career Services, Inc.
CORAL GABLES CHAMBER SPONSOR RECOGNITION May Sponsors
Good Morning Coral Gables Blue Cross Blue Shield
June Sponsors
Wind Down Wednesday
Women’s Business Network Luncheon 2009 Golf Classic 14th Annual Baptist Health Tour of the Gables 5K George E. Merrick Award of Excellence Trustee Reception
Good Morning Coral Gables Trustee Luncheon
Be Smart • Go Green Breakfast
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2009 GOALS CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP RECOGNITION SUSTAINING SPONSOR:
CORPORATE SPONSORS:
EVENT SPONSORS:
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PARTICIPATING SPONSORS:
Becker Public Relations, Florida Marlins, L.P., Turner Construction, Victoria & Associates Career Services and Vine Communications 9
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