Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce

www.coralgableschamber.org | CHAMBER CONNECTION | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2009

IN THIS ISSUE:• Chairman’s Remarks• President’s Perspective• Trustee Talk• Winter Solstice• Sponsor Opportunities• Gables BID Corner • Calendar of Events• Sponsor Recognition

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January/February 2009

DEVELOPING BUSINESS ♦ BUILDING COMMUNITY

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER | 2009

THE 12th ANNUAL DIAMOND AWARDS ADD LUSTRE TO CORAL GABLES!

LARRY M. NOLANCoral Gables Chamber

ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY TO FEATURE YOUR CHAMBER IN TOYLAND!


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 [email protected]

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The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce will honor excellence

in business at its 12th Annual Diamond Awards on Friday, November 13, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Coral Gables. Chamber Chair Sarah Artecona will serve as Mistress of Ceremonies at the annual awards luncheon. Every year the Diamond Awards are bestowed upon outstanding local busineses. It is the Chamber’s signature awards program for top companies in the Coral Gables community.

The prestigious Diamond Awards will honor businesses in eight different categories this year. These brilliant businesses will

be recognized for their outstanding performance among five criteria: business achievement, business involvement, community involvement, customer service and workplace environment. We have one new category this year, the Restaurant/Retailer Business Award, in addition to our Small, Medium, Large, Non-Profit, Go Green, Minority-Owned and Diamond-in-the-Rough Business Award categories.

The annual Diamond Awards are the Chamber’s way of recognizing outstanding companies that do luminous work in our

community, as well as reward those organizations that are achieving stellar success in the workplace.

The 12th Annual Diamond Awards are presented by Montica Jewelry. Sponsors include City of Coral Gables and Turnberry Bank. Dan’s Video Creations and Photo Offset are in-kind sponsors.

And the finalists for the 12th Annual Diamond Awards are: Go Green Award: American Airlines Arena - The Heat Group, Kirksey Architecture and Original Impressions; Non-Profit: Baptist Medical Plaza - Coral Gables, Dr. John Macdonald Foundation, Guardianship Program and Hands On Miami; Minority Owned Business: Business Centers International and U.S. Century Bank; Diamond-in-the-Rough: Law Office of

Robert L. Parks, Trini In Private; Restaurant/Retailer: Denny’s - University of Miami, Rene Ruiz Couture, Por Fin Restaurant & Lounge; Small Business: Home Instead Senior Care and Kirksey Architecture Medium Business: Business Centers International and Original Impressions; Large Business: Berenfeld Spritzer Shechter & Sheer LLP, Goldstein Schechter Koch, International Finance Bank and Zyscovich Architects.

The cost of the event is $50 for Members with RSVP by noon, Monday, Nov. 9th. Guests are $60. VIP Table Sponsors are $600. Award sponsorship opportunities are still available. Please contact Erica Dominguez at 305.446.1657 or at [email protected].

Holiday cheer and goodwill headline the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce’s 13th Annual Holiday Party on December 3rd at the historic Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

More than 400 people are expected to attend this extraordinary event, where 30+ restaurants will delight everyone’s palate and compete for the Best Display, Best Cuisine and Best Dessert Awards.

With a theme like “Toyland,” this party with a

purpose has a goal to collect gifts for needy children, teens and seniors who would otherwise not have a very joyous holiday season.

Gifts will be collected and distributed to the CHARLEE Homes for Children, His House, Home Instead Senior Care, Merrick Educational

Center, Rock Foundation and Coral Gables Police Athletic League.

Representatives from these organizations will return to The Biltmore Hotel the day after the party to select the gifts that are most appropriate

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2009-2010 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND

BOARD OF DIRECTORSEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Chair: Sarah Nesbitt Artecona(University of Miami)

Chair-Elect:John O’Rourke (Montica Jewelry)

Vice Chairman-Business & Economic Dev.: Anabella Smith (Zyscovich Architects)

Vice Chairman-Community Affairs: Frank Fernandez (U.S. Century Bank)

Vice Chairman-Special Events:Claire Lardner (Frameworks)

Vice Chairman-Member Affairs: Luis Alvarado (AXA Advisors)

Vice Chairman-Govt. & Legislative Affairs: Jim McCoy (Holly Sime Realty)

Vice Chair-International Affairs:Deirdre Nero (Nero Immigration Law)

Secretary/Treasurer: Raquel Hickey (Coconut Grove Bank)

Past Chairman:Marc Berenfeld (Berenfeld Spritzer Shechter & Sheer)

Chairman’s Appointee:Manny Alvarez (International Finance Bank)

President & CEO: Mark A. Trowbridge

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Elected - term expires 2010Ramon 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 2011Thad Adams (Allen Morris Company)

Dennis Doucette (Biltmore Hotel)

Linda Knudsen (Baptist Health South Florida)

Martha de la Peña Rojas (BlueCross Blue Sheild of

Florida)

Emilio Vazquez (Coconut Grove Bank)

Elected - term expires 2012Gabe Castrillon (Hyatt Regency Coral Gables)

George Feliciano (Bay Plumbing Co.) Drew Kern (Esslinger Wooten Maxwell Realtors)

Maria Llorca (Village of Merrick Park)

Marti Mang (TotalBank)

Chairman Appointees - term expires 2010Perry Adair (Becker & Poliakoff)

Nick Deas (Northwestern Mutual)

Orlando “OJ” Mendoza (AETNA)

Evan Rees (Turnberry Bank)

Ari Rollnick (kabookaboo Marketing)

Trustee Council - term expires 2010Alan Randolph (Bank of Miami)

Ex-Officio Members Coral Gables Community Foundation:

Andria HanleyCity of Coral Gables: Commissioner Ralph Cabrera

VISION Coral Gables:Carolina Rendeiro

Business Improvement District:

Mari Molina

Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce

Lights, Camera, Action!

Sarah Nesbitt Artecona University of MiamiCGCC [email protected]

It is officially a few months into my year and the old movie

phrase “lights, camera, ACTION” continues to come to mind. Your Chamber leadership is very busy putting the action into the goals I set forth for my year and we are off to a great start.

As a refresher, the goals are boosting travel and tourism, the Business Improvement District’s streetscape project, City of Coral Gables permitting assistance program and the small business blue ribbon task force.

During the last month, our Chamber President Mark Trowbridge and I have met with Coral Gables Mayor Don Slesnick, Commissioners Chip Withers, Bill Kerdyk and Maria Anderson, City Manager Pat Salerno, County Commissioner Carlos Gimenez, U.S. Congresswoman Ileana Ros Lehtinen, the City of Coral Gables Economic Development Board, the publisher and editor of Miami Monthly Magazine Elena Carpenter, UM’s Executive Vice Provost Bill Green, and the leadership of the Coral Gables Community Foundation. These meetings had a specific agenda: to promote our goals for this year.

These meetings have been productive on a number of levels. First, our outreach has been welcomed and our goals well-received. Our goals overlap with many of our government officials and boards. In a number of instances we will join forces to promote these

common goals to boost the voice of the business community.

Now that the groundwork is set, we are off and running. Our small business group will meet with a Blue Ribbon Panel, comprised of key stakeholders and business leaders, and held its first workshop last month on financing and access to the credit market. We want to keep an open dialogue and do everything we can to help businesses during these uncertain times.

The Permitting Assistance Program will hold a day-long focus group with developers, architects and Chamber businesses so we can share common concerns getting new businesses into our Class “A” office space. City Manager Pat Salerno has agreed to join us so he can hear first-hand about these issues and work jointly with us on solutions.

The Streetscape Program continues to move through the City and business owner process. Chair-Elect John O’Rourke, who is both Vice President of the BID and the Chamber representative to the City’s Economic Development Board, continues to work closely on this process and we expect more news on this front in the coming months as the City Manager turns his attention to matters other than the budget.

And, lastly, travel and tourism. We are optimistic that the Super Bowl Host Committee will select Coral Gables as a locale for one of its “Super Celebration” events. It would mean a great deal to our merchants, restaurants and other businesses to host such a prestigious event.

So stay tuned. I hope our lights, camera and actions will be “Oscar” worthy.

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PHOTO BY LARRY M. NOLAN | CORAL GABLES CHAMBER WOMEN’S BUSINESS NETWORK LUNCHEON: Sponsor George Feliciano, Chamber Chair-Elect John O’Rourke, Emily

Marquez-Dulin, Chamber Chair Sarah Nesbitt Artecona and Chamber President Mark A. Trowbridge.


PRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVE - CELEBRATE EDUCATION!

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Mark A. Trowbridge, President & CEOCoral Gables Chamber of [email protected]

Each year, as part of my CEO Workday experience, I participate in our school system’s countywide program, Principal for a Day. This year, I was paired with Adolfo

Costa, the new principal at Coral Gables Senior High School, and we had a terrific day at one of the finest high schools in our county. In my years of serving as a Principal for a Day, no school leader has spent as much time with me over the course of a day as Adolfo did, and for this, I am most grateful.

The purpose of Principal for a Day is to engage our civic and business leaders in our public schools and offer them an intimate, first-hand account of the incredible things going on at the elementary, middle and senior high levels. It is then our job as leaders to go out and share our experiences with colleagues and friends, whipping up support for the tremendous work our educators are doing each and every day.

The Cavaliers have had a tough start to the year with a student death in September, but I found the energy at the school to be amazing, the students engaging, and the leadership outstanding! While there may be painful memories, I was reminded that young people are resilient and that time does heal all wounds, no matter how deep. And the educators at CGHS, along with the leadership of the school system, have made every resource available to the school and its students to aid in this recovery.

We began our day at 7:15am with a quick briefing and were quickly off for a tour of various classes, including a thoughtful lesson on the history of jazz/swing by new band director Daniel Ibarra-Scurr. Many of you know I was a total band geek in high school, playing in the symphonic, jazz and marching bands, including a stint my senior season as drum major of the marching Commodores! Needless to say, I was in bliss (more on this later!).

We also got a chance to chat with the leadership of the ROTC program, which had two direct appointees to our military service academies last year – impressive. While many students were engaged in FCAT re-takes, laughter filled the hallways between classes, students hung out with their friends, and yet, there was a strong sense of order and discipline as students moved around the large campus.

Lunch was a highlight as the students in the culinary program (perennial award winners at our annual Chamber Holiday Party) prepared a roasted chicken with rice, accompanied by a delicious arugula salad. I would have been content to enjoy the carbohydrate smorgasbord offered up in the school cafeteria, but Adolfo would have none of that. Thank goodness!

The afternoon was spent visiting more classrooms, a webcast from the central administration, meeting with the Activities Director, and talking with students from the National Honor Society (I was the president of NHS my senior year of high school).

After school, I had a chance to direct the marching band during their rehearsal and fulfill a dream of recapturing my youth. Of course, they chose to have me lead them in the ESPN theme song – a network that did not even exist when I was in high school.

All in all, I can tell you that I continue to be amazed at what our schools (and students) accomplish on limited resources and under intense pressure from FCAT and other high expectations. These are challenging times for education and yet our students are thriving – they are more than our future, they are our greatest hope.

Join us as we celebrate education this month at our Good Morning Coral Gables breakfast on November 19th. Our students will “run the show” that day and our keynote speaker will be Alberto Carvalho, Superintendent of Schools. As the son, grandson, brother, nephew and uncle of teachers, my love of public education courses through my veins and permeates my DNA.

Hats off to Coral Gables High School, their principal Adolfo Costa, and the entire student body. Thanks for the warm hospitality. Go Cavaliers!

PHOTOGRAPHS BY LARRY M. NOLAN | CORAL GABLES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

EVERYDAY ITALIAN: Chamber President & CEO Mark A Trowbridge enjoys a delicious meatball with Randazzos Little Italy’s Brigette Vichot at the GMCVB Mixer.

OUR PRESIDENT HARD AT WORK!

PHOTOGRAPHS BY LARRY M. NOLAN | CORAL GABLES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

GET FIT: Chamber President & CEO Mark A Trowbridge and Scott Baumanof Fitness Together prepare for a high-powered workout!


Alan RandolphThe Bank of MiamiCGCC Trustee Council [email protected]

The Trustee Council is off to great start this Chamber year with 14 of our newest Trustee members joining since the end of August. In

addition, September’s Trustee Luncheon was a great, sold-out success with guest speaker Leonard Abess, Jr., CEO of City National Bank. Thank you also to Bay Plumbing and Fleming’s Steakhouse for the fascinating and engaging Trustee Reception on October 13th.

The Coral Gables City Manager Patrick G. Salerno spoke about “Vision” at October’s Good Morning Coral Gables breakfast. The Trustee Council’s vision for 2010 is reaching

out, connecting Trustees and building relationships for all of our members.

You won’t want to miss our annual reception at Montica Jewelry on Tuesday, November 10th! This month, we are partnering with the Toppel Career Center at UM and announcing our brilliant Diamond Award finalists at the reception.

Another great event will be our Trustee Luncheon at the airport on December 1st (note date change) as we tour the new South Terminal and Concourse J. Odebrecht Construction is our sponsor – see what is happening at MIA, the leading economic engine in our community.

Keep in mind that by attending our monthly events, you will receive great exposure to your fellow members and find great ways to connect and create business relationships that will help build on your business’ success!

Enjoy Thanksgiving and the upcoming holidays. Look for inspiration that will help you build your business in 2010.

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TRUSTEE RECEPTION AT FLEMING’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE

TRUSTEE TALK

PHOTOGRAPHY BY LARRY M. NOLAN | CORAL GABLES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

FUN NETWORKING!: TOP L-R, Dr. Sokoloff with his team; Karyl Argamasilla, Mercedes Sellek and

Claribeth Valencia; Laura Galbraith and Monique Graciotti, MIDDLE L-R, Marco Ibarra, Luis Alva-rado, Vivian Miller and Sarah Nesbitt Artecona; Emile DeBoyrie and George Feliciano, BOTTOM

L-R, Marc Berenfeld, Artie Faren, Thad Adams and David Stiefel; Jose Felix Rivas and Alan Randolph; Luis DeSouza and our sponsor Robert Beans of

Bay Plumbing.

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FLAGS ON PONCE RETURNS TO THE BOULEVARD

CONTINUED FROM FRONT - ALL YOUR HELP IS NEEDED TO MAKE OUR HOLIDAY PARTY SHINE!

In 1993, the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce envisioned a boulevard of flags set ablaze with

color as a tribute to businesses engaged in international trade, travel and commerce vital to the economic and cultural life of our community.

The Flags on Ponce program is a stunning visual display of Coral Gables’ rich diversity and the focal point of our international business community. Each year, flags from over 120 countries are flown along Ponce de Leon Boulevard during the months of December through June. The International Affairs Committee of the Coral

Gables Chamber of Commerce supports the Flags on Ponce program, which for many years was maintained by the City of Coral Gables.

The Chamber created the program back in 1993 as an initiative to showcase our community’s international

character and to recognize the significant number of consulates and multinational businesses that call Coral Gables home.

Shortly thereafter, the City of Coral Gables took over the program and expanded it to what we see today. In an

effort to sustain this program, the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce manages this program, heralding our Chamber’s commitment to doing business in a global marketplace.

Judge Thomas Snook and Becker & Polikoff are the sponsors so far for This years initiative. Thanks to the generous support of numerous sponsors from the City of Coral Gables, the International Affairs Coordinating Council and local residents, the program once again is flying high and will continue to do so.

For more information or to sponsor a flag, please call 305-446-1657 or visit www.coralgableschamber.org.

for their organizations.The Holiday Party is made

possible with the support of our sponsors. Our presenting sponsor is Berenfeld Spritzer Shechter & Sheer LLP.

Children from George Washington Carver Middle School competed in an art competition to be showcased as the signature art piece for the promotion of the event.

This Holiday Party is always a fun way to show your

support for this community’s youth.

The holidays are a critical time to spread cheer.

Now, more than ever, it is important for our entire community to join together and accomplish this great cause of helping those in need.

For more information, visit www.coralgableschamber.org. or call events manager Natalie Leon at 305-446-1657.

WINTER SOLSTICE LIGHTS UP DECEMBER


In most other parts of the country, the winter solstice is recognized by its bleak, dormant atmosphere, but

not in Coral Gables!This December 8th at 6:00 p.m.,

our Chamber member shops at the Village of Merrick Park will be showcased in a winter version of our Chamber’s Summer Stroll, called the Winter Solstice.

This event will take our members around the Village of Merrick Park for a sample of what our select member stores have to offer, just in time for the

holidays. The participating stores this year

are Tiffany & Co., Via Quadronno and new Trustee Neiman Marcus. The Village of Merrick Park is Coral Gables’ premier world-class shopping experience and plays host to many events and festivals throughout the year.

The price to attend this event is $30 for members with RSVP by Friday, December 4th. $40 for on-site registration.

To join in on the warm winter fun on December 8th, contact Erica Dominguez at 305-446-1657 or [email protected]


COURTESY OF THE VILLAGE OF MERRICK PARK | FILE 2008

A holiday portrait of the Village of Merrick Park lit up in festive splendor


Downtown GablesBID INSIDER

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MEMBERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS

SPONSORSHIP/INVESTOR HALL OF FAMEthrough 010/30/09

$5,000 and aboveThe Allen Morris CompanyAXA Advisors, LLCBaptist Health South FloridaBay Plumbing CompanyBerenfeld Spritzer Shechter & Sheer LLPThe Biltmore HotelCity of Coral GablesCoconut Grove BankColliers Abood Wood-FayGulliver SchoolsHyatt Regency Coral GablesInternational Finance BankMontica Jewelry TotalBankUniversity of Miami

$2,500 - $4,999Aetna, Inc.AT&T

Becker & PoliakoffBlueCross Blueshield of FloridaBusiness Centers InternationalBusiness Improvement District of Coral GablesFlorida Power & LightGables Financial Group, Inc.Junior Orange Bowl Committee Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton, P.A. Mercantil Commercebank, N.A.Miami Christian SchoolNew England FinancialTurner Contruction CompanyVictoria & Associates Career ServicesWalmart

• 401K trainers.com• Alzheimer’s Association

• BAC/Credomatic Network• Boston Market

• Charlotte Bistro• City National Bank of Florida

• Claudia Lujan Interiors• Cleber Lopes Institute

• Colbert, Boue and Juncadella, C.P.A.’s

• The Diabetic Food Store• Esslinger-Wooten-Maxwell Realtors

• Galloway Office Supply• Home FX South Florida LLC

• HSBC Bank USA, N.A.• Jackie Matos & Associates, LLC

• Joffe & Joffe, LLC• Land Shark Stadium

• Mallah Furman• Marill Security Services

• The Miami Herald• Moss & Associates

• National Kidney Foundation• Neiman Marcus

OceanAir Logistics•Peabody Real Estate LLC• Rosillo & Associates, P.A.

• Seraphic Fire• Sharp Business Systems

• SourceCorp Professional Services• Standard Parking• Turnberry Bank

• Universal Patient Care• Valshire, LLC

• Wachovia, a Wells Fargo Company• YMCA of Greater Miami

WELCOME OURNEW CHAMBER MEMBERS!

VISION INVESTORSBank of New York MellonBankUnited, F.S.B.Baptist Health South FloridaBay Plumbing Company*Becker & Poliakoff, P.A.Berenfeld Spritzer Shechter & Sheer LLPThe Biltmore HotelBusiness Centers InternationalCoconut Grove BankCoral Gables Trust Co.EWM RealtorsExpress TravelGulliver SchoolsHollySime RealtyHotel St. MichelHyatt Regency Coral GablesIntelligent OfficeInternational Finance BankMercantil Commercebank, N.A.Mercedes-Benz of Coral GablesMetrobankMontica JewelryNordstrom at The Village of Merrick ParkPhoto OffsetRobert J. Shafer & AssociatesSharff, Wittmer, Kurtz & JacksonTrusted Alliance, LLC*University of MiamiVictoria & Associates Career ServicesWaste ManagementWestin Colonnade Coral Gables HotelWilliamson Cadillac - HUMMER

* Commitment Paid In Full

*BOLD Denotes TRUSTEE

SAVE THE DATES!

Dec. 8Winter SolsticeVillage of Merrick Park, 6:00 p.m.

NOV. 13The 12th Annual Diamond Awards

Presented by Montica Jewelry Hyatt Regency Coral Gables, 11:30 a.m.

NOV. 4Wind Down Wednesday Por Fin Restaurant & Lounge 5:30 p.m.

DEC. 3Annual Holiday Party

Country Club Ballroom, Biltmore Hotel 5:30 p.m.

NOV. 19Good Morning Coral Gables - Education BreakfastAlhambra Ballroom, Biltmore Hotel, 7:30 a.m.

2010FEB. 5

Eco ExpoHyatt Regency, Coral Gables

GET YOUR GABLES ON THURSDAYS!!

Looking to start the weekend off early? Every Thursday, head downtown to Get Your Gables On Thursdays for Miami’s hottest after-work scene

and fantastic deals. From free wine and chocolate tastings to $5 appetizers, there’s something for

every taste. Celebrate Thursday nights in style in the neighborhood where you can see and be seen

without breaking the bank. Participating restaurants and bars include Tarpon

Bend Raw Bar & Grill, Por Fin Restaurant & Lounge, Da

Vittorio, Ortanique on the Mile, Novecento, Red Koi Thai & Sushi lounge, Peterbrooke

Chocolatier, Morton’s The Steakhouse, Caffe Abbracci, The Bar and more! For more information,

please visit www.shopcoralgables.com.


EVENTS CALENDARNOVEMBER 2009

DECEMBER 2009

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MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT/SUN

2

10 11 12

8:00 AM Go Green Task Force Mtg.

9:00 AM Cultural Affairs Mtg.

12:15 PMRE-Connect

5:30 PMWind Down Wednesday

8:00 AMM-Team Committee Mtg.

9:00 AMWBN Steering Committee

Mtg.

16 17 18 19

CHAMBER OFFICE CLOSED FOR

VETERANS DAY

8:00 AMAmbassador Mtg.

8:00 AMBusiness & Education

Committee9:00 AM

20/30 Group Mtg.

2523 24 26 27 28/29

MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT/SUN

6:00 PM Winter Solstice

1

8:00 a.m.Small Business Seminar

9:00 AMCultural Affairs

4:00 PMTrustee Council

7 108 9 11 12/13

1614 15 17 18 19/208:00 AM

Business & Government Affairs Comm. Mtg.

2321 22 27 28 26/27

8:00 AMBusiness &

Government Affairs Committee Mtg.

7:30 AMGood Morning Coral Gables

DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING

CHAMBER OFFICES ARE

CLOSED

2 38:00 AMM-Team Committee

Mtg.9:00 AM

WBN Steering Committee Mtg.

5:30 PMAnnual Holiday Party

3 4

13

20 21/22

30

12:15 PMRE-Connect

24 25

14/15

5

8:00 AMInternational Affairs

Mtg.9:00 AM

Holiday Party Mtg

9

28 313029

12:15 PMRE-Connect 7:30 AM

Good Morning Coral Gables

11:30 AMWomen’s Business Network Luncheon

THANKSGIVINGDAY

CHAMBER OFFICES ARE

CLOSED

6 7/8

4 5/6

5:30 PMTrustee Reception

11:30 AM 12th Annual Diamond

Awards Luncheon

8:00 AMAmbassador Mtg.

8:00 AMBusiness & Education

9:00 AM20/30 Group Mtg.

8:00 AM Go Green Task Force Mtg.

9:00 AM Cultural Affairs Mtg.

12:15 PMRE-Connect

4:00 PMTrustee Council

CHAMBER OFFICES CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS 12/24/09 - 1/3/10

CHAMBER OFFICES CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS 12/24/09 - 1/3/10

8:00 AM International Affairs

9:00 AMHoliday Party Meeting

11:30 PM Trustee Luncheon

THANK YOU!!: CORAL GABLES CHAMBER SPONSOR RECOGNITION SEPT./OCT.

September SponsorsWomen’s Business Network Luncheon

Wind Down Wednesday


Trustee Luncheon

October SponsorsWind Down Wednesday


Women’s Business Network Luncheon

Trustee Luncheon

Trustee Reception

Residential Real Estate Luncheon

MERRICK SOCIETY MEMBERS

Marc Berenfeld - Honorary Chair Berenfeld Spritzer Shechter & Sheer, LLPMario Angulo - Republic Title ServicesSergio L. Barrera - Business Travel Advisors, Inc.Nancy Barreto Hogan - Coldwell Banker Residential Real EstateRobin V. Burr - Great Gables Guide/QuantumCarol Ellis-Cutler - Colliers Abood Wood-FayJohn O’Rourke - Montica JewelryJeffrey Stay - RRAVictoria Villalba - Victoria & Associates Career Services, Inc.

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