TUESDAY, JANUARY 17TH, 2012

Networking For Professionals presents
MIAMI SHAKERS AND STIRRERS
BUSINESS NETWORKING MIXER

Tuesday 17th January 2012

Place: Segafredo

Address: 1421 South Miami Ave. (Brickell), Miami, FL 33130

Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18TH, 2012
 

Networking For Professionals presents
FT. LAUDERDALE SHAKERS
AND STIRRERS
BUSINESS NETWORKING MIXER
Wednesday 15th Feb, 2012

Place: Mortons

Address: 500 East Broward Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL 3339

Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm

MORE INFO AT: http://www.networkingforprofessionals.com/eventlistings.php?event=SSFL

SPECIAL OFFER FOR MEMBERS - FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY
NFP members can buy a ticket now and get a FREE ticket for a friend! Simply buy a ticket online, then email us at events@networkingforprofessionals.com with your friend's name, profession and email address, so we can add them to the list of attendees for FREE!

Event Description:

* Make quality business connections and mingle with top professionals.

* Enjoy complimentary nibbles and drink specials (6-8PM). Cash bar.

* The next day we'll email you the list of confirmed attendees to help you follow up with your new contacts.

* Only those who sign up in advance online will receive the list of attendees. SO BOOK NOW!

Don't forget your business cards!

Cost: In Advance Online: Members: $10, Non-Members $15, At the door: $20

MEMBERSHIP IN FLORIDA IS FREE FOR A SHORT TIME SO CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW!

This event is hosted by NFP Representative Michael Klavan.

Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce
"Provding a World of Business Opportunities"

 Join us for Morning Coffee with the President
Golden Corral
9045 Pines Boulevard
Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
8:30 A.M.

 To RSVP call the Chamber at 305-751-8648
or visit our website at www.m-dcc.org

Guest Speaker
Broward County
Commissioner Dale V.C. Holness

SFBJA monthly networking and meeting

Saturday October 15, 2011

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

AT

WPLG Channel 10,
 
3401 W. Hallandale Beach Blvd,
Pembroke Park, FL 33023

Board meets at 11, open meeting starts at noon.

 There will be refreshments

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST, 2011
6:00PM - 8:00PM

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH, 2011
AND
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH, 2011

Save the Date: LISTA 2rd Annual
 Tech-Latino Leadership Luncheon South Florida
Sept 28th 2011
 at the Sonesta Hotel in Coconut Grove.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH, 2011

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH, 2011

Commissioner Xavier Suarez, 

Miami-Dade County, District 7

is our Special Guest Speaker 

12 Noon Networking Reception

12:30 pm Lunch

MAYFAIR HOTEL & SPA

3000 Florida Avenue, Coconut Grove 

$35 Chamber Members

$38 Non-Members

For reservations, 

info@CoconutGroveChamber.com

305-444-7270

www.coconutgrovechamber.com

Parking Options: Hotel offers valet for $7; but you may also park at the Mayfair Shoppes covered parking, on Florida Avenue adjacent to hotel for $1.50/hr. There is also Parking one block east at the Coconut Grove Bank lot on Mary Street at Florida Avenue, and of course on the street.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Join the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce in Association with

C3 Career Consignment Clothiers

Networking Mingler

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

6:00PM-8:00PM

C3 Career Consignment Clothiers

12735 Biscayne Boulevard

North Miami, Florida 33181

Enjoy Hors d' oeuvres & Wine

(parking in rear)

Click here to RSVP

FRIDAY, JULY 28th, 2011

GREATER MIAMI GARDENS CHAMBER
HOSTS INAUGURAL EVENT

MIAMI GARDENS, FL-- The Greater Miami Gardens Chamber of Commerce (GMGCC) is hosting its inaugural networking event on Thursday, July 28, 2011, at El Dorado Furniture located at 4200 NW 167 Street in Miami Gardens from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. There is no charge for this event.

THURSDAY, JULY 28th, 2011

7AM - 9:30AM

You are Invited to a
 Complimentary Lunch & Learn -
July 7th - 12-2 PM

TUESDAY, MAY 17th, 2011

FRIDAY, MAY 20th, 2011

 JAMAICAN BUSINESS EXPO  

A UNIQUE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY: 

·         Meet and network with hundreds of entrepreneurs from the U.S. and the Caribbean

·         Learn about  business opportunities in the Downtown Kingston & Falmouth Developments in Jamaica

·         Find  new markets, buyers and distributors for your products

·         How can JAMPRO help you?  Arrange a private meeting with JAMPRO and find out

·         Do you have issues with finding or owning property in Jamaica?  The National Land Agency will be here to help

·         Attend the May 21^st Trade Forum for info on Business Opportunities in the Caribbean, the Americas, Europe and Africa

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20th, 2011

Networking & Business Meeting

Wednesday, April 20, 2011.  6:30 P.M to 9:00 P.M

                          Guest Speaker

                               Mr Eric Thompson
Mr Thompson has worked with over 100 CEO's in Europe and America developing the leadership skills needed to drive their businesses into a successful future. For the last decade, he has developed leadership programs in Ireland, Scotland, England, the Ukraine, and the USA

TUESDAY, APRIL 12th, 2011

Movers & Shakers Breakfast

7am - 9am

TUESDAY, APRIL 5TH, 2011

SATURDAY, APRIL 2nd, 2011

SCORE Miami-Dade,
Constant Contact Team Up 
To Help Small Businesses Find Financing

MIAMI – SCORE Miami-Dade and Constant Contact, the leading email-marketing provider to U.S. small businesses, will host the Small Business Summit Miami from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 2 at the Miami Museum of Science, 3280 South Miami Avenue, in Miami. 

The afternoon features email marketing with Constant Contact, HR outsourcing, and designing affordable communications networks for small businesses. 

Who: SCORE Miami-Dade and Constant Contact

What: Small Business Summit Miami

Cost/RSVP: None http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e3j37y2m173e7347&llr=8laczecab

When: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Coffee provided by Panther Coffee, a SCORE client

Where: Miami Museum of Science, 3280 South Miami Avenue, in Miami.

Workshop Sessions:

This week at Hopie’s Juice Club

Next Meeting of the Club: Saturday January 8, 2011.
10: 00 AM – 2:00 Pm
The main topic will be
“Do you know what you look like on the inside?”

Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce
"Providing A World of Business Opportunities" 

Please join us for Morning Coffee with the President

Wednesday, January 12, 2011, from 8:30am -9:30am
Jackson Soul Food Restaurant
950 N.W. 3^rd Avenue
Miami, FL 33136

 RSVP for this event, please call the Chamber at
305.751.8648 or visit our website at www.m-dcc.org

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1ST, 2010

SFBJA Annual Holiday Toy Drive
&
Holiday Party at The News Lounge in Miami
Friday, December 3rd, 2010

It’s that time of year again and the SFBJA is collecting new (unwrapped) toys, gift cards, small personal electronics or cash to give to needy children in Broward County’s youth welfare system. This year we’ll be working with Plantation-based non-profit ChildNet (www.childnet.us) 

Your gifts will help spread some holiday cheer to many deserving children and teens aged 0 to 18 years old.  

The SFBJA is collecting gifts and monetary donations through Dec. 3, 2010.  

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH

Friday 12, Novmber 2010 .......      Come and celebrate with us as we acknowledge the contribution of Businesses to our community, listen to one of the most Dynamic speakers Congressman Alcee Hastings.
  Enjoy a sumptuous meal, Wine & Dine, meet new and old friends, network and dance the night away.
Don't forget your Business cards.

Purchase you ticket online now;         Purchase Tickets

Commissioner Francis Suarez Initiates First Business and Networking Forum in District 4

-Local business owners in the City of Miami will have the opportunity to network and walk away with valuable information that will benefit their business growth – 

(Miami, FL   October 12, 2010)—City of Miami Commissioner Francis Suarez will be hosting the first “Business and Network Forum” in District 4 for local business owners. The event will take place on Monday, October 18, 2010, at St. Michael’s Church School located at 2987 West Flagler Street, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 

This event is geared towards educating business owners in the City of Miami on economic initiatives to help promote their business and other available services. The forum will allow small business owners to network with each other and to get to know their neighbors.  

A panel of City officials from the Neighborhood Enhancement Team (NET), the Miami Police Department, Access Miami, and Community Development will be on hand to discuss the various economic initiatives available and the process involved in acquiring proper assistance. In addition, non-profit organizations such as SCORE and the Calle Ocho Chamber of Commerce will be discussing resources available to small businesses.   

Financial expert Orlando Montiel, President of PAZ ECONOMICA & IOXUS FINANCIAL, will help open the forum with remarks on how to differentiate your business from the competition, and how to properly market and promote a business. 

“I hope this forum gives business owners the proper tools to grow and promote their business and in turn help the economy in our community,” commented Commissioner Francis Suarez on the much anticipated event.   

Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce
"Providing A World of Business Opportunities" 

Please join us for Morning Coffee with the President

      Wednesday, October 28, 2010 from 8:30am -10:30am

Sun Life Stadium

2269 Dan Marino Boulevard, (NW 199^TH Street)

Miami Gardens, FL 33056 

RSVP for this event,
 please call the Chamber at 305.751.8648 or
 visit our website at www.m-dcc.org

You are invited to attend

Lauderhill Regional
Chamber of Commerce  
NETWORKING BREAKFAST MEETING 

Special Presentation
" Building Your Brand in Today's Market"
Asa P. Sealy 

Friday, October 1st, 2010
7:45am - 9:30am

Networking -7:45am - 8:15am
Inverrary  Country Club

 3840 Inverrary Blvd. Lauderhill, FL 33319

Home of our 2010 Expo, Awards Luncheon & Golf Tournament SPACE IS LIMITED RESERVE NOW!
 Call:954-318-6118 or email info@lauderhillcc.com

RSVP: 954.318.6118 or email: 
Event Cost: Members $15 Non Members $25
FREE BREAKFAST IF YOU BUY EXPO LUNCHEON TICKET
Display Tables: Members $100. Non-Members $200
CASH and COMPANY CHECK ONLY

MEDWeek 2010
October 7 & 8

MEDWeek is the largest federally-sponsored business conference for MBEs in Florida.  This year’s event will attract hundreds of small, minority, women and service disabled veteran-owned business.  Having a display table and meeting one-on-one with prospective vendors at this event will be well worth your time and effort.  We look forward to your being there to participate.  (See Flyer Below) 

Online Registration is available at www.medweekfl.org

Limited Advertising and Exhibitor Space are still available. 

Saturday, September 25th, 2010

Networking Event
 &
 Business Meeting

Wednesday , September 15, 2010.  6:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.

"Lets talk" featuring Guest Speaker

Trudy A. Nadre
Director Corporate Affairs,  Double Eagle Distributing, Inc

Come and learn about;
Tow-To-Go Program
guidelines to help parents talk to their kids about drinking
Training for intervention Procedures class for servers of alcohol.
House Bill 5034 "Comprehensive Alcohol Regulatory Effectiveness Act of 2010

Businesses that serve Alcohol,  don't  miss this Dialogue & Industry update

Top Chef Restaurant and Lounge
1401 S State Road 7 (corner Blvd of Champions)
North Lauderdale, FL 33068
Tel: 954-977-4880  
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LIGHT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED
$5.00 Members / $7.00 Non-Members

BRING A FRIEND. BRING LOTS OF BUSINESS CARDS.
NETWORK    NETWORK    NETWORK    NETWORK

Save the Date
Business Award Dinner and Dance

Friday 12, November 2010
 

 
Kick Back Fridays

  hosted by  Mike A the Cool One

and the Island Beat Crew

 Bring business cards. cameras, video etc

 Plantation Inn Poolside
(1 block N of Broward Blvd and 441 )

Music  : Zeus International (featuring Dj Nemron ),
pan musik  at the Business Networking session 

Time :   6 pm until........... after work

Fashion show, models, celebrities, give- a - ways

Foods and Exotic Drinks...... Jerk Chicken , 
Roast  Fish off the chain

 Admission Free Free

Info: 954-581-6009;954-448-6951 

Email :mickane 26@hotmail.com, maitcheson@aol.com

Strategic Planning Workshop

Saturday, July 24, 2010

African Heritage Cultural Arts Center - Music Building

6161 N.W. 22^nd Avenue, Miami 33142

9:30 a.m.

About the Workshop

he biggest financial industry shake-up since the Great Depression has worsened an already tough situation for many non-profit organizations, for-profit entities and individuals. All in South Florida are still feeling the pinch of the flagging economy that continues to strain their capacities.

Networking Event &
Business Meeting
Wednesday , July 21, 2010.  6:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.

Guest Speaker
Sherry Reece
President - Dynamic Network Results
Topic - Conflict Management & Team Building

D Parot Restaurant
6455 W. Commercial Blvd
Tamarac. FL 33319
Tel: 954.721.9992
                                    

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LIGHT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED
$5.00 Members / $7.00 Non-Members

BRING A FRIEND. BRING LOTS OF BUSINESS CARDS.
NETWORK    NETWORK    NETWORK    NETWORK

TUESDAY, JUNE 22nd & 23rd, 2010

Thursday, JUNE 3rd, 10A.M.-3P.M.

Now is the time to do something about your future!  Maybe this is the opportunity you've been waiting for to explore new career opportunities.  Don't delay!  Register now and make plans to join us for the next City of Miami Mayor's Career EXPO.
 

Discover - Explore new career opportunities
Connect - Meet local employers
Grow - Take control of your future

Thursday, JUNE 3rd, 10A.M.-3P.M.
City of Miami
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive Coconut Grove, FL

 
This is one-stop resource day featuring:
· Employment Opportunities
· Onsite Interviews
· Industry Specific Workshops
· Networking
· Sales Training Seminars

To Register as Participant click below.
It's simple and quick. Employers will be providing educational workshops throughout the day. Bring your resumes and smile!
Register Now

MONDAY, APRIL 26TH, 2010

Trying to close the next deal?

Trying to get a lead on a job?

Trying to meet other professionals?

If you answered yes, then join YPN, Caribbean Bar Association, Haitian Lawyers Association, National Assoc. of Black Accountants, & South Florida Professionals for a chance to expend your network at our Speed Networking event on Monday, April 26 at 6:30pm.

 See attached flyer for details.  You must RSVP to getypn@gmail.com

THURSDAY, APRIL 22ND, 2010

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND MIAMI HEAT TEAM UP FOR
SMALL BUSINESSES
County’s Small Business Department to Host Small Business Night at the  American Airlines Arena  

THURSDAY, APRIL 22ND, 2010

Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce
 "Providing A World of Business Opportunities" 

Please join us for our Monthly Networking Event on

APRIL 22, 2010 FROM 6:00PM TO 8:00PM

 At the Mondrian  South Beach Hotel
1100 West Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida 33139

Enjoy Complimentary Hors d’oeuvres and cash bar.
  Discounted valet parking is available. 

Annual Membership Meeting 

Saturday, April 24, 2010 

9:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.  

M-Ensemble Actors Studio
12320 West Dixie Hwy, North Miami Beach  

Workshop Topic: Surviving the Recession

FREE TO DAC MEMBERS  |  $25 FOR NON-MEMBERS

eports and commentaries from economic experts indicate a rebound from the recession, however, Florida's unemployment rate has reached nearly 12 percent and local not-for-profit organizations in South Florida are still feeling the pinch of the flagging economy. The unprecedented home foreclosures, increasing unemployment rates, displacements caused by weather-related storms and cuts in government funding have strained the capacities for many nonprofits. "This is the worst fundraising environment I have worked in my 25-plus year career in fundraising for nonprofit organizations," said Jeff Towers of the American Red Cross.  

In 2004, U.S. corporations donated an average of 1.5 percent of their pretax profits to charity, but that portion has since declined to 0.7 percent, said Mark Shamley of the Association of Corporate Contribution Professionals. "Our signals tell us that corporate giving as a whole is expected to remain flat or slightly decrease in the coming fiscal cycle," he said.   

While non-profit organizations face more cut-backs from local, state and federal funds, community needs are growing exponentially. To survive, nonprofits must utilize every available resource at their disposal and devote more attention to analyzing environments and formulating creative strategies. Therefore nonprofits must continually scan the environment, develop flexible structures, innovative processes, and create new partnerships and working relationships to gain a competitive edge.  

Today, more than ever, nonprofit boards, stakeholders, and staff must capitalize quickly on the changing business environment, improve overall profitability and make better strategic decisions as well as increase performance through improved effectiveness, efficiency and flexibility.  

Surviving the Recession workshop will provide participants with some insights and resources to help sustain their non-profit organizations during difficult economic times.

I look forward to your participation.  

Sincerely,  

Desmond Alufohai, CMP