Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce

FORUM ON ATTAINABLE LIVING: WORKFORCE HOUSING
DESCRIPTION: The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce presents a public briefing and interactive discussion on the issue of workforce housing. Findings of the Miami-Dade County Housing Needs Assessment will be released followed by a conversation and informative session aimed at collaboration, sharing and learning. Panelists include: Ned Murray, Ph.D. AICP, associate director, The Metropolitan Center of Florida International University; Philipp N. Ludwig, corporate director, Baptist Health South Florida; Michael D. Wohl, chairman, Terwilliger Center for Workforce Housing, ULI Southeast Florida/Caribbean District Council; and Hana Eskra, deputy director, Office of Community and Economic Development Miami-Dade County. Panel moderator is Donald N. Upton, president, Fairfield Index, Inc.
LOCATION: Hilton Miami Downtown (formerly Radisson Hotel Miami)
1601 Biscayne Boulevard, Ballroom Level
DATE: Tuesday, May 6, 2008
11:30 a.m. Registration
12:00 p.m. Luncheon and Program
COST: $55 per member | $65 per nonmember
$35 municipal leaders | $65 at the door
RSVP: Additional information and registration available online at www.miamichamber.com.
Contact: Marina Foglia, 305-577-5464 or mfoglia@miamichamber.com.

BUILDING FOR ENDURANCE
DESCRIPTION: The last installment of the Business Innovation Institute seminar series features a stellar panel of business executives who will discuss how to build a business that lasts. Building for Endurance features award winning companies and is directed at educating small business owners throughout South Florida. Panelists are: Carlos Fernandez-Guzman, BankUnited, FSB; Anthony Ricco, Citrix Systems, Inc.; Victoria Villalba, Career Services, Inc. Opening remarks by Horace Hord, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
LOCATION: Royal Caribbean Cruises
1050 Caribbean Way
DATE: Thursday, May 8, 2008
8:30 a.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. Breakfast and Program
COST: $30 per member | $40 per nonmember | $50 after May 2
RSVP: Additional information and registration available online at www.miamichamber.com.
Contact: Cornelia Pereira, 305-577-5432 or cpereira@miamichamber.com.


GLOBAL BRIEFING SEMINAR
DESCRIPTION: The Greater Miami Chamber's Global Business Briefing will be an open conversation focused on "Infrastructure & Project Financing in a Global Environment." with a panel of senior executives discussing public private partnerships and other financing alternatives.
LOCATION: Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce
1601 Biscayne Boulevard, Ballroom Level
DATE: Tuesday, May 13, 2008
11:30 a.m. Registration
12:00 p.m. Luncheon and Program
COST: $30 per member | $40 per nonmember
After May 9: $50 per member | $60 per nonmember
RSVP: Additional information and registration available online at www.miamichamber.com.
Contact: Crystal Renta, 305-577-5486 or crenta@miamichamber.com.

FIFTH ANNUAL GREATER MIAMI CHAMBER GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce hosts a day of golf and networking at the Miccosukee Golf & Country Club.
LOCATION: Miccosukee Golf & Country Club
6401 Kendale Lakes Drive
DATE: Thursday, May 15, 2008
10:00 a.m. Registration and Box Lunch
12:00 p.m. Shotgun Start
5:00 p.m. Dinner and Awards Banquet
COST: Sponsorships range from $200-$5,000
RSVP: Additional information and registration available online at www.miamichamber.com.
Contact: Jeff Greene, 305-577-5462 or jgreene@miamichamber.com.

SPORTS SPONSORSHIP SEMINAR
DESCRIPTION: The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce presents "Engaging with the Consumer through Sports." The seminar focuses on the importance and benefits of marketing your business through sporting events. A panel discussion moderated by Aaron Davidson, Miami FC features Anheuser-Busch; Dolphin Stadium/Enterprises; Mercantil Commercebank, N.A.; and World Golf Championships CA Championship.

LOCATION: Dolphin Stadium
2269 Dan Marino Boulevard
DATE: Wednesday, May 21, 2008
4:30 p.m. Registration and Networking
5:30 p.m. Program
7:15 p.m. Marlins Game
COST: $30 member | $40 nonmember
After May 20: $50
RSVP: Additional information and registration available online at www.miamichamber.com.
Contact: Jennifer Sanchez, 305-577-5451 or jsanchez@miamichamber.com.


BAGELS WITH THE BOSS
DESCRIPTION: Learn about the benefits of Greater Miami Chamber membership at our monthly Bagels With The Boss meeting. President/CEO Barry Johnson will give an insider's look at the Chamber and how you can get involved, get connected and get business.
LOCATION: Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce
1601 Biscayne Boulevard, Ballroom Level
DATE: Thursday, April 24, 2008
8:00 a.m. Registration
8:30 a.m. Program
COST: Complimentary
RSVP: Additional information and registration available online at www.miamichamber.com.
Contact: Carlos Onate, 305-577-5446 or conate@miamichamber.com.