INDUSTRY HEAVY HITTERS WEIGH IN ON SOUTH FLORIDA’S ECONOMY
Tomorrow: 2012 South Florida Economic Summit
Hear discussions about the 2012 economic outlook for South Florida as business leaders offer insight and perspective into the region’s key economic industries during the Chamber’s half-day Economic Summit – panel discussions will focus on healthcare, banking, financial services, retail, travel and tourism, international trade, real estate and construction. The opening session features a One Community One Goal update by Adolfo Henriques and South Florida Workforce presentation by Rick Beasly. PBS Nightly Business Report Co-Anchor Tom Hudson will emcee; remarks will be made by Miami-Dade County Mayor, Carlos Gimenez; and at the summit’s conclusion, JPMorgan Chase Senior Economist James Glassman will discuss the national economic outlook for 2012.
Thank you, sponsors: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.; Citizens’ Independent Transportation Trust/ Miami-Dade County; Compuquip Technologies, Inc./CheckPoint; South Florida WorkForce Investment Board; The Miami Herald/El Nuevo Herald; American Airlines; Baptist Health South Florida; BDO USA, LLP; Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida; FPL; Greenberg Traurig; MCM; The Conroy Martinez Group; Comcast Business Class; IBM Corporation; Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLC; PRS Investment Advisory; Stephen James Associates; Victoria & Associates Career Services, Inc.; Blue Wave Communications; Cushman & Wakefield of Florida, Inc. and Florida International University.
OPEN MOUTH, DON’T INSERT FOOT
The Chamber’s Human Resources Committee comes together on January 18 to discuss The Things You Say Can Hurt You: Planning Before Your Company Writes or Speaks. Learn the importance of drafting clear and concise offer letters and employment contracts; completing unemployment forms and handling claims; clear and concise handbook policies; written counseling and performance evaluations provided to employees; and the difference between independent contractors and employees. Contact: Ivette Canales, 305-577-5458 or icanales@miamichamber.com
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LUNCH THEN TOUR THE NEW & IMPROVED MIA
Miami International Airport Director José Abreu, P.E. will discuss the new and improved MIA at a luncheon on January 20 with the Chamber's Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. A tour of the North Terminal will immediately follow. Contact: Tania Valenzuela, 305-577-5491 or tvalenzuela@miamichamber.com
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WELCOME OUR NEWEST CHAMBER MEMBERS
Trustee: Dezer Collection
General: Council of the Americas; Ethan Allen Inc.; Holiday Inn Coral Gables; Melissa P. Lanza, P.A.; Michelsen Advertising; South Florida Apartments For Rent Magazine; Workscapes
Click here to view directory of new members
HONORING A COMMUNITY LEGEND
The Greater Miami Chamber will present Miami Dade College President Eduardo J. Padrón, Ph.D on February 28 with the most prestigious award given to a Miami community leader, the Sand In My Shoes Award®. For more than 30 years, the award has been presented to a community leader who has made significant contributions to the South Florida area, demonstrating a deep love and commitment to this community as the best possible place in which to work and live. Reserve your place today -- advertising, sponsorship and underwriting opportunities available. Contact: Special Events, 305-577-5421 or spevents@miamichamber.com.
Show your support like many other South Florida Business leaders: Presenting Sponsor: FPL; Diamond Sponsor: Comcast and Comcast Spotlight; Greenberg Traurig, P.A.; Platinum Sponsor: The Miami Herald Media Company; YoungArts and the New World Symphony; Gold Sponsors: American Airlines: AutoNation; Bank of America; Baptist Health South Florida; Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida; Florida International University; John S. & James L. Knight Foundation; Leon Medical Centers; Silver Sponsors: AT&T; BankUnited; Berkowitz Dick Pollack & Brant; JPMorgan Chase Bank; City National Bank; The Conroy Martinez Group; Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, Hilton Bentley; Hogan Lovells; Medina Capital Partners; Merrill Lynch Wealth Management; Multivision Video & Film; Northern Trust; Port of Miami; Terra Group; Terremark; United HomeCare; University of Miami; Univision; Bronze Sponsors: Accenture; Akerman Senterfitt; Atkins; Banesco USA; The Beacon Council; Carlton Fields; Cleveland Clinic Florida; Coastal Construction; Compuquip Technologies, Inc.; Espirito Santo Bank of Florida; FedEx Express; Flagler; Frank Crystal & Company; Goldstein Schecter Koch; Great Florida Bank; Holland & Knight; Miami-Dade Aviation Department; Miami Downtown Development Authority; Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLC; ODEBRECHT; Pacific National Bank; rbb Public Relations, Regions Bank; Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A.; Edward Manno Shumsky and Susan D. Kronick; TD Bank; United Way of Miami-Dade; University of Miami; Underwriter: Brickell Motors; Comcast & Comcast Spotlight; Greenberg Traurig P.A.; The Miami Herald Media Company; Tate Enterprises; Advertisers: Allen, Norton & Blue P.A.; Banesco USA; Boies, Schiller & Flexner, LLP; Florida East Coast Realty; Manny Kadre; Perry Ellis International, Inc.; Miami Dade College; The Miami Foundation; Williamson Automotive; Donations: Jeb Bush & Associates, LLC.
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View 2012 ad and underwriting specifications
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ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SPRING AWARDS…
NEXT WEEK: Health Care Heroes® Awards
Contact: Tania Valenzuela, 305-577-5491 or tvalenzuela@miamichamber.com
Nomination Deadline: January 17 | Download Application
Top 100 Minority Business Awards®
Contact: Christina Flores, 305-577-5432 or cflores@miamichamber.com
Nomination Deadline: January 24 | Download Application
HYPE Awards: Innovation & Achievement
Contact: Crystal Renta, 305-577-5486 or crenta@miamichamber.com
Application Deadline: January 27 | Download Application
South Florida Good to Great Awards
Contact: Cornelia Pereira, 305-577-5432 or cpereira@miamichamber.com
Nomination Deadline: February 9 | Download Application
Nonprofit NOVO Awards
Contact: Christina Flores, 305-577-5432 or cflores@miamichamber.com
Nomination Deadline: February 17 | Download Application
Real Awards (Real Estate Achievers & Leaders)
Contact: Marina Foglia, 305-577-5464 or mfoglia@miamichamber.com
Nomination Deadline: February 24 | Download Application
Technology Leader of the Year Awards
Contact: Reina Deleon, 305-577-5438 or rdeleon@miamichamber.com
Nomination Deadline: February 24 | Download Application
SAVE THE DATE AND DESTINATION - 2012 AMERICAS LINKAGE
Americas Linkage is a unique program that facilitates business development opportunities between Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean through a series of business missions to different regions across the southern hemisphere. The 2012 Outbound Program includes country briefings, seminars and networking opportunities. Contact: Juan Gonzalez, 305-577-5477 or jgonzalez@miamichamber.com
2012 Outbound travel dates and destinations are:
March 5-6 | Dominican Republic | Click here for information
March 21-23 | Peru | Click here for information
March 25-27 | Chile | Click here for information
April 25-27 | Panama | Click here for information
May 16-18 | Mexico | Click here for information
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
January 20 -- Cuba
8:30 a.m. | Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce
R.S.V.P.: Marina Foglia, 305-577-5464 | mfoglia@miamichamber.com
January 23 -- Technology & Bioscience
8:30 a.m. | Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce
R.S.V.P.: Reina Deleon, 305-577-5438 | rdeleon@miamichamber.com
January 31 -- International Business Development Group Working Breakfast (by invitation only)
8:00 a.m. | Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce
R.S.V.P.: Juan Gonzalez, 305-577-5445 | jgonzalez@miamichamber.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
January 20 -- Senior Executive Orientation® - Introduction to Greater Miami (participants only)
Contact: Ivette Canales, 305-577-5458 | icanales@miamichamber.com
January 25 -- NATPE Content First Closing Cocktail Reception
Contact: Reina Deleon, 305-577-5438 | rdeleon@miamichamber.com
January 26 -- Business Innovation Institute: Growth through Mastery of Social Media
Contact: Cornelia Pereira, 305-577-5432 | cpereira@miamichamber.com
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January 27 -- Green Ham & Eggs Breakfast: Retrofitting for Sustainability – The Good, the Bad & the Green
Contact: Kelly Saks, 305-577-5462 | ksaks@miamichamber.com
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January 27 -- Real Estate Developer Roundtable
Contact: Marina Foglia, 305-577-5464 | mfoglia@miamichamber.com
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February 1 -- Trustee Luncheon
Contact: Special Events, 305-577-5421 | spevents@miamichamber.com
February 3-4 -- Youth Leadership Miami Program (participants only)
Contact: Leana Cianfoni, 305-577-5425 | lcianfoni@miamichamber.com
February 8-9 -- Tallahassee Fly-in
Contact: Alice Ancona, 305-577-5471 | aancona@miamichamber.com
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February 9 -- Re-Employment & Outplacement Reception
Contact: Ivette Canales, 305-577-5458 | icanales@miamichamber.com
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February 9 -- SpeedBiz Breakfast
Contact: JoAnn Jedlinski, 305-577-5430 | jjedlinski@miamichamber.com
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NEW: February 14 -- Global Intelligence Briefing: Medical Tourism and Miami
Contact: Juan Gonzalez, 305-577-5445 | jgonzalez@miamichamber.com
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NEW: February 16 -- The State of Real Estate
Contact: Marina Foglia, 305-577-5464 | mfoglia@miamichamber.com
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MEMBER NEWS AND HAPPENINGS
Nighttime Closure of Eastbound State Road (SR) 836, January 11-20
All eastbound traffic on SR 836/Dolphin Expressway will be detoured to southbound SR 826 from Wednesday, January 11 through Friday, January 20 (excluding Sunday) between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. to allow the contractor to place bridge segments over SR 836. The SR 826 southbound ramp to eastbound SR 836 will also be closed during this time frame. Double lane closures will begin at 9 p.m. on eastbound SR 836. For more information visit http://www.fl511.com/.
The British Airways London Games Charity Series Kick-Off, January 20
British Consul-General Kevin McGurgan OBE and the British American Business Council Miami invite you to a cocktail reception to meet representatives and Olympians from the Skandia (Team GBR British Sailing Team). The reception will take place at the Coral Reef Yacht Club from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tickets are $30 and will benefit Shake-A-Leg Miami and the RYA Olympic Yachting Fund. For more information or to register, click here.
Help Spread the Word - Bank of America Student Leaders Application Deadline: January 25
The Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s Student Leaders Program is accepting applications for the 2012 program. The program helps students gain a greater understanding of how nonprofits create impact in the community and develops them as the next generation of community leaders through two components: a summer eight-week paid summer internship and a student leadership summit in Washington, D.C. Interested students can apply online at www.bankofamerica.com/neistudentleaders. The application deadline is January 25, 2012. For posters, email Erin Sutherland, erin.sutherland@bankofamerica.com.
Foreign Policy Forum, January 26
The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition and the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce partner for a “Foreign Policy Forum: Why America’s Global Leadership Matters to Florida’s Economy” featuring keynote speaker, Tom Ridge, former Pennsylvania Governor and Secretary of Homeland Security. This dinner event will take place at the Hilton Miami Downtown at 6:00 p.m. There is no charge to attend this event but registration is required. Register here and direct any questions to Avi Glandon at aglandon@usglc.org or 202-730-4174.
ITEXPO East 2012, January 31-February 3
ITEXPO East 2012, the world’s communications and technology marketplace, comes to Miami Beach. Whether you run a family business, multinational corporation or something in between, vendors and products that will be on hand contribute to a healthier bottom line. Admission to exhibits, keynotes, networking receptions and nearly a dozen educational workshops is free with advanced registration. Get the details and sign up now at www.itexpo.com. Save the $50 onsite fee by registering online. Or register for any of the 13 other collocated communications and technology-focused conferences, including Cloud Communications Expo, 4GWE, Business Video Expo, M2M Evolution, and others. Contact Sarah Fullilove at sfullilove@tmcnet.com or 203-852-6800 ex. 285 for more information.
Regions Bank Participates in Expanded HARP Program to Help Homeowners
Regions Bank is reminding homeowners facing difficulties with their mortgages that there are a number of programs available to help keep them in their homes, including the expanded Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP). Interested homeowners can contact 1-888-FOR-REFI or http://www.regions.com/harp for more information on the HARP program or 1-800-748-9498 for the Regions Customer Assistance Program.
