MONDAY

Americas Conference: Registration opens plus reception for business and political forum that focuses on topics crucial to U.S. and Latin American issues. Theme is After the Crisis: Emerging Challenges and Political Stability through Wednesday. Presented by The Miami Herald and Florida International University's Institute for Public Management and Community Service (IPMCS); Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables; $300; registration required. 305-348-1271 or www.americasconference.com:

• Registration 3-5 p.m., followed by opening cocktail reception 5:30-7:30 p.m., Monday.

• Registration 7:30 a.m., program 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., cocktail reception 5:30-7:30 p.m., Tuesday.

• Registration 7 a.m., program 8 a.m.-5:15 p.m., closing cocktail reception 5:15-6:30 p.m., Wednesday.

Boca Raton Premier Networking Alliance: 6-7:15 p.m., Winestyles Mizner Park, 444 Plaza Real, Boca Raton; call for price. george_silver@ml.com.

TUESDAY

Miami-Dade's Dine Out: To support small businesses throughout Miami-Dade, everyone in the community is encouraged to join leaders of the local chambers of commerce along with members of business networking organizations and economic development groups from Aventura to Homestead in a Miami-Dade-wide Dine Out! Our business leaders are all going out to dinner in our local restaurants on the same night, at the same time, across the county. Do your part by eating out on Tuesday night.

Biz to Biz Networking; 5:30-7:30 p.m., Bistro 555, 15651 Sheridan St., Davie; $10. 954-838-9644 or www.biztobiznetworking.com.

Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce: Networking-cocktail event includes free drink and hors d'oeuvres and additional drinks at happy hour prices; 5:30-7:30 p.m., Chilli's at CocoWalk, 3015 Grand Ave., Coconut Grove; $10, $5 members. 305-444-7270 or www.coconutgrovechamber.com.

First Latin American Forum on Social Media: Discussion on leveraging the power of social media throughout Latin America and generating more sales, customers and brand awareness. Includes presentations by leading Internet speakers and successful Internet entrepreneurs in U.S. and Latin America; Tuesday-Friday; InterContinental Hotel Miami, 100 Chopin Plaza, Downtown Miami; $2,495 VIP package, $1,695. 786-287-5132 or 954-883-3774 or www.smlatam.com.

HYPE Miami Networking: Hosted by Greater Miami Chamber's Young Professionals Group; 5:30-8 p.m., Graziano's Restaurant, 177 SW Seventh St., Miami; $25, $15 members with advance registration. 305-577-5444 or ddolan@miamichamber.com.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Enterprise Forum of South Florida: Networking, followed by live panel discussion at 7 p.m. with Neil Asbury, chief executive of Legacy Brands; Edward E. Lacobucci, IT expert; Mike Levy, founder and CEO of OPENSports.com, and Gigi Stetler, sole female owner of three RV dealerships in the U.S. and moderator Luda Kopeikina, president and CEO of Noventra Corporation; 6 p.m., Nova Southeastern University, Huizenga School of Business, 3301 College Ave., Davie; $35, $25 advance registration through Sept. 28, $10 students with ID. www.mitforumfl.org.

Northern Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce: Networking program by the chamber's Young Professionals (YP) group; 5:30-7:30 p.m., Gilded Spa & Salon, 5540 PGA Blvd., second floor, PGA Commons West, Palm Beach Gardens; $20, $10 YP members. 561-748-3944 or 561-745-7519 or www.npbchamber.com.

WEDNESDAY

Davie Business Networking International: 7 a.m., Mazza Mediterranean Cuisine, 15749 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines; free. 305-494-5837.

Gold Coast Venture Capital Association (GCVA) Networking and Dinner Meeting: Tru-Life Entrepreneurial Experience series features Michael Gordon, cofounder of Pizza Fusion, as guest speaker; 5:15-8:30 p.m., Embassy Suites Boca Raton, 661 NW 53rd St., Boca Raton;

$75, $55 members at the door and $65, $45 members with advance registration. 561-883-2456 or www.gcvca.org.

Marine Council: Opens at 11:45 a.m. with luncheon program at noon; Rusty Pelican, 3201 Rickenbacker Cswy., Key Biscayne; $30, $25 members, register by the close of business hours on Monday, Sept. 28. 954-523-1004 or www.miamimarinecouncil.com.

Networking Event for Latin Business Leaders: Event for the promotion of businesses within the Latin community and for good relations between Latinos and other Americans. Includes free cocktails and appetizers. Hosted by Latitude One and Latin Business Club of America; 6-8 p.m., Latitude One Offices, 175 SW Seventh St., Miami; call for price. 786-539-4884 or 866-820-8691 or jprotomaster@peabodyre.com.

Optimist Club of North Bay Village: Dinner meeting for civic-minded men and women. Prospective members welcome; 6:30 p.m., call for venue; $11-$15. 305-758-8188.

THURSDAY

Business Workshop on Small Business: Covers services for individual counseling, referrals to financing and capital, design marketing materials and website development; 6 p.m., Austin Hepburn Multipurpose Center, 750 NW Eighth Ave., Hallandale Beach. $15, free for residents and Hallandale Beach business owners. 866-353-3790 or www.TEDcenter.org.

Debate on 527 Election Funds: The topic is Are Electioneering Groups Exercising Free Speech or Using Undisclosed Funds to Unfairly Influence Voters? Features speakers Mark Herron, an attorney at Messer, Caparello & Self and a recognized expert on 527 groups, and Tim Ryan, an attorney at Ryan & Ryan and a former member of the Florida House of Representatives; 7:15 a.m., Tower Club, 100 SE Third Ave. 28th Floor, Fort Lauderdale; $35, free for members (includes breakfast). 954-383-0654 or towerforum@towerforum.org.

U.S. Green Building Council Broward Branch: Annual meeting with election of officers for the coming year. Includes food and beverages; 6-9 p.m., Sheraton Suites Cypress Creek, 555 NW 62nd St., Fort Lauderdale; $15, free for members. 561-373-7367 or usgbcsf.org/events.

Miracle Mile Toastmasters Club Meeting: Communications skills; 12:15-1:30 p.m., Courtyard Marriott, 2051 S. Le Jeune Rd., Coral Gables; $16 (includes lunch). 305-439-0705 or realestate@wandabee.com.

World Nations Chamber of Commerce: Executive networking and training on Internet technology; 6:45 a.m.-8:30 p.m., A Century 21 Tenace Realty, Hypoluxo Rd., Boynton Beach; free, register by 2 p.m. on event day. 954-696-3624 or www.WorldNationsChamber-Meetings.WNC.gs.

FRIDAY

Build Your Company From the Ground Up-FIU Workshop: Pino Global Entrepreneurship Center begins Fall 2009 Entrepreneurship Workshop Series. First session led by Robert H. Hacker of GH Capital Partners. Focuses on how to develop a business model and integrate a growth strategy into a business plan to raise capital; 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Florida International University, 11200 SW Eighth St., Southwest Miami-Dade; $75-$95. 305-348-7156 or www.entrepreneurship.fiu.edu.

Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce: Meeting of the chamber's networking group, The Originals; 8-9 a.m., Palm-Aire Country Club and Resort, 2600 Palm-Aire Dr. North, Pompano Beach; call for price. 954-803-4174 or cob3@bellsouth.net.

Professional Bank: First anniversary celebration. Includes cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, silent auction and raffle. Benefits Easter Seals of South Florida; 6-8:30 p.m., 1567 San Remo Ave., Coral Gables; call for price. 786-406-7620 or www.professionalbankfl.com.

SATURDAY

Miami-Dade Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce: Second annual business expo; noon-8 p.m., Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach; free. 305-573-4000 or mdglcc@bellsouth.net.

SCORE's Cash Flow Made Easy: Workshop teaches business owners how to avoid failures of startups and manage cash flow. Includes networking and interaction with counselors and entrepreneurs; 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Small Business Administration, 100 S. Biscayne Blvd., seventh floor, Miami; $40, $5 parking in the building. www.scoremiami.org.

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