MONDAY
BROWARD
• Biz to Biz Networking: Business card exchange includes appetizers and drink specials; 5:30 p.m.; Bonefish Grill, 6282 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale; $10 per person. 954-838-9644 or biztobiznetworking.com.
• Credit Counseling Foundation: Free money management and budgeting technique seminars; 10 a.m., 3350 NW 53rd St., Fort Lauderdale. 954-590-1231.
• Economic Impact of Coast Guard Provision on Marine Industry: Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Ron Klein, members of the Florida House, join leaders of the Marine Industries Association of South Florida to discuss the economic impact of a provision on Longshore Insurance in the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2007; 10 a.m.; Lauderdale Marine Center, 2029 SW 20th St, Fort Lauderdale; free admission. 954-524-2733 954-524-2733.
• Florida Department of Revenue: Multitax seminar; 10 a.m.; Hollywood Beach Culture and Community Center, 1301 S. Ocean Dr., Hollywood; free admission. 954-967-1821.
MIAMI-DADE
• Micro-Business, USA: How to jump-start or expand your business without credit or collateral; 6:30 p.m. through Wednesday; 3000 Biscayne Blvd., Ste. 102, Miami; free. 1-877-722-4505.
• Small Business Management: Start a small business; learn small business management and operations; 6 p.m., Miami Job Corps, 3050 NW 183rd St., Miami Gardens; free. Leon Bland at 305-620-8305; e-mail leonb20696@aol.com.
• Zero to a Million...From Breaking Even to Breaking Records: The Economic Community Partnership (ECP) Business-2-Business Empowerment Conference series is a collaborative effort of various nonprofit groups that have assembled to assist the local small business community in their efforts to enhance, improve and profit. The conference is held in the Treetop Ballroom and features facilitators, presenters and special guest speakers from various business development backgrounds; 2 to 5 p.m.; Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami; free admission. 305-756-0605 or ecpmiami.com.
TUESDAY
BROWARD
• Broward Business Networking Group: Business referral and networking; 7:30 a.m., Jacaranda Country Club, 9200 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation; first visit free. RSVP required by calling Larry Saffer at 954-474-5132.
• Broward Networking Alliance: Expand business with networking and business referral group. Breakfast meeting; 7 a.m., Courtyard Marriott, 7780 SW Sixth St., Plantation. Call Robert Gordon at 954-438-9889 or 954-647-2994.
• Florida Society of Enrolled Agents: The Broward chapter meets for a buffet lunch followed by a one-hour tax topic lecture; noon, Colony West Country Club, 1680 N. Pine Island Rd., Davie; $22, $17 members. 954-969-1566.
• Kiwanis Club of Pembroke Pines: Community service organization meeting; 7:15 p.m., Rickey's Restaurant, 220 NW 180th Ave., Pembroke Pines. 954-438-7626.
• Rotary Club of Fort Lauderdale Beach: Weekly meetings; 12:15 p.m., Holiday Inn, 999 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; free. Call Bob Morris at 954-564-8566.
• Rotary Club of Pompano Beach Lighthouse: Weekly breakfast meetings; 7:30 a.m., Ronnie Bs, 1600 N. Federal Hwy., Pompano Beach; $10. Call Larry Mellgren at 954-781-9956.
• South Florida Professional Networking Group: Business referral and networking; 7:15 a.m., Coldwell Banker, 5870 Flamingo Rd., Cooper City; $10. Go to networkingflorida.us.
MIAMI-DADE
• Business Network International - Downtown: Breakfast networking meeting among local business people; 7 a.m., Miami City Club, 200 S. Biscayne Blvd., 55th Floor, Miami; $15. Call Peter Warner at 305-282-1405.
• Business Network International - Falls: Meet with other business professionals to exchange qualified referrals; 7 a.m., Marriott Hotel, 9090 S. Dadeland Blvd., Miami; $14. Call Barbara at 305-256-2772.
• Business Network International, University Chapter: Eight years of group meetings building business for members; 7 a.m., Holiday Inn, 1350 S. Dixie Hwy., across from the University of Miami, Coral Gables; free. Call Don McCartney at 305-666-4444 or go to bnimiami.com.
• Business Referral Group: Weekly luncheon meeting with guest speakers; noon to 1:30 p.m.; Anacapri on Ponce, 2530 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Coral Gables; $17, free first meeting to interested business people. 305-443-1364 or businessreferralgroup.org.
• Cutler Ridge Concerned Citizens Group: Seminar and workshop on what to do to save a home from foreclosure and other financial issues; 7 p.m.; Cutler Ridge Park and Pool, 10100 SW 200th St., Cutler Bay; free admission. 786-252-2798.
• Greater Miami Real Estate Exchangors: Buy, sell and exchange real estate. Bring fixer-uppers, bargains and problems. Learn from weekly education and marketing sessions; 9-10:30 a.m., Picadilly Cafeteria, 13250 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami; $5, $3 members. 786-326-4747 or wagiesworld.com.
• Kiwanis Club of Miami: Luncheon meeting; noon, Miami Elks Lodge, 10301 Sunset Dr., West Miami-Dade; $13. Call George Cadman at 305-322-3471.
• Lunch 'n' Learn Landlord-Tenant Law: A seminar designed to educate landlords, property managers, tenants and attorneys about the notice procedures involved in an eviction process and the return of security deposits; 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; North Dade Justice Building Center, 15555 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami-Dade; $15, $20 members of Dade County Bar Association, $30 other attorneys. 305-375-3677.
• Miami Lakes Rotary Club: Guests are invited to hear interesting speakers and network; 12:15-1:30 p.m., Don Shula's Golf Club, 7601 Miami Lakes Dr., Miami Lakes. Call Dr. Martin C. Taylor at 954-704-8841.
• Miami Lakes Toastmasters Club: Want to improve your ability to speak in front of a group? Toastmasters will help you build your self-confidence; 7 p.m., Miami Lakes Educational Center, 5780 NW 158th St., Miami Lakes; Building C; meeting free, $30 membership every six months. 305-823-0040.
• Neighbors and Neighbors Association and Tools for Change: Seminar series offers legal business advice regarding starting or expanding a business; formerly the Black Economic Development Coalition; 1 p.m., Tools For Change, 5800 NW Seventh Ave., Room 212, Miami; free. 305-751-8934 or send an e-mail to will@tfc.org.
• Network Professionals, Pinecrest Chapter: Referrals and business contacts; 8:30 a.m., Snapper's, 14501 S. Dixie Hwy., Pinecrest; first visit free. Call Steven Kaplan at 305-389-6684.
• North Miami Beach Toastmasters Club: Learn public speaking skills; 7 p.m., Country Club Center, 19950 W. Country Club Dr., Ste. 700, Aventura; free. 305-931-3237.
• Rotary Club of Miami Beach: Meetings feature business service, community fellowship and interesting speakers; 12:30 p.m., Café Avanti, 732 Arthur Godfrey Rd., Miami Beach. Call Garth at 305-538-4511.
• Rotary Club of Perrine-Cutler Ridge-Palmetto Bay: Weekly lunch meetings; 12:15 p.m., Tony Roma's, 18851 S. Dixie Hwy., Cutler Bay; $10. Call Natalie Windsor at 305-252-4853 or Michael Kesti at 305-323-2903.
• Toastmasters Free Zone: This Spanish language chapter invites you to improve your communication and leadership skills in a friendly and supportive environment. Ideal for those who do business with Latin America or the Spanish-speaking community; 6:30 p.m., Miami Free Zone, 2305 NW 107th Ave., Northwest Miami-Dade; free. Call Nelida at 786-553-9260.
WEDNESDAY
BROWARD
• Biz to Biz Networking: Business card exchange includes appetizers and drink specials; 5:30 p.m.; Posh, 110 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale; $10 per person. 954-838-9644.
• Business Networking International-Davie: Networking opportunity for business professionals; 7 a.m.; Grand Palms Golf and Country Club, 110 Grand Palms Dr., Pembroke Pines; free admission. 305-494-5837.
• Business Networking International: Gold Coast chapter helps to build business; 7 a.m., Westin Hotel, 400 Corporate Dr., Fort Lauderdale; free. Call John at 954-468-2221.
• Florida Department of Revenue: Sales and use tax seminar; 10 a.m.; Department of Revenue Service Center, 6565 Taft St., Hollywood; free admission. 954-967-1821.
• Hallandale Rotary Club: Luncheon meeting; 12:15 p.m., Frankie's Pier 5 Restaurant, 124 S. Federal Hwy., Hallandale Beach. Call Susan Mandel at 954-454-1444.
• Happy Hour Toastmasters Club 9400: Meets to improve communication skills; 6 p.m., Broward County Governmental Center, 115 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale; Room A337 (Annex Building, third floor). 954-928-0405.
• Human Resources and the Internet: The Internet has revolutionized HR and career recruiting by providing instant access to information about potential job candidates. How is the Internet helping firms recruit better candidates and what are the boundaries and legal rules for HR professionals who gather information about their employees and candidates? Sue Romanos, president of CAREERXCHANGE, and Mark Neuberger, a labor and employment attorney with Foley & Lardner in Miami, moderate this program. A continental breakfast is provided; 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Sheraton Ft Lauderdale Airport Hotel, 1825 Griffin Rd, Dania; free admission. 954-437-0070.
• Kiwanis Club of Miramar/Pembroke Pines: Breakfast meeting; 7:30-8:30 a.m., Eastern Financial Florida Credit Union, 3700 Lakeside Dr., Miramar. 954-704-8110.
• Network Professionals, Coral Springs North Chapter: Build your business through referrals; noon-1:15 p.m., Marriott in Heron Bay, 11775 Heron Bay Blvd., Coral Springs; first meeting free; $12 thereafter. 954-818-0667.
• Premier Networking Alliance - Coral Springs: Business networking group breakfast; 7:30-8:30 a.m., Coral Springs Country Club, 10800 W. Sample Rd., Coral Springs; free. Call Scott Brook at 954-757-5551.
• Shakers and Stirrers Fort Lauderdale-NFP Business Networking Mixer: Make quality business connections and mingle with top professionals with this Networking for Professionals meeting. Includes free appetizers and drink specials; 6 to 8 p.m.; Blue Martini- Ft. Lauderdale, 2432 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; $10 NFP members, $15 in advance nonmembers, $20 at the door. networkingforprofessionals.com/eventlistings.php?event=SSFL.
• South Broward Business Council: Broward's oldest networking business organization; 7:30 a.m., Club at Emerald Hills, 4100 N. Hills Dr., Hollywood. Call Jim Stoodley at 954-962-9997 or go to sbbc.us.
• Women's Networking Night Out: Enjoy a glass of wine and snacks, participate in a raffle and receive giveaways. Sponsored by Women In Networking (WIN); 7 p.m.; Hollywood Vine, 2035 Harrison St., Hollywood; $14. 954-668-3589.
MIAMI-DADE
• Breakfast With Friends: Learn to network with the group; 7:15 a.m., Bernie Kosar's Steakhouse, 5960 SW 70th St., South Miami; $10. Call Penn Chabrow at 305-577-0044.
• Business Network International - Aventura: Breakfast networking meeting among local business people; 6:45 a.m., Newport Beachside Resort, 16701 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach. Call Barry Young at 305-335-2309.
• Business Network International - Coral Gables: Looking for an opportunity to expand your business? Join the networking group where members readily provide referrals for one another; 7 a.m., Country Club of Coral Gables, 997 N. Greenway Dr., Coral Gables. Call Drew Kern at 305-667-8871.
• Business Network International - Doral: Together we will build your business; 7 a.m., Holiday Inn Airport West, 3255 NW 87th Ave., Doral; $12. Franco at 305-255-0131 or Sioux at 305-794-6803.
• Business Networking International - Homestead/Florida City: Group meeting to help build business; 7 a.m.; Capri, 935 N. Krome Ave., Florida City; free admission. 305-975-0851.
• Business Network International - Pinecrest: Meet with professionals and business people who exchange qualified referrals; 7 a.m., Marriott Hotel, 9090 S. Dadeland Blvd., Miami; $14. Call David Simon at 305-234-2797.
• Business Network International - South Beach: Referral breakfast with business leaders; 7 a.m., Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Tr., Watson Island, Miami; ballroom; $15. Call Marty Davis at 305-358-1112.
• Coconut Grove Junior Chamber of Commerce: Develop personal and leadership skills through local community service; 7:30 p.m., Monty's, 2550 S. Bayshore Dr., Coconut Grove; free. Call 305-982-6711.
• Eddie Rickenbacker Toastmasters: Learn to be a more effective speaker at Toastmasters and learn to control nervousness; 7 p.m., Goodlet Adult Center, 900 W. 44th Pl., Hialeah; guests free, $40 six month membership. 305-821-2345.
• Miami Foreclosures Investors Network: Learn how to buy and sell foreclosures and the business of real estate investing and techniques; noon-1:30 p.m., 94th Aero Squadron, 1395 NW 57th Ave., Miami; $5, free for members. Call John at 305-244-8013.
• Miami Shores Business and Professional Women's Club: Guest speaker Mario Salvi of SuccessPlus International and author of In Harmony with Your Success, talks about goal setting; 6:30 p.m.; Miami Shores Country Club, 10000 Biscayne Blvd., Miami Shores; $10. 305-895-2669.
• Odeon Group/Small Business Administration Intermediary: Learn how to get an SBA loan and how to successfully start and grow a business; 10 a.m., U.S. Small Business Administration/Odeon Group, 15155 NW Seventh Ave., Miami; free. 305-681-9600.
• Opa-locka Rotary Club: Weekly meeting; 6-7 p.m., El Palacio Sports Hotel and Conference Center, 21485 NW 27th Ave., Northwest Miami-Dade. 305-622-7777 or 305-621-5801.
• Progress Club of Miami: Weekly breakfast meeting of leading business professionals; 7-8:30 a.m., Coral Gables Country Club, 997 N. Greenway Dr., Coral Gables; free. Must call 305-303-7591 for a reservation.
• SBA Loan Intermediary: Starting, growing and financing your business. How to get an SBA loan. Help with minority certification and contract bidding; 10 a.m., Minority Business Development Center, 3050 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 201, Miami; free. 786-316-0888.
• South Dade Toastmasters Club: Improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills in a supportive and light-hearted environment; 7:30-8:30 a.m., Deli Lane Café-Sunset Tavern, 7230 SW 59th Ave., South Miami; free first visit. 305-775-8750 or southdade.freetoasthost.org.
PALM BEACH
• West Boca Leaders: The business networking group meets weekly; 7:30-8:30 a.m., Bagel Tree Restaurant, 9080 Kimberly Blvd., Boca Hamptons Shopping Center, Boca Raton; $360 annually; includes bagels and coffee. 561-852-0000 or go to westbocaleaders.com.
THURSDAY
BROWARD
• Business Networking International - Greater Weston chapter: Exchange qualified referrals with local businesses and beyond; 7 a.m.; Weston Hills Country Club, 2600 Country Club Way, Weston; free admission. 954-704-0704.
• Business Networking International - SE Broward chapter: Qualified business referrals and networking breakfast; 7 a.m., Orangebrook Golf & Country Club, 400 Entrada Dr., Hollywood; $10. Call Esther at 954-965-2872 or go to sebrowardbni.com.
• EarlyBird Toastmasters: Practice speaking, listening and leadership skills; 7 a.m., Denny's, 3151 Powerline Rd., Fort Lauderdale; $5. 954-784-8307.
• Network Professionals, Weston Chapter: Build your business through referrals; Noon to 1:15 p.m.; Darrell and Oliver's East City Grill, 1800 Bell Tower Lane, Weston. 954-818-0667.
• Resource Network Group: Business referral and networking group meets for breakfast; 7:30 a.m., Nick's Restaurant, 105 Hallandale Beach Blvd., Hallandale Beach. Call Paul Templer at 954-424-9965.
• South Florida Interactive Marketing Association: Seth Schachner, vice president of Digital Business, Latin America for Sony BMG Music, discusses digital consumer behavior, how to understand the mindset and needs of a mobile consumer and building brand experiences for mobile devices. Register online; 6:30 p.m.; Riverside Hotel, 620 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; $39, free for SFIMA members. sfima.com.
• Toastmasters Club 6003: Improve communication, listening and leadership skills by developing public speaking skills; 7:30 a.m., Memorial Hospital Pembroke, Professional Building, 2261 N. University Dr., Pembroke Pines. Call Gary Becker at 953-438-6373 or 954-435-4001.
MIAMI-DADE
• Business Networking International-Kendall Chapter: Exchange qualified referrals with other business professionals; 7 a.m.; Bernie Kosar's Steakhouse, 5960 SW 70th St., South Miami; $15. 305-477-1700, ext. 7629 or marianneperkins@compupay.com.
• Business Network International - Miami Beach: Meet with other business professionals to exchange qualified referrals; 7 a.m., Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Tr., Watson Island, Miami; Treetop Ballroom; $15. Call Michael Balan at 305-672-8850.
• Business Network International - South Miami: How to generate new business; 6:45 a.m., Coral Gables Country Club, 997 N. Greenway Dr., Coral Gables; $15. Call Frank Morrison at 305-387-7476.
• Business Networking International - Dadeland chapter: Meet with other business professionals to exchange qualified referrals; 7 a.m., Marriott Hotel, 9090 S. Dadeland Blvd., Miami; $14. Call Maria Aquino-Maghak at 305-234-8900.
• Center for Hemispheric Policy: Annual Latin American Conference. Guest speakers include Ken Frankel, chairman of Canadian Council of the Americas; Luis Giusti, senior advisor, Center for Strategic and International Studies, Washington, D.C. Richard Lapper, Latin America editor of the Financial Times; and Marcela Sánchez, a columnist with the Washington Post; 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.; JW Marriott Hotel Miami, 1109 Brickell Ave., Miami; $150. 305-284-9918 or miami.edu/chp.
• Jobing.com Job Fair: Find a job or get help to find one at the career expo. Register online; noon to 5 p.m.; Fair Expo Center, Southwest 24th Street and 112th Avenue, Miami; free admission. Go to jobing.com.
• Miami Business Exchange: Local networking and referrals group is dedicated to exchanging business leads and earning more money. Guests welcome at no charge; 7:10 a.m.; Chamber South, 900 Perrine Ave., Palmetto Bay. 305-216-5864 or miamibusinessexchange.com.
• Miracle Mile Toastmasters Club: Improve communication skills as a better speaker, thinker and listener and enjoy a buffet lunch; held in the upstairs room; 12:15 p.m.; JohnMartin's, 253 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables. 786-399-9609.
• North Dade Rotary Club: Weekly meeting and luncheon; 12:15 p.m., Miami Shores Country Club, 10000 Biscayne Blvd., Miami Shores; $20. 305-893-1450.
• Part Time Job Fair: National and local employers are recruiting part-time job seekers. Sponsored by the Minority Chamber of Commerce; 2 to 7 p.m.; Mall of the Americas, 7795 W. Flagler St., Miami; free admission. 786-260-1965.
• The Residential Mortgage Crisis and its Impact on the South Florida Economy: A blue-ribbon panel of experts from banking, real estate, accounting, finance, development and government take a short and long view of the challenges facing the economy. Panelists include Mario Trueba, CEO of BNY Mellon; Carol Ellis-Cutler, senior vice president at Colliers Abood Wood-Fay Realty; Augusto Gil, president of Gil Development; and Shirley Gibson, mayor of Miami Gardens; held in the convocation hall. Includes a breakfast and networking opportunity. Must RSVP to register; 8 to 10 a.m.; St. Thomas University, 16401 NW 37th Ave. entrance at NW 37th Avenue, Miami Gardens; free admission. 305-628-6796 or jlaudisio@stu.edu.
• Rotary Club of Miami-Kendall: Networking, fellowship and community service; 7:30 p.m., Miccosukee Golf and Country Club, 6401 Kendale Lakes Dr., West Miami-Dade; $15. Call Phil Cabase at 305-387-3814 or Julio at 786-413-4817.
FRIDAY
BROWARD
• Florida Department of Revenue: Corporate income tax seminar in Spanish; noon; Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan St., Pembroke Pines; free admission. 954-967-1821.
• Florida Regional Minority Business Council, 23rd Annual Business Expo: Business expo features hundreds of on-site contracting opportunities, powerpacked workshops, industry forums, buyers and sellers lounge, youth entrepreneurship workshop. Get tips on the best practices for supplier diversity and gain the skills to accelerate growth in a business. Meet representatives from Fortune 500 companies, procurement directors and managers, top minority businesses, Chief Information Officers (CIOs) of leading corporations, government agencies, and representatives of educational institutions; 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Greater Fort Lauderdale-Broward County Convention Center, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; $30-$120. 305-762-6151 or frmbc.org.
MIAMI-DADE
• Brickell Toastmasters Club: Develop public speaking, presentation and leadership skills, and network with other professionals. Beginners and advanced speakers welcome; 12:15 p.m., Brickell Bay Office Tower, 1001 Brickell Bay Dr., Miami; 10th floor conference room; $30 six-month membership, visitors free. Call Marilyn Charles at 305-374-5940 or go to brickelltoastmasters.com.
PALM BEACH
• West Palm Foreclosures Investors Network: Learn how to buy and sell foreclosures and the business of real estate investing and techniques; noon-1:30 p.m., Piccadilly Cafeteria, 2007 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., West Palm Beach; $5, free for members. Call John at 305-244-8013.
SATURDAY
BROWARD
• Florida Speakers Association: Ian Percy, a certified speaking professional, talks about changing thoughts to change results; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; The Westin Fort Lauderdale, 400 Corporate Dr, Fort Lauderdale; $87, $67 FSA members. 561-630-7766 or florida-speakers.org.
• Professional Business Development: Business loan assistance and new business assistance; 4 p.m., Nathan & McKenzie Business Development, 730 S. Federal Hwy., Dania. Call Nathaniel at 954-927-1767.
